Attractions & Events
Spring Green, Wisconsin is home to many famous attractions. Spend your day exploring the Driftless Area and come home to the Silver Star Bed & Breakfast Inn for a comfortable and relaxing night.
The American Players Theatre boasts an outdoor venue that seats nearly 1100 patrons, as well as a 200 seat indoor theater. Plays run from early June through November, so make your plans now to “Come Play in the Woods”!
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin was the architect’s home, studio, and school, built on the land his family owned since the 1800s. The 800-acre estate was designated as a National Historic Landmark and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Several different guided tours are available from April through November, or by special arrangement.
The House on the Rock was built over 60 years by Alex Jordan, beginning in 1945. The house itself is an incredible tribute to nature, and the attraction has evolved to include displays and collections of the exotic, the unusual, and the amazing. The World’s Largest Indoor Carousel, the Japanese Gardens, and the Infinity Room are just a few of the impressive features of the House on the Rock.
Silent Sports
Hiking, Biking, Paddling
Governor Dodge State Park: One of Wisconsin’s largest parks, spanning 5,350 acres of steep hills, bluffs, deep valleys, two lakes, and a waterfall. Located in the scenic Driftless Area, it offers camping, picnicking, hiking, canoeing, biking, hunting, fishing, off-road biking, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding.
Tower Hill State Park: Explore how lead shot was made in the mid-1800s, hike challenging bluff trails, and take in panoramic views. Open seasonally from mid-May through Columbus Day weekend, the 1831 wooden shaft and smelter house have been rebuilt with displays showing the tower’s operation. The park also offers a picnic area, hiking trails, canoe landing, and a small campground.
On the Water
Canoe, Tube & Kayak Rentals
On the Green
Golfing Near the Inn
Spring Green Public Golf Course: A nine-hole 2,866-yard par 36 public golf course. The course is located at the intersection of STH 23 and Hoxie Street on the south edge of the village.
House on the Rock Resort Golf Course: 27 holes of championship golf set amidst amazing natural surroundings.
Local Attractions
History, Art & Theatre
- American Players Theatre: APT is a professional repertory theater devoted to the great and future classics. It was founded in 1979 and continues to be one of the most popular outdoor classical theaters in the nation.
- Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin: Taliesin is the home, studio, school, and 800-acre estate of Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959). Located in the Driftless Region of southwestern Wisconsin near Spring Green, Taliesin is the name of Wright’s 37,000-square-foot home as well as the estate that includes buildings from nearly every decade of Wright’s career from the 1890s to the 1950s. In 1976, Taliesin was designated as a National Historic Landmark and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cheese, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Carr Valley Cheese: Owned and operated by the Cook family, Carr Valley Cheese Company is over one-hundred years old. Nestled amongst the rolling hills and lush pastures of central Wisconsin, we remain one of Wisconsin’s traditional cheese plants, famous for making cheese the old-fashioned way!
- Cedar Grove Cheese: Claims the best specialty organic, artisan and traditional cheese you’ve ever tasted with milk from over 35 Wisconsin cow, sheep, and goat farmers. Offers tours and explains how their Living Machine cleans wash water in a beautiful way.
Shopping
Downtown Spring Green: Bursting with unique boutiques and small family owned stores, you can lose yourself window shopping! Check out their offerings!
Mineral Point: Located 30 minutes south of the Silver Star Bed & Breakfast Inn, you will discover a community filled with historic architecture reminiscent of a small European village, with over 2 dozen artist galleries and studios, charming shops, and friendly folks.
Mount Horeb: Duluth Trading calls it home, and carved Trolls dot the iconic Trollway. Artisans abound in this charming town.
Events
- Spring Green Art Fair: Last full weekend in June.
- Mount Horeb Art Fair: Third weekend in July.
- Spring Green Car Show: Mid August.
- Fermentation Fest: A Live Culture Convergence, featuring the Farm/Art D’Tour. Early October.
- Fall Art Tour: Some of Wisconsin’s best-known artisans open their studios, allowing visitors a unique, behind-the-scenes view into how their work is created. Drive the scenic route from Baraboo down to Mineral Point. Mid-October.
Make the Most of Your Stay
Here are some places of interest for you to consider adding to your travel plans:
- Tower Hill State Park – 7.5 miles away
- Governor Dodge State Park – 6.5 miles away
- American Players Theatre – 8.5 miles away
- House on the Rock – 5 miles away
- Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin – 7 miles away.
- Local Area Dining – Fine & Casual Dining Options
- Wisconsin River – 7 miles away
Check out the area chamber websites for dining, attractions, and events:
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