Attraction

Blue Mounds State Park

608.437. 5711

4350 Mounds Park Rd
POB 98
Blue Mounds, WI 53517

Founded in 1959: “Located at southern Wisconsin’s highest point, the park is open year round and offers 78 wooded campsites, two observation towers, double and single-track bike trails, nature and hiking trails, cross-country skiing, and a swimming pool.” 

Cave of the Mounds — National Natural Landmark

608.437.3038

2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd.

Blue Mounds, WI

The cave was discovered in 1939 and has been delighting visitors for decades. Spectacular crystallized rock formations and shimmering pools wait to be discovered.

Dodge-Point Country Club

608.987.2814

1771 State Road 23-151
Mineral Point, WI 53565

Doby Stables

Dodge Theatre 

608.935.5225

205 N Iowa St

Take in a movie at the Dodge Theater.
A night at the movies is great family entertainment.

Folklore Village

608.924.4000

3210 County Rd BB

Folklore Village is a nationally recognized heritage center, presenting a year-round schedule of dances, concerts, folk culture retreats, festivals, family events and more. Located 6 miles E of Dodgeville on County BB.

Frank Lloyd Wright® Visitor Center & Taliesin Home & School

608.588.7900

State Hwy 23 & County Rd C
Spring Green, WI 53588

The greatest domestic space in America—open from May-Oct, take a guided walk of the National Historic Landmark grounds or tour Wright’s Hillside School or his Taliesin home. Some tours require advance reservations.

Governor Dodge State Park

608.935.2315

4175 State Hwy 23 N

Founded in 1948: More than 5,200 scenic acres of steep hills, bluffs, deep valleys, two lakes, and a waterfall, make this park a family favorite. Enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, picnicking, bicycling, swimming      and more. Reservations 888.WIPARKS (888.947.2757)

Grandview Folk Art Site

608.967.2140

State Hwy 39, west of Hollandale
Hollandale, WI 53544

“A unique sculpture garden, house and museum, featuring the works of artist/dairy farmer Nick Engelbert (1881-1962). Free to the public and ideal for picnics and family gatherings.” Open 10 am - 4 pm, 7 days a week, Memorial Day - Labor Day.

House on the Rock Attraction

608.935.3639

5754 State Hwy 23 N
Spring Green, WI 53588

House on the Rock Attraction displays its eccentricities
and Alex Jordan’s unique vision of the world on its sleeve.
Mesmerizing audiences for years, House on the Rock has been
one of Wisconsin's top attractions.The House on the Rock
Attraction includes an awe-inspiring array of amazing collections,
enormous music machines and the world’s largest carousel.
Be sure to see the Infinity Room which juts out
an unsupported 218 feet with 3,264 windows
and a breathtaking view of the Wyoming valley floor.

Iowa County Genealogical Society

POB 321

Iowa County Historical Society & Museum

608.935.7694

1301 N Bequette St
PO Box 44

The Society's mission is to maintain a museum and to promote interest in local history and to preserve the artifacts, documents, and photographs relating to Iowa County, and to collect and to preserve the genealogies of Iowa County families. The Historical Society is now open to the public year round Monday thru Friday from 1pm - 4pm except for holidays. The Dodge Mining Camp and the Floyd School is open by appointment only by calling 608.935.5557. (The Floyd School is open Sunday afternoons July - September from 1-4 pm) 

Little Norway

608.437.8211

Blue Mounds, WI 53517

East of Dodgeville, "hidden in the foothills of Blue Mounds WI. is a charming and unique outdoor museum known as Little Norway. It has another, more romantic name which suggests more vividly the sense of magic that pervades this lovely valley: Nissedahle, or Valley of the Elves.

Lower Wisconsin State Riverway

Established in 1989: “Our mission is to protect and preserve the scenic beauty and natural values of the lower Wisconsin state riverway” — the beautiful northern boundary of Iowa County

Military Ridge State Trail

608.437.7393

Blue Mounds, WI  53517

Trail founded in 1986: “The 44-mile Military Ridge State Trail connects Dodgeville and Fitchburg. The trail is open for hiking, bicycling, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Bicyclists 16 years and older are required to have a daily or annual pass” (available locally).

Mining Museum & Rollo Jamison Museum

608.348.3301

405 E Main St
Platteville, 53818

Founded 1965: "Museums open daily, May - Oct 9 am-5 pm. Tour an 1845 lead mine, ride a 1931 zinc mine train above ground, and tour the exhibits. Call for winter hours."

Montfort Windfarm

60608.623.30378.

3145 Anderson Lane
POB 21
Montfort, WI 53569

The Montfort Wind Farm, located in western Iowa County, consists of 20 wind turbines, comprising 30 megawatts (MW) of capacity. The project was completed in July 2001.

Museum of Minerals & Crystals

608.935.5205

4228 State Hwy 23 N

A collection of over 125 specimens of local crystals and minerals.
These deposits are the reason the original settlers
came to the area in the 1820s.
There are also specimens from all over the world

Pendarvis Historic Site

608.987.2122

114 Shake Rag
Mineral Point, WI 53565

“In this 1840s Cornish Miner’s Colony, walk through the preserved houses with a costumed guide, and view a large collection of artifacts. Open daily May - Oct, 10 am - 5 pm; last tour starts at 4 pm.”

16008 Pine Tree Rd
Highland, WI 53543

Family-owned business, opened in 1978: Grape and fruit wines -- sweet, semi-sweet, and dry. April - October Tours at noon or by appointment. Free wine tasting 10:00 am - 5 pm every day (Jan 2nd - Dec 22nd).

Tower Hill State Park