Activities in the Driftless area //

WORLD CLASS TROUT FISHING

With 250 miles of classified trout water, Vernon County is as good as it gets for world class trout fishing. The Mississippi River is also a short, scenic drive away. With walleye, bass, pike, pan fish and more, this area is a true fishing haven.

HIKING

The Kickapoo Valley Reserve has an extensive system of rustic trails for equestrians, bikers, and hikers. The equestrian and mountain bike trails are open from May 1 through November 15, as weather permits. Hiking is permitted year-round on all trails. Also check out Sidie Hollow Lake and Jersey Valley Lake for more hiking.

BIKING

The Driftless area, in the southwest region of the Wisconsin, provides many trail choices for bike riders, from rugged mountain trails to challenging routes to constructed bike trails.

DOWNTOWN

Shopping in the downtown historic district is diverse. Includes upscale thrift shopping, farmers market, antique, year around public market with 100 vendors, natural fiber arts, bike shop, rock shop and boutique opportunities. Our East Side historic district boasts of a used book stor, extraordinarily housed in an 1880’s tobacco warehouse built by Fred Eckhart of the Eckhart House.

FARMER’S MARKET

The Viroqua Farmers Market is the longest running promotion of The Viroqua Chamber Main Street. Hosting more than 50 vendors, all of whom are within a 100 mile radius of Viroqua. These farmers, growers, bakers and artists are eager to tell you about their products and goods. Also,  Amish families are selling their furniture, baskets, produce and many other items. Saturdays, 8:00 am – 12:30 pm, May – October.

FISHING SUPPLIES

The Driftless Angler is a full service fly shop located on the historic main street in Viroqua. With a huge selection of local flies and some of fly fishing’s finest gear chosen specifically for our fishery, let them outfit you for your trip on our local streams. Guides and fishing classes are offered.

DRIFTLESS CAFE

Farm to table, organic food, Lunch and dinner. With over 200 certified organic farms in Vernon County alone, The Driftless Cafe utilizes the vast bounty and passion of the local farming community.

WONDERSTATE COFFEE

Located on Main Street, Wonderstate Coffee (previously Kickapoo Coffee) is a 1940’s Mobil gas station turned specialty coffee shop. Sourcing and roasting the highest quality, organic coffees to the cafes, co-ops and grocery stores throughout the Upper Midwest and beyond. Opens at 7am, serves breakfast and lunch until 2pm. Open until 5 pm.

ALSO NEARBY

• Old Towne Inn Supper Club just 6 miles away in Westby; Wednesday – Saturday 4:30-9:00pm
• Borgens Café, 7 miles away in Westby, Breakfast and lunch 7am- 3pm, Wednesday – Sunday
• Creekside Bar and Restaurant, 8 miles away in Readstown, open Tues thru Sunday. Dinner Tues-Sun, Fri, Sat & Sun Lunch and dinner open 11 am-9pm