Guidebook for Viroqua and local outdoor activities
Food Scene
Some amazing food options here in this small town, make sure to put them on your list when you visit. All within walking distance to 217 on Main and 901 Schroeder Drive
James Beard nominated chef. Locally sourced, delicious food. Now have outdoor seating.
67 locals recommend
Driftless Cafe
118 W Court StJames Beard nominated chef. Locally sourced, delicious food. Now have outdoor seating.
Good little Mexican place, I like their specials menu. you can order online and go pick it up.
14 locals recommend
Pacifico Mexican Grill
113 N Main StGood little Mexican place, I like their specials menu. you can order online and go pick it up.
Nice selection of wine and spirits. Good brandy old fashioned. Flat bread pizza is a great light meal. Now have outdoor seating.
22 locals recommend
Tangled Hickory Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge
120 S Main StNice selection of wine and spirits. Good brandy old fashioned. Flat bread pizza is a great light meal. Now have outdoor seating.
Now called Wonderstate! Truly incredible breakfast! Great bagels and baked goods, get a bag of cookies for the road. Try the breakfast bowl for something different. Amazing selection of coffees. Don't miss this local gem. Order online and pick up. Lot's of outdoor seating in the summer, local hangout for sure.
25 locals recommend
Kickapoo Coffee - Viroqua Cafe
302 S Main StNow called Wonderstate! Truly incredible breakfast! Great bagels and baked goods, get a bag of cookies for the road. Try the breakfast bowl for something different. Amazing selection of coffees. Don't miss this local gem. Order online and pick up. Lot's of outdoor seating in the summer, local hangout for sure.
You won't believe you can get Gelato like this in a small town! Coffee house, newly opened
11 locals recommend
Magpie Gelato
113 S Main StYou won't believe you can get Gelato like this in a small town! Coffee house, newly opened
Come and try the soughdough, the baked goods and the local atmosphere, right next to Magpie Gelato.
Bard Bread & Pastry
113 S Main StCome and try the soughdough, the baked goods and the local atmosphere, right next to Magpie Gelato.
Wonderful new breakfast lunch place just around the corner from 217 on Main and less than a mile from 901 Schroeder Drive. Food is incredible, fresh juices are my personal favorite.
14 locals recommend
Maybe Lately's Food & More
117 North Main StreetWonderful new breakfast lunch place just around the corner from 217 on Main and less than a mile from 901 Schroeder Drive. Food is incredible, fresh juices are my personal favorite.
Locally owned boutique winery offers delicious selection of award-winning wines produced from estate-grown grapes, Wisconsin cranberries, and and ice cider wine made from local cider. Tasting room offers flights plus wine to enjoy on the vineyard-wrapped patio or deck. Local craft beers and artisan cheeses and meats also featured. Pet friendly!
27 locals recommend
Branches Winery
E6796 Old Line RdLocally owned boutique winery offers delicious selection of award-winning wines produced from estate-grown grapes, Wisconsin cranberries, and and ice cider wine made from local cider. Tasting room offers flights plus wine to enjoy on the vineyard-wrapped patio or deck. Local craft beers and artisan cheeses and meats also featured. Pet friendly!
I get the bok choy soup and sometimes get the hot bar to go. It is open all the time and though it is pretty standard Chinese, it is always fresh. Locally owned
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
210 Airport RdI get the bok choy soup and sometimes get the hot bar to go. It is open all the time and though it is pretty standard Chinese, it is always fresh. Locally owned
Noble Rind Artisan Cheese
Breakfast and lunch. Excellent options for take out or dine in
Drinks & Nightlife
Some amazing craft cocktails and beer selections in town
Casual, comfortable wine bar (cocktails too). Try the bacon-wrapped jalapenos for an appetizer!
22 locals recommend
Tangled Hickory Wine Bar and Cocktail Lounge
120 S Main StCasual, comfortable wine bar (cocktails too). Try the bacon-wrapped jalapenos for an appetizer!
Off the beaten path, this is a local favorite classic bar fare with views that will impress almost anyone. Can be pretty full on Friday and Saturday nights. Large deck for summer outdoor fun.
Good for kids
15 locals recommend
Norwegian Hollow Hideaway
E4533 Norwegian Hollow RdOff the beaten path, this is a local favorite classic bar fare with views that will impress almost anyone. Can be pretty full on Friday and Saturday nights. Large deck for summer outdoor fun.
Good for kids
Hotel Fortney Lounge
Restored hotel lounge with beer and wine and an array of food options
Essentials/Grocery
Everything you need for food in this town. Local fare with a wide variety options in vegetables, cheese, meat, and baked goods. Finding good food is never a problem in Viroqua.
Tons of organic produce and food products. Amazing cheese selections. Great hot bar, taco bar and deli. Good coffee and baked goods. They have beer and wine and really any groceries you may need. It is local hangout and good for kids.
41 locals recommend
Viroqua Food Co+op
609 N Main StTons of organic produce and food products. Amazing cheese selections. Great hot bar, taco bar and deli. Good coffee and baked goods. They have beer and wine and really any groceries you may need. It is local hangout and good for kids.
Standard grocery store with some organic foods and some local products. Has a Theater attached when COVID is no longer and issue.
Quillins
1230 N Main StStandard grocery store with some organic foods and some local products. Has a Theater attached when COVID is no longer and issue.
Shopping/Speciality
A number of places offer speciality shopping experiences. You'll be surprised with what you may find.
Live music and a huge used bookstore in historic tobacco warehouse. Not to be missed
28 locals recommend
Driftless Books and Music
518 Walnut StLive music and a huge used bookstore in historic tobacco warehouse. Not to be missed
Driftless Angler
106 S Main StYou like fishing? You'll love this place!
Everything bicycles including fixing them. Snow shoes, skis and outdoor gear. Well informed staff and a great vibe in general. Pete and Aliceann are local folks and they are an integral part of Vernon Trails non profit.
15 locals recommend
Bluedog Cycles
201 S Main StEverything bicycles including fixing them. Snow shoes, skis and outdoor gear. Well informed staff and a great vibe in general. Pete and Aliceann are local folks and they are an integral part of Vernon Trails non profit.
Truly unique used and new items from clothing to speciality candles, my daughter heads here every time she comes home to see what is new
The Bon Ton Millinery Apartments
112 S Main StTruly unique used and new items from clothing to speciality candles, my daughter heads here every time she comes home to see what is new
Ewetopia Fiber Shop
102 S Main StMecca for those who knit and want speciality yarns
Second Time Around
118 S Main StGreat finds on gently used clothes shoes and household items
Don’t be overwhelmed by the inventory. You can find amazing shoes and great selection of Carhartts
Mr G's Shoes & Clothing
120 N Main StDon’t be overwhelmed by the inventory. You can find amazing shoes and great selection of Carhartts
You can spend hours here looking at everything there is to offer. Great finds for jewelry and unique items. Pay up front in the bookstore
11 locals recommend
Viroqua Public Market - Main Street Station
215 S Main StYou can spend hours here looking at everything there is to offer. Great finds for jewelry and unique items. Pay up front in the bookstore
Local artists including pottery and jewelry. Exhibit changes regularly.
8 locals recommend
Viva Gallery
217 S Main StLocal artists including pottery and jewelry. Exhibit changes regularly.
Parrish Music & Gifts
111 S Main StIf you like musical instruments, you will love this place!
The Drifting Boutique on Main Street offers a wide selection of new women's clothing and some gently used clothes as well.
119 S Main St
119 South Main StreetThe Drifting Boutique on Main Street offers a wide selection of new women's clothing and some gently used clothes as well.
If you have kids that love rocks, you have to go here. If crystals and fun formations are your thing then head to Gary's!
Gary's Rock Shop
317 S Main StIf you have kids that love rocks, you have to go here. If crystals and fun formations are your thing then head to Gary's!
Pure Concepts Hair & Boutique
211 S Main StAmazing selection of Aveda products. Great stylists
Parks & Nature
More hiking and biking trails than you can imagine, all within 15 minutes from viroqua. Kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding as well.
There are so many hikes here, it is truly an amazing place! Hike, bike, kayak, ride horses, snowshoe, cross country ski, bird watch, picnic, an amazing outdoor escape
57 locals recommend
Kickapoo Valley Reserve
S3661 WI-131There are so many hikes here, it is truly an amazing place! Hike, bike, kayak, ride horses, snowshoe, cross country ski, bird watch, picnic, an amazing outdoor escape
2.5 mile walk around the lake. Loads of mountain bike/hiking trails at the upper camping area. Locals know where rope swing is, hard to describe, listen for sounds of delighted kids.
Lots of people fish here, a little small for a kayaker, but would be a great short paddle in the morning.
9 locals recommend
Sidie Hollow Park
E6051 County Road Xx2.5 mile walk around the lake. Loads of mountain bike/hiking trails at the upper camping area. Locals know where rope swing is, hard to describe, listen for sounds of delighted kids.
Lots of people fish here, a little small for a kayaker, but would be a great short paddle in the morning.
Great place for 4-6 mile hikes. Bridges at water crossings. Horses do use the park so be aware of that and say hello as soon as you see them.
13 locals recommend
Duck Egg County Forest
Irish Ridge RoadGreat place for 4-6 mile hikes. Bridges at water crossings. Horses do use the park so be aware of that and say hello as soon as you see them.
Small county park quiet but really for small gatherings, not much for hiking.
6 locals recommend
Esofea County Park
Park RoadSmall county park quiet but really for small gatherings, not much for hiking.
Eckhart Park
Great park for kids, they can spend an hour or two playing in this park
Private property open to the public for hiking and biking, it is right on the edge of town, they close it if the trails are too wet. Really amazing spot you can find out more by going to Vernon Trails site.
Hubbard Hills
561 W Maple StPrivate property open to the public for hiking and biking, it is right on the edge of town, they close it if the trails are too wet. Really amazing spot you can find out more by going to Vernon Trails site.
This is a disc golf course but also a wonderful place to walk! Right on the edge of town, it is easy to get to. It is right behind the cakery bakery. Great 20-25 minute loop with wide trails, good for kids, great for dogs.
Veteran Hills Disc Golf Course
751 S Washington AveThis is a disc golf course but also a wonderful place to walk! Right on the edge of town, it is easy to get to. It is right behind the cakery bakery. Great 20-25 minute loop with wide trails, good for kids, great for dogs.
Wonderful place to take the kids and learn about Norwegian history. Check out their website for live exhibits.
10 locals recommend
Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center, Inc.
N455 O Ophus RdWonderful place to take the kids and learn about Norwegian history. Check out their website for live exhibits.
Shopping outdoor
If your looking for clothing or shoes for hiking, snow or other needs these two places offer a wide selection for you.
Great local store with so much to offer. Wide selection of Carhart clothing for men and women.
Nelson Agri Center True Value
217 N Center AveGreat local store with so much to offer. Wide selection of Carhart clothing for men and women.
Hunting, outdoor clothes crammed in an overwhelmingly small space. A local favorite but you have to be willing to search.
Mr G's Shoes & Clothing
120 N Main StHunting, outdoor clothes crammed in an overwhelmingly small space. A local favorite but you have to be willing to search.
Usually open from May - October this market brings farmers to consumers and you will be overwhelmed by the variety. Local produce, meat, cheese, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, lots of Amish goods as well.
Viroqua Farmer's Market
216 N Main StUsually open from May - October this market brings farmers to consumers and you will be overwhelmed by the variety. Local produce, meat, cheese, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, lots of Amish goods as well.
City advice
Customs and culture
Viroqua in the driftless area is a great place to slow down and enjoy small town living.
So much to do here, from out door adventures; hiking, biking, fly fishing, kayaking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing to unique shops and amazing farm to table food.
Travelling with kids
Great place for kids
City park on Decker street has a great playground, indoor pool attached to the high school is open to everyone in the summer. Great parks for hikes. Biking is hilly but you can do the Hwy 14 bike path to Westby. Hit the westby outdoor pool when you get there!
Don't miss
The Saturday Farmers Market is a must
Plan to spend some time sampling food and people watching. Amazing local organic vegetables, fruits, cheeses, and meats. Amish goods as well. Local honey and maple syrup.