Road trip ideas
Take a motorcycle tour up the Great River Road
Highway 35 is well known for its breathtaking scenery and gorgeous sunsets. Along the way, you will find everything from tiny bar and grills to antique shops to natural areas to fantastic wineries.
Spend a Saturday morning at a Farmer's Market
Whether you head to Viroqua, Prairie du Chien, or La Crosse, you will more than likely find a block full of fresh produce and goods for sale on Saturday mornings in the summer months. http://www.cameronparkmarket.org/ - https://viroqua-wisconsin.com/viroqua-tourism/farmers-market - https://farmfreshatlas.org/view/prairie-du-chien-farmers-market
Camping, Fishing & Natural Areas
Fishing on the Mighty Mississippi is a year-round sport in this area. Local bait shops can give you the scoop on what is biting and some ideas about where to go. Local trout streams are some of the best in the state, and we have trout anglers come to the area from all over the country. Take a hike at one of our natural areas and enjoy a sunset overlooking the river, or the beautiful blends of oak forests and open meadows. Check out Sugar Creek Bluff Natural Area or Rush Creek Natural Area online and see all they have to offer.
Spend a day in La Crosse
Whether you want to spend the day shopping or being outside, there is so much to do in the La Crosse area. Visit www.explorelacrosse.com for more ideas!
Shop for Amish-made goods
Amish baked goods and handmade furniture have become a big part of the culture in Vernon County. A drive over to the Viroqua and Cashton area will fill your car with great shopping finds and goodies to eat later. No Sunday sales for Amish families however! Start here to find what you are looking for: https://www.cashton.com/amish
Plan a day trip to Iowa
Not far away, you will find even more natural areas, caves, wineries, and shopping.. Don't miss Effigy Mounds for some incredible history about the indigenous populations who lived in the area long ago. https://www.nps.gov/efmo/index.htm