Vernon County
Vernon County is located in the Driftless Area of Southwest Wisconsin. The Mississippi River runs along its western border. The Kickapoo River meanders through the county. The county offers beautiful scenery and lots of outdoor activities such as canoeing, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, snowmobiling, skiing, and more.
Other things to do and see in the county include:
The Historic Temple Theater in Viroqua
Driftless Books and Music in Viroqua
Dregne’s Scandinavian Gifts in Westby
Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center near Coon Valley
Sweet Valley Artisans Market and Valley Fudge in Coon Valley
Second Nature at Reads Creek near Readstown
Organic Valley and Retail Store in La Farge
The county is home to a number of Amish families. The first Amish came to northern Vernon County in the early 1970s. Their culture is based on traditional values and practices that date back to the 16th century. Horse drawn buggies are a common site on the country roads of Vernon County. Please remember that they do not wish to be photographed up close. You can purchase Amish made items at local farmers markets and as well at their home businesses located on the back roads. There are no sales on Sundays.
In 2021 the population of Vernon County was 30,915. The county was founded in 1851.The county seat is located in Viroqua.
Check out this summary of the communities within Vernon County
https://invernoncounty.com/communities/
List of events in Vernon County:
https://invernoncounty.com/events/
Monroe County
Explore Monroe County and enjoy an unforgettable experience!
Home to America’s First Rails to Trails on the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail, The Deke Slayton Museum—showcasing one of America’s first astronauts, and Warrens Cranberry Festival—America’s largest cranberry festival. Annual events include dairy breakfasts, tractor pulls and the county fair. As part of the Driftless Area, Monroe County also offers many beautiful and scenic outdoor adventures.
Centrally located to almost every major metropolitan area in the Midwest, accessibility to Interstates 90 and 94 make traveling and doing business here easy. Businesses succeed here and have become part of our communities. Our communities offer a quality of life that is second to none.
Other things to do and see in the county include:
Organic Valley and Retail Store in Cashton
Cashton Fall Fest
Deke Slayton Memorial Space & Bicycle Museum
Amish Shops, Greenhouses and more
Seasonal Festivals and Celebrations
For more information:
https://www.gomonroecounty.com/
