South Central Wisconsin - Culture and Community Converge

CULTURE AND COMMUNITY CONVERGE

Discover the beauty of South Central Wisconsin, where urban opportunities and rural natural beauty are seamlessly blended.

Beloit is a city full of history & modern amenities. The city is home to Beloit College, the state’s oldest continuously operating college, and was a way station on the Underground Railroad. Beloit has preserved its industrial past while embracing downtown revitalization, which has resulted in a bustling downtown area with a first-class riverwalk, diverse shops and dining establishments, and boutique hotels.

Janesville is a city with a quaint downtown, thirteen historic districts, and a renowned botanical garden. Visitors can enjoy live theater performances or take a trip to experience the world’s best water-ski show team. Janesville has a perfect mix of natural beauty, entertainment, history, shopping, dining, and lodging.

Madison, Wisconsin’s state capital, is located on an isthmus surrounded by four lakes — Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, Lake Kegonsa, & Lake Waubesa. It is home to the University of Wisconsin Madison, the WI State Capitol, and the Henry Vilas Zoo. Madison has a vibrant downtown area with innovative dining options, traditional Wisconsin restaurants, cultural events, and a multitude of microbreweries and distilleries, making it a perfect destination for all interests. From roadside motels to luxury hotels, Madison has accommodations to suit all types of travelers.

Heritage and traditions come alive in Mount Horeb — The Troll Capital of the World®! You can explore the Trollway, follow the Troll Map, and discover the troll statues that are scattered across the community. You can learn about the complete history of the Mount Horeb trolls at the Driftless Historium museum. After that, you can visit the award-winning micro-brewery, Grumpy Troll .Visit Tyrol Basin for year-round excitement and adventure, including the spooky Terror at Tyrol event during Halloween. Explore the Cave of the Mounds, which is open year round for tours. Don’t miss the chance to create lasting memories in Mount Horeb. Check out the Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce for more information on planning your trip!

A visit to South Central WI offers endless possibilities and opportunities for historical discoveries.

Plan your getaway to South Central Wisconsin today!

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Cities include:

Barneveld, Beloit, Cottage Grove, DeForest, Dodgeville, Edgerton, Fitchburg, Fort Atkinson, Fox Lake, Janesville, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Lodi, Lomira, Madison, Mayville, Merrimac, Middleton, Monona, Monroe, Mount Horeb, New Glarus, Oregon, Portage, Poynette, Sauk City, Spring Green, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, Watertown, Waupun