Vernon County - Hidden Valleys of Southwestern Wisconsin
Vernon County - Hidden Valleys of Southwestern Wisconsin
Vernon County - Hidden Valleys of Southwestern Wisconsin
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Near<br />
Pleasant Valley Log Cabins<br />
Nestled on 80 acres.<br />
New, authentic log cabins privately<br />
situated in the woods. 2, 3, and 5<br />
bedrooms with full kitchen, bath,<br />
Wildcat Mountain State Park<br />
Kickapoo Canoeing area<br />
Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail<br />
Horses welcome!<br />
fireplaces, porches, fire ring, grills.<br />
608-337-4528 • www.PVLC.com<br />
Ontario, <strong>Wisconsin</strong><br />
Pleasant Valley, a Pleasant Place To Be!<br />
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Ontario<br />
Ontario, the northernmost village on<br />
the Kickapoo River in <strong>Vernon</strong> <strong>County</strong>, sits<br />
at the junction <strong>of</strong> Highways 131 and 33.<br />
It is a favorite destination for canoeists.<br />
Ontario <strong>of</strong>fers canoe rental for trips on<br />
the Kickapoo River. Many lodging options<br />
are available from B&Bs to cabins and<br />
camping. Just east on Hwy. 33 is Wildcat<br />
Mountain State Park, <strong>of</strong>fering camping<br />
and picnic areas, a canoe landing, trails for<br />
hiking, horseback riding and cross country<br />
skiing. Info: dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/<br />
specific/wildcat 608-337-4381; email:<br />
village<strong>of</strong>ontario@centurytel.net.<br />
Chaseburg<br />
Chaseburg is a charming town located<br />
southwest <strong>of</strong> Coon Valley on Highway 162.<br />
It features a downtown with restored log<br />
cabins and a converted stone schoolhouse<br />
to interest history and architecture buffs.<br />
Several restaurants make it a good place to<br />
stop for a meal. The town hosts SnoTrail<br />
Days, and is the home <strong>of</strong> the Heartland<br />
Tradesman’s Museum. Info: 608-483-2660.<br />
Villages <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Great River Road<br />
The Mississippi River borders<br />
the western edge <strong>of</strong> <strong>Vernon</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Highway 35 – the Great River<br />
Road – passes through the unique river<br />
towns <strong>of</strong> Desoto, Victory, Genoa and<br />
Stoddard. Majestic bluffs, scores <strong>of</strong> bald<br />
eagles, and flocks <strong>of</strong> migrating ducks are<br />
an outdoor lover’s delight. Three miles<br />
north <strong>of</strong> Desoto you will find Blackhawk<br />
Park on <strong>County</strong> Rd BI. Don’t miss the<br />
US Fish and Wildlife Service National Fish<br />
Hatchery south <strong>of</strong> Genoa. A scheduled tour<br />
is available - call 608-689-2605. Visit Lock<br />
and Dam #8 at Genoa and you might see<br />
a barge lock through. Great fishing, water<br />
sports, and famous catfish dinners are all<br />
part <strong>of</strong> river life. One mile north <strong>of</strong> Genoa<br />
is Old Settlers Overlook with a magnificent<br />
view <strong>of</strong> 3 states. Stoddard hosts a great<br />
walleye fishing tournament in April<br />
as well as a big Labor Day<br />
Weekend Bash.<br />
Info: www.genoawi.com<br />
www.desotowi.com<br />
stoddardwi.net/index.html<br />
Map Key<br />
Tourist Information Ctr.<br />
Great River Road -<br />
A National Scenic Byway<br />
Hospital<br />
Amish Country<br />
Canoe Rental/Landing<br />
For more information, contact<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Economic<br />
Development Assn., at<br />
snoble@veda-wi.org<br />
or 608.637.5396<br />
vernon <strong>County</strong><br />
<strong>Hidden</strong> <strong>Valleys</strong> u www.hiddenvalleys.com u<br />
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