Insider's Guide to South Central Wisconsin Attractions
Arts and Culture
Always a treat to see a great performance in the outdoor theater, or a special intimate showing in the indoor venue.
67 locals recommend
American Players Theatre
5950 Golf Course RdAlways a treat to see a great performance in the outdoor theater, or a special intimate showing in the indoor venue.
Iconic home and studio of the famous architect.
37 locals recommend
Taliesin Preservation: Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center
5607 County Rd CIconic home and studio of the famous architect.
Nice free rooftop concerts in the summer.
58 locals recommend
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
1 John Nolen DrNice free rooftop concerts in the summer.
Beautiful Natural Areas and Hikes
One of the best hikes in the area. Highly recommend the East Bluff trail.
62 locals recommend
Devil's Lake
S5975 Park RdOne of the best hikes in the area. Highly recommend the East Bluff trail.
Amazing, unspoiled view of the riverway and surrounding area where eagles nest on the bluffs. Great hike but watch small children on the bluff.
Ferry Bluff State Natural Area
E9974 State Rd 60Amazing, unspoiled view of the riverway and surrounding area where eagles nest on the bluffs. Great hike but watch small children on the bluff.
Close by hike great for views, ungroomed cross country skiing and snow shoeing. Important historical site for native american history and mounds.
Black Hawk Unit
Wachter RoadClose by hike great for views, ungroomed cross country skiing and snow shoeing. Important historical site for native american history and mounds.
Great mountain biking and well groomed cross country ski trails.
32 locals recommend
Blue Mound State Park
4350 Mounds Park RdGreat mountain biking and well groomed cross country ski trails.
Tower Hill State Park
5808 County Hwy CJust down the river - historic park.
Largest undammed waterway stretches for 50+ miles. It takes a full week to camp and paddle the lower Wisconsin but the sandbars and views are amazing.
Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board
202 N Wisconsin AveLargest undammed waterway stretches for 50+ miles. It takes a full week to camp and paddle the lower Wisconsin but the sandbars and views are amazing.
Winding river great for family camping. 1 hour west of Mazomanie but worth the drive.
13 locals recommend
Kickapoo River
Winding river great for family camping. 1 hour west of Mazomanie but worth the drive.
Local Relaxation & Culture
Best place to relax to great music on the waterfront while enjoying local food and beer.
25 locals recommend
University of Wisconsin - Memorial Union
800 Langdon StBest place to relax to great music on the waterfront while enjoying local food and beer.
City/town information
Full of cultural attractions, welcoming people and great beauty. This diverse community has been my chosen home for 3 decades - a great place to visit and a great place to live.
38 locals recommend
Madison
Full of cultural attractions, welcoming people and great beauty. This diverse community has been my chosen home for 3 decades - a great place to visit and a great place to live.
Heart of the driftless area. Home to Amish and Hippies alike with a quaint bit of culture and rural living in the mix. The best taste of Wisconsin rural life.
26 locals recommend
Viroqua
Heart of the driftless area. Home to Amish and Hippies alike with a quaint bit of culture and rural living in the mix. The best taste of Wisconsin rural life.
Food scene
The Old Feed Mill
114 Cramer StGreat atmosphere!
Vintage Brewing Co. Sauk Prairie
600 Water StNice place to stop for a brew with a view!