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history of Monroe County onroe County, named after James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States, was created by state legislation in 1854. The Ho-Chunk Native Americans originally occupied the land that is now Monroe County until Ma removal treaty was signed in 1837. Although most of the Native Americans were moved into western states at that time, many returned to live among the early white settlers. In October of 1842, the first settler came into Monroe County, a man named Esau Johnson. He built a little cabin in the Town of Sheldon and moved into it with his family. When he arrived in Monroe County, which was then still part of La Crosse County, there were no other white people living on the land. But in the late 1840s, western expansion brought several other settlers to the area. The opening of the state road between Hudson and Prairie du Chien, which passed through what is now Sparta, and the establishment of the road between Portage and La Crosse, brought new settlers. The majority of the people coming to Monroe County during the first decades came from New York. While overland travel opened this territory for early pioneers, it was the laying of track that grew these early communities into villages and cities. Railroad surveyors came in 1854, connecting Sparta to Milwaukee and La Crosse in 1858. This Railroad became the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad in 1872, expanding the reach of the line. The growth of Monroe County in the 1860s and 1870s also attracted the interest of the Chicago and North Western Railroad Company. In 1873, the Chicago North Western opened a line through Monroe County to compete with the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad. This line would operate until the 1960s, ultimately being converted to the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail. The population of Monroe County continued to grow throughout the late 19th century. The largest group of immigrants making the county their home were the Germans, followed in number by the Norwegians and Irish. By 1900, most of Monroe County was settled and farms and small towns dotted the countryside. The main industry in the county was agriculture, but most communities had some industrial development. Wheat farming transitioned to dairy farming by the turn of the century and cranberry production in the north-east corner of the county grew. The new century would bring many changes to the county, such as the establishment of Fort McCoy, the creation of the Interstate System, and Take a trip the founding of the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail, but through time at agriculture would remain an the Monroe County important part of History Museum the economy. Complex

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Published by Evans Print + Media Group 1302 River Road, Sparta, Wisconsin 54656, (608) 269-9797 Advertising Sales Greg Evans, Kyle Evans TABLE OF CONTENTS Advertising Design & Layout Jennifer Rickert, Kelli Schmidt, Logan Everson History of Monroe County...... 3 Photos courtesy of Dining Around...... 6 - 11 Visit Warrens, Fort McCoy DFMWR, Bill Everson, Ike Rebout, Monroe County Herald, Monroe County Local History Room, Parks & Recreation...... 12 - 17 Tim Vernier, Marcus Frazee Stay the Night...... 18 - 19 Maps provided by Monroe County Real Property Coordinator Shopping Local...... 41 Editorial by Our Communities Bernie Arena, Jarrod Roll, Lorry Erickson, Tina Thompson, = City = U.S. Army Post = Villages = Unincorporated & CDP John Hendricks, Robert Kowalewski Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce Cataract...... 20 111 Milwaukee St., Sparta 54656, (608) 269-4123 Clifton...... 21 Tomah Area Chamber of Commerce Shennington...... 21 310 N. Superior Ave., Tomah 54660, (608) 372-2166 Leon...... 22 Fort McCoy...... 24 Sparta...... 26 MONROE COUNTY MAP...... 28 - 29 Tomah...... 30 Cashton...... 32 Kendall...... 34 Melvina...... 36 Norwalk...... 36 Oakdale...... 37 Warrens...... 39 Wilton...... 40 Wyeville...... 40

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A satisfying meal in a friendly atmosphere is never far away in Monroe County. A number of casual and family-friendly restaurants call the area home. Comfortable, laid-back dining featuring products from the region is available almost anywhere you stop. There are a number of establishments in the area proudly serving classic regional dishes, such as the traditional Friday Fish Fry or Saturday Prime Rib: Badger Crossing in Cashton, Club Oasis, Jake's Northwoods, and The Zone in Sparta, Dorset Valley School in Wilton, Ground Round in Tomah, Marco's in Warrens, The Driftwood between Leon and Melvina. If you're not a fan of fish or beef,Stagecoach Saloon in Clifton is famous for their broasted chicken, available all week. We challenge you to find your favorite restaurant in Monroe County.

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PIZZA & PASTA If you're in the Sparta area, Slice of Chicago offers a number of unique specialty pizzas such as the Jimmy Jack, Sparta Turnover, Chili Cheese Dog, Broccoli & Cheese (add the bacon), and the popular Gut Buster. They offer garlic bread, bruschetta, chicken wings, and sandwiches. You can find their full menu atspsliceofchicago.com. You can dine-in or have your order delivered. If you're in the Tomah and Warrens area, another great pizza place is Uptown Pizza. They are known for having a great lunch special and hot, fast delivery in the Tomah and Fort McCoy area. In addition to garlic and cheese bread, they offer pizza fries covered in cheese and chicken wings. If you're looking for a more formal yet comfortable sit-down setting with authentic Italian dishes, make the trip up to Marco's in Warrens. With your meal, you can choose from a wide variety of original cocktails like the Marcoritaville Iced Tea, Tomah Juice, and Wetherby Sangria Special, made with local cranberries.

Broccoli & Cheese (add the bacon) is the perfect ratio of veggies to cheese (and bacon) and is a must-try if you're in the Sparta area.

8 gomonroecounty.com Go Monroe County Visitor’s Guide 2020 PIZZA & PASTA, continued Marcoritaville, the outdoor tiki bar, is the place to enjoy one of their unique cocktails during the summer months. When fall and football season come, they have TV's and outdoor heaters to keep the party going. Marco's has an sizeable menu which has something for everyone. The unique thing about Marco's is that it's not just Italian cuisine, but they also craft authentic Vietnamese dishes. To start your meal, you can order peel & eat shrimp, mozzarella sticks, fried dumplings, or Vietnamese crab spring roll. Local favorites include lobster ravioli with shrimp in alfredo, hand-cut blackened ribeye steak served with cranberry sauce, and stuffed salmon with crab meat. For sandwiches, you have your choice between Kobe beef, bison burger, and many more. Check out their daily specials and full menu, including more seafood and pasta dishes, at marcosatwarrens.com

CASUAL A Bloody Mary Looking for a at The Cotter Pin place with craft is a meal and drink in one! brews, local wines, and good food? The Cotter Pin in COUPON Leon has many 16” Cheese Pizza different beers on + ANY 2 Toppings tap and in bottle or can. They also have a number 104 E. Washington St. $ .99 of different local Tomah, WI 54660 One15 coupon per order. wines available by “Next to the tracks” Valid thru 12/31/20 the glass or bottle. Grab a menu and CALL FOR DELIVERY you'll see that they have something for everyone. Slice of Chicago 507 W. Wisconsin St. Sparta, WI (608) 269-2181 Dine-In · Carry-Out · Deliver Credit Cards Accepted

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10 gomonroecounty.com Go Monroe County Visitor’s Guide 2020 BREAKFAST & MORE places to eat If you're in Sparta, Super Restaurant serves breakfast all day. They have nearly every breakfast dish anyone could ever want, from the simple two eggs and bacon to a skillet full of your choice of meat, In Tomah, head to Cancun Bay for authentic cheese, and veggies. They serve much more than breakfast so check Mexican fare like fajitas, chimichangas, tacos, out their full menu at superrestaurantspartawi.com. enchiladas, and so much more. To quench your thirst, they have a couple different margarita Looking for ingredients to make your own meal? sizes including the 55 oz. fishbowl margarita Mosey on down to Northwood Country Market, where you can find or a whole pitcher (60 oz.) available in many the best cuts of cheese and fresh meat. Take a gander at their selection flavors. of spices and locally made items such as honey, cutting boards, baked cancunbayamigos.com goods and the freshest produce around, most of it locally grown. They will also craft you a quality sandwich or latté. See their full menu of sandwiches, coffee, and sides online at northwoodcm.com. If you're on your way into Sparta or leaving, on Highway 16 you can find theMendez American Diner located beside the BP Gas Station. Here you will find breakfast but also a variety of quality American and Mexican dishes. They are known for their beautiful desserts. Check out their Facebook page to see some of their specials.

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recreationonroe County has lively ecosystems and a variety of places to enjoy Mnature, from peaceful lakes and class 1 trout streams to full of fun playgrounds and country scenes, your perfect place is here.

STATE & COUNTY PARKS 5/2 There are over a thousand acres where you can find a good spot for recreational Opening Trout activities in Monroe County. Mill Bluff State Park in Oakdale or McMullen County Season Pancake Park in Warrens has access to camping, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, Breakfast @ 7 a.m. swimming, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snowmobile trails, and more. Clifton Sportmen’s Club Offering a spectacular view of picturesque rock formations, Mill Bluff State Park is part of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve features picnic areas and a 2.5 acre swimming pond. McMullen County Park has a hiking trail that goes around the bluff and wetlands area, forest, and Lake Wazeda. There are campsites, showers, and a fish cleaning house. 7/26 HUNTING & FISHING Rinehart R100 3D There are miles of Class I and II trout streams in the county. Some of those Bow Shoot @ 10 a.m. Sparta Rod & Gun streams include Beaver Creek, Little La Crosse River, and so many more. See the map at dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/trout/streammaps.html Bennett Runkle Take part in some of the many local events nocking the arrow that celebrate the recreational opportunities on his locally-made available like the Opening Trout Season 9/7 Mission Craze bow at Pancake Breakfast, which is the Sportmen's Club the Rinehart R100 3D first weekend of May, at the Bow Shoot Clifton Sportsmen's Club. The Field Days big Rinehart R100 3D Bow Saturday & Sunday Shoot at the Sparta Rod & Cataract Club Grounds East of Hwy 27 Gun Club takes place in July. In September, the Cataract Sportsmen's Club hosts the annual Field Days, with trap shooting, kid's games, and more. Monroe County is home to Mathews Archery, one of the most innovative manufacturers of bows and bow equipment. You can find their bows at the local archery storeSilent Outdoors and test it in their indoor shooting range. Order an elk

12 gomonroecounty.com Go Monroe County Visitor’sor buffalo Guide 2020burger for lunch at their full service bar & grill. OPEN 10AM SKIING & SLEDDING TUES. - SAT. Cross county skiing and snowmobiling is allowed ONE like us on facebook on the Elroy-Sparta State Trail and the La Crosse River State Trail. You can also ski on the River Run Golf Course in Sparta and Justin Trails Resort. STOP Downhill skiing, tubing, and 5 miles of cross country L ski trails are located at Whitetail Ridge Recreation Area in Fort McCoy. SHOP The Elroy-Sparta State Trail 2700 RILEY RD. SPARTA , WISCONSIN for all things archery and surrounding trails are well (608) 269-2600 marked and maintained by Full Service Bar & Grill silentoutdoorssparta.com local snowmobile clubs. All snowmobile trails open BEFORE YOU GO December 1, weather permitting. Before trying to fish, hunt, or ride your ATV/UTV Check out updated trail or snowmobile on public lands, please research the info at monroetrails.com. location and regulations on dnr.wi.gov andL fill out the All snowmobiles will proper permits for your activities. Hunting is need to be registered allowed on most department lands, but through the DNR, that may be on the property.SPARTA , WISCONSIN and also have a trail pass For more information, you can call sticker. toll free 1-888-WDNRINFO (1-888- 936-7463). Visit gowild.wi.gov for all registration needs.

Go Monroe County Visitor’s Guide 2020 gomonroecounty.com 13 CITY PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS In the City of Sparta, find Blyton Veterans Park on Montgomery Street has a playground and also many war memorials for solemn contemplation. Head east to Memorial Park, which offers an outdoor aquatic center, softball fields, fire grills, picnic shelters, and a playground. Across the lake you find Fisherman's Park, which has a picnic shelter and a playground. Evans-Bosshard Park is nearby and has a playground area and access to the bike trail and bridges. On the west side of the city, Amundson Park not only has a playground, but also a fenced dog area, archery practice run, disc golf, and walking trails through the marshy area and along the La Crosse River.

CANOEING & KAYAKING Enjoy the wildlife and scenery on the beautiful La Crosse River. The river depth is acceptable for canoeing & kayaking all year summer long. Many streams are calm and perfect for newcomers, yet wild and scenic enough for the experienced canoeist. Pine View Campground at Fort McCoy has canoe and paddle boat rentals. WEGNER GROTTO COUNTY PARK Wegner Grotto County Park is unlike any other county park in Monroe County and is a must-see when you're in Where to Launch the area. On August 22, the Wegner Grotto County Park will host Amundson Park . This free event includes three art activities 1200 Aspen Blvd, Sparta Art Outdoors available to visitors: outdoor painting, clay sculpting, and Angelo Pond mosaic making at 9am to 3pm. Instructors will be on hand. Northeast of Sparta, Hwy 21 All skill and age levels are encouraged to attend. Ben Bikin' Park (carry-in) The Wegner Grotto County Near Water St./Hwy 16 Intersection Park is at 7788 Daylight Road, Lake Tomah which is 15 minutes north of 4 different boat launches Sparta off Hwy 27, west on Monroe County Flowage (carry-in) Hwy 71, south of the town Dragonfly Rd., North of Hwy 2, Wyeville of Cataract. 8/22 Pine View Recreation Area For more information visit Art Outdoors 8053 W. J St., Fort McCoy facebook.com/mclhr @ 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wazeda Lake, McMullen County Park or call (608) 269-8680 Wegner Grotto 1703 Atlantic Rd., Warrens 7788 Daylight Rd.

14 gomonroecounty.com Go Monroe County Visitor’s Guide 2020 In the City of Tomah, you will find the Tomah GOLFING Aquatic Center and Splash Pad Play Area at Buckley Park, which is near Highway 12. There is a walking trail Monroe County has two that connects to the Fireman's Park which has a skate beautiful courses for the park, football fields, horseshoe pits, and playground. avid golfer. River Run Golf This walking trail also connects to the Veteran's Park, Course in Sparta is one which also has a dog park, and Memorial Park which of the finest 18 hole has the Veteran's Memorial. Gillett Park can be found courses in the State. at Superior Avenue and Council Street, and is home Hiawatha Golf to Little Red School House Museum, Maid of the Mist Course outside of Tomah Fountain, Bell Garden, a playground area, a picnic area, is a rolling par 72 course. and gazebo. It also is host to the Farmer’s Market If you want a new twist on & Americana Music in the Park each summer. golfing, try disc golf at Justin Located on the banks of Lake Tomah is Butts Trails Resort or at some of the Park, which has a picnic pavilion other disc golf courses around and playground. Winnebago Park the County. houses Winnebago Wonderland — a 10,000 square foot wooden playground consisting River Run Golf Course of castles, mazes, One of the finest 18 hole golf courses in slides and swings. Wisconsin. Par 72. It has a driving Recreation Park offers a barn-themed range, carts, bar and grill. playland, with zip- 1000 E. Montgomery St., Sparta. line, giant saucer, www.riverrunsparta.com and more.

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ELROY-SPARTA STATE TRAIL Welcome to the first Rails to Trails Project Where to get on the in America, the Granddaddy of them all, the Elroy-Sparta State Trail Elroy-Sparta State Trail. It is one of the most popular trails in the country. With three rock tunnels and five Trail Headquarters - Kendall Depot small towns along it’s 32 mile route, the trail is a one-of- 113 White St., Kendal a-kind recreation destination. Traveling between Sparta Western Trailhead - Sparta Depot and Elroy, the trail stretches through the communities of Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce Norwalk, Wilton and Kendall. 111 Milwaukee St., Sparta The Elroy-Sparta State Trail is the property of the State of Wisconsin and is part of the State Trails System run by the Department of Natural Resources. It is located in BIKE RENTALS Hidden Valleys Country and passes through a portion Near the Sparta Chamber of Commerce and of the unglaciated areas of Wisconsin exemplifying the southeast on the trail you will findSpeed's Bike natural beauty of our State. Shop where you can purchase or rent a bike for As part of the “Bike4Trails”, it connects to 101 miles of a day. Speed's has provided top quality bikes, trails. The trail may be entered at the southern trailhead bike parts, accessories, and bike rentals for cyclists at the Elroy Commons in Elroy, at the Trail Headquarters and families throughout the Monroe County area in Kendall, the western trailhead at the Sparta Depot and midwest for over 33 years. (also the Sparta Chamber of Commerce), or enter at With convenient access to the Elroy-Sparta Bike Wilton or Norwalk on Hwy 71. Trail passes are required Trail, Speed's is there for you with the inventory for bikers 16 years of age and older. A daily trail pass and personal service you're looking for to get more is $5 and an annual pass is $25. These are good on any out of your cycling. They provide fast, dependable Wisconsin State Trail. There is no charge for walking bike repair on all makes and models. They have the trail. shuttle service to Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail and The trail is open year-round, and tunnels open the first other area bike trails. Speed's has mountain bikes, day of May. Check out opening celebrations on the first electric-assist bikes, kiddy trailers, and tandems. Saturday of May at the Trail Headquarters at the Kendall They also have the latest in recumbent bikes, Depot and Sparta Depot. trikes, and tandems. For more information, visit dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/ In Wilton, the Tunnel Trail Campground also has name/elroysparta bike rentals. Please bike safely, wear a helmet, bring a flashlight and walk bikes through tunnels.

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TRAIL OF HISTORY According to the historical marker along the trail: "This 32 mile state trail was formerly the mainline of the Chicago and North Western Railway. The conversion from 'rail to trail' represented a new concept in recreational development. Utilizing the abandoned rail bed, it was the first trail of its kind in the United States to be designated a National Recreation Trail by the United States Department of Interior. The trail is primarily used or bicycling, hiking, and snowmobiling. Passing through scenic areas, it links the communities of Elroy, Kendall, Wilton, Norwalk, and Sparta. Added attractions are its three tunnels, the longest being 3,833 feet. Train service began in 1873 as steam locomotives hauled grain, livestock and passengers. Rail service ended in 1964. The trail was established by the Department of Natural Resources in 1965 and opened to the public in 1967"

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Go Monroe County Visitor’s Guide 2020 gomonroecounty.com 17 Stay or thea lifetime night hether you decide to stay a night, a weekend, or a lifetime in Monroe County, your stay is guaranteed to be a W good one. Lodging facilities offer a wide range of amenities and a place to keep your suitcases safe while you spend your time adventuring throughout our beautiful countryside.

Your lodging experience could be a rustic campground like Tunnel Trail Campground, a cabin at Jellystone Warrens, a yurt at Pine View Campground, a cute and homey place like Dolly's Pedaler's Rest, or a hotel like Super 8, Country Inn, and Best Western. Our lodging options will enhance your experience in Monroe County. If your vehicle is messy after all your adventuring or you're looking for a set of wheels to get around town, go to Gr8 Buy Auto in Sparta. Consider the quiet and small-town life that Monroe County offers by checking out what real estate is available, whether commercial or residential. Our area is full of family-owned businesses and always welcoming more. If you're in a pinch and need to fix something, you can rent tools from All-American Do-It Center in Sparta and Tomah. THE ROAD NEVER ENDS BUT THE DAY DOES.

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onroe County is home to our communities Mmany bright and caring Cataract communities, each with their The unincorporated community of Cataract lies in own unique charm, special the northwest corner of the county, halfway between events, and more. Read to learn Sparta and Black River Falls. It is home to the Wegner more about these cozy towns Grotto and the Little Falls Railroad and Doll Museum. that so many people call home. The Mill Pond provides the area with a swimming and picnic area. Soper Creek, Dustin Creek, and Big Creek offer excellent trout fishing. This area provides Cataract ...... 20 more than 1,500 acres of public hunting grounds. Groceries, gas, sandwiches and bait are available at Clifton...... 21 the Cataract Mart. The Long Branch Tavern serves Shennington...... 21 food all day long. Leon...... 22 The Wegner Grotto is a grassroots art environment Fort McCoy...... 24 made of glass and pottery shards in concrete from the Sparta ...... 26 late 1920s to early 1930s. A chapel, known locally as the MONROE COUNTY MAP...... 28 - 29 “glass church” has been the scene of many weddings. A peace star, peace garden, animals, and replicas of Tomah...... 30 Paul and Matilda Wegner’s fiftieth anniversary cake, Cashton...... 32 and of the “Bremen”, the ship they came to America on, Kendall...... 34 are also at the grounds. The Kohler Foundation gifted it Melvina...... 36 to Monroe County in 1987 and it is now a county park. Norwalk...... 36 The Little Falls Railroad and Doll Museum, located 1.8 Oakdale...... 37 miles east of Cataract on Hwy II, is home to over 2,000 Warrens...... 39 dolls, and a large circus train running on the garden railroad, as well as a 40 foot wooden train on which Wilton...... 40 children play. Souvenirs and trinkets are also available Wyeville...... 40 in the gift shops.

20 gomonroecounty.com Go Monroe County Visitor’s Guide 2020 our communities Clifton Shennington

Clifton was organized by county board resolution Shennington is an unincorporated community in on August 14, 1855. The Stagecoach Saloon is the only the Town of Byron, located on Highway 21, along the business in Clifton today. The family run business was eastern boundary of Monroe County. In 1891, Fred H. once a stage coach stop in 1860 for weary travelers Shenning bought the land. He found a good trading crossing rugged Wisconsin terrain. It is located in the point, long distance phone connections, railroads, and heart of scenic downtown Clifton. They’re known for a rich loamy soil adapted to all kinds of grains, grass, Nick’s famous broasted chicken and Friday night fish corn and potatoes. Shenning described the location as and shrimp dinners. “wild and romantic”. The community is a haven for motorcyclists and Today, Shennington has a population of 25. There are snowmobilers. The Monroe County snowmobile trails no businesses. The Bethel Baptist Church has a Passion are routed to the back door of the Stagecoach Saloon. Play the Saturday before Easter, and a homecoming The Clifton Town Park boasts a well groomed softball for former members and pastors the third Sunday in field, restrooms, a park pavilion, and much more. October. It will be 72 years old this October. The Clifton Sportsmen’s Club raises trout and stocks Eagles Nest fishing is just 3 or 4 miles down the road. the Lemonweir River and area waterways twice a year. They host a wild game feed at the Stagecoach Saloon in February, and a tractor pull at the Clifton Town Park in September. Food and drinks are available at the tractor pull which also features a kids pull. Spectators can watch for free. Usually a bonfire is held after the pull. Other activities of the club include a rabbit hunt and squirrel hunt. Camping is just six miles away at Mill Bluff State Park or in Oakdale six miles northwest of Clifton.

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Leon

Leon is located along State Highway 27, just 3 miles In Leon, The Cotter Pin serves up a south of Sparta. The small community is full of fun and sizeable platter of nachos if you're looking for a tasty lunch option ambitious residents. to share. They also serve many In 2002, USA Today published an article stating Leon other options such as pizzas, had an “alligator problem”. Needless to say, it was not sandwiches, wraps, and true, but the residents of Leon decided they would much more! Check out their facebook “make lemonade from lemons” . . . so Gatorfest was for specials. born. A fun festival was planned with unusual events and activities. They included a laundry basket softball tournament (played with plastic laundry baskets instead of gloves) and a stand still parade where the entries stand still and the people walk by. The Leon Gatorfest is now in its 18th year and going strong —held annually the fourth weekend in August. See more details at facebook.com/leongatorfest. Eleven years ago five Leon organizations—the garden club, first responders, Gatorfest, 4-H, and the snowmobile club raised funds to purchase the Leon School property. They formed a non-profit organization and remodeled the building into the Leon Community Center. It is available for rent throughout the year and is home to Gatorfest. The downtown community of Leon is home to Leon Country Floors & More, Coulee Refrigeration, Leon Country Motors, Leon Country Tavern, The Cotter Pin, and the Congregational Church which built a Fellowship Hall. Leon has it all! 8/21 Gatorfest All Weekend Games, food, and family fun!

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Located in the heart of the upper Midwest, Fort McCoy is the only U.S. Army installation in Wisconsin. The 60,000-acre installation is capable of fully supporting 5/16 training throughout a four-season climate and offers an excellent training Open House environment and support infrastructure for military personnel to develop and maintain the skills necessary for mission success. Armed Forces Day 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The installation, which was established in 1909, is named after Maj. Gen. Robert Bruce McCoy. The son of a Civil War captain, McCoy was a prominent local resident This is an excellent time to visit — no who served as a lawyer, district attorney, county judge and mayor of neighboring appointment required! Sparta, Wis., while also serving 31 years in the Wisconsin National Guard. All Commemorative Area Fort McCoy exemplifies its motto, “Total Force Training Center,” by annually buildings are open and supporting the training of reserve- and active-component military personnel from many special activities are all branches of America’s armed forces. Since the 1980s, Fort McCoy has been the scheduled. training site of choice for more than 100,000 personnel each year. Take a tour of Fort McCoy’s The installation offers year-round recreational opportunities atPine View award-winning Commemo- rative Area, available to the Campground and Whitetail Ridge Ski Area. Both areas are open to the public. public, free of charge. Com- Pine View features picnic and playground areas (one handicapped accessible), a memorative Area consists of campground with a camp store, lodging units, a recreational-equipment checkout the History Center, five World War II-era buildings (open center, miniature golf, hiking trails, and a beach. Winter enthusiasts can enjoy seasonally April through Oc- downhill and cross-country skiing, snow tubing and snowboarding at Whitetail tober), the Equipment Park Ridge. The Whitetail Ridge Chalet provides an indoor respite. In addition to and Veterans Plaza. Tours of the area can be arranged providing a break from the cold, the family area of the facility serves a variety of food for groups of 15 or more and beverages. Tactics Paintball and Laser Tag also are located at Whitetail Ridge. Monday through Friday by appointment. To schedule a Hunting and fishing opportunities are offered to military (active and retired) and tour, contact the Public Af- their dependents, government employees, and the general public. Appropriate Fort fairs Office at (608)388-2407 McCoy permits and state of Wisconsin licenses are required. or send email to usarmy. mccoy.imcom-central.list. More information at www.mccoy.army.mil [email protected].

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Go Monroe County Visitor’s Guide 2020 gomonroecounty.com 25 5/2 Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail Celebration Sparta @ Sparta Depot Welcome to Sparta, nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of Western Wisconsin’s Driftless Region. Once known for the healing powers of the local artesian springs, Sparta is now most recognized as the “Bicycling Capital of America”, based on the 6/6 fact that it is part of America’s first "Rails to Trails” project. The first rail bed to be Free Fishing Weekend converted to bike trail is between Sparta and Elroy. Over 60,000 visitors enjoy the scenic Elroy-Sparta and La Crosse River State Trails annually. The Elroy-Sparta trail is a 32-mile ride through spectacular foliage and topography. It passes over 33 trestle bridges and through three 7/18 cavernous tunnels, one of which is almost a mile long. The La Crosse River Trail Crazy Daze offers an additional 22 miles of biking pleasure and parallels the La Crosse River. Shop crazy deals inside Prairie remnants, farmlands, trout streams and hardwood forests are found and on sidewalks along the trail. throughout Sparta. Sparta offers a variety of attractions for all types of interest. Explore the scenery while in the saddle riding horseback or by fishing the area’s best trout streams and hunting on more than 15,000 acres of public land. Experience the breathtaking views by canoeing & kayaking on the La Crosse River or Perch Lake, swish through the snow while skiing our groomed trails or hills and take in the 11/27 rich history when you visit the local museums and Victorian-era homes. Kriskindlmarkt Enjoy shopping at the small local businesses then wine and dine in the comfort Opening Weekend! of Sparta’s many restaurants. Try something you’ve never had before. Downtown Water Street For more information, visit bikesparta.us or call (608) 269-4123. 'Like' Sparta Kriskindlmarkt on facebook for more info 3/14 6/11 10/10 12/4 Historical Society’s Spring Craft Show Butterfest Sparta Fall Fest Holiday Lights Chili Feast, Games, Half @ Meadowview All Weekend Marathon, & much more! in the Park Middle School 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. @ Memorial Park @ Evans-Bosshard Park bikesparta.us 1225 N. Water St., Sparta Crafts, Rides & more! through December

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City Natural Area Community State & County Park Interstate Highway Class 1 Trout Stream US Highway River State Highway Bike Route County Road ATV Trail Snowmobile Trail 3/27 Swing into Spring 3/27-3/28, 4/3-4/4 Shop, dine around town. Sales & giveaways at each location! 7/4 4th of July Celebration @ Superior Ave., Recreation Park Parade at 10 a.m., firework show by Tomah Lion’s Club! 7/29 Monroe Tomah County Fair @ Recreation Park Welcome to the beautiful City of Tomah! By spending a small amount of time here, you’ll learn that Tomah is a wonderful place to live and visit. All Weekend Whether you’re here to visit family and friends, or take our Amish and Cranberry tours, Tomah warmly welcomes you. Whether it’s a family vacation, reunion, business meeting or if you just 8/1 need to get away, Tomah is your place. If you’ve found us on the map, you already know how conveniently located Tomah is to many major cities across Crazy Daze the midwest. Tomah is a great spot to hold business meetings, family reunions @ Various Stores Sales & specials on and retreats. sidewalks & indoors. Tomah’s eight campgrounds offer all the amenities you need for a chance to get back to nature. Visit Mill Bluff State Park, McMullen County Park, the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge or Wildcat Mountain State Park which are all within a short distance to enjoy hiking trails and birding. 10/23 The Budweiser Dairyland Super National Truck & Tractor Pull and the Gun Show Monroe County Fair are two great Tomah events held annually. @ Recreation Park For more information, visit tomahwisconsin.com or call (608) 372-2166. All Weekend 6/25 7/2 12/4 Downtown 7/9 Budweiser Dairyland Thursday Nights Warriors & Holiday Lights Super Nat'l Tractor @ 800 Block of Superior Ave. Warlords XXVII Open Pull @ Recreation Park Free Admission. @ Gillett Park Street concert with food, @ Recreation Park All Weekend beverages and a Kid Zone! 4-day camping event Until end of December

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Go Monroe County Visitor’s Guide 2020 gomonroecounty.com 31 9/11 Fall Fest All Weekend Cashton @ Village Park

The Village of Cashton is almost entirely surrounded Be sure and include a stop at Pasture Pride Cheese by the beautiful coulées of the driftless region, yet where you can watch cheese being made, and sample within 30 minutes of Sparta, Viroqua and La Crosse. some of the fine fresh curd. Pick up fresh quality meat Front and Main Street take you on a ride through the for a grill out at Von Ruden's Meat Processing. historic downtown of Cashton, a village since 1879. Several restaurants, an Amish tour service, wind Cashton has a beautiful park, award-winning schools, turbines, organic farming, and the work of Ocooch healthcare access, and affordable opportunities for Mountain artisans can also be found in this village. high quality housing. Visit cashton.com to learn more. Badger Crossing has the classic Friday Fish Fry and A drive along Highway 33 east will give you a glimpse Saturday Prime Rib specials, and many other delicious of the heritage and culture of the Amish. The Amish menu items. post small signs advertising their wares which include Saint Mary’s Church, located at the highest point handcrafted quilts, rugs, furniture and baskets. on St. Mary’s Ridge, just east of Cashton on County Bakeries, leather shops and other entities also dot the Highway U, was built more than 100 years ago. countryside. The Amish welcome visitors every day The high bluffs and long, narrow valleys make this except Sunday. a spectacular scenic area.

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It’s the 125th Celebration for the Village of Kendall! Saturday, there will be a pancake breakfast, special The Kendall Community Club will be hosting a events at the Kendall Depot along with activities and variety of events throughout the year. The Village country music in the Park and a polka dance at the of Kendall is the home of the Elroy-Sparta State Bike Community Hall. Sunday’s events include a Kendall Trail Headquarters…the nation’s first rails-to-trails Mustang Mudder Mud Run, a gigantic parade, grilled conversion. The Headquarters is the old train depot chicken and free music and fun at the Park. Monday it’s and has a train museum inside. For trail information, the big antique tractor pull and lots of fun activities at call (608)463-7109 or visit elroyspartabiketrail.com. the Park. There will be special events & activities at the Kendall October brings the “Colors of Kendall” celebration Depot all bike trail season long so check the web site at the Community Hall and the Kendall Depot. Local often for more information. artisans & growers bring their creations and produce The Village of Kendall Wilderness Campground is to our Community gathering. Let your adventure only a block from the bike trail, located on a bluff high begin in Kendall! above Glenwood Park, and offers a beautiful view of the Baraboo River Valley. There are four primitive sites with a fire pit and picnic table for each. It features a bathhouse with showers and restrooms, volleyball courts, a baseball diamond, basketball court and a 9/5 10/10 playground. Enjoy fishing in the nearby Baraboo River. Kendall Fest Colors of Kendall Fest takes place on Labor Day weekend. / Labor Day Kendall Things kick off on Friday night with music, food Weekend and refreshments at the Park and The Gathering at Community Hall the Community Hall with the Kendall area reunion. Celebration & Kendall Depot

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Events found in Kendall include...

• Opening of the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail at the Depot • Music in Central Park • Kendall Fest / Labor Day Weekend Celebration • Colors of Kendall • Community Halloween Party at the Depot • Kendall’s Holiday Craft Fair

34 gomonroecounty.com Go Monroe County Visitor’s Guide 2020 10/10 TRAIL ACCESS LIKE NEVER BEFORE Jackson County ATV trails will lead you to food, fuel and fun like never before. Plus when you're finished on the trail, keep the fun rolling with an overnight stay at Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls. Take a minute to relax in our beautiful hotel then head down to the action packed gaming floor filled with over 750 Slots, Tablegames, Bingo and weekly weekend entertainment. Complete the fun with the convenience of great amenities including a Bistro, Poker Bar, Buffet, Coffee Shop and Sundry and you've got the perfect addition to your ATV adventure. HO-CHUNK GAMING BLACK RIVER FALLS IS LOCATED JUST 4 MILES EAST OF 1-94 IN BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI. Anyone 21 years or older is welcome to play at Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls. Those 18 years or older are welcome to play bingo.

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Melvina was the first spot in Portland Township to Norwalk is located along the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail, have a permanent settler when the Thomas Rathbun only three miles southeast of the longest tunnel and in family moved there in 1852. The village was plotted the middle of 100 miles of snowmobile trails. in 1866. Captain Charles Hunt, a notable businessman, A beautiful community park offers free tent camping, Civil War veteran, and politician, is known to have showers, rest rooms and shelters giving visitors a warm named Melvina after his first wife, whose name was welcome. Ten campsites with electricity are available Amanda Melvina Ray. for rent. The community thrived during the late 1800s and Events in Norwalk include the NTPA Region III Truck through the first decades of the 20th century. At its & Tractor Pull held the second weekend in August. peak it boasted a church, feed mill, saw mill, depot, It features free camping, fun for the kids, a dance, and lumber yards, stock yards, blacksmith shop, two music Friday and Saturday nights. The annual flower saloons, two general stores, a restaurant, livery stable, show takes place in Norwalk on Sunday that weekend. boarding house, creamery, school, and a dance hall. Melvina’s population today is just over 100 people. The Rails to Trails Marathon takes place the first Sunday in October. It includes a full marathon, half It is known for its annual Melvina Frog Days slated for marathon, 5K and fun run—along the Elroy-Sparta July 31 through August 2 this year. It features softball Bike Trail. It is a qualifying race for the Boston tournaments, frog races, food, music and inflatables. Marathon. For more information, call (608) 797-7873 Charcoal chicken is served on Sunday. or visit railstotrailsraces.com 7/31 8/8 Frog Days Norwalk Lions Truck & Tractor Pull All Weekend - NTPA Region III @ Melvina Ball Park @ Village Park

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Tall bluffs rise abruptly from the flat plains surrounding Oakdale, gateway to Wisconsin’s driftless area. Mill Bluff State Park, located in Oakdale, offers a spectacular view of picturesque rock formations. The park features 21 campsites, picnic areas, a shelter, and a 2.5 acre swimming pond with changing stalls. Oakdale KOA offers level gravel pull-thru RV Sites, free wi-fi, satellite TV, heated pool, a game room, modern playground, and covered shelter. This KOA offers a jump pad, one-room cabins, deluxe cabins COMMUNITY and family activities. Oakdale KOA opens April 15. BANKING THAT The other campground near Oakdale is Woods Edge Campground. It is the former Holiday Lodge MAKES MORE POSSIBLE RV Park and is centrally located just outside of Tomah. They offer seasonal campsites as well as Checking, Savings, Money Market Accounts overnight sites and are open from April 15 through Certi�cates of �eposit October 15. Amenities include: free wi-fi, free hot Home Mortgage & Consumer Lending showers, 24/7 laundry facility, dump station, and Business Loans, Equipment Loans, Leases, Commerical Real Estate Construction & Permanant Loans a campstore. SBA and Government Guaranteed Loans Oakdale has a pedestrian path from County PP to 24/7 ATM County NN which is open year around. 1001 Superior Avenue, Tomah, WI 54660 | 608.372.2126 A great family-friendly activity located in Oakdale 1500 N. Superior Avenue, Tomah, WI 54660 | 608.377.7250 can be found at Flying Wheels Roller Rink, which is open Friday and Saturday evenings and earlier in the day on Sundays. For the non-skater, they have a www.ccf.us couple arcade games and also serve food. For more information, visit townofoakdale.com or call (608) 372-6475 Go Monroe County Visitor’s Guide 2020 gomonroecounty.com 37 (s20)

Open May Museum & Gift Shop Old-Time Ice Cream Parlor through November 204 Main Street, Warrens, WI (608) 378-4878 · discovercranberries.com One free kid’s ice cream cone with this ad Wetherby Cranberry Marsh • June 27: Cranberry Blossom Day in Warrens. Marsh tours 9AM to 11AM at Wetherby 850 Arts & Crafts Booths Cranberry Co. • 3365 Auger Rd. • 608-378-4813 350 Antiques & Flee Market Booths • Cranberry Harvest Bus Group Tours Cranfest Marsh Tours & Video Fri. & Sat. • Fresh Cranberries Available 80 Food Booths - Including our Famous • Shipping of Cranberries in Season Cranberry Cream Puffs Gigantic Parade Sun. At 1PM • Public Cranberry Harvest Day - Oct. 3rd Always the first Saturday in October, 9 am -11 am 8 Miles North of Tomah >> Take I-94 West to Exit 135 Located Just 6 Miles From I-94, Exit 135 WWW.CRANFEST.COM · [email protected] PHONE: 608-378-4200 · FAX: 608-378-4250 608-378-4813 Email: [email protected] www.freshcranberries.com

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While offering fun year-round, Warrens is best known as the home of the Warrens Cranberry Festival. Each September, the village of 360 hosts more than 120,000 visitors for three amazing days of shopping, food and fun. The festival features 850 arts and craft booths, 350 flea market and antique dealers, and 100 food vendors offering such treats as cranberry cream puffs, deep fried cranberries on a stick, and Cranberries Jubilee cooked in a giant fry pan and served over vanilla ice cream. Cranberry marsh tours are offered on Friday and Saturday, and one of the area’s largest parades is held on Sunday. The dates of the 2020 festival are September 25-27. 6/27 To learn more about Wisconsin’s No. 1 fruit crop, visit the Wisconsin Cranberry Cranberry Discovery Center. Housed in a historic cranberry warehouse in Blossom Day downtown Warrens, the center’s Exhibit Hall features interactive displays, @ Wetherby Cranberry Co. including a cranberry corralling game. You can also tour a cranberry marsh & WI Cranberry Discovery on Cranberry Blossom Day, Cranberry Harvest Day, or by appointment at Wetherby Cranberry Company. Despite its small size, Warrens also boasts a 60,000 square foot indoor and outdoor waterpark at Three Bears Resort. The indoor waterpark is open year-round with hours varying by season. The resort offers venues and accommodations for any size group. For information on other recreational opportunities in the Warrens area, see the VisitWarrens.com website. 9/25 10/3 Cranberry Harvest Day Festival Celebration All Weekend @ Wetherby Cranberry Co. & WI Cranberry Discovery

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Wilton is located in the heart of the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail, at the headwaters of the Kickapoo River. The Village of Wilton Campground is five short Wyeville blocks from the bike trail. Features include a bathhouse with flush toilets, hot showers, and The Village of Wyeville has a population of 150 people laundry facility. The sites have electricity, and water and lies just a few miles east of Tomah on Highway 21. It is at the building to fill your unit up. There is a has a rich railroad history. municipal pool and playground on-site. It was aptly named for the crossing of Chicago and Wilton Wood Turtle Days is an annual festival North Western Transportation Company lines and a held the first weekend in August. There is softball, connecting “wye” in nearly every direction. Today, the volleyball, arts and crafts, a parade, 5K run/walk, Union Pacific Railway crosses through Wyeville. kids’ games, water fights, music, food, and a The community has an elementary school, a bar, fireworks at dusk. a motel and an antique shop. Lemonweir River winds This charming village has restaurants and bars around Wyeville to the east and is a popular spot for serving up great food, and the hardware store rents fishing. West of Wyeville, you'll find the Cranberry bicycles. The community features a motel and Country Market and Ho-Chunk Gaming. several bed and breakfast destinations. The village is near the Meadow Valley Wildlife Area, a 58,000 acre property that lies within the bed of old Glacial Lake Wisconsin. It offers excellent hunting Village of Wilton Campground opportunities, fine hiking, berry picking and wildlife only five short blocks away from the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail observation. Suk Cerney Peatlands State Natural Area is also nearby and is made up of meadow, bog, ∙ Swimming Pool conifer swamp, and sandy ridges. A variety of grass, ∙ Water-Electric trees, and flowers call this area of 3,610 acres home. ∙ Bathhouse Eagle Nest Flowage near Suk Cearney is another No Reservations Needed ∙ Playground popular fishing spot for Panfish, Largemouth Bass, and www.villageofwiltoncampground.com Northern Pike. The lake is 350 acres with a maximum [email protected] depth of 12 feet and is accessible via boat ramp. 608-435-6666

40 gomonroecounty.com Go Monroe County Visitor’s Guide 2020 shopping local ANTIQUES & THRIFTING 3/14 Historical Society’s Get your thrift on anytime of the year at Sparta's New & Used on the south end of Sparta. There are many different vendor booths with clothes, furniture, decor, Spring Craft Show @ Meadowview Middle collectibles, and much more. Another place to find antiques in Sparta isCrawford's School, Sparta New & Used on the east side. They also have many different collectibles, decor, and furniture. 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. In Tomah, visit J & R Variety on Superior Avenue. They have great prices on home decor, tools, party supplies, mattress sets, furniture, and so much more! While you're in the area, check out the Antique Mall of Tomah. There are many different vendors with a variety of items. 5/7 Another way to thrift around Monroe County is to pick up the local newspaper, the Spring Wine Walk Monroe County Herald, and search for estate auctions or garage and rummage sales. @ Downtown Sparta EVENTS & FESTIVALS First event of the year is the Chili for Charity Walk on January 25 which takes place in Tomah at a few different stores likeHumbird Cheese, Stars Boutique, , and . The next Tomah event will be the 7/18 J & R Variety Tomah Cash Mercantile Swing into Spring on March 27-28 and April 3-4, featuring sales and giveaways at each stop. Sparta Find 'Shop Tomah' on facebook to stay up to date. Crazy Daze In Sparta, join in on the annual downtown Wine Walk on May 7 and October 1. Shop crazy deals inside It's a lot of fun, and it's all about the shopping and visiting great small shops like and on sidewalks Biederman Jewelers. Details can be found on facebook. throughout Sparta. Both Sparta and Tomah host Crazy Daze, which includes special deals inside and on the sidewalk. Sparta's is on July 18 and Tomah's is August 1. As for craft shows, the Monroe County Historical Society's Spring Craft Show is on March 14 at the Meadowview Middle School in Sparta. Next, there will also be many 10/1 vendors at the Sparta Butterfest grounds from June 11 to 14. Over 800 vendors will be Fall Wine Walk at Warrens Cranberry Festival from September 25 to 27. After that, Colors of Kendall @ Downtown Sparta will be hosting a craft show on October 10. Then the MCHS's Fall Craft Show will take place on November 7 at the Sparta High School. See the event calendar on pages 43- 49 for details on each event. Have A Small Town Christmas in Tomah on November 13-15 and 20-22, with 11/13 specials and door prizes at each location. In Sparta, the European-style outdoor Kriskindlmarkt opening weekend is on November 27-28 and will run for the next two A Small Town weekends on December 4-5 and 11-12. Christmas 11/13-15 and 11/20-22 @ Various Tomah Stores 3/27 8/1 11/7 11/27 Historical Society’s Swing into Spring Tomah Kriskindlmarkt Fall Craft Show Opening Weekend! 3/27-3/28, 4/3-4/4 Crazy Daze @ Sparta High School Downtown Water Street Shop, dine around town. @ Various Stores Sales & giveaways at various Sales & specials on 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 'Like' Sparta Kriskindlmarkt locations in Tomah. sidewalks & indoors. on facebook for more info

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46 gomonroecounty.com Go Monroe County Visitor’s Guide 2020 DEKE SLAYTON MEMORIAL Monroe County History Museum SPACE & BICYCLE MUSEUM • The Life of Astronaut Deke Slayton Hands-on HOURS: • The Bicycle Evolution Family Fun • Wisconsin’s Only Moonrock Mon-Sat 10:30am-4:30pm • Children’s Area with Loft Free Admission Open: Call for Group Tours & Educational Programming Monday–Saturday 9AM - 4:30PM 200 West Main Street • Sparta, WI 200 West Main St., Call (608) 269-0033 Sparta, WI · 608-269-8680 www.dekeslaytonmuseum.org www.MonroeCountyHistory.org Admission Rates: Adults $5 Children $3 THIS AD GOOD FOR ONE FREE PASS For one adult and one child. www.facebook.com/mclhr

13 | Downtown Thursday Nights for free, family fun. Located 15 SEPTEMBER | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Tomah | 800 minutes north of Sparta where 2 | Full Moon Bike Ride | Sparta | Block of Superior Ave. | Street Hwy 27 and 71 split. Paint a Join other cyclists for a casual concert with food, beverages postcard, make a mosaic, create evening ride under a full moon. and a Kid Zone! | 608.372.2166 | sculptures, and see artist's Ride begins at the Sparta Depot, tomahwisconsin.com demonstrations. Free admission, 111 Milwaukee St., at 7 p.m. and but a $1 per person donation 15 | Ride Across Wisconsin includes one or more stops at is appreciated. Food items will | Sparta | No epic bike ride across popular Sparta establishments. | be available to purchase. Event Wisconsin would be complete 608.269.4123 | bikesparta.us without a stop at the Bicycling sponsored by the Monroe 4-7 | Kendall Fest/Labor Day Capital of America. Sparta is the County Local History Room. Weekend Celebration | Kendall | first stop on the Ride Across | 608.269.8680 | mclhr.com Pancake breakfast, polka dance, Wisconsin in this annual event 26 | | Sparta | Concert in the Park Kendall Mustang Mudder Mud Run, beginning in La Crosse and ends Evans-Bosshard Park | 7 p.m. to parade, grilled chicken, antique in Green Bay. Cyclists enjoy a 9 p.m. | Live music from The Pat tractor pull and much more! | stop at the Chamber Depot before Watters Band | 608.269.4123 | 608.463.7124 | kendallwi.com continuing their ride through bikesparta.us 5-6 | Cataract Field Days | Cataract | Sparta’s historic downtown. | 28-30 | | Leon | Leon Gatorfest Sportsmen's Club | Trap shooting, 608.269.4123 | bikesparta.us Full of fun weekend! Play laundry volleyball, cornhole and a kids' 19 | | Sparta | basket softball tournament (with Concert in the Park trout pond. | 608.633.9035 Evans-Bosshard Park | 7 p.m. to plastic laundry baskets instead of 9 p.m. | Live music from SHOCK gloves), stand still parade where the 11-13 | Cashton Fall Fest | Cashton | Pocket | 608.269.4123 | bikesparta.us entries stand still and the people Village Park | Antique Tractor Pull, Run/Walk, Carnival, Arts & 22 | | Sparta | 9 a.m. to walk by. Celebrate the 18th year of Art Outdoors Crafts Show. Live music each day 3 p.m. | Join us at the 'glass church' this unique festival! Celebrate 73 years. | 608.654.7828

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Go Monroe County Visitor’s Guide 2020 gomonroecounty.com 47 At Warrens Cranberry Festival, many choirs of different ages perform. 17 | Business After 5: Military Appreciation Night | Sparta OCTOBER Discovery Center. | 608.378.4879 | | Hosted by the Sparta Area discovercranberries.com 1 | Fall Wine Walk | Sparta | Chamber of Commerce. Picnic Downtown Water Street | Sip while 4 | Rails to Trails Races | Norwalk meal for all families, as well as you shop! Sample different wines | Full marathon, ½ marathon, 5K music, games and prizes. Call for at local store with special deals. and fun run—along the Elroy- this year’s location and to RSVP | | 608.269.4123 | bikesparta.us Sparta Bike Trail. | 608-797-7873 | 608.269.4123 | bikesparta.us railstotrailsraces.com 3 | Harvest Day Celebration 25-27 | Warrens Cranberry Festival | Warrens | Wetherby Cranberry 10 | Colors of Kendall | Kendall | | Warrens | World’s largest Co. & The WI Cranberry Discovery Unique Crafts, Food, Kids games cranberry festival! Over 1,800 food, Center | 9 a.m. | Experience a (weather permitting) and possible arts, crafts, antique, ﬂea market, cranberry harvest and have you other events. | 608.463.7124 & farmers market booths. A photo taken in a bed of cranberries. | kendallwi.com parade on Sunday. Shuttle services Rain or shine. Sample cranberry 10 | Sparta Fall Fest | Sparta | available from Recreation Park wine, gourmet food products, There is something for everyone Tomah each day. | 608.378.4200 & take a tour of WI Cranberry at Sparta’s annual Fall Fest | cranfest.com

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48 gomonroecounty.com Go Monroe County Visitor’s Guide 2020 SPARTA 124 West Oak St. 1103 West Wisconsin St. Sparta, WI 54656 (608) 269-6737 Fax: (608) 269-7805 TOMAH 1301 Superior Ave. Tomah, WI 54660 (608) 567-2000 www.ubsparta.com

7 | MCHS Arts & Crafts Show See how wreaths are made on the Kriskindlmarkt stage. | Sparta | Sparta High School, 506 N. Black River St. | 8 a.m. to 3:30 Find crafts from local artisans to 4-5 | Kriskindlmarkt: Weekend #2 p.m. | Don't miss the largest craft get your holiday shopping done. | Sparta | Downtown Water Street show in the area! Hundreds of 608.269.4123 | bikesparta.us in Mueller Square | Before and vendors! | 608.372.5121 after the parade, warm up with hot 13-15 | A Small Town Christmas DECEMBER cocoa or glühwein. There are also Tomah | Unique specialty stores 4 | Santa Scamper | Sparta | Water St. cinnamon roasted nuts, pretzels, specials & door prizes in each | 5:28 p.m. | Fun & Festive 1K brats, and more. Horse-drawn location. | 608.372.2166 | 608.269.4123 | bikesparta.us wagon rides to the Holiday Lights. 20-22 | A Small Town Christmas 4 | Holiday Parade | Sparta | Water | 608.269.4123 | bikesparta.us | Tomah | Unique specialty stores & Oak Street | 6 p.m. | 608.269.4123 11-12 | Kriskindlmarkt: Weekend #3 specials & door prizes in each | bikesparta.us | Sparta | Downtown Water Street in location. | 608.372.2166 4 | Holiday Lights | Sparta | Mueller Square | The last weekend 27 | Holiday Parade | Tomah | Evans-Bosshard Park | after the of Kriskindlmarkt! Have lunch with Superior Ave. | 7 p.m. | parade | Follow Santa to the St. Nick and enjoy the last market 608.372.2166 | tomahwisconsin.com park for the ceremonial lighting. of the season. | 608.269.4123 Lights on every night through | bikesparta.us 27-28 | Kriskindlmarkt: Opening December. | 608.269.4123 Weekend | Sparta | Downtown Water | bikesparta.us Street in Mueller Square | Outdoor traditional European style market. Go Monroe County Visitor’s Guide 2020 gomonroecounty.com 49 food & drinks CASHTON Italiano's OAKDALE 142 N. Water St., (608) 269-6393 Badger Crossing Pub & Eatery Einstein's Bar & Grill 909 Front St., (608) 654-5706 Jake’s Northwoods 504 State Hwy 27, (608) 654-5676 1132 Angelo Rd., (608) 269-6464 Bobby John’s Bar & Grill Flying Wheels Roller Rink 913 Front St., (608) 654-7611 Lynda Lou's Bar 15111 Hobby Rd., (608) 372-3737 214 S. Water St., (608) 269-9933 Central Express Hardee’s (Love’s Gas Station) 633 Front St., (608) 654-7784 Market Bar 220 N. Oakwood St., (608) 372-3820 109 E. Main St., (608) 269-2992 Dog House Bar Laughing Larry’s Lunchroom Mendez American Diner 817 Main St. #2001, (608) 654-5261 111 W. Woody Dr., (608) 567-0393 4105 Theater Rd., (608) 269-1816 Memories Bar Subway (Road Ranger Gas Station) McDonald’s 831 Front St., (608) 654-5299 I-90 & 94 Exit 48, (608) 374-3130 620 S. Black River St., (608) 269-7505 Grandma’s Bakery 30063 State Hwy 27, (608) 654-5359 SPARTA Northwood Country Market 1003 W. Wisc. St., (608) 269-9005 The Driftwood Amber Inn Bar 10041 Cty. Hwy XX, (608) 269-2622 112 E. Oak St., (608) 269-2711 Papa Murphy’s 215 N. Black River St., (608) 269-2556 American Legion CATARACT 1116 Angelo Rd., (608) 269-4411 Pizza Hut 821 W. Wisconsin St., (608) 269-2330 The Longbranch Arby’s 7509 Carmel Ave., (608) 272-3591 918 S. Black River St. (608) 269-1055 Rite Spot Bar & Grill 10076 State Hwy 16, (608) 269-2080 Brewski’s (in Best Western) CLIFTON 4445 Theater Rd., (608) 269-2664 Rudy’s Drive In 514 S. Water St., (608) 269-2011 Stagecoach Saloon Burger King County Hwy A, (608) 427-3400 906 S. Black River St., (608) 269-1615 Shifty's Shack Bar 110 E. Oak St., (608) 269-6045 Club 16 KENDALL 1615 W. Wisconsin St., (608) 366-1958 Silent Outdoors Fireball Lanes Bar & Grill Club Oasis 2700 Riley Rd., (608) 269-2600 220 W. S. Railroad St., (608) 463-7115 11345 St. Hwy 21, (608) 269-2644 Slice of Chicago Hidden Inn Bar & Grill Cork & Barrel Drinkery 507 W. Wisc. St., (608) 269-2181 213 White St., (608) 463-7194 124 N. Water St., (608) 487-9950 Sparta Family Restaurant Culver’s 741 Avon Rd., (608) 269-3500 LEON 911 W. Wisconsin St., (608) 269-5757 Sparta Steak House Leon Country Tavern Dairy Queen 701 Industrial Dr., (608) 269-6300 20470 State Hwy 27, (608) 269-9941 914 W. Wisconsin St., (608) 269-9191 Steph's Cakes & Bakes The Cotter Pin Denny’s Market 119 N. Water St., (608) 487-9547 20671 St. Hwy 27, (608) 487-8118 701 Walrath St., (608) 269-2727 Subway 801 Wisc. St., (608) 269-1177 MELVINA Dorine’s Family Inn 110 S. Water St., (608) 269-8258 Super Restaurant Brenda’s Bar & Grill El Vallarta 620 Industrial Dr., (608) 487-8200 504 State Hwy 27, (608) 654-5676 223 N. Black River St., (608) 269-0547 Taco Bell NORWALK Foxhole Pub 802 W. Wisconsin St., (608) 269-7188 1215 Angelo Rd., (608) 269-6271 The Greens Bailey's Diner Ginny’s Cupboard 1210 Montgomery St., (608) 269-7004 104 Railroad St., (608) 823-7143 127 N. Water St., (608) 269-6669 The Hangout Bar The Place Great Wall 115 W. Oak St., (608) 366-1731 104 Main St., (608) 823-7515 516 W. Wisconsin St., (608) 269-6868 The Zone Harris Crossing Bar 9929 St. Hwy 21, (608) 269-9053 801 Walrath St., (608) 269-9952 Wayside Tavern 701 W. Wisconsin St., (608) 269-9954

50 gomonroecounty.com Go Monroe County Visitor’s Guide 2020 lodging Perkins Family Restaurant TOMAH 1015 E. McCoy Blvd., (608) 374-0550 OAKDALE A & W Restaurant Pizones Oakdale KOA 111 W. Andres St., (608) 374-2115 202 Superior Ave., (608) 372-3350 200 Jay St., (608) 372-5622 Arby’s Pizza Hut Wood's Edge Campground 226 Buan St., (608) 372-3163 1821 N. Superior Ave., (608) 372-7991 10558 Freedom Rd., (608) 343-4055 BP Smokehouse Starbucks 201 Larkin St., (608) 343-3671 224 Buan St., (608) 855-0736 SPARTA Burger King Subway Best Nights Inn 111 Julie St., (608) 374-5082 1845 N. Superior Ave., (608) 374-2300 303 W Wisconsin St., (608) 269-3066 Cancun Bay Superior Family Restaurant Best Western Plus 1422 Superior Ave., (608) 567-0085 1210 Superior Ave., (608) 372-6055 4445 Theater Rd., (608) 269-2664 Carlton Restaurant & Lounge Taco Bell Caboose Cabin 309 Superior Ave., (608) 372-4136 205 Wittig Rd., (608) 372-4333 1102 S Water St., (608) 269-0444 China Buffet The Breakroom Sports Bar & Grill Country Inn & Suites 115 W. McCoy Blvd. (608) 374-3535 1123 Superior Ave., (608) 372-2711 737 Avon Rd., (608) 269-3110 Cinco de Mayo Uptown Pizza Franklin Victorian 918 E. McCoy Blvd. (608) 374-4599 1204 Superior Ave., (608) 372-7412 220 E Franklin St., (608) 366-1427 Culver’s Grapevine Log Cabins 147 Wittig Rd., (608) 374-2563 WARRENS 19149 Jade Rd., (608) 269-3619 Dairy Queen Marco's Italian & American Grill Justin Trails Resort 218 E. Clifton St., (608) 372-4892 3514 Blarney Rd., (608) 378-5050 7452 Kathryn Ave., (608) 268-4522 Denny’s Mill House 310 E. McCoy Blvd., (608) 372-2691 WILTON 721 S Court St., (608) 633-4370 Dunkin Donuts Dorset Valley School Prairie House 1825 N. Superior Ave., (608) 374-5678 26147 Hwy 71, (608) 435-6876 318 E Montgomery St., (608) 633-0790 Greenwood Cafe Hitchin' Post Bar & Grill Scottish Inn 906 Superior Ave., (608) 372-4181 412 Main St., (608) 435-6699 509 S Water St., (608) 269-3138 Ground Round Sparta Motel 201 Helen Walton Dr., (608) 372-4000 WYEVILLE 1900 W Wisconsin St., (608) 269-2770 Jimmy Johns Backwater Bar & Grill Super 8 222 Buan St. Ste. B, (608) 567-0201 E832 State Hwy 21, (608) 372-4988 716 Avon Rd., (608) 269-8489 Kentucky Fried Chicken Smitty’s Overtime Inn Wisconsin Country Places 102 W. McCoy Blvd., (608) 372-4029 8293 Wisconsin 173, (608) 372-5499 4975 Garden Ave., (608) 487-0547 Long John Silvers 111 W. Andres St., (608) 374-2115 KENDALL TOMAH Mandy's Cafe & Deli Dolly’s Pedalers Rest AmericInn Lodge & Suites 201 Helen Walton Dr. Ste. 5, 30319 Hwy 71, (608) 462-4211 750 Vandervort St., (608) 372-4100 (608) 567-2044 Sugar Maple Inn Best Western McDonald’s 227 E S. Railroad St., (608) 463-7135 1017 E. McCoy Blvd., (608) 372-3211 2015 N. Superior Ave., (608) 372-4757 Tunnel Trails Campground Cranberry Country Lodge Murray's On Main 26983 St. Hwy 71, (608) 435-6829 319 Wittig Rd., (608) 374-2801 810 Superior Ave., (608) 377-7100 Village of Kendall Camping Daybreak Inn Natural Connection 206 E. S. Railroad St., (608) 463-7124 215 E. Clifton St., (608) 372-5946 1012 Superior Ave., (608) 372-3914 Econo Lodge Papa Murphy’s FORT MCCOY 2005 N. Superior Ave., (608) 372-9100 1825 N. Superior Ave., (608) 372-6223 Pine View Recreation Area Hampton Inn Peking Chinese Restaurant 8053 W. J St., (608) 388-3517 219 Buan St., (608) 374-3800 1013 Superior Ave., (608) 372-2960

Go Monroe County Visitor’s Guide 2020 gomonroecounty.com 51 lodging health & religion Microtel Inn & Suites Good Samaritan Evangelical Church 115 W. Andres St., (608) 374-2050 CATARACT 503 Merrill St., (608) 269-2858 Pleasant Acres Motel Cataract United Methodist Church Gospel Baptist Church 1305 N. Superior Ave., (608) 372-9343 5882 Cataract Rd., (608) 488-5311 1700 W. Wisc. St., (608) 269-4760 Quality Inn Faith Evangelical Lutheran (WELS) Gundersen Health System 305 Wittig Rd., (608) 372-6600 6774 Acorn Ave., (608) 272-3844 1111 Wisc. St., (608) 269-6731 Super 8 Motel KENDALL Mayo Clinic Health System 1008 E. McCoy Blvd., (608) 372-3901 310 W. Main St., (608) 269-1770 Evangelical Free Church Morrow Home Community 104 E. Hall St., (608) 463-7127 WARRENS 331 S. Water St., (608) 269-3168 Fountain Lutheran Church Arpin Cranberry Company Cabin New Hope Fellowship W10815 Church Rd., (608) 427-6981 N4690 McKenna Rd., (608)378-4333 720 Avon Rd., (608) 269-3513 St. John’s Ev Lutheran Church Hilltop Lodge, LLC New Life Assembly of God 297 E. S. Railroad St., (608) 463-7450 307 Hilltop Cir., (608) 315-2580 211 N. Black River St., (608) 519-3323 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Jellystone Park Neighborhood Family Clinic 301 Spring St., (608) 463-7120 1500 Jellystone Park Dr., 128 S. Water St., (608) 487-8506 (888) 386-9644 LEON Sparta Mennonite Fellowship Three Bears Lodge 604 Walrath St., (608) 487-1318 701 Yogi Cir., (608) 378-2500 First Congregational Church of Leon 20752 St. Hwy. 27, (608) 269-3601 Sparta Seventh-Day Adventist Church Warrens Lodging 903 North St., (608) 269-5483 711 Skatepark Ct., (608) 378-3406 NORWALK Sparta United Methodist Church 210 N. Court St., (608) 269-6520 WILTON Harvest Evangelical Free Church 123 Main St., (608) 823-7512 St. John’s Episcopal Church Amil’s Inn Bed & Breakfast 322 N. Water St., (608) 269-4266 Immanuel United Methodist Church 27038 State Hwy 131, (608) 435-6640 403 Main St., (608) 823-7523 St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Mid-Trail Motel 419 Jefferson Ave., (608) 269-6001 St. Augustine’s of Hippo Catholic Church 803 Walker St., (608) 435-6685 W109 County Hwy. U, (608) 654-5654 St. Patrick’s Church Trail-Side B&B 319 W. Main St., (608) 269-2655 St. Augustine’s Hall 26147 State Hwy 71, (608) 435-6525 Main St., (608) 823-7391 Trinity Lutheran Church 612 N. Water St., (608) 269-5081 Tunnel Trail Campground St. John's Lutheran Church 26983 St. Hwy 71, (608) 435-6829 21693 County Hwy. A, (608) 487-1170 Victory Life Fellowship 111 S. Water St., (608) 269-2318 Village of Wilton Campground St. John the Baptist 301 East St., (608) 435-6666 16585 Kellogg Ave., (608) 269-2655 TOMAH CASHTON SPARTA Bible Evangelical Free Church 612 W. Veterans St., (608) 372-9377 Cashton Four-Point Lutheran Ambassador Baptist Church 621 Lewis St., (608) 654-7798 15863 St. Hwy. 16., (608) 269-4506 Church of Christ 316 View St., (608) 372-6333 Immanuel Lutheran Church Calvary Baptist Church 30016 County Hwy X, (608) 654-7837 601 W. Montgomery St., (608) 269-2014 Church of the Nazarene 25481 County Hwy. ET, (608) 372-4189 Portland Lutheran Church Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 7526 Wisconsin 33, (608) 654-7977 702 E. Montgomery St., (608) 269-8304 First Congregational United Church of Christ 115 W. La Crosse St., (608) 372-6242 Sacred Heart Catholic Church Community of Christ Church 1223 Front St., (608) 654-5955 17919 Idler Rd., (608) 269-6338 First United Methodist 1105 Butts Ave., 608-372-4543 Scenic Bluffs Community Health Care Congregational United Church of Christ 238 Front St., (608) 654-5100 201 N. Water St., (608) 269-5100 Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 310 W. Elizabeth St., (608) 372-4758 Trinity Lutheran Church Faith Evangelical Free Church 539 South St., (608) 654-5236 6644 St. Hwy. 16, (608) 269-5469 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1221 La Grange Ave., (608) 374-2444 First Church of the Nazarene 6287 Hwy. 16 West, (608) 269-7301 Gundersen Clinic - Tomah 505 Gopher Ave., (608) 372-4111 52 gomonroecounty.com Go Monroe County Visitor’s Guide 2020 health & religion MAYO CLINIC CARE Lighthouse Assembly of God 762 W. Clifton St., (608) 372-2945 IN MONROE Mayo Clinic Health System COUNTY 325 Butts Ave., (608) 372-5951 Oasis Church 22547 State Hwy 21, (608) 567-9230 Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) With locations in Sparta and Tomah, your family can get 307 W. Warren St., (608) 343-7322 the care you need, when you need it, close to home. Queen of the Apostles Parish mayoclinichealthsystem.org 303 W. Monroe St., (608) 372-5765 St. Mary’s Episcopal 1001 McLean Ave., (608) 372-5174 St. Paul Lutheran Church Your Member-Owned Financial! 525 Superior Ave., (608) 372-2347 Loans Checking & Savings Mobile Tomah 7th Day Adventist Vehicle Free Checking Mobile Banking 420 McLean Ave., (608) 374-2142 Recreation Free Visa Debit Card Mobile Deposit MasterCard Online Banking Tomah Baptist Church Mortgage 1701 Hollister Ave., (608) 372-2071 HELOC Tomah Health 501 Gopher Ave., (608) 372-5951 The House of Faith United Pentecostal 7020 Hwy. 12, (608) 378-3199 The Open Door Baptist Church 940 N. Superior Ave. | Tomah, WI | 608.372.4736 | www.tacuonline.com 7294 County Rd. O, (608) 374-2950 VA Medical Center 500 E. Veterans St., (608) 372-3971 Waterbrook Community Bible Church 510 E. Milwaukee St., (608) 387-5479 WARRENS Grace Bible Church 101 Church St., (608)378-4026 Living Stones Fellowship 310 Main St., (608) 378-3300 Open Door Baptist Church 7294 County Hwy O, (608) 374-2950 St. Andrew Catholic Church Caring for you in 203 May St., (608) 372-4516 St. Mathew Lutheran Church Monroe County 4285 Hwy. 12, (608) 378-3233 Same-day appointments are usually available. We offer the following in your community: Warrens Clinic 101 Unity Rd., (608) 374-6671 Sparta Tomah (608) 269-6731 (608) 372-4111 1111 W. 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