Little Norway - Valley of the Elves

Located three miles west of Mount Horeb among the rolling hills of Blue Mounds, is a beautiful valley known as Little Norway. It has another, more romantic name, which captures the sense of magic that pervades this lovely valley: "Nissedahle", or Valley of the Elves. Step back to a more peaceful, less rush ...

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National Mustard Museum

Where’s Middleton? It’s at the west end of Madison. From Mount Horeb, take State Road 78 North. Turn right onto County Road S. Go straight through Pine Bluff (County Road P). At US Highway 14, turn right. When you get to Middleton, turn right onto Parmenter Street. Go three blocks to Hubbard Avenue and there ...

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Ride the Ridge - The Military Ridge State Trail

As the natural divide between the Wisconsin River and the Pecatonica River Watersheds, the Military Ridge has been a preferred overland route across this region of what is now Wisconsin for hundreds of years. Bison, French explorers, and American soldiers during the Blackhawk War have all used the naturally l ...

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Windy Ridge Pottery

Joe and Christy Cole use local materials and fire with wood to make beautiful pottery that stands up to daily use. Their gallery is located four miles west of Mineral Point and open daily from 10-5, May through December. ...

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