7 days in Southwest Wisconsin Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Wings Over Alma Nature & Art Center, examine the collection at Castlerock Museum, and then explore the activities along Great Alma Fishing Float. On the 6th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see human ingenuity at work at Lock and Dam 4, learn about winemaking at Danzinger Vineyards, and then walk around Buena Vista Park.

For reviews, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Alma sightseeing planner.

Milwaukee to Alma is an approximately 4-hour car ride. In August, daytime highs in Alma are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can drive to Onalaska.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Hixon House and Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Step out of the city life by going to Brady's Bluff and Grandad Bluff. Venture out of the city with trips to Boat Tours & Water Sports (in La Crosse) and Vernon Vineyards Ltd (in Viroqua).

For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Onalaska road trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Alma to Onalaska takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can go by car to Prairie du Chien.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): shop like a local with The Planted Tree, then contemplate the long history of Villa Louis, and then learn about all things military at Fort Crawford Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: do a tasting at Whispering Bluffs Winery, get engrossed in the history at Grant County Historical Museum, and then examine the collection at National Brewery Museum.

For other places to visit, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Prairie du Chien tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Onalaska to Prairie du Chien takes 1.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Prairie du Chien are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 61°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to go by car back home.