Wisconsin Attractions and Other Links

Combine your visit to Cave of the Mounds with a visit to one of the many Wisconsin attractions in the beautiful Southwest region of the state – Where History and Nature Meet! For more complete information we recommend you visit the Southwest Wisconsin Visitor's Bureau at www.southwestwi.com.

Sample Wisconsin Attractions Itineraries - click here

The House on the Rock
There's no place quite like the fabulous House on the Rock. Be ready to fire up your imagination. It is a mesmerizing introduction to one person's imagination and dreams that have become reality. Located in the heart of Southwest Wisconsin, this premier attraction plays host to a half million guests a year.

Mount Horeb
Mount Horeb is known for the many life-size trolls carved into tree trunks along its main street, now dubbed "The Trollway" Visitors and residents can be seen taking a leisurely "Troll Stroll" to enjoy these unique characters. The bustling business district and nearby mall, offer every type of business and service that a community needs to be completely self-sufficient.

Little Norway
Nestled in a beautiful valley twenty miles west of Madison, hidden in the foothills of Blue Mounds WI. is a charming and unique outdoor museum known as Little Norway. It has another, more romantic name which suggests more vividly the sense of magic that pervades this lovely valley: Nissedahle, or Valley of the Elves. Special Package Tour: Combine your visit to Cave of the Mounds with a tour of Little Norway for a fun filled day in Southwest Wisconsin – Where History and Nature Meet. Ask bout our Combination tickets and save $2 per adult on tickets.

Tyrol Basin
A skier and snowboarder's paradise just 4 miles north of Mt. Horeb, Tyrol Basin is situated in a scenic valley. All ages can enjoy the 16 tree-lined trails that extend over 40 acres on the 300 foot vertical hill. Of special interest to snowboarders is Tyrol's halfpipe, considered the best in the Midwest.

Taliesin
Taliesin has been described as Frank Lloyd Wright's autobiography in wood and stone. In a rural Wisconsin landscape stands the place where America's premier architect lived and worked for the majority of his illustrious career Frank Lloyd Wright built Taliesin as a home for himself, his family, his architectural practice, and later the Taliesin Fellowship.

Crystal Cave
Crystal Cave is thought to have been discovered in 1881 by a local farm boy, William R. Vanasse. In 1991, a new area of the cave was discovered making Crystal Cave the longest cave in Wisconsin. New passageways are being explored and each discovery is always celebrated with much excitement.

Other Helpful Links

Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions
Let us help you plan your Wisconsin getaway. Visit as many of our attractions as you can, then plan another Wisconsin vacation in the near future. We'd love to see you visit us again and again because "You're Among Friends" in Wisconsin.

Southwest Wisconsin Visitors Bureau
Plan for a vacation in unspoiled and scenic Southwest Wisconsin. You can enjoy attractions such as House on the Rock, Cave of the Mounds, Botham Vineyards, Taliesin, and Little Norway.

National Caves Association
The NCA is a non-profit organization of publicly and privately owned show caves and caverns - caves developed for public visitation. Members of the Association stress the preservation of these natural resources.

National Speleological Society
The NSS was founded for the purpose of advancing the study, conservation, exploration, and knowledge of caves. More than 12,000 members in 200 grottos conduct regular meetings to bring cavers together.

Wisconsin Speleological Society
The National Speleological Society and its chapter the Wisconsin Speleological Society are devoted exclusively to cave exploration and study.

Travel Green Wisconsin
Cave of the Mounds is proud to be a charter member of the Travel Green Wisconsin certification program which encourages businesses to adopt sustainable practices in order to reduce their environmental footprint.