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Mineral Point Wisconsin Area Guide
Helpful guide to Mineral Point WI, Dane County and South Central Wisconsin, area attractions, Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce information, events, lodging accommodations, things to do, tourism, travel and vacations in Southern Wisconsin. Mineral Point is a historic and artisan community about 50 minutes southwest of Madison - a great city to visit on a daytrip from the Madison area. Enjoy more than 101 attractions, antique malls, local artists, shops and shopping, restaurants and fine dining in Mineral Point and the greater Madison and Belleville area. Lodging is available in Mineral Point and nearby communities.
ACCOMMODATIONS - What a difference a night makes at a genuine Wisconsin getaway only 45 minutes from Mineral Point at the Cameo Rose bed and breakfast between Madison and Belleville - the heart of South Central WI. Visit Mineral Point on a day trip from the Cameo Rose.
101 THINGS TO DO in the Mineral Point and the greater Madison area activities, antiques, arts, attractions, bed and breakfasts, bike trails, birding, breweries, crafts, day trips, dining, events, golf, hiking, horse and buggy and sleigh rides, hotels, inns, lodging, shopping, skiing, spas, state parks, state trails, University of Wisconsin - Madison, vacation rentals, weddings and wineries in South Central and Southern Wisconsin near Mineral Point, Madison and Belleville.
Mineral Point Wisconsin makes a great daytrip from the Madison area, It is a historic community - an old Cornish mining town now filled with antiques, arts, history, museums, specialty shops and dining.
ATTRACTIONS – Major Mineral Point WI and area attractions:
American Players Theatre - Spring Green - Outdoor Shakespeare Threatre productions.
Folklore Village, Dodgeville - Folk dancing events, wedding facility.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesen - Spring Green summer home of Frank Lloyd Wright. Tours available.
House on the Rock - Spring Green - Alex Jordon's famous home getaway and collections.
Pendarvis - Lead Mining in Mineral Point – A Wisconsin Historic Site. Mining made Mineral Point a thriving commercial center.
Mineral Point Historical Society - History of Mineral Point WI in Southwest Wisconsin, the Lead Region of the Upper Mississippi Valley, Iowa County.
ARTS & GALLERIES – Mineral Point is an artisan community. Enjoy arts and crafts in Mineral Point and South Central WI Arts.
AGAINST THE GRAIN - Studio and gallery with unique, hand-carved hardwood sculptures by Don Mahieu and quilts by Joey Mahieu - 31 High Street - 608.987.2329,
THE BOHLIN GALLERY - Fine traditional art and craft, pottery, glass, wooden art, jewelry, paintings by local artists in in a beautifully renovated 1876 building - 22 High Street - 608.987.5444.
BREWERY POTTERY - A old limestone brewery building is the home and working studio for the Johnstons’ Pottery and artist works. Open April – Dec - 276 Shake Rag St - 608.987.3669
CHESTNUT HILL STUDIO - Original watercolors and abstract art by Jan and James Johnson - 225 Commerce St - 608.987.3335
FOUNDRY BOXWORKS - Preservation boxes for books and documents, made to order by Kelly Bull - 105 Commerce St -
608.987.4363
GREEN LANTERN STUDIOS - Art gallery of painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, or sculpture and working studio of Richard Moninski and Carole Spelic' - 261 High Street - 608. 987.2880.
HIGH POINT ARTS - Intriguing and unique ethnic art - 310 High Street - 608.987.3463.
HOWDLE STUDIOS, INC. - Gallery and working studio of Bruce Howdle, uniquely designed mugs, steins, vases, and relief sculptures, stoneware pigs - 225 Commerce St - 608.987.3590.
JOHNSTON GALLERY - Features pottery, paintings and mixed media assemblage by local artists Diana and Tom Johnston, classic, contemporary crafts and fine art from regional and national artists -
245 High St - 608.987.3787.
LONGBRANCH GALLERY - Rustic, folk, and fine art - 203 Commerce St - 608.987.4499.
m STUDIO & GALLERY - Working studio and gallery with photographs and greeting cards by Phil Mrozinski and guest photographers - 234 High Street - 608.987.2039.
THE MULBERRY POTTERY - The gallery and working pottery studio of Frank Polizzi’s functional stoneware and porcelain. Demonstrations available - 608.987.2680 or 987.3659.
Pistachio - Corner of Fountain & Commerce streets. Home Decor', Garden Accents, Art, Vintage Jewelry, Floral Designs, Antiques & Gifts! Pistachio Architectural Salvage. Features old House Parts, garden ornamentation, movie props… 8-12 Fountain Street - 608.987.1688.
PRAIRIE OAK ARTISANS NORTH - Works of nature photographer, landscape designer, and fiber artist Karma Grotelueschen, and other artists from WI and IL. - 207 Commerce - 608.987.3757 or 630.393.9100.
SIRIUS SUNLIGHT GLASS STUDIO - Stained glass by Jill Engels, marbles and other hot glass art by Chuck Pound - 218 High Street - 608.987.2716.
THE SPOTTED DOG GALLERY - Fine art and contemporary crafts, featuring the work of Ann Alderson Cabezas, Tom Cabezas and a selection of regional and national artists - 148 High Street - 608.987.2855.
STORY POTTERY - Harriet Story’s working studio and gallery featuring colorful stoneware - Corner of Fountain and Commerce Streets - 608.987.2903.
THE FOUNDRY BOOKS - Located in the old Lanyon Foundry building built in 1847 is a primary source for books and maps about Wisconsin - 105 Commerce Street - 608.987.4363.
ROWE'S ROCK COTTAGE SHOPS - Displays primitive and formal furniture, art, and decorative household - 315 Commerce Street - 608.987.4613.
ANTIQUES & CRAFTS – Mineral Point antique malls and stores and Madison Area Antiques.
LIVERY ANTIQUES - Thousands of old items from over 2 dozen venders - open daily at the corner of High and Commerce Streets - 303 Commerce Street - 608.987.3833.
BREWERIES & WINERIES – Mineray Point WI brewery and Madison Area Wineries and Breweries.
Brewery Creek Brewpub in Mineral Point, WI - 23 Commerce Street, Mineral Point, WI 53565.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – Mineral Point, Wisconsin Vistitor Information, Calendar of Events and Business Directory, artists, antiques, lodging, dining and more. - 225 High St, Mineral Point, WI 53565. Local Phone (608) 987-3201 Toll-free 888-764-6894.
CITY OF MINERAL POINT, WI – Web page for the City of Mineral Point.
COUNTY OF IOWA – County Government for Iowa County Wisconsin.
DAYTRIPS – from the Madison area.
DINING – Mineral Point WI Restaurants and Fine South Central WI Area Dining.
EVENTS – Mineral Point Events and South Central WI Events.
Midwest Cornish Festival - Mineral Point, Wisconsin – Enjoy local customs of people whose roots are found throughout Southwest Wisconsin.
GOLF – Mineral Point Golf and South Central WI Golf courses and country clubs.
Dodge Point Country Club - Between Dodgeville and Mineral Point, WI - 18-hole golf - 1771 County Road Yd, Mineral Point, WI 53565.
HOTELS – Madison Inns, South Central WI small hotels, bed and breakfasts.
LODGING – Southern Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Inns of Distinction for small B&B hotel vacation rentals in Madison area.
MADISON WISCONSIN AREA BED AND BREAKFASTS INNS – Small B&B Hotels, South Central Wisconsin inns and getaways near Madison and Belleville.
MAP – Mineral Point Map by Map Quest.
SCHOOL DISTRICT - Mineral Point Unified School District official site. Links to schools, online handbooks and standards.
SHOPPING – Mineral Point Shopping and Shopping in Southern Wisconsin.
STATE PARKS – State Parks in South Central Wisconsin.
TRAILS - State Bike Trails in South Central Wisconsin.
WHEATHER – Conditions and Forecasts for Mineral Point WI.
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