Jo Marie's Guidebook
Outdoors
The whole trail from Elroy to Sparta is beautiful, but this section is especially so. Take Kendall south to Hwy 71 and turn left. Take the next left on County T. About a mile up the road you'll find the trail intersection. The west direction leads to the tunnel. Take a flashlight or headlamp if you plan to go through the tunnel.
6 locals recommend
Elroy-Sparta State Trail Tunnel 3
Elroy Sparta State TrailThe whole trail from Elroy to Sparta is beautiful, but this section is especially so. Take Kendall south to Hwy 71 and turn left. Take the next left on County T. About a mile up the road you'll find the trail intersection. The west direction leads to the tunnel. Take a flashlight or headlamp if you plan to go through the tunnel.
Great hiking trails, canoeing and kayaking. Very good example of a multi-community effort to restore habitat. Great variety of habitat. Beautiful views and countryside.
57 locals recommend
Kickapoo Valley Reserve
S3661 WI-131Great hiking trails, canoeing and kayaking. Very good example of a multi-community effort to restore habitat. Great variety of habitat. Beautiful views and countryside.
Wildcat Mountain State Park
E13660 WI-33Nice trails.
Rare habitat and species, well preserved. Well done visitors center.
9 locals recommend
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
N11385 Headquarters RdRare habitat and species, well preserved. Well done visitors center.
Neighborhoods
Small art scene, coffee shops, local food, food co-op. Beautiful drive for a day trip.
26 locals recommend
Viroqua
Small art scene, coffee shops, local food, food co-op. Beautiful drive for a day trip.
County Highway U
County Highway UProduce stands can be found in season in the neighboring county roads.
Restaurants
Tasty home spun Mexican cooking next to the main bike trail parking in Norwalk.
6 locals recommend
Bailey's Diner
104 Railroad StTasty home spun Mexican cooking next to the main bike trail parking in Norwalk.
A local young person (18 y/o) started this business and has done a very good job. Good coffee. Located on Franklin St in Sparta.
Franklin Coffee House
119 North Water StreetA local young person (18 y/o) started this business and has done a very good job. Good coffee. Located on Franklin St in Sparta.
Slice of Chicago
507 W Wisconsin StYummm! Located on Hwy 16 in Sparta.
Good espresso and breakfast/lunch sandwiches. Open on Sunday, but only until 2:00 pm so go early in the day. Located in Westby.
Daily Brew Co.
100 Washington StGood espresso and breakfast/lunch sandwiches. Open on Sunday, but only until 2:00 pm so go early in the day. Located in Westby.
Groceries
Mennonite store in Sparta with excellent cheeses, bulk foods, seasonal local veggies, and the very best espresso drinks in the area.
Northwood Country Market
1003 W Wisconsin StSightseeing
A fun afternoon diversion and chance to get out on the Mississippi and learn some of the local history.
14 locals recommend
La Crosse Queen Cruises
405 E Veterans Memorial DrA fun afternoon diversion and chance to get out on the Mississippi and learn some of the local history.
Amazing, somewhat decrepit but lovely, old fashioned theater with seating at tables and delicious pizza. Excellent selection of movies. Best movie experience in the area.
13 locals recommend
Rivoli Theatre
117 4th St NAmazing, somewhat decrepit but lovely, old fashioned theater with seating at tables and delicious pizza. Excellent selection of movies. Best movie experience in the area.
Bicycle Shops & Repair
Open seven days a week and available on short notice for bicycle repairs. Friendly and helpful. Located in Sparta.
Speed's Bicycle Shop
1126 John StOpen seven days a week and available on short notice for bicycle repairs. Friendly and helpful. Located in Sparta.