Activities Around Mississippi Mountain
Wyalusing State Park
A canoe trail through the marshland river offers a unique way to see waterfowl, aquatic plants, an diverse animal life of the river bottomlands. Canoes can be rented from the park concession.
A boat ramp is available in the park for launching trailered boats. Rental boats are available from businesses near Bagley an in the Prairie du Chien area.
The Mississippi and Wisconsin river backwaters offer excellent fishing for panfish, bass, northern pike, and walleye. There's an accessible fishing pier at the boat landing.
Wyalusing Recreation Area, two miles south of the park entrance, has a beach as well as boat landing an picnic area.
Prairie du Chien, WI
Prairie du Chien is located just north of Mississippi Mountain, along the Mississippi River on the western border of Wisconsin.
The Prairie du Chien area boasts a rich history and offers many historic treasures and local shops and restaurants just waiting to be explored!
For a list of current events, visit the Prairie du Chien Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Council’s website at: www.prairieduchien.org.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND AREA ATTRACTIONS
Barnyard 9 Golf Course
Captain's Cove Canoe & Kayak Rental
Cassville Ferry
Dubuque River Rides
Eagles Landing Winery
Effigy Mounds National Monument
Fort Crawford Museum
Isle of Capri Riverboat Casino
La Rivere Park
Mississippi Explorer Jon-Boat Tours
Paint Creek Riding Stables & Campground
Prairie du Chien Country Club
Prairie Fun Land
St. Feriole Island
Timbers Entertainment Center, LLC
Villa Louis State Historic Site
Wacouta Aquatic Park & Fort Fun
Wyalusing State Park
AREA BOAT LANDINGS
Campion Landing
Cedar Street Landing
Lawler Park
Prairie du Chien Marina
St. Feriole Slough Landing
Villa Louis Landing
DINING
Huckleberry’s Restaurant/Banquet Facility
Isle of Capri Calypso Buffet
Lakeview Marina, Bar & Restaurant
Buckhorn Grill & Pub
SHOPPING
Cabela’s
The Cannery
Dick’s Supermarket
The Old Time Shoppe
River Junction Trade Co.
CHURCHES
St. John’s Catholic Church
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Bible Baptist Church
HOSPITALS
Gundersen-Lutheran
Franciscan Skemp Healthcare
Prairie du Chien Health Care Center
Information provided courtesy of Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Council.
Galena, IL
Galena, located in northwest Illinois, is the perfect destination for a day trip from Mississippi Mountain.
This quaint town of 3600 people is filled with year-round activities, and the perfect spot to spend a day exploring!
For a list of current events, visit the Galena Convention and Visitors Bureau website at: www.galena.org.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND AREA ATTRACTIONS
Chestnut Mountain Resort Downhill Skiing
Crystal Lake Cave
Fever River Outfitters
Galena Birding
Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery
Galena on the Fly, Inc.
Gratiot Motor Sports, Inc.
Miniature Golf at Chestnut Mountain Resort
Old Blanding Tavern & Campground
Shenandoah Riding Center
Stage Coach Trails Livery
Sundown Mountain Resort
Schurmeier Teaching Forest
GOLF COURSES
Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course Black Hawk Run Golf Course & Supper Club
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa Galena Golf Club
Lacoma Golf Course Storybrook Country Club
Woodbine Bend Championship Golf Course
DINING
Backstreet Steak and Chophouse
Benjamin’s
Bittersweet on the Bluff
Cannova's Pizzeria
The Cove Restaurant
Frank O’Dowd’s Pub in The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel
Log Cabin
The Market House Tavern and Restaurant
Oscar Pike’s
Timmerman’s Supper Club
Woodlands Restaurant & Lounge
SHOPPING
Galena River Wine & Cheese
River Road Relics
Urban Gardener
Wood ‘N’ Whimsy
Wooded Wonderland Country Store
Wooden Wardrobe
Information provided courtesy of the Galena Convention and Visitors Bureau.