Towns to Visit:

Belleville, WI: Offers a wide variety of interesting activities and has an abundance of businesses that are ready to serve you. Additionally, Belleville hosts great events such as UFO Day and American Music Festival, which takes place as part of Belleville's Bastille Days the second week of July. Great music and good company will be on hand at the Belleville Community Park this summer!

Paoli, WI: A charming little community known for its artist ambiance.

• Artisan Gallery – Arts and crafts gallery

• Beast Buffet – Pet supplies,

• Creamery Cafe – Restaurant located in the Artisan Gallery, overlooking the
  Sugar River, Open Wednesday - Saturday: 11am - 3pm and Sunday:
  10am - 3pm for Champagne Brunch (608-845-3388)

• Paoli Cheese Cottage - Wisconsin cheese products

• Old Mill Ice Cream Shop - Small ice cream parlor in front of
  the scenic Historic Old Mill

• Old School House Shop - Wonderfully charming gift and décor store

• Paoli Paper Arts - Paper art supplies & classes in the Historic Paoli Mill

• Paoli Pub – A Paoli tavern serving libations and burgers

• Zazen Gallery – Richard Judd furniture and other artisans


New Glarus, WI (8 miles south): Settled in 1845 by Swiss immigrants, New Glarus is picturesque community has nurtured Swiss customs, Swiss crafts and Swiss cuisine so that the village today is known as Wisconsin’s "Little Switzerland." New Glarus residents observe Swiss traditions throughout the year, sharing them with the thousands of visitors who come here for a “genuine Swiss” experience. Particularly notable are two annual festivals – the Heidi Festival in early summer and the Wilhelm Tell Festival in late summer.

Verona, WI (8 miles north): With charm and warm hospitality, it's no wonder this growing community is known as the quintessential hometown. Outdoor enthusiasts take note: great bike trails, parks, a beach and even a championship golf course all within city limits.

Oregon, WI (12 miles east): Oregon is a Wisconsin’s horse capital, but it also home to other unique businesses such as Mitchell Vineyard. Established in 1976 outside Oregon. The vineyard is 6 acres in size and grows grapes for wineries and as pick-your-own for winemakers. Varieties include: Foch, Millot, Frontenac, St Croix, St Pepin, Espirit, Delaware, Chambourcin, Traminette, Cabernet Franc, and Concord. Picking usually commences about September 5 and finishes the middle of October each year. A crusher-destemmer and wine presses are available free for customer use. Free winemaking instructions are available at the vineyard.

Mount Horeb, WI (17 miles northwest): Mt. Horeb wears its Scandinavian heritage on its sleeve, or at least on its Main Street. This thoroughfare is decorated with life-size, carved, wooden trolls – the classic creatures of Scandinavian folklore. The quaint downtown includes specialty shops, antique stores, artist studios and the Mt. Horeb Mustard Museum. Just west of Mt. Horeb, the Scandinavian theme continues in the community of Blue Mounds. There, Little Norway features an 1850s-era Norwegian pioneer farmstead, and a "Stavekirke" (a wooden church) originally built for Chicago’s 1893 Columbian Exposition. For a different kind of sightseeing, stop at the Botham Vineyards & Winery in Barneveld.

Stoughton, WI (21 miles east): Stoughton is rich with Norwegian culture! Historic downtown Stoughton boasts an array of unique shops, where you'll find everything from fine art and home furnishings, to clothing, jewelry, collectibles and antiques. And stop by one of Stoughton's restaurants for a great meal. In the evening check out a performance in Stoughton’s recently remodeled Opera House. If you enjoy the outsoors, Stoughton is also a great place to boat, fish or paddle on the Yahara River and Lake Kegonsa.

Madison, WI (21 miles northeast): Capital and captivating, Madison blends big city culture with small town charm. The city center is dominated by the State Capitol, modeled after the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Its stunning rotunda is always open to visitors. Saturday mornings from early spring to late fall, area farmers transform the Capitol Square into an open-air market. There's everything from twenty different varieties of bean sprouts to freshly made summer sausage. The people-watching is unbeatable. Directly south of the Capitol, perched on the edge of Lake Monona, is the celebrated Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. The center, completed in 1997, is based on a 1938 design by one of Wisconsin's most notable native sons, Frank Lloyd Wright.