Hidden Valleys of Southwestern Wisconsin
Hidden Valleys of Southwestern Wisconsin
Hidden Valleys of Southwestern Wisconsin
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THORESON HOUSE MUSEUM will<br />
feature special seasonal events.<br />
Enjoy burgers in Davidson Park<br />
every Thursday night in June, July &<br />
August. Local musicians entertain in a<br />
beautiful shady setting.<br />
Area attractions include: the largest<br />
AMISH settlement in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>, located<br />
<strong>of</strong>f Highway 27, east on County P and<br />
north on County D; Three Chimneys Rock<br />
- visible from the wayside on Highway<br />
14/61, south <strong>of</strong> town; Country Coon<br />
Prairie Church & Cemetery, east on Old<br />
Town Road and south on Coon Prairie<br />
Avenue, was the first Lutheran Church<br />
in western <strong>Wisconsin</strong>. The present twin<br />
tower brick church was built in 1909<br />
and in 1986 was placed on the National<br />
Register <strong>of</strong> Historic Places. Info: 608-<br />
634-4101. http://www.westbywi.com/<br />
Village <strong>of</strong> Readstown<br />
vilrdstn@mwt.net<br />
Readstown Tourist/Bliss Park<br />
Camping • ADA Fishing<br />
Gazebo • RV Dumpstation<br />
Canoe Landing<br />
Kickapoo Inn<br />
Restaurant & Bar<br />
Hwy. 14 & 61<br />
Readstown, WI 608-629-5565<br />
Open 7 days a week.<br />
Readstown<br />
Readstown is the southernmost<br />
village in Vernon County. The historic<br />
village <strong>of</strong> Readstown is located at the<br />
junction Highways 131, 14 & 61.<br />
Founded in 1849, it is at the heart<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Kickapoo Valley. It has three<br />
historic cemeteries including a Civil War<br />
Cemetery. Visitors can use Readstown<br />
as their base for exploring the wonders<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Kickapoo Valley and the <strong>Hidden</strong><br />
<strong>Valleys</strong> <strong>of</strong> Vernon County. Rental cabins,<br />
RV and tent camping are available as well<br />
as public camping. Paddlers are <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
lots <strong>of</strong> options for canoe and kayak trips.<br />
They can choose to be shuttled upriver<br />
to Viola and float down to Readstown,<br />
launch at Readstown to paddle several<br />
hours, or stay out on extended canoe/<br />
KICKAPOO<br />
KWKSTOP, Inc.<br />
Highway 14 West<br />
Readstown, WI 54652<br />
(608) 629-5717<br />
ATM<br />
Great Food and Drink<br />
camping trips <strong>of</strong> several days, ending at the conflux <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> River and<br />
the Wauzeka Wildlife Refuge.<br />
Readstown <strong>of</strong>fers a fine riverside park with an outdoor horse arena,<br />
where weekly gymkhanas are held for youth. S<strong>of</strong>tball games are a summerlong<br />
tradition in the park, which features a shelter house and playground equipment.<br />
Info: 608-629-5627; email: vilrdstn@mwt.net, www.mwt net/~vilrdstn/<br />
Viola<br />
In the heart <strong>of</strong> the Kickapoo Valley lies Viola, population 703. Viola sits<br />
nestled amidst the bluffs along the picturesque Kickapoo River, located at<br />
the junction <strong>of</strong> State Highways 131 and 56.<br />
Camping is available in the park with electric hookup and free public<br />
showers. Outdoor activities are plentiful, including canoeing, hiking,<br />
bicycling, hunting, and some <strong>of</strong> the best Class 2 trout fishing in the area.<br />
A number <strong>of</strong> bed and breakfasts are located in the area as well.<br />
Info: www.vi.viola.wi.gov.<br />
The small rural community is host to the unique Viola Horse and Colt<br />
Show, held annually the third weekend after Labor Day. Viola will celebrate<br />
the show’s 81stth anniversary in 2011. Yearly highlights include the horse<br />
show, parade, horse pulls, truck and<br />
Viola Banker Park<br />
Campground<br />
ADA Showerhouse • RV Dumpstation<br />
Canoe Landing • ADA Fishing<br />
608-627-1831<br />
tractor pulls, arts and crafts, and<br />
carnival. Guaranteed food and fun<br />
for everyone! Check out the Viola<br />
Horse and Colt Show website at<br />
www.violahorseandcoltshow.com.<br />
Viola Horse & Colt Show<br />
September 21 & 22<br />
www.violahorseandcoltshow.com<br />
Horse Show • Horse Pull • Parade<br />
Truck and Tractor Pull • Midway Carnival<br />
Clowns • Arts & Crafts • Dancing<br />
Prize Raffle • Exhibits • Plus Much More!<br />
Courtesy <strong>of</strong> Village <strong>of</strong> Viola<br />
vernon County<br />
<strong>Hidden</strong> <strong>Valleys</strong> u www.hiddenvalleys.com u<br />
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