Crawford County

From the mighty Mississippi River and bluffs bordering the west  to the Wisconsin River in the south and the Kickapoo River winding through middle, Crawford County is an area filled with spectacular scenery, recreational opportunities and historical attractions. 

Communities

One of the best ways to enjoy the history, recreation and scenic beauty of Crawford County is to visit the local towns and villages. From the riverfront communities of De Soto, Ferryville, Gays Mills, Lynxville, Prairie du Chien and Wauzeka to the charming communities of Seneca and Soldiers Grove, you'll enjoy the unique heritage of each area with local festivals, unique shopping, talented artisans, apple orchards and lots of fun-filled activities.

Sports & Recreation

The rivers, streams, and woodlands of Crawford County offer an extensive choice of outdoor recreation.  Among the most popular are boating on the Mississippi, canoeing on the Kickapoo, and fishing of all types including fly fishing and ice fishing. Trout streams are abundant in the wooded hills, while the three major rivers offer bass, catfish, walleye and panfish. Crawford County offers some of the vest hunting in the state with large populations of deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl. Other outdoor activities include hiking through a county or state park, horseback riding, camping, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and golfing on many area courses.

Visitors can also enjoy many peaceful and leisurely activities in Crawford County, including a wealth of significant historical sites throughout the area. Taking a riverboat cruise down the Mississippi or a scenic drive on the Great River Road, watching the classic steamboats  and eagles along the river and observing the making of cheese and wine in the countryside all provide wonderful experiences.

Shopping, Dining & Lodging

Whether you're looking for a great place to shop, eat or sleep, you'll find it all in Crawford County. There's unique shops in old fashioned downtowns and modern stores in shopping malls featuring antique shops, art galleries, specialty shops, clothing boutiques and more. Throughout the countryside, local artists feature one-of-a-kind works of art and rural shops offer  homemade baked goods, cheese and cheese curds, wine, and fresh vegetables and fruit. Dining opportunities are endless with family restaurants, grills and taverns, historic inns and ethnic specialty restaurants. After a busy day enjoying Crawford County you'll rest comfortably in area accommodations including bed and breakfast inns, family lodging, rustic cabins and campsites.

Area Attractions

• Great River Road

• Historic Prairie du Chien

• Villa Louis Historical Site & Markers, Prairie du Chien

• Black Hawk Recreation Area & Marker, DeSoto

• Observation Deck, Ferryville

• Rafting on the Mississippi Marker, Lynxville

• US Lock & Dam #9, Lynxville 

• Hubbard's Fishing Float, Lynxville

• Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge 

• Fort Crawford Museum & Markers, Prairie du Chien

• War of 1812 Historical Marker Prairie du Chien

• LaRiviere Park & Horse Trail Prairie du Chien

• Childrens Ranch Prairie du Chien

• St. Feriole Island Prairie du Chien

• Lawler Park Prairie du Chien

• Kickapoo Indian Caverns Wauzeka

• Museum of the Kickapoo Gays Mills

• Log Cabin Heritage Park Gays Mills

• Solar Town Soldiers Grove

Crawford County

Area attractions, parks, museums, festivals and things to do in Crawford County

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