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Prairie du Chien Wisconsin Area Guide
Helpful guide to Prairie du Chien Wisconsin, Grant County, Soutwest WI - area attractions, Prairie du Chien Chamber of Commerce information, events, lodging accommodations, things to do, tourism, travel vacations and vacation rentals in Southern Wisconsin. Often called Wisconsin's second oldest city, Prairie du Chien was
established by French voyageurs in the late 17th century. The city is an old Mississippi River town about 90 minutes west of Madison on the Western edge of Southern Wisconsin. Enjoy more than 101 Prairie du Chien area attractions, antique malls, local artists, shops and shopping, restaurants and fine dining in Prairie du Chien and area. Lodging is available in Prairie du Chien and nearby communities. Plan a day trip from the Madison area to Prairie du Chien and Wyalusing State Park - where the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers meet. Prairie du Chien is a great community to visit on a day trip from South Central WI.
ACCOMMODATIONS - What a difference a night makes at a genuine Wisconsin getaway only 90 minutes from Prairie du Chien at the Cameo Rose bed and breakfast located between Madison and Belleville - the heart of Southern WI. Visit Prairie du Chien on a day trip from the Cameo Rose.
101 THINGS TO DO from Prairie du Chien to 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. Visit Prairie du Chien from the greater Madison and Belleville area.
ATTRACTIONS Prairie du Chien attractions and Other Southern WI Attractions:
Eagle Viewing - Lawler Park along the Mississippi River - West on Blackhawk Ave and downtown Prairie du Chien.
Fort Crawford Museum Season is May thru October - National Historic Landmark - 717 S Beaumont Rd, Prairie du Chien - 608-326-6960.
Great River Steamboat Co - The Julia Belle Swain is one of 5 authentic steam-powered passenger vessels offering seasonal trips and on the Mississippi River - 227 Main Street, La Crosse, WI - 608-784-4882, 800-815-1005.
Mississippi Explorer Cruises - Special bird watching tours and charters exploring the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. View bald eagles and more
- Prairie du Chien, WI - 563-586-4444.
Villa Louis - A State Historic Site An 1890s Victorian house restored to original glory. America at one of the nations's finest house restorations. Prairie du Chien, WI - 608) 326-2721.
Wyalusing State Park WDNR Official Home Page of Wyalusing State Park Park is located 10 miles S of Prairie du Chien, WI - 13081 State Park Lane, Prairie du Chien, WI 53081 - 608-996-2261.
Willy & Nellie's Place - Paddle boat and canoe rental - 400 West Blackhawk Avenue, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821, 608-326-8602.
ANTIQUES & CRAFTS Prairie du Chien Antiques, malls and stores and Southern WI Area Antiques & Crafts.
Cannery Antiques & Gifts - 316 N Marquette - Prairie du Chien, WI - 608-326-6518.
BREWERIES & WINERIES in Southern Wisconsin.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Prairie du Chien Chamber of Commerce - 211 S Main, Prairie du Chien, WI.
CITY OF PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI Web site for City of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin - Information on government, services and departments.
COUNTY OF CRAWFORD, WI Government for Crawford County, Wisconsin.
DAY TRIPS Make Prairie du Chien a part of a day trip from the Madison area.
DINING Prairie du Chien Restaurants (Chamber List) and Recommended Dining in South Central WI.
EVENTS Prairie du Chien Events and South Central WI Events.
Bald Eagle Appreciation Day - Held on the grounds of the Wisconsin Welcome Center/Prairie du Chien Chamber, 211 S Main.
Blues Festival - Prairie Dog Blues Festival - Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, 1-888-567-1567.
GOLF Prairie du Chien Golfing and Southern WI Golf Courses and Country Clubs.
Barnyard Golf Course - Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin - 9 holes over 1,900 yards with a par of 32 Open to public -
32800 County Road K - Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821-8002 - (608) 326-4941.
Prairie Du Chien Country Club - 18-hole course - 38485 US Highway 18, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821 - 608-326-6707.
HEALTH:
Gundersen Lutheran - Regional Site Prairie du Chien WI - 610 E Taylor St, Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821.
Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital - 705 E Taylor St, Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821 - (608) 357-2000.
HOTELS Madison Area 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 Southern WI.
MADISON WISCONSIN AREA BED AND BREAKFASTS INNS Small B&B Hotels, South Central Wisconsin inns and getaways near Madison and Belleville.
MAP Prairie du Chien Map by MapQuest.
REAL ESTATE Prairie du Chien WI real estate and homes.
Design Homes Pre-built home manufacturer location in Prairie du Chien - 600 N. Marquette Rd. Prairie du Chien, WI 53821 - 1-800-627-9443.
SCHOOL DISTRICT - Prairie du Chien Area School District - located in Crawford County, Wisconsin - 800 E Crawford St, Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821.
SHOPPING Prairie du Chien Chamber Shopping Page and Shopping in South Central WI.
Cabela's - Prairie du Chien giant hunting and fishing retail store in Prairie du Chien, just off Highway 35 - 501 Cliffhaven Dr, Prairie du Chien, WI - 608-326-5600.
Sports World Outlet Center - 110 W Blackhawk - Prairie du Chien, WI - 608-326-7030.
STATE PARKS State Parks in Prairie du Chien Area and Southern Wisconsin State Parks.
Wyalusing State Park 10 miles south of Prairie du Chien. See above attractions.
TRAILS - State Bike Trails in South Central Wisconsin.
WEATHER Conditions and Forecasts for Prairie du Chien, WI.
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