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Cassville Car Ferry Stonefield Historic Site Nelson Dewey State Park WI Great River Road Breathtaking Views • Hike • Bike • Bird Watch • Boat • Canoe • Fish

• Hunt • Resorts • Motels • Dining • Campgrounds • Boat Tours Stonefield Historic Site Railroad Days, August 14 and 15, 2010 (608)725-5210 www.stonefieldhistoricsite.org

Cassville Tourism P.O. Box 576, Cassville, WI 53806 casstour@chorus.net or www.cassville.org

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Table Of Contents

To Grant County, Wisconsin...

“We Grant You Serenity’’ Advertiser Index..............................................30

Grant County Map ..................................18 & 19

Antiques Directory ..........................................24

Highways & Byways ........................................7

Attractions ................................ 12, 13, 14 & 15

Lodging Directory............................................28

Bicycle Trails Map & Bicycling ................16 & 17

Outdoor Recreation..........................................22

Calendar of Events ..........................8, 9,10 & 11

Public Boat Landings ......................................20

Canoeing ........................................................20

Recreation Areas ............................................23

Community Information ..................................29

Specialty Shops Directory ................................24

Dining Directory ..............................................26

Straight From The Farm..............................4 & 6

Fishing............................................................21

Straight From The Farm Directory ......................5

Photo Credits: Virginia Bertram, Ellen Conley, Barb Cullen, Sara Dailey, Jill Friesen, Marilyn Hauth, Mitze Herber, Lindsey Marie Ludtke, Kathy Kopp, Eleanor Mumm, Linda Parrish, Harold L. Schaefer and Gary Tuescher. While every effort has been made to be accurate, note that all information is subject to change. Readers are encouraged to verify dates, times and other information by logging on to the Grant County website at

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The Grant County 2010 Travel Planner was published by the Grant, Iowa, Lafayette Shopping News in conjunction with the Grant County Tourism Council. No part of this publication may be reprinted or otherwise reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Grant County Tourism Council or the Shopping News.

Enjoy All Seasons

(608) 348-8888 or 1-800-822-1131

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Straight from the Farm Home grown vegetables, ”Straight from the Farm,” taste Agricultural Museum at Stonefield State Historic Site in better than anything else imaginable. In Grant County we Cassville or the barb wire exhibit at the Passage Through Time Museum in Potosi. See how one of Wisconsin’s most have a large variety of farms that offer fresh produce, well known beverages — beer — was brewed in the products such as honey, specialty popcorn or mus1800’s at the American Breweriana Museum in the tards and other special one-of-a-kind items such Potosi Brewery. Visit one of our Cheese as artwork. Some farm businesses have their Factories and listen for the squeaky fresh own farm stands or art studios, may take sound a cheese curd makes. Explore orders online or can be found at the the beauty and serenity of our local farmer’s markets in rural area as you discover the Platteville, Cassville and joys of the products found Fennimore. Explore the ’’Straight from the agricultural history Farm’’. of the area by visiting the State Cassville: May 1-October 16

Area Farmers Markets

Cassville’s Farmers Market, Riverside Park, Cassville, WI. Homemade baked and canned goods along with home grown produce and plants. Call (608) 725-5400. Platteville: May 1-October 31 Platteville’s Farmer Market. Saturdays in Platteville City Park, and Tuesdays TBA. Call (608) 348-3992. Lancaster: May-October Lancaster Farmers Market. Saturdays starting at 7:00 a.m., Ryland Park off of West Elm St., Next to the Schreiner Memorial Library. Call (608) 379-1082. Fennimore: May-October Road side stands available. Call 1-800-822-1311. 95 W. Main St., Platteville, WI www.driftlessmarket.com (608) 348-2696

Platteville Farmers Market Homegrown and Handmade Saturday Mornings, 7:00 a.m.-Noon Platteville City Park, just off of Platteville’s Historic Main Street Tuesday Afternoons, 3:00-7:00 p.m. Take 2 Restaurant Parking Lot, Bus. Hwy. 151, Platteville

— LOCAL, NATURAL & ORGANIC produce meat, cheese and much more! — HEALTHY, HOMEMADE soups, sandwiches & salads for lunch. — BULK grains, nuts, dried fruits, teas & spices. — GLUTEN FREE & FAIR TRADE products — HANDCRAFTED local ART. — ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY home, health & beauty products. — GREAT SERVICE all the time!

SPURGEON VINEYARDS & WINERY

Wisconsin State Champion Cheesemakers We Make Our Cheese!

www.SpurgeonVineyards.com FREE WINE TASTING 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Daily Dry Shiraz Proprietors’ Reserve Red Foch Chambourcin Riesling

Wine List Semi-Sweet Blueberry Harvest Red Harvest White “The Loreley’’ White Harvest Blush Beloved

Sweet Winter Spice Sweet Mead Ruby Lady Velvet Gold Cranberry Sweet Cherry Grand Raspberry

Open Every Day, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. January 2 through December 24 Except Easter Sunday and Thanksgiving Day 16008 Pine Tree Road, Highland, WI 53543 4 miles west of Highland on Q, then follow signs (608) 929-7692 or 1-800-236-5555

Visit Our Factory Outlet at 116 North Main St. Cuba City, WI (608) 744-3456

Winery Tours at Noon or by appointment April-October (608) 348-8888 or 1-800-822-1131

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Grant County Straight From The Farm Directory Cassville

Kieler

Stonefield

Sinnipee Valley Vineyard and Winery, LLC

Cty. Rd. VV, Cassville, WI (608) 725-5210 Museum store of agricultural books and gift items.

Platteville Farmer’s Market

4547 Timber Lane, Kieler, WI 53812 (608) 568-3212 Open Saturday and Sunday, noon-4:00 p.m. Other times by appointment. sinnipeewine@centurytel.net

Cuba City Weber’s Processing

Montfort

725 N. Jackson St., N. on Hwy. 80, Cuba City, WI 53807 (608) 744-2159

Hwy. 18, Montfort, WI 53569 (608) 943-8283

Gile Cheese 116 N. Main St., Cuba City, WI 53807 (608) 744-3456

Spurgeon Vineyards and Winery 16008 Pine Tree Rd., Highland, WI 53543 (608) 929-7692 or 1-800-236-5555 Award winning wines! Wines from Wisconsin cherries, cranberries and honey, complete our line of wines. FREE wine tasting! Guided tours at noon or by appointment April-October.

1214 Southwest Rd., Platteville, WI (608) 348-4105

Potosi

Platteville

5051 Happy Lane, Potosi, WI 53820 (608) 763-2539

19245 W. Mound Rd., Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-7700

Highland

Lange Farms

Stop in Rural Route 1 Popcorn for a unique selection of award winning popcorn, snacks and gifts. Open Monday-Sunday. Home of K’Nuckle.

BauerKearns Winery

Gile Cheese is a third generation cheese factory in Cuba City and winner of numerous awards for baby swiss and mild colby.

Homegrown and homemade from May-October on Saturday from 7:00 a.m.-noon at Platteville City Park.

On-farm store to purchase grass-fed certified organic, beef, pork and chicken. No hormones or antibiotics. Also available in local businesses.

Rural Route 1 Popcorn

Award winning brats, beef jerky, beef sticks, summer sausage, hams, ribs and ribeyes. We’ve got everything you need.

(608) 348-3992

Winery and gift shop hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5:00 p.m. Fine state wines and Something Special from Wisconsin. Email: bkwinery@centurytel.net

Driftless Market 95 W. Main St., Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-2696 Local and natural food and grocery, fresh produce, baked goods, deli and regional artists. Open Monday-Saturday.

Hickory Acres Farm, Etc. Ukrainian eggs, doll and baby cradles. apple head dolls, corn husk dolls and original paintings. Regular baking or gluten-free fudge, breads, cookies, wedding and occasion cakes. One mile east of County N, off Hwy. 133.

Please support these businesses that have made this publication possible.

Stay A Night, A Week Or Longer! For Great Family Fun! Llamas for Viewing!

The Roots of Rural Wisconsin

“Your Little Place In The Country’’

Open Daily May 22 thru mid-Oct. • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Call For Rates, (608) 375-5774

15859 Dry Hollow Rd., Boscobel, WI 53805

Railroad Days Sat., August 21 and Sun., August 22

• Hiking • Canoeing • Fishing • Golfing

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View the new “Frank Eckstein Furniture Store”exhibit in the 1900 village Great River Road Interpretive Center exhibit “River Connections” Oldest tractor in North America, located in the State Agricultural Museum.

Guest cabins with fireplaces & whirlpool tubs.

A peaceful getaway!

608.725.5210 stonefieldhistoricsite.org

Hunters: Pheasant & turkey season packages available (608) 348-8888 or 1-800-822-1131

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Straight from the Farm Straight from the Farm Cassville Farmer’s Market Riverside Park, Cassville, WI Every Saturday morning from 7:00 -11:00 a.m., May 1October 16. Homemade baked goods and homegrown produce and plants. Stonefield Historic Site Hwy. VV, Cassville, WI (608) 725-5210 or www.stonefieldhistoricsite.org Visit a 1900 farmstead and stroll the quiet village streets visiting historic shops and businesses. Explore the State Agricultural Museum, which tells the story of Wisconsin agriculture from before farm mechanization, through the rise and fall of wheat farming and the advent of the dairy industry and into the 20th century. Tour Governor Nelson Dewey’s home site, historic 1870 stone barn and Gothic Revival style outbuildings. Museum store of agricultural related books and gift items.

Fennimore Fennimore Produce Auction Located at 14800 Cty. Hwy. T, Fennimore, WI 1-800-822-1131 Located at 4 miles north of Fennimore on Hwy. 61 to Cty. Hwy. T, then 1⁄2 mile east to auction building. The auction barn offers locally grown farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and nursery stock grown within a 100 mile radius of Fennimore, May-October up to three auctions a week during peak growing season.

Valley View Emus 4446 Golf Dr., Fennimore, WI (608) 822-3190 Valley View Emus, LLC is a small family owned and operated Emu farm. Betty Lou Cauffman has been raising topquality Emus since 1994 and currently has approximately 100 birds. She has a small on farm-store, attends local farmer’s markets and ships product nationally and internationally. Betty Lou carries a full line of Emu oil products: hair care, skin care, pain rubs, lip care, handmade soaps, pet care, Grade A, fully refined, 100% Pure Emu oils in a variety of sizes and types, as well as Grade B 100% Emu oil. Also available is her full line of Emu meat products: burger, jerky, wieners, roasts, steaks, summer sausage, flavored brats and snack sticks. (USDA inspected).

localfare.org Lancaster Majestic View Dairy Majestic View Dairy milks around 900 cows and raise their own heifer calves.Built in 1999. They employ around 28 full and part-time people. They are open for tours. Ronnie and Terri have had many visitors from around the world.

Platteville Farmer’s Market Join local growers and artisans in Platteville’s City Park just off of the historic downtown Main Street where you will find locally grown produce and plants, value-added preserves and baked goods, honey and eggs along with fine art and handcrafted items. Enjoy seasonal specialty crops. Shop for holiday gifts from local artists at “Art at the Market” on the first Saturday of the month, featuring jewelry, woodwork, ceramics, photography, note cards, garden art and more. Saturdays from the beginning of May-October from 7:00 a.m.noon at Platteville’s City Park. Tuesday evenings from 3:00 p.m.-7 p.m. May-October at Take 2 Restaurant Parking Lot, Bus. Hwy. 51, Platteville, WI.

Kieler Sinnipee Valley Vineyard and Winery 4547 Timber Lane, Kieler, WI (608) 568-3212, sinnipeewine@centurytel.net The vineyard and winery is owned and operated by Len and Sharon Glass. They began planting grape vines in 2003 and currently have 7 acres which includes 6 varieties. All are cold climate vines developed by the University of Minnesota. Come and join us for wine tasting on Saturday and Sunday afternoons or weekdays by appointment.

19245 West Mound Road, Platteville, WI

608.348.7700 Winery and Gift Shop Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., Noon-5 p.m. (608) 348-8888 or 1-800-822-1131

University of WisconsinPlatteville Pioneer Farm 29200 College Farm Rd., Platteville, WI www.uwplatt.edu/pioneerfarm A 430-acre systems research and education farm. New facilities include the Agriculture Technology Center, the Living and Learning Center, the Swine Center and the Dairy Center. A new greenhouse lab/classroom

facility was recently added. Pioneer Farm is located six miles southwest of campus and features dairy, swine and beef herds. Tours available.

Potosi Hickory Acres Farm 5051 Happy Lane, Potosi, WI (608) 763-2539 Call to order homemade baked goods, either regular or gluten free. Twenty years experience in making beautiful wedding or any occasion cakes. Wonderful homemade fudge! Crafts include Ukrainian eggs, paintings, corn husk or apple head dolls, doll and baby cradles and more! Located approximately 1 mile E. of Cty. N, off Hwy. 133. Call for appointment. Potosi Brewing Company 209 S. Main St., Potosi, WI (608) 763-4002 www.potosibrewery.com Restored brewery in the heart of Potosi, includes the Great River Road Interpretive Center, Potosi Brewing Company Transportation Museum, Gift Shop, Restaurant and Brew Pub and The National American Brewerianna Association (ABA) Museum. Open year-round. National Brewery Museum and Library 209 S. Main St., Potosi, WI (608) 763-4002 www.nationalbrewery museum.org Located on 2nd and 3rd floors of Potosi Brewing Co. Museum. Brewery memorabilia from all over the world. Open year-round. Small fee charged. www.grantcountytourism.com

Hyways and Byways Our unglaciated and pastoral landscapes can be investigated more closely by state-designated Rustic Roads. Some in Grant County include Scenic, Sleepy Hollow Roads and Liberty Ridge Road. The Irish Ridge Road between Potosi and Cassville will also fill you with beautiful views that won’t easily be erased from your memory.

Grant County, Wisconsin, offers so much in the way of scenic drive time that you could be a resident and never finish discovering delightful new paths to its inner beauty. Our northern boundary is marked by the dark and everchanging Wisconsin River. State Highway 133 and County Highway C wind alongside its undeveloped public lands. Camping is allowed on state-owned islands and shores. The lower Wisconsin River provides explorers miles of secluded backwaters, islands and sandy beaches to discover.

Love rural life? If you don’t mind sharing the roads during planting and harvest seasons with tractors and horse-drawn buggies, you’ve come to the right place! It’s well worth your patience to view the patchwork of fields, hardwood stands and streams that earmark our great county.

To our west is the legendary Mississippi River. Several state and county highways take you to many boat landings and to opportunities for hiking, camping and wildlife observation. The bluffs that line our rivers and streams are adorned with a variety of tree, plant and flower species. Don’t forget the abundant wildlife. Deer are especially evident during early morning and early evening times – so proceed with caution.

The brick buildings of our rural communities are a destination in themselves. Stop and say “hello,” whether you are staying in or passing through Grant County. We’re sure the qualities that give the Midwest its good name will be evident in the people you meet.

The Great River Road winds through 60 miles of beautiful Grant County and its riverside communities. Stop to stretch your legs at either of our famous state parks – Nelson Dewey or Wyalusing - both of which feature trails, restroom facilities, camping and picnic areas for your enjoyment.

Grant County’s history is evident everywhere you go. Old churches and farms, cemeteries, breweries, one-room school houses and mines dot our landscape as monuments to our founding fathers. Museums adorn many of our towns, with stories of “days gone by” ready to be told to every willing ear.

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2010 Calendar Of Events

January January 1-3 O’Cooch Outdoor Bow/Brush Shoot, 687 Lincoln Ave., Fennimore, WI. Indoor Brush Bow Shoot. Friday, 2:008:00 p.m.; Saturday, 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Call (608) 723-2352. January 2 Santa Bucks Auction, Platteville Golf and Country Club, Platteville, WI. Using your Santa Bucks collected during the 2009 Promotion you are eligible to bid on merchandise donated by Platteville Chamber Businesses. Call (608) 348-8888.

January 30 and 31 Bald Eagle Days, Cassville, WI. Observatory Riverside Park, Cassville High School. Outdoor viewing with staffed volunteers at Observatory. Educational programs on Saturday at Cassville High School. Call (608) 7255855. January 31 Taste of Platteville. Governor Dodge Hotel and Convention Center, Platteville, WI. Food and music starting at 11:00 a.m. Call (608) 348-8888.

February February 2 Methodist Shroud Tuesday Soup Supper. 225 Congress St., Bloomington, WI. Serving at 4:30 p.m. Call (608) 994-2624. February 5-7 O’Cooch Outdoor Bow/Brush Shoot, 687 Lincoln Ave., Fennimore, WI (Near Kwik Trip). Indoor Brush Bow Shoot. Friday. 2:00-8:00 p.m.; Saturday, 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and Sun. 7:00 a.m.8:00 p.m. Call (608) 723-2352.

PLEASE NOTE: This information is compiled months in advance. Please call ahead to verify information before traveling a long distance. You may also find more current event information on the listed website or email address.

(608) 348-8888 or 1-800-822-1131

February 6 and 7 Rollo Jamison Museum Winter Toy Train Exhibit, Rollo Jamison Museum, Main St., Platteville, WI. Open 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Saturday and 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sunday. Standard GScale on 30 ad O gauge. Call (608) 348-3301. February 12 and 13 Muscoda Lion’s Club Dart Tournament, St. John’s Catholic School, 116 W. Beech St., Muscoda, WI. 32 teams, food, refreshments. Call (608) 7393188. February 12-14 Rollo Jamison Museum Winter Toy Train Exhibit, Rollo Jamison Museum, Main St., Platteville, WI. Open 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Saturday and 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sunday. Standard GScale on 30 ad O gauge. Call (608) 348-3301. February 16 Methodist Shroud Tuesday Soup Supper, 225 Congress St., Bloomington, WI. Serving from 4:30 p.m. Call (608) 994-2624. February 19 Cassville Conservation Club Fish Fry, Conservation Club, Cassville, WI. Deep fried fish, French fries, green beans, salad, rolls, desserts and beverages. Call (608) 725-5293. February 20 SkiBusters MS Poker Run, Sand Bar Lounge and Lanes, Cassville, WI. Snowmobile Poker Run starting at 8:30 a.m. Bus runs regardless of snow. Prizes throughout the day, raffle and auction starting at 6:30 p.m. followed by a dance. Call (608) 725-5428. February 20 Port of Potosi Cave Man/Woman fundraiser, Potosi Brewery, 209 S. Main St., Potosi, WI. Party in the Brewery Cave. Pre-historic costumes and food. $25 per person. Call (608) 763-4002, ext. 101. February 28 Cassville FFA Alumni Breakfast, Cassville High School. Pancake and sausage breakfast serving from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call (608) 725-5084.

March March 5 Cassville Conservation Club Fish Fry, Conservation Club, Cassville, WI. Deep fried fish, French fries, green beans, salad, rolls, desserts and beverages. Call (608) 725-5293. March 5 O’Cooch Outdoor Bow/Brush Shoot, Kiwanis Acres on route: Cty. T to Kiwanis Rd. Location is subject to change. Call (608) 723-2352. March 7 Fennimore FFA Pancake Breakfast, Memorial Building at 860 Lincoln Ave., Fennimore, WI, 7:00 a.m.-noon. Call (608) 822-3245,ext. 3205. March 8 Donkey Basketball, Fennimore High School, 510 7th St., Fennimore, WI. $ Fee. Call (608) 822-3245, ext. 3205.

March 19 Cassville Conservation Club Fish Fry, Conservation Club, Cassville, WI. Deep fried fish, French fries, green beans, salad, rolls, desserts and beverages. Call (608) 725-5293. March 20 5th Annual Port of Potosi Drink or Sink Brewerianna Collectables Show, 100 Hwy. 35 and 61 N., Potosi, WI. Buy, Sell or Trade show, 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Call (608) 763-2042. March 26 St. Charles Fish Fry, St. Charles School, Cassville, WI. Baked and deep fried fish, potato salad and all trimmings. Call (608) 725-5173. March 26-28 St. Mary’s Players Annual Play, 531 Congress St., Bloomington, WI. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 12:30 p.m. Call (608) 994-2484. March 28 St. Mary’s Beef Dinner, 531 Congress St., Bloomington, WI. Serving 11:00 a.m. Call (608) 994-2484.

April April 2 Cassville Lioness Bake Sale, Badger State Bank, Cassville, WI. Bake sale, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Call (608) 778-8249. April 2 Cassville Conservation Club Fish Fry, Conservation Club, Cassville, WI. Deep fried fish, French fries, green beans, salad, rolls, desserts and beverages. Call (608) 725-5293. April 10 2nd Annual Tri-State Taste of Barley Brewfest, Governor Dodge Hotel and Convention Center, Platteville, WI. Numerous Micro Breweries throughout the tri-state area with food, live music, and more, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Call (608) 348-8888. April 10 O’Cooch Outdoor Bow/Brush Shoot, Kiwanis Acres on route: Cty. T to Kiwanis Rd. Location subject to change. Call for details, (608) 8223599. April 17 Panther Cycling Club Ride. Start at Montfort Village Park. Feed the Need Ride – fundraiser for food pantries. Call (608) 943-8122. April 30-November 1 Cassville Ferry begins operation, Riverside Park, Cassville, WI. Call (608) 725-5180. April 30-May 1 Lancaster City Wide Garage Sales. Family and household garage sales throughout Lancaster, WI. Call (608) 723-2820.

May May 2 Liberty Ridge Church Pancake Breakfast, 10560 Liberty Ridge Rd., Lancaster, WI. Annual pancake breakfast 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Call (608) 723-5833. www.grantcountytourism.com

May 3-October 31 Fennimore Doll and Toy Museum Opens, East of Subway, Fennimore, WI. New Location. Open 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., 7 days a week. Call (608) 822-4100. May 7 and 8 Platteville City Wide Garage Sales. Several family and household garage sales throughout Platteville, WI. Call (608) 348-8888. May 8 Cassville FFA Plant Sale, Cassville High School Greenhouse. Plants for sale. Call (608) 725-5084. May 11 Lions Car Show, 301 Congress St., Bloomington, WI. Call (608) 994-2619. May 13 Spaghetti Supper, Legion Annex, Memorial Building at 860 Lincoln Ave., Fennimore, WI., 5:00-8:00 p.m. Call (608) 822-3599. May 15 Annual Muscoda Firemen’s Steak Feed, Fire Station, 701 N. Wisconsin Ave., 5:00 p.m.until gone. Refreshments and live music. May 15 and 16 28th Annual Muscoda Morel Mushroom Festival. Buying and selling morels, arts and crafts. flea market, carnival, ball games and much more. Fireworks on Saturday. Parade on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. May 21 and 22 Fennimore City Wide Garage and Sidewalk Sales throughout Fennimore, WI. Friday, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 7:00 a.m.-noon. Call 1-800-822-1131. May 29-September 6 Fennimore Railroad Historical Museum Opens, 610 Lincoln Ave., Fennimore, WI. Seven days a week, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Donation.

Miniature train rides weekends only. Call (608) 822-3599. May 31 Memorial Day Service at Fennimore Memorial Building, 860 Lincoln Ave., Fennimore, WI. Parade at 9:00 a.m. Call (608) 822-6193.

June June 5 and 6 Panther Cycling Club Ride, Iowa Grant High School. Saturday: stage ride, 16 mile flat loop and Sunday: Road Race 39.1 miles hilly lollipop route. Call (608) 943-8122. June 5 Potosi Fisheree, Riverside Bait Shop, 221 S. Main St., Potosi, WI. Entry fee. All fees awarded as prizes. Prizes for biggest fish. Food and bait. Call (608) 763-2651. June 5 Cassville City Wide Garage Sales from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Call (608) 725-5562. (608) 348-8888 or 1-800-822-1131

June 5 and 6 Free Fishing in Wisconsin Water. Call (608) 725-5374. June 5 and 6 Montfort Chicken Barbecue June 6 Visitor’s Appreciation Day at Stonefield Historic Site and Nelson Dewey State Park, 2195 County V V and 12190 County V V. Reduced admission at Stonefield Historic Site and free admission at Nelson Dewey State Park all day. Call (608) 725-5210. June 11-August 8 Heartland Festival, Center of the Arts, UWPlatteville, WI. Musical theater productions and live music. Call (608) 342-1298. June 12 Annual Fireman’s Steak Feed, Fire Station, 1080 8th St., Fennimore, WI. Serving at 5:00 p.m. Tickets available at the door. Door Prizes awarded throughout the evening. Sponsored by the Fennimore Volunteer Firemen. Call 1800-822-1131. June 12 and 13 Art By The Stream Art Festival, Kronshage Park, Boscobel, WI. Saturday, 10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.. Featuring over 60 artists. June 19 3rd Annual Garden Tour, Fennimore, WI. Sponsored by Bethany Alliance Women’s Group. Call 1-800-822-1131. June 19 Cassville Fly-In Breakfast, River Valley Fellowship Hall, 1035 Jack Oak Rd., Cassville, WI. Experimental aircraft, pancake and sausage breakfast served from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Call (608) 725-5578. June 19 Cassville Firemen’s Picnic in the Park, Riverside Park, Cassville, WI. Barbecue Chicken Dinner starting at 4:00 p.m. Call (608) 725-5407. June 20 Midsummer Pub Night, Pendarvis Historic Site, Mineral Point, WI. Live music, pub games, Brewery Creek beer, Wisconsin wines. Call (608) 987-2122. June 25 Cassville Rescue Squad Dance at Riverside Park, Cassville, WI. Call (608) 725-5736. Serving food at 6:00 p.m. Dance 8:00 p.m.midnight.

July 15 Night on the Square, Lancaster, WI. Starting at 5:00 p.m. with food vendors and entertainment. Call (608) 723-2820.

July 16-18 Cassville Twin-O-Rama, Riverside Park, Cassville, WI. Twin registration, twin judging, parade, barbecue chicken, games, music, entertainment, refreshments and family fun for all. Call (608) 725-5855. July 17 Thunder Ridge Arena Horse Show, 7878 Hwy. 133, Potosi, WI. Timed events, games and food. Free admission. Call (608) 763-2988. July 17-24 Hometown Festival Week, Platteville, WI. Celebration of the Arts Festival, “Get the Lead Out”, 4K/8K run/walk, Kiwanis pancake breakfast, ice cream social at the Stone Cottage, Southwest Health Centers Strawberry Festival, party in the park, Katie’s Garden party and market day. Call (608) 348-8888. July 20 Fennimore Chamber Chicken Barbecue and Community Foundation Auction, Memorial Building at 860 Lincoln Ave., Fennimore, WI. Serving 4:30-7:00 p.m. Advance tickets recommended. Auction at 7:00 p.m. Call (608) 822-3599 or 1-800-822-1131. July 23-25 Blake’s Prairie Fair, Bloomington Fair Grounds. Call (608) 994-2607. July 30 Deals and Steals Day, Lancaster, WI. City wide bargain shopping. Call (608) 723-2820.

August August 6-8 Potosi Firemen’s Catfish Festival, Throughout Potosi and Tennyson, WI. Truck and tractor pull, parade, games, music, arts and crafts, garage sales and food. Call (608) 763-2261.

July July 4 Fourth of July Celebration, Legion Field, Platteville, WI. Men’s softball tournament, bean bag tournament, 5K run/walk, Jaycees beer tent, food, fireworks and live music. Call (608) 348-8888. July 4 Heritage Day, Rollo Jamison Mining Museum, Platteville, WI. Open 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Special demonstrations, music, period children’s games and food stand. Call (608) 348-3301. July 9-10 Stitzer Kickball Tournament, Stitzer Ball Diamond. Annual kickball tournament and fundraiser for park improvements. Call (608) 822-3599. July 10 St. Peter’s Fish Fry, Riverside Park, Cassville, WI. Fish supper starting at 4:00 p.m. Call (608) 725-5826.

August 6 and 7 Fennimore Fun Fest, City Ball Diamond/ Industrial Park, Hwy. 18 East and Bronson Blvd., Fennimore, WI. Friday: adult kickball tournament and teen dance. Saturday: carnival rides, mud drags, tractor pulls, parade, car cruise and fireworks. Call (608) 822-4700. August 7 Tonnage Tournament, Riverside Park, Cassville, WI. Registration at 9:00 a.m. at Riverside Boat Landing. Weigh-in 3:00 p.m. at Lion’s Shelter. Call (608) 725-5720. continued www.grantcountytourism.com

2010 Calendar Of Events

August 7 Panther Cycling Club Ride, Blackhawk Lake Triathlon, Montfort, WI. Super Mini Sprint Triathlon and Mini Sprint Triathlon. Call (608) 943-8122. August 7 and 8 MS Bike Ride, Cassville, WI. Call (608) 725-5428. August 8 Potosi Firemen’s Catfish Fry, 210 N. Main St., Potosi, WI. Area firemen will be frying catfish with their secret beer recipe. Call (608) 763-4209. August 9 Music in the Park, 301 Congress St., Bloomington, WI. Call (608) 994-3198. August 13 Bloomington’s Shopping Spree, Downtown Bloomington, WI. Call (608) 994-2675. August 14 and 15 Stonefield’s Railroad Days, Stonefield’s Historic Site, Cassville, WI. “All aboard” and take a trip back in time when trains were the main source of transportation for both people and goods. The day will feature activities and displays related to railroading. Visit the Stonefield depot into the caboose, view model trains, and stop at the “End of the line” hobo camp, music, children’s games and refreshments. Call (608) 725-5210. August 14 Juvenile Diabetes Poker Run and Auction, Sand Bar Lounge and Lanes, Cassville, WI. Poker run starting at 9:00 a.m. Raffle and auction starting at 6:00 p.m. followed by a dance. Call (608) 725-5988. August 14 Woodman Big Day. A family friendly event with food, music and Woodman Deer Exhibit. Call (608) 988-4893. August 15-22 Grant County Fair, Fairgrounds, Lancaster, WI. Call (608) 723-2820. August 21 and 22 Lions and Lioness Bean Bag Tournament, Cassville High School Athletic Field. Tournament, food and refreshments. Call (608) 725-2178. August 28 2nd Annual Port of Potosi BrewFest, Potosi Brewery, 209 S. Main St., Potosi, WI. Sample some of the best beer, wine, and cheeses from over 35 breweries, wineries and cheese companies. Fee charged. Call (608) 7634002, ext. 101.

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August 28 Fennimore Jr. Fair, Fennimore High School at 510 7th St. Friday 5:009:00 p.m. Dog show Saturday: 10:00 a.m., exhibits and livestock show. Call (608) 822-3245, ext. 3205.

September September 4 Cassville Car Cruise, Riverside Park, Cassville, WI. Classic and special interest cars. Cruise from Platteville to Cassville. Live music, food and refreshments. Call (608) 725-5647. September 5 Blackhawk Lake Triathlon at Blackhawk Lake Recreational Area, Cobb, WI. Family: 750', 5 miles and 2 miles. Sprint: .25 mile, 25.2 miles and 6 miles. Call (608) 943-8122.

September 10-12 13th Annual Historic Re-enactment, Mound View Park, Platteville, WI. Historic Re-enactment with military demonstrations, storytelling, period food and music, trades-me bring the essence of early 1800’s. Call (608) 348-8888. September 10-12 63rd Annual Dairy Days Celebration, Legion Field, Platteville, WI. Food, live music, entertainment, parade, amusement rides, arts, crafts, tractor pulls. and much more! Call (608) 348-8888. September 11 Cassville Park Reservation, Cassville, WI. Food, music and refreshments starting at 4:00 p.m. Donations go to Park Preservation Fund. Call (608) 725-5175. September 11 and 12 St. Mary’s Festival, 531 Congress St., Bloomington, WI. Call (608) 994-2526. September 12-October 31 Fennimore Railroad Historical Museum Begins Fall Hours, Main St., 610 Lincoln Ave., Fennimore, WI. Open 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., weekends only. Call (608) 822-3599. September 12 Annual Muscoda Firemen’s Chicken Barbecue, Fire Station, 701 N. Wisconsin Ave., Muscoda, WI. 11:00 a.m.-until gone with refreshments. September 18 Muscoda Chamber of Commerce Fall Opener, St. John’s Catholic School, 116 W. Beech St., Muscoda, WI. Dinner, refreshments, door prizes, silent and live auctions and raffles. September 18 Sorghum Day, Cassville’s Stonefield Historic Site. Old-fashioned sorghum harvesting. Call (608) 725-5210. September 18 Bloomington’s Bullbash, Fairgrounds, Bloomington, WI. Call (608) 996-2798.

September 18 Oktoberfest 100 Bicycle Tour, Potosi Brewery. Bike the driftless region of Southwest Wisconsin with rides of 20, 40, 65 and 100 miles. Start and finish at the Historic Potosi Brewery. Call (608) 763-4002, ext. 101. September 19 St. Charles Fall Festival, St. Charles School, Cassville, WI. Family style barbecue chicken from 11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. Carryouts available, cake walk, crafts and produce rooms, silent auction, games, food, refreshments, afternoon and evening bingo, family fun for all. Call (608) 725-5595. September 24 Cornish Festival Pub Night, Pendarvis Historic Site, Mineral Point, WI. Music and pub games, Brewery Creek beer and Wisconsin wines. Call (608) 987-2122. September 25 Sportsmans Club Banquet, St. Mary’s, Bloomington, WI. Call (608) 9942655. September 25 Crowdy Crawn, Pendarvis Historic Site, Mineral Point, WI. A mixed bag of learning, lore and laughter. Call (608) 987-2122.

September 25 Oktoberfest 100 Bicycle Tour, Potosi Brewery, 209 Main St., Potosi, WI. Bike the driftless region of Southwest Wisconsin with rides of 20, 40, 65 and 100 miles. Start and finish at the Historic Potosi Brewery. Call (608) 763-4002, ext. 101. September 26 Annual Heritage Day, 610 Lincoln Ave., Fennimore, WI. Display of antique tractors and farm equipment, hit and miss engines and old World Demonstrations. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Donations. Call (608) 822-3245. September 26 Fennimore FFA Pancake Breakfast, Legion Hall/Memorial Building, 860 Lincoln Ave., Fennimore, WI., 7:00 a.m.-noon. Fee. Call (608) 8223245, ext. 3205. September 26 23rd Annual FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show and Sale, Memorial Building, 860 Lincoln Ave., Fennimore, WI. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Buy, sell or trade farm toy tractors and accessories. Call (608) 822-7806. www.grantcountytourism.com

November 27 Holiday Tour of Homes, Fennimore, WI. Sponsored by Optimists Club. Call (608) 8223599. November 28 Annual Unity Christmas Tree Lighting, Dwight Parker Library Grounds. Tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. Santa arrives by fire truck at 6:00 p.m. Call (608) 822-6119.

October October 2 St. Paul Lutheran Church Harvest Festival, Waterloo Township Hall, Burton, WI. Auction, raffle and lunch. Call (608) 725-5569. October 2 Harvest Festival Parade, Lancaster, WI. Call (608) 723-2820. October 9 Thunder Ridge Arena Horse Show, 7878 Hwy. 133, Potosi, WI. Timed events, games and food. Free admission. Call (608) 763-2988.

October 24 St. Andrew Thomas Fall Festival, 100 Hwy. 35 and 61 N., Potosi, WI. Turkey and ham dinner, games, arts and crafts, silent auction and country store, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Call (608) 763-2671.

November

October 9 Fall Catfish Fry at Masonic Temple, 112 S. Main St., Potosi, WI. Catfish fried by the Masonic Lodge members. Call (608) 763-2221. October 9 99th Annual Fennimore Fireman’s Dance, Fire Station, 1080 8th St., Fennimore, WI. 8:00 p.m.-midnight. Tickets at the door. Call (608) 822-3599. October 23 10K Potosi Brewery Beer Run, Potosi Brewery, 209 S. Main St., Potosi, WI. 1st Annual Potosi Brewery “Beer Run” 5K and 10K race followed by fun and entertainment at the Brewery. Call (608) 7634002, ext. 101. October 23 Stonefield’s Safe and Spooky Halloween, Stonefield Village, Cassville, WI. Little ghosts and goblins enjoy an evening at Stonefield Village which turns into a spooky and scary setting for young and old alike from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The village is decorated by the community and treats are provided for the youngsters by Cassville businesses. Call (608) 7255210.

November 11 Veteran’s Day Service, Fennimore High School, 510 7th St., Fennimore, WI. Assemble at 10:45 a.m. Call (608) 8223599. November 19-21 Platteville Business Holiday Open House with Platteville Area Businesses. Always Buy Chamber Program designed to keep your holiday dollars in Platteville. Santa Bucks are given for every dollar spent at participating businesses to be used at the Santa Buck Auction. Call (608) 348-8888. November 20 Craft Sale, Lancaster High School. Holiday Craft Shopping. Call (608) 723-2820. November 20 Opening Day Retail Sales, Lancaster, WI. Holiday Shopping. Call (608) 723-2820. November 26-December 25 Platteville’s Holiday Month, Platteville, WI. On November 26 Santa comes to town at the Avalon Cinema in Platteville. There will be a FREE movie for kids with a donation to the Platteville Food Pantry. On November 27 there will be a holiday Classic Movie at the Avalon Cinema. November 28 is Ken Kilian’s Big Band Bash. December 4 a Main Street parade and a visit with Santa at City Hall. Call (608) 348-8888. November 27 35th Annual Christmas Creations Craft Show, Memorial Building at 860 Lincoln Ave. and the Fennimore Elementary School Gym at 860 Main St., Fennimore, WI. Handmade craft items from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Call (608) 822-6497.

December 4 Christmas in Cassville, Downtown Cassville, WI. Santa at Eckstein Memorial Library, parade of homes, decoration contests, horse and wagon rides, music, holiday vendors, Christmas tales, live Nativity scene and holiday open houses at businesses. Call (608) 725-5855. December 5 St. Charles Advent Breakfast, St. Charles School, Cassville, WI. Breakfast served from 8:00 a.m.-noon. Santa’s workshop, raffle and visit from Santa. Call (608) 7255173. December 11 Breakfast with Santa, 100 Hwy. 35 and 61 N., Potosi, WI. St. Andrew Thomas School Cafeteria. Call (608) 763-2929.

MUSCODA Relax and enjoy our beautiful hills and valleys

Belmont School Athletic Field Belmont, WI

Wednesday, June 9, 5:00-9:00 p.m. Featuring: Outstanding Local Bluegrass Circus Act (Circus World, Baraboo) Nationally Ranked Drum and Bugle Corp. Kids’ Rides Concessions Clowns Cash Prizes And More!

www.muscoda.com Email: cljohnson@wppienergy.org Chamber of Commerce, (608) 739-4234 General Information, (608) 739-3182 Campground Reservations, (608) 604-7094

FREE ADMISSION and PARKING (608) 348-8888 or 1-800-822-1131

December 2 Bloomington’s Christmas Shopping Spree, Downtown Bloomington, WI. Call (608) 9942676. December 3-23 Christmas in the Past, Rollo Jamison Museum, Platteville, WI. Victorian Christmas tree, train and toy exhibits. Closed December 24 and 25. Call (608) 348-3301. December 4 St. John’s Catholic Church Bazaar, St. John’s School, 116 W. Beech St., Muscoda, WI. Baked goods, arts and crafts, gift ideas and luncheon from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Located on the Scenic Lower Wisconsin River, South of Intersection of Highways 60 and 80. Along the 100-Mile Scenic Byway 60

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Ball Diamonds Boat Landings Snowmobiling Tennis Courts Picnic Areas Camping Fishing Canoeing Hovercrafts Swimming

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Attractions

Stonefield Historic Site Hwy. VV, Cassville, WI 53806 (608) 725-5210 www.stonefieldhistoricsite.org Experience Rural Wisconsin Life in 1900. Visit the State Agricultural Museum, the Governor Nelson Dewey home site and the 1900 Village. Open May 23-October 11, 7 days a week.

Boscobel

Boscobel Depot Museum 800 Wisconsin Ave., Boscobel, WI 53805 (608) 375-2672 boscocc@mwt.net Boscobel Hotel 1005 Wisconsin Ave., Boscobel, WI 53805 (608) 375-4164 State and national registers of historic places. 1863 home of the Gideon’s Bible. Tours by appointment.

Upper Mississippi River Adventures LLC 105 W. Amelia St., Cassville, WI (608) 725-5600 ww.cassville.org Natural encounters, ecological and pleasure tours.

GAR/Civil War Museum 102 Mary St., Boscobel, WI 53805 dcruckson@juno.com Open during community events.

Cuba City Parade Of Presidents Main St., Cuba City, WI 53807 Flags and shields for each of our Presidents line Cuba City’s Main Street.

Grand Army Of The Republic Hall 102 May St., Boscobel, WI 53805 (608) 375-5257 Civil War Museum. Tours by appointment. Railroad Depot 800 Block, Wisconsin Ave., Boscobel, WI 53805 (608) 375-2672 The restored depot also serves as a museum.

Restored Chicago Northwestern Caboose Cuba City Main St., Cuba City, WI 53807 An old depot site on Main Street.

Rock School 207 Buchanan St., Boscobel, WI 53805 National Register Of Historic Places.

Veteran’s Memorial 1 block east of Downtown Cuba City, WI 53807 World class memorial to all veterans.

Cassville Cassville Car Ferry Riverside Park, Cassville, WI 53806 (608) 725-5180 www.cassville.org Memorial Day to Labor Day, 7 days a week; May, September and October, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Dickeyville Dickeyville Grotto Hwy. 35 N., Dickeyville, WI 53808 (608) 568-3119 A religious and patriotic shrine built around 1925 by Father Mattias Wernerus, a Catholic priest. Open year-round. Call for group tour.

Fennimore Fennimore Doll and Toy Museum and Gift Shoppe 1135 6th St., Fennimore, WI 53809 (608) 822-4100 or 1-888-867-7935 www.fennimore.com/dolltoy Visitors take a walk down memory lane by viewing displays of doll and toy collections from the 1800s to the present. The museum offers something to please boys and girls of all ages “Every Toy Has a Story to Tell”, we’d love to share our stories with you. Open seven days a week May-November, 10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. Fee. Closed holidays. Group tours welcome, call ahead so we may better serve you.

Nelson Dewey State Park Cty. VV N. of Cassville on the Great River Rd., Cassville, WI 53806 (608) 725-5374 Reservations 1-888-947-2757 Park offers wooded campsites, showers, picnic areas, hiking, bird watching, fantastic photo opportunities. Open year-round. Park fee. Riverside Park Prime St., Cassville WI (608) 725-5180 for shelter reservations Located along the banks of the Mississippi River, it offers shelters, picnic and play areas with a wildlife observation deck. Launching and docking facilities. Cassville Bluffs Natural Area - Roe Unit Hwy. 133, Cassville, WI 53806 (608) 784-3606 www.mississippivalleyconservancy.org 244 acres of bluff lands, lowlands forest and prairies. Owned by the Mississippi Conservancy and Wisconsin DNR. Open to the public for hiking, wildlife observation, cross-country skiing and hunting. (608) 348-8888 or 1-800-822-1131

Fennimore Historical Society Railroad Museum 610 Lincoln Ave., Fennimore, WI 53809 (608) 822-6144 or 1-800-822-1131 www.fennimore.com/railmuseum Open daily Memorial Day-Labor Day, weekends only September and October. The museum displays memorabilia and photos of narrow gauge railroad from days gone by. 1907 Davenport 2-6-0 engine sits next to a Historical marker. Miniature train rides offered on 15'' gauge 4-4-0 steam locomotive weekends only May-October (fee). www.grantcountytourism.com

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Bronson Ave., Fennimore, WI 53809 (608) 822-3262 or 1-800-362-3322 visit www.swtc.edu

Cunningham Museum 129 E. Maple St., Lancaster, WI 53813 (608) 723-4925 African-American historic exhibits and a remnant of the original oak survey marker. Open MondaySaturday afternoons and by appointment.

Trout Streams www.dnr.state.wi.us./fish http://www.fennimore.com/fishing.htm Fennimore boasts more than 100 miles of trout streams within a 10 mile radius. Carr Valley Cheese 1675 Lincoln Ave., Fennimore, WI 53809 (608) 822-6416 www.carrvalleycheese.com Open Monday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Award winning cheese and samples. Home of IGOR, a 20' rat, that welcomes travelers as they enter Fennimore on U.S. Hwy. 61. The Butcher Shop 4391 U.S. Hwy. 18, Fennimore, WI 53809 (608) 822-6712 Best off the Block meats. Over the counter meats and poultry. Butcher services for beef, pork and venison. Smoking available. Dwight Parker Library 925 Lincoln Avenue, Fennimore, WI 53809 (608) 822-6294 National Register of Historic Places. Archives of Fennimore Times late 1800’s – Genealogy information. Hickory Grove Golf Course 3 1⁄2 miles north of Fennimore, WI 53809 (608) 822-3314

Grant County Courthouse (1902) 130 W. Maple St., Lancaster, WI 53813 The courthouse’s octagon copper and glass dome sparkles over downtown Lancaster. Open during business hours. Self guided tour information available. The first Civil War Monument (1867) ever erected in Wisconsin stands on the northeast corner of the square. Civil War Display – GAR Room in Courthouse Franz Rohrback Mural – Courthouse dome (interior) First Civil War Monument in the Nation – Courthouse Square Soldier Boy Fountain – Courthouse Square Nelson Dewey Statue – Courthouse Square Veterans Monument – Courthouse Square Majestic View Dairies, LLC 5532 Commercial Rd., Lancaster, WI 53813 (608) 723-2808 Memorial Park and Municipal Golf Course E. Lincoln Ave., Lancaster, WI 53813

Oakwood Nature Park East on Hwy. 18, turn North on Bronson Blvd., Fennimore, WI 53809 http://www.fennimore.com/fennparks.html. 45 acre nature park has 3 1⁄2 miles of walking trails.

Nelson Dewey’s Home 147 W. Hickory St., Lancaster, WI 53813 Tom Rose Mural “Farmyard” (1940) painted during the New Deal Era under a government subsidized art program.

Hazel Green Hazel Green Opera House

2130 Main St., Hazel Green, WI 53811 (608) 759-4425 www.mhtc.net/~hgoperahouse Built in 1891, the opera house is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the home of the Fever River Marionettes. Performances are seasonal: Labor Day, Halloween, Christmas, Easter, as well as summer. Call Chuck and Sandye Voight of Benton. Point Of Beginnings Historical Marker Hwy. 80 south of Hazel Green, WI 53811 Lucius Lyons began his land survey of Wisconsin here in 1832.

Lancaster City Hall 206 S. Madison St., Lancaster, WI 53813 (608) 723-4246 National Register of Historic Places. (608) 348-8888 or 1-800-822-1131

Nelson Dewey Grave Site and Episcopal Church 300 Block of S. Jefferson St., Lancaster, WI 53813 Wisconsin’s first Governor’s grave site. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Five mi. west of Lancaster on Hwy. 35., Slabtown Rd., Lancaster, WI 53813 One of the first AfricanAmerican settlements in Wisconsin. Tombstones from the Shepard and Green families can be viewed in this scenic ridge top cemetery located near their former farms.

“We built better than we knew”

THE GROTTO A Beautiful Experience Hwys. 151, 35 & 61 Dickeyville, WI

305 W. Main St., Dickeyville, WI 53808 (608) 568-3119 www.dickeyvillegrotto.com

VISIT OUR GIFT SHOP

Apr. 1-Oct. 31 • 9:00 a.m. daily Handicap Accessible & Picnic Area FREE TOURS Tour Buses Welcome

Don’t forget the Holy Ghost Labor Day Picnic, Mon., Sept. 6

The Builder: Rev. Mathias Wenerus

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Attractions Lancaster

Mining Museum 405 E. Main St., Platteville, WI 53818 The Mining Museum traces the development of lead and zinc mining in the Upper Mississippi Valley through models, dioramas, artifacts and photographs. A guided tour includes a walk down into the Bevans Lead Mine, an 1845 lead mine and a train ride around the museum grounds in ore cars which pulled a 1931 mine locomotive. There are 90 steps into the mine where it is 52 degrees year-round.

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Schreiner Park Schreiner Park Rd., Lancaster, WI 53813 Schreiner Memorial Library and Ryland Park 113 W. Elm St., Lancaster, WI 53813 (608) 723-7304

Montfort Wind Powered Electrical Generating Facility East of Hwy. 18, Montfort, WI 53569 Alternative energy source. Spurgeon Vineyards and Winery 16008 Pine Tree Rd., Highland, WI (608) 929-7692 or 1-800-236-5555

Muscoda Eagle Cave 16320 Cavern Lane, rural Blue River, WI 53518 Effigy Mounds Contact Lower River Wisconsin Riverway Board for information at (608) 739-3188. Ellis Nelson’s Sculptures East Catherine St., Muscoda, WI 53573 The yard surrounding Ellis Nelson’s rural Muscoda studio is filled with a myriad of art pieces ranging from a large metal dinosaur to smaller pieces like the curved-winged metal bats that appear to be flying overhead. For more information, call the Village of Muscoda at (608) 739-3182. Ho-Chunk Bison Farms Hwy. 60, Muscoda, WI 53573

Platteville Katie’s Garden/Platteville Community Arboretum 275 W. Bus. Hwy, 151, Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-8888 Located on The Platteville Chamber of Commerce property and offers a peaceful setting along the Rountree Branch stream with its wooded rock bluffs rising up along the Rountree Bike/Pedestrian Trail which winds from the University campus and along a mile corridor with dining and lodging nearby. Woodland gardens, native prairie and beautiful flower gardens including rose gardens, gazebo and arbor. Mitchell Rountree Stone Cottage Jewett and Lancaster Sts., Platteville, WI Built in 1837 by one of Platteville’s earliest settlers. Open Saturday and Sunday, noon-4:00 p.m., Memorial Day-Labor Day. Operated by the Grant County Historical Society. (608) 348-8888 or 1-800-822-1131

Rollo Jamison Museum 405 E. Main St., Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-3301 Rollo Jamison Museum has a collection of over 20,000 items including everything from arrowheads to carriages, mechanical music boxes to farm implements. In the making since Rollo Jamison, born in Beetown, WI in 1819, found his first arrowhead as a boy on the family farm. The collection grew over the years and now represents the history of Southwest Wisconsin. Open daily 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., May-October. Changing Galleries open Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., NovemberApril. Group tours year-round by appointment. Rountree Gallery 385 E. Main St., Platteville, WI 53818 Features work by area artists, on the second floor of the Mining Museum Building. Free admission. Open 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. The World’s Largest “M” Located 9 miles from Platteville, off Cty. Rd. B A landmark in Southwest Wisconsin, residents and visitors alike climb the Big “M” year-round. University of Wisconsin - Platteville 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI 53818 A liberal arts college with nationally renowned majors in Engineering, Agriculture and Education. Rountree Hall is the site of the first School of Mining to be built in the United States in 1866. The Wisconsin Room on the UW-P campus is the archival source for the area and is open to the public. The Nohr Gallery features art exhibits and collections. UW-Platteville Center For The Arts 700 W. Main St., Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 342-1298, Box Office Features international music and theater performances throughout the academic school year and the Heartland Festival during June and July which features a variety of theater including musicals, comedies and children’s theater. www.grantcountytourism.com

Potosi Badger Hut Trail Located across from the St. John Mine. Well preserved examples of how the lead miners lived during the lead mining days. There are several Badger Huts along the trail. These were shelters for the miners, that were covered over with tree branches to protect the miners. Potosi Main Street Potosi has the longest main street in the world without a crossing intersection.

Potosi Brewery 209 S. Main St., Potosi (608) 763-4002 www.potosibrewery.com Restored brewery, now includes the Great River Road Interpretive Center, Potosi Brewing Company Transportation Museum, Gift Shop, Potosi Brewing Co. Restaurant and Brew Pub and the National Brewerianna Association (ABA) Museum. Potosi Point Hwy. 133, Potosi, WI 53820 Boat ramp. Experience the Mississippi without a boat. National wildlife refuge visited by 270 species of birds.

British Hollow Smelting Furnace Hippy Hollow Rd., Potosi, WI 53820 Take Hwy. 61 N. Turn east on Hippy Hollow Rd., one mile N. of Potosi. Historical Marker. 200-foot underground chimney. Last of its kind in the lead region. Grant River Recreation Area Located two miles south of Potosi/Tennyson, along Mississippi River off Hwy 133, Potosi, WI 53820 1-800-645-0248 www.missriver.org Open from mid April until late October, the recreation area has 73 campsites. Barges on the mighty Mississippi pass peacefully by, with the silence interrupted by an occasional train. Water, dump station, restrooms, showers, playgrounds, boat dock, fishing, covered shelters, picnic areas and interpretive programs periodically. For reservations call 1-877-4446777 or reserve on-line at www.reserveusa.com. Hickory Hill Park Located on Park St., just off of East St. or Hwy. 133, Potosi, WI 53820 This is a quiet, peaceful park, which offers picnicing, a playground for the kids, sand volleyball, horseshoeing, basketball and hiking in a wooded setting. There is a VFW Memorial there. Old Irish Cemetery The cemetery is located near the Badger Hut Trail. Civil War Veterans are buried there. Gravestones date back to 1838. Passage Thru Time Museum 104 N. Main St., Potosi, WI 53820 (608) 763-2745 See the history of this early mining community. Extensive genealogy available.

St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mine 129 S. Main St., Potosi, WI 53820 (608) 763-2121 Put on a hard hat and a tour guide will interpret the mining history of Southwest Wisconsin as you walk through this once ore-rich cave. Open daily Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;October. Veterans Memorial At the Potosi Area Fire and Rescue Building Grounds, 210 N. Main St., Potosi, WI 53820 Dedicated in 2005, this is a lasting memorial to all Potosi area veterans who served in the Armed Forces.

Sinsinawa Sinsinawa Mound and Retreat Center Cty. Z, Sinsinawa, WI 53824 (608) 748-4411 Motherhouse of the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters. Buildings include the Stone Building, erected in 1846 by Father Mazzuchelli. Meeting rooms and accommodations available. Located on 450 acres of lush woodlands, orchards, vineyards, fields and gardens. Sinsinawa Mound offers an ideal atmosphere for personal reflection, corporate focusing or organizational gatherings.

The Mining Museum and Rollo Jamison Museum Open Daily 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. May-October Self-guided galleries open Mon.-Fri., November-April 405 E. Main St., P.O. Box 780 Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-3301 museums@platteville.org www.mining.jamison.museum/ Tour The 1845 Lead Mine & Ride The 1931 Mine Train (608) 348-8888 or 1-800-822-1131

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Got Bike? Then Travel! Whether you enjoy a simple ride along one of Grant County’s many streams and rivers or rushing through trees and creeks riding a mountain bike, southwest Wisconsin’s Grant County is a biker’s paradise!

Events

Maps

Potosi Brewery Bike Tour. For 2010 this road bike event falls on September 25. The Potosi Brewery is the start/stop location for this ride. All proceeds go to benefit the Brewery and its museums. The tour offers lengths of approximately 20, 40, 65 and 100 miles. Visit www.potosibrewery.com to find out more information and to register on-line. Blockhouse Roll. This mountain bike event typically falls on the last weekend of September/first weekend of October. The event is run by the Chain Reaction Bicycling Club and takes place at the Mark and Denee Hirsch farm south of Platteville. For more information visit www.chainreactioncycling.org

Visit Momentum Bikes shop or website or visit Chain Reaction’s website for detailed maps for mountain biking and road riding.

Mountain Bike Rides

This trail winds from the University of Wisconsin Platteville along the Rountree Branch of the Little Platte River for 1.3 miles. You’ll find woodland gardens, rocky tree-covered bluffs and conveniently located dining and lodging along the trail. Parking is available at the Platteville Chamber of Commerce. Call (608) 348-8888 for more information.

There are primarily 2 locations for true off-road, single track mountain biking in Grant County. One is the Fritz Farm or “50 Acre Wood” and the other is the Hirsch Farm or simply “The Farm.” The Fritz Farm is open to ride any time. The owners are Bruce and Sue Fritz and you can contact them at bfritz@tricorinsurance.com or (608) 778-3344. The Fritz Farm is located off of County B on Red Dog Road which is located by the Platte River. The entrance is a red gate located approximately 1.5 miles up Red Dog Road on the left hand side. Look for a chain ring zip tied to the gate. Each year the UW-Platteville cycling team hosts a mountain bike time trial race in the spring. Check CRBC’s website for race information. The Hirsch Farm is Grant County’s mountain biking Mecca. The owners are Mark and Denee Hirsch who can be contacted by calling (608) 348-5599. On Tuesday nights from 5:30 until dark (or until you’re too tired to go on) mountain bikes from around Southwest Wisconsin and the Tri-State area get together to ride. There are approximately 11 miles of single-track trails. Each lap has over 1,000 vertical feet of climbing and 2 stream crossings. You must be a member of the Chain Reaction Bike Club or you can purchase a one-day membership ($5.00) to ride. Membership forms are available at Momentum Bikes in Platteville or CRBC’s website (listed below). The “Farm” is located at 2076 Airport Rd., south of Platteville off of Cty. Rd. D. Each year the Chain Reaction Bike Club hosts a mountain bike race in early October. Check CRBC’s website for race information. (608) 348-8888 or 1-800-822-1131

Road Bike Rides There are many road bike group rides in Grant County. Monday and Thursday nights you can ride from Lancaster. Contact Randy Peterson at randy@tricorinsurance.com for information or (608) 723-6441. Saturday mornings you can ride the “Coffee Ride” from Platteville. This is a slower paced, casual ride. Contact Tim Ingram at tim@momentumbikes.com or (608) 348-6888.

The Rountree Branch Trail

Bicycle/Pedestrian Paths A bicycle/pedestrian path is being built on the south side of U.S. Hwy. 151 between Cty. O and Cty. D. Paved shoulders on Cty. D will be provided for crossing U.S. Hwy. 151 and getting to and from the city of Platteville.

Local Shop Momentum Bikes is located in Platteville on Main Street. They are a full sales and service shop. You can reach them by calling (608) 348-6888 or logging on to their website at www.momentumbikes.com. You can email the owner, Tim Ingram, at tim@momentumbikes.com

Local Club Information Chain Reaction Bicycle Club is an extremely active bike club with members from Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois. CRBC’s website is www.chainreactioncycling.org. You can check here for local rides, contact information and detailed maps of bike routes in the Tri-State area.

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Canoeing • Landings Grant County offers wonderful opportunities to canoe, kayak or tube on one of its scenic waterways. Rich with history, abundant in wildlife and serene, the rivers of Grant County await with adventure for the whole family. Along the mighty Mississippi or the somewhat tricky Wisconsin, there are frequent islands or other places for the canoer to stop and camp. The Grant, Little Platte, Big Platte and Wisconsin abound with bends and rapids to challenge the canoer or kayaker. The rapids in the two smaller rivers are all Class 1 and are suitable for beginners and family groups. 100’s of miles of streams and nature. The Grant River empties into the mighty Mississippi River, up river from Potosi.

Easy Access To Our Most Popular Resources Wisconsin and Mississippi River — Boat Landings and Recreational Areas Mississippi River Banfield Bridge: Indian Creek Rd., off Hwy. 61, DICKEYVILLE. Glen Haven: Also known as the Chase Creek on the west end of town, across the railroad tracks, GLEN HAVEN. Grant River Recreation Area: Left off Hwy. 133 on River Lane Rd. 2 miles, POTOSI. McCartney: Off Hwy. 133 between CASSVILLE and POTOSI at the west end of Cty. N. O’Leary’s Lake: Eagle Point Rd., off Hwy. 61, KIELER. Potosi: Off Hwy. 133 at the south end of POTOSI. Riverside Park Boat Landing: Off Hwy. 133 on to Crawford St., CASSVILLE. Wyalusing: Off Cty. X in the town of WYALUSING. Wisconsin River Blue River: Cty. T at the Wisconsin River Bridge north of BLUE RIVER. DNR/Muscoda Access: Turn West on River Rd. at the South end of Hwy. 80 Bridge, 3 blocks, MUSCODA. Floyd Von Haden Recreation Area: Cty. 61 at the Wisconsin River Bridge north of BOSCOBEL. Millville: Off Cty. C, west of MILLVILLE. Victora Riverside Park: Turn East on River Rd. at the South end of Hwy. 80 Bridge, 2 blocks, MUSCODA. Woodman: Off Hwy. 133, 21⁄2 miles west of WOODMAN. For more detailed information on public boat landings and recreation areas within Grant County, please check out the Department of Natural Resources website at

www.dnr.state.wi.us RENTALS/OUTFITTERS: Bullseye Sports (608) 348-5656 — 45 W. Main St., Platteville Eagles Roost Resort (608) 725-5553 — 1034 Jack Oak Rd., Cassville Grant River Canoe Rental (608) 794-2342 — 7961 W. Cty. U, Beetown Grant River Tubin’ Co. (608) 763-4021 — 121 Milke Dr., Potosi River Of Lakes (608) 996-2275 — 132A Packer Dr., Bagley River View Hills Canoe Rental (608) 739-3472 — 24678 Hwy. 60, Muscoda Schleicher’s Landing (608) 725-5216 — 7110 Closing Dam Rd., Cassville St. John’s Mine (608) 763-2121 — 129 S. Main St., Potosi Wisconsin River Outings (866) 41-CANOE — 715 Wisconsin Ave., Boscobel 866.41.canoe.com Wyalusing State Park Concession (608) 996-2333 — 13081 State Park Ln., Bagley (608) 348-8888 or 1-800-822-1131

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Fishing • Rec Areas Nothing tastes better than fresh caught fish that you’ve pulled from the river yourself. Especially when it’s caught in the natural beauty that is Grant County. The Lower Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers form 110 miles of river frontage on the northern and western boundaries of Grant County. Some of the Midwest’s premier fishing spots are found in Grant County. The combination of steep cliffs, rolling hills and valleys with numerous streams and smaller rivers flowing through the county’s heartland make this one of the Midwest’s richest wildlife opportunities. The Mississippi River is known for its excellent pan fish, large & smallmouth bass, walleye, northern, sauger and all species of catfish. This major American waterway has provided travelers with reliable transportation and settlers livelihood for many generations. On the ever-changing Wisconsin River, anglers vie for northern, blue gills, smallmouth bass, catfish, walleye, sturgeon and sauger. Some of Midwest’s premier fishing spots are found in Grant County. Whether your preference is viewing, hunting or fishing, the rugged terrain provides ample cover to witness the beauty of Grant County wildlife.

SMALLMOUTH BASS STREAMS DESIGNATED DNR GRANT COUNTY TROUT STREAMS The trout streams located in central and northern Grant County offer some of the finest fishing in the Midwest. Many of the trout streams have fishing easements, that provide easy access to lunker rainbow, brook and brown trout. No matter what you’re fishing for, Grant County provides you the opportunity to fill your creel or livewell and create lasting memories. Big Green River St. Hwy. 133 upstream to Cty. T, Fennimore Big Spring River Upstream from Pine Tree Rd., Muscoda Borah Creek Upstream and downstream from Bluff Rd., Lancaster Castle Rock Creek and Spring Church Rd. downstream to first Cty. Q Bridge, Castle Rock Castle Rock Creek Upstream from Witek Rd., Castle Rock Crooked Creek Upstream from St. Hwy. 133., Boscobel Doc Smith Branch Downstream from Everson., Fennimore Klondykes Off Hwy. 61 to Cty. K. Travel 21⁄2 miles north on Cty. K., Lancaster Legget and Newell Creeks Southwest of Fennimore Little Grant River Cty. A upstream to Minor Rd., Bloomington Little Platte River Upstream from St. Hwy. 80., Arthur (608) 348-8888 or 1-800-822-1131

Big Platte River Cty. E Livingston to Mississippi Grant River Hwy. 35/81 to Mississippi River Little Platte River Platteville to Mississippi River Rattlesnake Creek Hwy. 133 to Grant River

Exact hunting season dates and regulations can be obtained from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources at (608) 935-3368 or visit

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Outdooor Recreation Bird Watching

Cross Country Skiing

Bagley Bottoms Boat Landing Bagley, WI (608) 935-3368 Yellow-crowned Nigh Herons, Pileated Woodpeckers and American Egrets.

Over 7 miles of groomed trails are available at Wyalusing State Park at 13342 Cty. Hwy. CC, south of Prairie du Chien, WI. Toilets and water are available and a park sticker is required.

Cassville Bluffs Natural Area - Roe Unit Hwy. 133, Cassville, WI 53806 (608) 784-3606 www.mississippivalleyconservancy.org 244 acres of bluff lands, lowlands forest and prairies. Owned by the Mississippi Conservancy and Wisconsin DNR. Open to the public for hiking, wildlife observation, cross-country skiing and hunting.

Grant County is fortunate to offer numerous golf courses. Courses are located in Kieler, Cuba City, Fennimore, Platteville, Lancaster and Boscobel. For more information contact the local chamber or community contact.

Cassville Burton Lake Access (608) 725-5855

Snowmobiling

Golfing

Nelson Dewey State Park 12190 Cty. V V, Cassville, WI (608) 725-5374

Grant County offers 370 miles of public funded trails which are maintained and groomed by the Grant County Snowmobile Association. GCSA consists of 12 clubs across the county. GCSA also prints the Grant County Snowmobile trail map. Maps are available at Grant County Chamber Offices and Grant County Extension Office in Lancaster, (608) 822-2125. Contact Lloyd Runde who serves as the Grant County Snowmobile Director at (608) 723-7492 or ldrunde@hotmail.com. Runde also sells trail passes. For trail conditions for snowmobiling, cross country and downhill skiing check online www.travelwisconsin.com/snow_report.aspx

Closing Dam Rd. Glen Haven, WI Grant River Recreation Area Potosi, WI (608) 763-2261 Eagles, Ducks including Teal, Wood Duck, Canvas Back, Widgeon, Mallard and Ruddy. Nelson Dewey State Park Dewey Heights Prairie State Natural Area Cassville, WI (608) 725-5374 or (608) 725-5855 Eagles (November through March), Carolina Wren, Pileated Woodpecker, Cerulean Warbler, Vireos and other Songbirds.

State Parks Wyalusing State Park Located just south of Prairie du Chien, WI at 13081 State Park Lane, Bagley, WI (608) 996-2261 Open Year-round, 6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., unless a registered camper. Check out the website provided by the Friends of Wyalusing State Park at www.wyalusing.org

Potosi Point Potosi, WI (608) 763-2261 Herons, Egrets, Ducks, Pelicans, Tundra Swans, Yellow Headed Blackbirds, Bank Swallows.

Nelson Dewey State Park Located one mile north of Cassville, WI, on Cty. VV (608) 725-5374 Open Year-round, 6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., unless a registered camper. For more information visit www.cassville.org/nelsondewey.html

Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge Wyalusing State Park Wyalusing Walnut Forest State Natural Area (608) 996-2261 Red-Shouldered Hawk, Kentucky and Prothonotary Warbler, Yellow-Breasted Chat, Turkey Vultures and Whip-Poor-Wills.

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Hiking Trails

Swimming Many of our communities enjoy the privilege of a municipal swimming pool. Check your areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local chamber or community contact for the pool nearest you.

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and Recreation Areas Experience Rural Wisconsin Life In 1900 At Stonefield Historic Site Nelson Dewey, Wisconsin’s first governor farmed this land. He had high hopes for this pastoral stretch of land nestled between the Mississippi River and the spectacular limestone bluffs that tower above it. He called his beloved riverside agricultural estate Stonefield. While his farming enterprise faded into history, the name he gave it lives on at a historic site that pays homage to Dewey and the history of agriculture in Wisconsin. Return to Stonefield’s historic roots on a guided tour of Governor Nelson Dewey’s home site, offering a sweeping vista overlooking a re-created 1900 rural farming village beside the Mississippi River. Visit a 1900 farmstead and stroll quiet village streets lined with thirty historic shops and businesses. Explore the State Agricultural Museum, which tells the story of Wisconsin’s agriculture from before farm mechanization, through the rise and fall of wheat farming and the advent of the dairy industry, and into the 20th century. See Wisconsin’s largest collection of historic farm implements ranging from incredibly detailed miniature McCormick patent models to full-size tractors, reapers and threshing machines. The museum’s extensive exhibits include an Allis-Chalmers Model U tractor, the first rubber tire tractor produced, and the 1896 McCormick Auto-mower, the oldest existing tractor in North America. Step inside Governor Dewey’s historic 1870 stone barn and peruse the museum shop’s full line of books, note cards, candies, arts-and-crafts items and other souvenirs harking back to Wisconsin’s agricultural heyday. Stonefield is one of the newest Great River Road Interpretive Centers and features a new exhibit, “River Connections,’ which tells the story of the site’s connections to the Mississippi River. Stonefield Historic Site is located one mile north of Cassville, WI on Cty. VV

The Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Area is a class A campground located two miles south of Potosi/Tennyson, Wisconsin, along the Mississippi River off Hwy. 133. Barges on the mighty Mississippi pass peacefully by with the silence interrupted by an occasional train. Open from mid April until late October the recreation area has 73 campsites-63 with electricity. Water, dump station, restrooms and showers are available. The Grant River Recreation Area also has such amenities as playgrounds, boat dock, fishing, covered shelters, picnic areas and interpretive programs periodically on weekends making it a popular family getaway. Close to nearby attractions such as St. John’s Mine, Potosi Brewery, Potosi Museum, Passage Thru Time Museum in Potosi and Stonefield Village in Cassville. To make reservations call toll free 1-877-444-6777 or reserve on-line at www.reserveusa.com For more information on the Grant River Recreation Area call 1-800-645-0248 or visit www.missriver.org This historic area has become the site of one of Wisconsin's greatest archeological finds ever. The banks of the river revealed a large burial site. It belonged to the Woodland Indians who lived here 1000 years ago. Found at this site were copper instruments & jewelry. The Woodland Indians came to this region from the shores of Lake Michigan. Grant River Recreation area is connected to the site. The Corps of Engineers Park Rangers protect this area under Title 36 Federal Regulations. No digging or ground disturbance is allowed.

Open 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. daily, May 29-October 10. For more information, contact the Site office at (608) 725-5210 Or write us at: Stonefield Historic Site P.O. Box 125, Cassville, WI 53806-9999 www.stonefieldhistoricsite.org toll free: 1-866-944-7483 (608) 348-8888 or 1-800-822-1131

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Grant County Antique and Specialty Directory Boscobel

Maquoketa, IA

The Carriage House

Banowetz Antique Mall and Showroom

1509 Elm St., Boscobel, WI 53805 (608) 375-5005 thecarriagehouseboscobel.com Wide variety of beautiful antiques and more. Open: Monday-Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Cassville River Resale and Bait Shop 212 Frederick St., Cassville, WI 53806 (608) 725-5330

Rountree Gallery 385 E. Main St., Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-6719 Located above the Mining Museum. Featuring the work of local and regional artists and artisans. rtgallery@yousq.net

Hwys. 61 and 64, Exit 158, Maquoketa, IA 52060 (563) 652-2359 The ultimate antiquing experience! 150+ dealers, 50,000 sq. ft. of quality antiques. Eastern Iowa’s best and largest! Open daily.

Platteville 45 W. Main St., Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-5656 Open 6 days a week. Liberty Safe dealer, PSE and Matthews dealer. Fishing and hunting supplies.

Mining Museum and Rollo Jamison Museum

Fulton, IL

405 E. Main St., Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-3301

Great River Road Antiques

Tour the 1845 lead mine and ride the 1931 mine train. Also, self-guided galleries.

Antique mall open daily year-round, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Flea market open weekends, April-October, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Free admission. 50+ dealers.

Bus. Hwy. 151, Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-4888 For all your shopping needs, visit a Walmart today. Pharmacy and Photo Department open every day.

Potosi

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Clothing for the entire family, plus so much more. Check out our well supplied tackle department.

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Momentum Bikes and Boards 25 W. Main St., Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-6688 Providing our community with bikes, skateboards, accessories, professional repairs, golf discs, performance clothing, community riding information and group rides.

Country Fields and Country Florals 101 S. Main St., Potosi, WI 53820 (608) 763-2001 Across from the Potosi Brewery. We carry candles, home decor, gifts, sweets, prints and jewelry.

Sinsinawa Sinsinawa Mound 585 Cty. Rd. Z, Sinsinawa, WI 53824 (608) 748-4411 www.sinsinawa.org/moundcenter We invite you to drop in and visit our gift shop, art gallery, heritage exhibits and bakery. Come discover our beautiful surroundings, along with 32,000 other guests, whom have found their way here.

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Platteville United Methodist Church

Boscobel Community Contacts:

You and your family are always welcome!

City Hall, (608) 375-5001 Chamber of Commerce, (608) 375-2672 Boscobel Developers, (608) 485-1056 City Web Site: www.boscobelwisconsin.com Boscobel Chamber: bchamber@centurytel.net Economic Development Coordinator Email: saintcom@mwt.net

8:30 a.m.—Traditional Service 9:45 a.m.—Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m.—Contemporary Service Revs. Wendy & John Christianson 1065 Lancaster St., Platteville, WI (608) 348-9508 pumc@mhtc.net

Boscobel (Municipal) Utilities “Public Powerful’’ 1006 Wisconsin Avenue, Boscobel, WI 53805 (608) 375-5002 mreynolds@wppisys.org

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River Inn Banquet Facility (608) 375-8000

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Grant County Dining Directory Arthur

Hazel Green

L.J.’s Bad Penny Bar and Cafe

Country Heights Supper Club and Motor Inn

9396 Hwy. 80, Arthur, WI (608) 348-8829 Open 7 days a week. Serving breakfast all day and daily lunch specials. Friday night fish fry, starting at $4.95, all-you-can-eat. Located right off trout stream. Steak feed second Saturday of every month, includes 16 oz. Rib Eye steaks and choice of potato and salad, $9.95.

Cuba City Nick’s Cafe 119 S. Main St., Cuba City, WI 53807 (608) 744-3424 Serving breakfast all day. Open 7 days a week. Offering daily soups and homemade specials.

Montfort

1154 N. Badger Rd., Hazel Green, WI 50811 (608) 748-4687 Fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere with a full menu and nightly specials.

Montfort, WI 53569 (608) 943-6061 www.towerjunction.com

Platteville 95 N. Second St., Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-3373

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant and Grocery Store 135 E. Main St., Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-6633

Country Kitchen 65 E. Bus. Hwy. 151, Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-3041

375 E. Bus. Hwy. 151, Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-9993 Restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Take-out is available. Open 7 days a week. Handicap accessible. Open 6 a.m.

Hot Eats, Cool Treats. Drive-thru, open 10 a.m. Ice-cream cakes, salads, Grill Burgers, MooLattes, waffle bowls, chicken, Arctic Rush, Blizzards, sundaes, shakes, malts and more.

Check out our nightly dinner specials and happy hour specials.

Sandwiches, salads, Chicago style pizza, full service bar, dine-in and carry out, free delivery. Open Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

• Full Menu With Nightly Specials • Banquet Room To Accommodate 100 People • Clean 23 Room Motor Inn Next Door

155 W. Bus. Hwy. 151, Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-7808

300 W. Bus. Hwy. 151, Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-2301 www.governordodge.com

Chicago’s Best

Culver’s

Located just east of Montfort (across from the Montfort Wind Farm). Tower Junction is your place for great food, bowling, spirits and fun at an affordable price. Open 7 days a week.

Pizzeria Uno’s

Corner Bus. Hwy. 151 and 80/81, Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-8560

Henry’s Pub

Open 6:00 a.m. Full service family restaurant offering daily specials, salad bar, Friday fish and chicken buffet. Saturday and Sunday breakfast buffet.

Tower Junction

Dairy Queen

Daily specials. Open 7 days a week. Open until 3:00 a.m., Wednesday-Saturday. Dine-in, carryout and delivery.

Pizza Hut Bus. Hwy. 151, Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-9731 Come visit our hometown Pizza Hut. Pizza, pasta and salad bar. Pizza buffet, Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Delivery, dine-in, carryout. Open 7 days a week.

Nightly specials, domestic beer and great pizza! Smoking and non-smoking.

Platteville Golf and Country Club 6729 N. Water St., Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-3551 April 1 to October 31, serving lunch and dinner specials, WednesdaySaturday. November 1 to January 31, serving lunch and dinners specials, Thursdays and Fridays. Great steak, seafood, Friday night fish fry and so much more.

Red N Deb’s Bar & Grill 60 E. Mineral St., Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-9149 Daily lunch specials, taco Sunday, big burgers, steak, fish and chicken sandwiches and a large selection of appetizers.

Subway (2 Locations) 55 S. Water St., Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-5050 or inside Walmart, Progressive Dr., Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-4090 Open 7 days a week. Daily meal specials.

(608) 348-3041

Taco John’s 1465 Bus. Hwy. 151, Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-5400 Bus. Hwy. 151, Platteville, WI www.PlattevilleEats.com

Culver’s of Platteville 375 E. Bus. Hwy. 151 Platteville, WI (608) 348-9993

Family oriented Mexican restaurant serving your favorite Mexican food. Dine-in, carry-out & drive-through service. Gift certificates available.

Potosi Holiday Gardens 101 Brewery Hollow Rd., Potosi, WI 53820 (608) 763-2882

1152 North Badger Road Hazel Green, WI

(608 ) 748-4687

(608) 348-8560 - Drive Thru - Open 10 a.m.

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Event center suited for events, weddings and business parties.

• Mexican Monday • Tater Tuesday • Wheel Night Thirsty Thursday • Fettuccine Friday

(608) 348-2301

608.348.7808 • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Wide selection of Domestic & Imported Beer Famous for Long Island Iced Teas!

300 W. Bus. Hwy. 151, Platteville, WI

Nightly Dinner and Happy Hour Specials Open: Mon.-Fri.,, 4:30 p.m.-close and Sat., 3:30 p.m.-close Stop in and try our 1⁄2 lb. burger or famous chicken wings with a cold beer or cocktail. Pool table, dart board and music! (608) 348-8888 or 1-800-822-1131

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POTOSI-TENNYSON 2010 Calendar Of Events

February 20: Port of Potosi Cave Man/Woman Fundraiser at Potosi Brewery, 209 S. Main St., Potosi, WI. Party in the Brewery Cave. Prehistoric costumes, food. $25 per person. Call (608) 763-4002, ext. 101 or visit www.potosibrewery.com.

September 25: Oktoberfest 100 Bicycle Tour. Start and finish at the Historic Potosi Brewery, 209 S. Main St., Potosi, WI. Bike the driftless region of Southwest Wisconsin with rides of 20, 40, 65 and 100 miles. Call (608) 7634002, ext. 101 or visit www.potosibrewery.com.

March 20: 5th Annual Port of Potosi Drink or Sink Brewerianna Collectibles Show at 100 Hwy. 35 and 61 N., Potosi, WI. Buy, sell or trade show from 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Call (608) 763-2042 or visit www.potosibrewery.com.

October 2: St. Paul Lutheran Church Harvest Festival, Waterloo Township Hall, Burton, WI. Auction, raffle and lunch. Call (608) 725-5569.

June 5: Potosi Fisheree at Riverside Bait Shop, 221 S. Main St., Potosi, WI. Entry fee. All fees awarded as prizes. Prizes for biggest fish. Food and bait. Call (608) 763-2651. July 17: Thunder Ridge Arena Horse Show at 7878 Hwy. 133, Potosi, WI. Timed events, games and food. Free admission. Call (608) 763-2988. August 6-8: Potosi Firemen’s Catfish Festival throughout Potosi and Tennyson, WI. Truck and tractor pull, parade, games, music, arts and crafts, garage sales and food. Visit potosiwisconsin.com or call (608) 763-2261. August 8: Potosi Firemen’s Catfish Fry at 210 N. Main, Potosi, WI. Area firemen will be frying catfish with their secret beer recipe. Call (608) 763-4209 or visit potosiwisconsin.com. August 28: 2nd Annual Port of Potosi BrewFest at Potosi Brewery, 209 S. Main St., Potosi, WI. Sample some of the best beer, wine and cheeses from over 35 breweries, wineries and cheese companies. Fee charged, save in advance. Call (608) 763-4002, ext. 101 or visit www.potosibrewery.com.

October 9: Thunder Ridge Arena Horse Show at 7878 Hwy. 133, Potosi, WI. Timed events, games and food. Free admission. Call (608) 763-2988. October 9: Fall Catfish Fry at Masonic Temple, 112 S. Main St., Potosi, WI. Catfish fried by the Masonic Lodge members. Call (608) 763-2221. October 23: 10K Potosi Brewery Beer Run at Potosi Brewery, 209 S. Main St., Potosi, WI. 1st Annual Potosi Brewery “Beer Run’’ 5K and 10K race followed by fun and entertainment. Call (608) 763-4002, ext. 101 or visit www.potosibrewery.com. October 24: Sts. Andrew Thomas Fall Festival, 100 Hwy. 35 and 61 N., Potosi, WI. Turkey and Ham Dinner, games, arts and crafts, silent auction and country store, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Call (608) 763-2671. December 11: Breakfast with Santa at 100 Hwy. 35 and 61 N., Potosi, WI. Sts. Andrew Thomas School Cafeteria. Call (608) 763-2929.

www.potosiwisconsin.com What better way can you spend a summer day?

Grant River Tubin’ Co. Fun for all ages/swimmers and non-swimmers. Reservations Encouraged.

Potosi, WI • (608) 763-4021 • www.grantriver.com

Home Baking Done In My Certified Kitchen… Just For You!

Country Fields & Country Florals

Wedding Cakes • Any Occasion Cakes • Cookies • Pies Made with either Regular Flour or Gluten Free. All equipment is washed between batches.

Call today to order for tomorrow…Ask for Marilyn at (608) 763-2539

Hickory Acres Farm 5051 Happy Lane, Potosi, WI 53820

Email: hicryacr@chorus.net

Potosi-Tennyson Chamber of Commerce

HOMETOWN GROCERETTE

P.O. Box 11, Potosi, WI TOURIST INFORMATION (608) 763-2121 or (608) 763-2261

106 N. Main St., Potosi, WI

Gifts ✯ Sweets Candles ✯ Home Decor Prints ✯ Jewelry 101 Main Street, Potosi, WI

(608) 763-2001

• Weber Meats • Ma’s Bakery Goods • Beer • Ice • Movies • Dorothy’s Potato Salad

Pine Point Lodge 219 S. Main St., Potosi, WI 53820

Cabin Rentals

Vineyard & Winery, LLC Open Sat & Sun Noon : p m Other Times By Appoint Timber Lane Kieler WI • Exit (Hwy ) follow signs (608) 568-3212 • sinnipeewine@centurytel.net

(608) 763-2767

ENNYSON Customer Service and Creative Financing Are Our Specialty OTOSI COMMUNITY Internet Banking Available at BANK A BRANCH of B ENTON STATE BANK

338 Hwy. 61 S., Potosi, WI (608) 763-3600

BentonBank.com

“What Can We Do For You?’’

209 S. Main St. Potosi, WI

Restaurant

(608) 348-8888 or 1-800-822-1131

Pack Rd. entz Real Estate & 101 Spruce Potosi, WI Development, LLC (608) 763-2012 Roger E. Jentz Sr., rej@chorus.net; Roger E. Jentz, Jr.; Jack Fourtney and Pam Jentz, pamjentz@gmail.com

(608) 763-4002 www.potosibrewery.com

Events • Weddings • Business Parties 101 Brewery Hollow Rd., Potosi, WI (608) 763-2822

Brewery

www.grantcountytourism.com

Grant County Lodging Directory Fennimore

Potosi

Fenmore Hills Motel

Pine Point Lodge

5814 Hwy. 18 W., Fennimore, WI 53809 (608) 822-3281

219 S. Main St., Potosi, WI 53820 (608) 763-2767 Cabin rentals. Fully furnished secluded cabin rentals. Available year-round.

King size affordable rooms, in-room sauna and whirlpools. Golf, fishing and hunting.

Platteville Country Inn

Organizations

630 S. Water St., Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-7373 or 1-800-456-4000

Good Night

Forty-nine room motel with free wireless high speed internet, continental “plus’’ breakfast, swimming pool, whirlpool, complimentary cookies, fruits & coffee 24 hours.

The Dorsey, LLC

Belmont Brass and Brats

130 N. Hickory St., Platteville, WI 53818 (608) 348-9229 www.thedorsey.com

June 9, 2010 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Belmont High School, Belmont, WI

A quaint and cozy Queen Anne Bed and Breakfast taking you back in time to when life was less hectic. Step back in history to the Victorian age. Email: thedorsey@hotmail.com

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