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Area Attractions
COLUMBIA COUNTY
COLUMBIA COUNTY TRAVEL PLANNER - Convention & Visitors Bureau http://www.travelcolumbiacounty.net/
PARDEEVILLE AREA
Pardeeville Garden Clubs Annual Garden Party, Saturday May 7th 2011 8:00-12:00 on the Library Lawn. There will be a plant, bake, and an arts & crafts sale. Memorial Weekend – City Wide Rummage Sales, Sidewalk Sales, & Firemen’s Breakfast at the Fire Station. Band Concert/Pie & Ice Cream Social- Thursday evenings on the Library Lawn starting mid June and ending mid August. Pies are served at 6:30 and the concert starts at 7:00. Inclement weather will not stop the show, the doings are moved to the local High School. July 4th - parade in town, a scholarship breakfast by the Pardeeville Area Businessman’s Association, Live Music & fire works. Labor Day– City Wide Rummage and Sidewalk Sales. Watermelon Festival – Saturday, September 10th 2011, seed spitting and watermelon eating competitions. All the free watermelon you can eat.
COLUMBIA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM – Located in downtown Pardeeville, the former hotel houses three floors of fascinating exhibits. Recall early life in Columbia County, featuring clothing and other artifacts from the “Roaring 20’s” period. Open to the public June 1st – September 1st, Tuesdays-Saturday from 1:00-4:00 or by appointment. No Charge, donations appreciated.
AMISH STORES – The Amish Community has several shops all within 15 minutes of Indian Trails Campground. There are several bakeries, a grocery store, a cheese factory and a woodcraft furniture shop. Stop into the office and ask for a map with a list of shops and hours of business.
PARDEEVILLE ANTIQUE MALL - Open daily 10 -5. Located on the south side of Pardeeville at 103 Industrial Dr. Over 90 quality dealers. 608-429-9393. www.pvilleantiquesmall.com
LINKS GREENHOUSE AND FLORAL is north of Indian Trials on Hwy 22 6 miles, Left on CM then right on Link Road. 608-742-6758.
PORTAGE AREA
SURGEON’S QUARTERS – Located 7 miles West of Indian Trails on Highway 33. The only remaining building of historic FortWinnebago where Marquette & Joliet left the Fox River. See a collection of surgeon’s equipment plus furnishings of the time. Open daily May 15th –October 15th from 10:00-4:00. One hour tours. Call 608-742-2949. www.wsdar.com/surgeons/
INDIAN AGENCY HOUSE – Located about 8 miles West of Indian Trails on Highway 33. The US Government built this house in 1832 for its Indian Agent John Kinzie. His granddaughter Juliette Gordon Lowe founded the Girl Scouts of America. The house is furnished with antiques of the period. Open daily May 15th – October 15th from 10:00-4:00. One hour tours. Call 608-742-6362.
COLUMBIA COUNTY FREE FAIR – July 20th-July 24th 2011. The fairgrounds are located about 8 miles from Indian Trails at Portage. Go west on Highway 33 & left on Wauona Trail. Free admission & parking
PORTAGE THEATRES – They have 7 screens and are just 10 miles from Indian Trails. Go west on Highway 33 into Portage and then right at the second stop light at 322 W Wisconsin Street. Check at the Indian Trails office for weekly showings or call 608-742-2313 or 608-742-6900. www.portagetheatres.com
GOLF COURSES –
SADDLE RIDGE GOLF CLUB is about 3 miles west of Indian Trails with a very nice 9 hole course. Call for hours and fees 608-742-2181. Special golf rates for Indian Trails registered campers. www.saddleridgegolf.com
THE PORTAGE COUNTRY CLUB is about 2.5 miles west of Indian Trails on Highway 33. It offers an excellent eighteen-hole layout. Portage Country Club 608-742-5121. Special golf rates for Indian Trails registered campers. http://www.portagecc.net/
POYNETTE AREA
MACKENZIE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER – Located about 15 miles from Indian Trails. Go south on Highway 22 & then right on County Roads CS & Q. Operated by the DNR, this 280-acre facilitycontains an exhibit of Wisconsin wildlife, three museums, seven nature trails, an arboretum, picnic area & programs. Open daily 8:00-4:00 seven days a week May through October. Free. Call 608-635-4498. www.mackenziecenter.com
LAPACEK’S ORCHARD - Open Mid August – November. Over 40 varieties of apples to try throughout the season. Pick your own Pumpkin, Raspberries, Veggies, Herbs. A self-guided orchard walk, Ginormous Sunflower Field. 608-635-4780 http://www.lapaceksorchard.com/
RIO
JOHNSON'S SAUSAGE SHOPPE is located just off Hwy 16 Rio. Take Hwy 22 South to 16 West. 920-992-6328. www.johnsonssausage.com
COLUMBUS AREA
SASSY COW CREAMERY - See first hand where your Sassy Cow dairy products come from. W4192 Bristol Rd. Columbus,WI 53925. 608-837-7766 www.sassycowcreamery.com
WISCONSIN DELLS/BARABOO AREA
The world famous Wisconsin Dells is only 30 miles from Indian Trails and has a lot to offer in the way of fun. Enjoy the natural beauty of the upper & lower Dells boat trips, ride an Original Wisconsin Duck, discover the Lost Canyon, experience the heritage of the Dells at the Indian Ceremonial, Tommy Bartlett’s Ski, Sky & stage show, and numerous water parks.
CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM – Located 30 miles west of Indian Trails off of Highway 33. See the wild animal menagerie, largest collection of circus wagons, a big top circus and unique musical instruments. The museum is open daily mid May through mid September. www.wisconsinhistory.org/circusworld
INTERNATIONAL CRANE FOUNDATION – Located between Baraboo and Lake Delton. See a unique conservation organization working to preserve the world’s cranes and their habitat. Tours include a slide show. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Phone 608-356-9462. www.savingcranes.org
MID CONTINENT RAILWAY MUSEUM – Located approximately 40 miles from Indian Trails. Take Highway 33 west to Hwy 136 then to North Freedom. See displays of antique railroad cars. Ride a nine mile round trip on a real steam train. Call 608-522-4261. www.midcontinent.org
HO CHUNK CASINO – Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Must be 21years old. Located on US Highway 12 between Lake Delton and Baraboo.
FREE CAR FERRY - The Merrimac Ferry, named “Colsac” because it bridges Columbia and Sauk counties, is a highlight to experience and the only free ferry in the state. It crosses the Wisconsin River from Highway 113 in Merrimac south to the junction of Highways 188 and 113 just north of Lodi. Trip time is 10 minutes, and 15 cars (trailers too) can cross at one time. It runs 24 hours a day during the months the lake is not frozen. Top it off with a stop at a nearby restaurant or ice cream stand.
MADISON AREA
THE CAPITAL BUILDING is at the heart of the city. Tours are offered seven days a week year round. Free. Call 608-266-0382for information.
FARMERS MARKET – Capital Square every Saturday April 16th - November 5th 2011. Hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There is also a market every Wednesday from 8:00 – 2:00 in the summer months. Call 608-266-6033 www.madfarmmkt.org
OLBRICH BOTANICAL GARDENS – A tropical plant conservatory and seasonal gardens, including a rock, butterfly, & a rose garden. Open daily. Gardens are free, Conservatory charges a fee and may be more when special events are held. Gift Shop. Call 608-246-4718. www.olbrich.org
UW-MADISON ARBORETUM – Featuring the prairies, forests & wetlands of Wisconsin. This 1,260 acre arboretum houses flowering trees & shrubs. Tours and classes offered during the year. Open daily 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Free. Call 608-263-7888 or 608-262-2746. www.uwarboretum.org
HENRY VILAS ZOO – This zoo is home to nearly 800 animals, a park, picnic facilities & a children’s zoo too. Open daily year round. Free. Call 608-266-4732 for more information. www.vilaszoo.org
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU – Call 1-800-373-6376 or www.visitmadison.com Starting June 22nd through July 27th 2011every Wednesday there are Concerts on the Square at 7:00 p.m.
MAXWELL STREET DAYS on State Street July 15th –17th 2011.
TASTE OF MADISON is the flagship event of Madison Festivals, Inc. Held Labor Day weekend on Madison’s famed Capitol Square, the event showcases more than 65 local restaurants, 16 beverage stands and 6 entertainment stages. Free. Saturday and Sunday, September 4th & 5th.
WORLDS LARGEST BRAT FESTIVAL May 27th-30th 2011. Willow Island, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI www.alliantenergycenter.com
HORSE CLASSIC HORSE SHOW – May 26th-29th 2011. Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Arena, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI www.alliantenergycenter.com
DANE COUNTY FAIR – Alliant Energy Center Campus, Madison, WI 608-223-4054 Wednesday, July 14th-18th.
RHYTHM & BOOMS – Saturday, July 2nd 2011. Madison’s premier Independence Day Celebration and fireworks display at Warner Park on Madison’s north side. Fun and games, a decorated bicycle parade, 20-ride carnival, bingo tent, Oldies and Blues music stages, a baseball game, marching bands, skydivers, and Wisconsin Army National Guard and Wisconsin Air National Guard military demonstrations and F-16 fly-overs. The fireworks begin at dusk and are choreographed to music, which is broadcast over WOLX-94.9FM. Bring your boom box. www.rhythmandbooms.com
ART FAIR ON THE SQUARE July 9th & 10th 2011. Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. Located around Madison’s beautiful Capitol Concourse. www.mmoca.org/events/artfair
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ICE AGE TRAIL –
Check out this great attraction. It’s about 7 miles West of
Indian Trails on Highway 33. This trail is handicap accessible and
has 8 rest areas. Indian Trails offers shuttle service to allow point
to point section hikes of the trail for registered campers. 
