2.5 miles - Avoca Lake (Avoca)
A 63 acre lake with a maximum depth of 10 feet. The lake has a public boat landing where you can canoe, boat and fish. Fish include blue gills, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye.
3.59 miles - Avoca Prairie (Avoca)
Avoca Prairie is the largest tall grass prairie east of the Mississippi river. At over 2,000 acres, it is a haven for bird watching, hunters, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. There are deer and wild turkeys abound.
3.6 miles - Avoca Mercantile (Avoca)
A quaint shop with a large secltion of unique and afforable treasures, home decor & more! (608) 475-1542
7.78 miles - Global View Buddhist Healing Center (Avoca)
Global View Gallery and Shop features hand-selected fine artifacts, expressing the spirit of South Asian people and their culture. Here you can explore the culture and artwork of India, Nepal, Indonesia and Tibet. (608) 583-5311
11.9 miles- Arcadia Books (Spring Green)
Unique Book store open 7 Days a week. Authors come for book readings and signings on the weekends. View their event calendar at https://www.readinutopia.com/ (608) 588-7638
11.9 miles- Wisconsin Riverside Resort
Tube, Kayak or Canoe down the Wisconsin river! https://www.wiriverside.com/
13.69 miles - Spring Golf Course (Spring Green)
9 hole golf course. WI-23, Spring Green, WI 53588
15.40 miles - Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin (Spring Green)
Home to Frank Lloyd Wright’s original creations. It was here that Wright used Taliesin as a kind of sketch pad ... a laboratory where ideas emerged, were given form, were tested and refined. The ideas that emerged here Wright applied to the buildings upon which his reputation rests. You can see the seeds from which Wright’s work blossomed as you tour the Taliesin Estate. www.talieslinperservation.org
16.40 miles - American Players Theater (Spring Green)
American Players Theatre is a professional, classic theater. Situated on 110 acres of hilly woods and meadows, APT boasts two theater spaces, an 1148-seat outdoor amphitheater and the 200-seat indoor Touchstone Theatre. From June through October, APT produces eight plays in rotating repertory – five Up the Hill and three in the Touchstone Theatre. (608) 588-2361 www.americanplayers.org
17.49 miles - Governor Dodge State Park (Dodgeville)
One of Wisconsin’s largest State Parks, with 5,270 scenic acres of steep hills, bluffs, and deep valleys plus two lakes and a waterfall. Governor Dodge offers camping, hiking, picnicking, boating, swimming and horseback riding trails. (608) 935-2315 www.stateparks.com/governor_dodge.html
17.49 miles - Military Ridge State Trail -
The 40-mile Military Ridge State Trail, in Iowa and Dane counties, connects Dodgeville and Madison, by way of an 1855 military route between Verona and Dodgeville. The trail runs along the southern borders of Governor Dodge and Blue Mound state parks passing by agricultural lands, woods, wetlands and prairies. There are several observation platforms adjacent to the trail for viewing wildlife and other natural features. The trail is suitable for walking, biking and in-line skating. http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/militaryridge
18.13 miles - House on the Rock (Spring Green) –
An amazing place that starts with a house on a rock, but includes sprawling galleries of music machines, a giant cannon, doll house, carousel and sea monster. The Attraction has room after room of some of the world's most unique and eclectic collections which has amazed thousands of visitors each year. www.thehouseontherock.com
18.39 miles - The House on the Rock Golf Course (Spring Green)
18 hole golf course. 800-822-7774 https://www.thehouseontherock.com/visit-stay/golf/
20.01 miles - Spurgeon Vineyards (Highland)
Winery with nearly two decades of commercial winemaking experience. The scenic hills of southwest Wisconsin are a good home to the 16 acres of grape vines. Full guided tours are available from April through October. (608) 929-7692 www.spurgeonvineyards.com
21.57 miles - Blackhawk Lake Recreation Area (Highland) -
Man-made clean 220 acre (no wake) lake. According to the Wisconsin DNR, Blackhawk Lake is an exceptional bass fishery. For the angler, fish include: crappies, blue gills, walleyes, bullhead, catfish and northern pike. The lake has a 500’ sand beach with camping facilities available. http://www.blackhawklake.com/Home.html
36.66 miles - Botham Vineyards (Barneveld)
Winery surrounded by more than 900 acres of nature conservancy. A 1900 dairy farm that has been converted into a 5000 square foot winery. The circa-1900 hung barn, rare both for its architecture and longevity, was lovingly restored, now housing a tasting room, gallery and gift shop. www.bothamvineyards.com
36.73 miles - Cave of the Mounds (Blue Mounds)
A natural limestone cave located near Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, USA, and named for two nearby hills called the Blue Mounds. The United States Department of the Interior and the National Park Service designated Cave of the Mounds a National Natural Landmark. Open year round with guided daily tours. There is plenty for the family to do. Visit the Rock and Souvenir Shop, Prairie and Savanna Restoration Garden, Butterfly Garden, Discovery Center and Gemstone Mine and Fossil Dig. (608) 437-3038 www.caveofthemounds.com
50.48 miles - Ho Chunk Casino (Baraboo)
Ho-Chunk, a full-service casino that lets you enjoy 24-hour slot machines, bingo, blackjack and other games 365 days a year. You’ll experience the best in Wisconsin casinos at Ho-Chunk. www.ho-chunkgaming.com/wisconsindells
55.16 miles - Wisconsin Dells Water Theme Parks & Attractions (Wisconsin Dells)
Known as the “water park capital of the world.” Wisconsin Dells was also named the #1 family vacation destination in the U.S. in Trip Advisor’s Travelers'; Choice awards. The Wisconsin Dells is truly something to see. Abundant theme parks, water parks and plenty of other things to do and see. www.wisdells.com
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