Destination Driftless A Trailside Retreat

07/30/2024

Come on down to Blanchardville for our 9th Annual Cruise In!
📆 Wed. Aug 21
🕰️ 4pm
🎟️ Cash Raffle
🆓 No entry fee
🎶 “Skinny Tree and the Leaves” performing 6-8pm
✨ Event sponsored by Blanchardville Community Pride and supports the local community

07/25/2024

Great roads and trails perfect for cruising!

Cruise Lafayette County
What's your ride of choice? Motorcycle. UTV. Classic car or truck.
Whatever vehicle you choose, be sure to make frequent stops!
A. Darlington - Darlington Chamber Main Street
- Darlington Country Club

B. Shullsburg - Experience Shullsburg
- The Burg "Classic Tavern and Casual Dining"
- Grindstone Pub

C & D. Gratiot & Browntown
- Outsiders Bar and Grill - Gratiot (closed, new name & owner coming soon)
- Hawk's Mill Winery - Browntown

E. Argyle - Events and Activities around Argyle, Wisconsin
- Good Fellas Tavern
- The Corner Pub & Deli
If you're a really good planner, schedule a tasting at Blue Ash Farm.

F. Blanchardville - Blanchardville Community Pride
- Rachel & Ray's Pub & Grill
- Bistro On Main (now carrying Wollersheim wine & bourbon)

G. Belmont
- McCarville's My Turn Pub
- Rippers Bar
- Sportspage Bar & Supper Club Of Belmont LLC

Have fun, be safe and enjoy the weekend! Lafayette County Wisconsin

07/18/2024

Exciting News! 🏡 Our vacation rental property just got a stylish upgrade with a brand new sign! 🌟 Whether you're here for relaxation or adventure, our doors are open to welcome you to your perfect getaway. Book your stay today and experience the charm of Destination Driftless A Trailside Retreat☀️

03/29/2024

The Cheese County Trail is now open!

01/13/2024

Trails are open to snowmobiles! Book your winter getaway now! ❄️

01/04/2024

There may not be snow for snowmobiling yet, but our trails are still open for UTVs!

11/01/2023

For a trip that will transport you and your crew straight to the Swiss Alps, look no further than New Glarus in southern Wisconsin.

10/08/2023

Visit our cozy farmhouse not far from Galena ☕️

With the weather about to turn colder, we've found some of the coziest communities in the Midwest that are less than a day trip away.

09/03/2023

Happy September🤩🤩
Come check out these delicious cocktails!🍹

08/25/2023

Check out this US Letter designed by Theresa Lozdoski.

08/10/2023

Check out everything that Shullsburg has to offer on e-bikes! From E-Rental Adventure, LLC in Shullsburg, Wi.

ALL RENTALS ARE 30% OFF THE WHOLE MONTH OF AUGUST THROUGH LABOR DAY! ENTER THE CODE " LABORDAY " WHEN RENTING. GET OUT AND FINISH SUMMER STRONG!

EXCITING NEWS!!! READ THE PAGE BELOW TO GET CAUGHT UP ON WHAT'S NEW @ E-RENTAL ADVENTURES, LLC!

08/08/2023

Several area towns named best US towns with fewer than 10,000 residents.

America's small towns are packed with reasons to visit.

08/06/2023

Fall is a beautiful time of year in Southwest Wisconsin!🍁 Sign-up to receive our free seasonal newsletter focusing on Destination Driftless- A Trailside Retreat and events/activities in and around the Driftless Region of Southwest Wisconsin, Galena, and Dubuque!
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07/17/2023

Hop on your motorcycle or cruise with the top down! This is a beautiful scenic drive with great stops along the way!

Cruisin' the Driftless

Hop on your motorcycle or get out that Classic Car and cruise the southern most part of the Driftless area.

Here are some suggested stopping points:
A. Kieler Mall
B. The Burg "Classic Tavern and Casual Dining"
C. Good Fellas Tavern or The Corner Pub & Deli
D. Rachel & Ray's Pub & Grill
E. Tony's Tap
F. Dodger Bowl Lanes
G. Castle Rock Ridge, LLC
H. Pat and Greg's Pour House
I. Potosi Brewing Company

Enjoy!

Follow us for more cruise routes in other parts of the Driftless.

07/17/2023

Looking for things to do throughout the year? Sign-up to receive our free seasonal newsletter focusing on Destination Driftless- A Trailside Retreat and events/activities in and around the Driftless Region of Southwest Wisconsin, Galena, and Dubuque!
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07/13/2023

Strawberry Rhubarb is back and in cans! A fan favorite since its initial few runs, Strawberry has been a summertime staple in Wisconsin ever since. This beer is the first New Glarus fruit beer to come off our Riverside Can Line. Cheers! 🍻

07/07/2023

There is always something to do in the driftless region!

Rundown of Weekend Events in the Driftless Area
▪️ Friday:
11am: Growers Produce Auction - Cashton
5pm: Wine Down Friday at Wild Hills Winery w/ John Gay

▪️ Saturday:
8-Noon: Boscobel Farmers Market - Depot Park
8-Noon: Platteville Farmer's Market - City Park
8-Noon: Darlington, W Farmers Market - Festival Grounds
8-Noon: Cassville Mississippi Market - Volunteer Park
9-3pm: Ferryville Farmer's Market
10-6pm: Squirrelfest with the Tomah Squirrels Tomah Chamber & Visitors Center
Noon: Whiskey Row Saloon,LLC cruise - Avoca
Noon-10pm: The Driftless Music Festival - Viroqua
1-4pm: TKO Trio Band at Rachel & Ray's Pub & Grill - Blanchardville
1-4pm: Live music at Eagles Landing Winery w/ Curtis Goodman Music - Marquette, IA
1-5pm: Christmas in July in Argyle. Events and Activities around Argyle, Wisconsin
4pm: Live music at Whiskey Row Saloon,LLC w/ 2nd. Generation - Band - Avoca
5pm: Trivia at Wild Hills Winery - Muscoda
6pm: Healthy Hoedown at Farwell Hall - Dodgeville
Ridge & Valley Rally. Seneca Community Club

▪️ Sunday:
8am: Cruisin' WI Car Show - Blanchardville
11-2pm: The Camp Douglas Vendor & Farmer's Market
1-4pm: Live music at Twisted Raven Lounge w/ Knapp Creek - La Farge
2pm: Villa Louis Historic Site speaker series
3-6pm: Pizza in the Pavilion & live music at Hawk's Mill Winery w/ Grass Attack
6:30-8pm: Tunes at Twilight Darlington, Wisconsin w/ Frank Martin Busch and the Names. Darlington Chamber Main Street

Weekend:
Wa Du Shuda Days Festival (Fri & Sat) - New Lisbon
Farmers Appreciation Day (Sat & Sun) - Dodgeville

07/04/2023

You won’t want to miss it!

Mark your calendars for the Lafayette County Fair!

06/30/2023

06/27/2023

Check out the seasonal beers now available at New Glarus Brewing!

Here's our Beer Schedule for July through September. Cheers!

06/25/2023

Looking for a cool treat after a day at the lake or on the trails? Try a scoop or two from our local spots!

Beat the heat with a big scoop of ice cream from one of Lafayette County Wisconsin's local spots!

06/24/2023

Beautiful night for races down at the Lafayette County Fairgrounds! Check out their summer schedule!

04/19/2023

Looking to get away this summer? There is plenty to do in south western Wisconsin!

Lafayette County, Wisconsin, and an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. This historic and picturesque community, nestled along the Pecatonica River, offers abundant fishing, hunting, and "RANGERing" opportunities. An abandoned railroad corridor, converted into a recreation trail, cuts through the heart o...

02/21/2023

Dubuque isn’t far from our country getaway! Warm weather and farmer’s markets are getting closer!

01/29/2023

The little town of Mount Horeb, famous for its troll statues, is the perfect Wisconsin shopping destination – a place where you can park your car, slow down, and enjoy a classic shopping experience that’s become too rare these days.