We stayed here several times 1969-1970 while shopping for a farm. There was a neat little hand pump…read moreby the sink and there was a outdoor pump that was powered by an electric motor. Someone lost a finger once on the outdoor pump, because it had no belt guard. When I visited in 2010, it was gone. I also looked through window to kitchen and didn't see the hand pump. Five/Six year old me was somewhat perplexed by square dancing, but I did like the do-si-do move (sp?).

Folklore Village is a cultural and arts center focused on folk arts. It's founder is a woman named…read moreJane Farwell, who took the degree she earned at Antioch College in 1938 to establish a recreational program focused on folk dancing. She started folk dancing camps in several states and is recognized as a founder of the resurgence in folk dance in the United States. Throughout her life she lived in Germany and visited many other countries, studying folk dance in each. Upon return to Wisconsin, she established Folklore Village on an acre of land that her grandfather has once owned. Folklore Village now comprises the prairie, an acquisition of 94 acres of which 65 is prairie restoration; Plum Grove Church; Wakefield Schoolhouse, which is the one-room schoolhouse on the land Jane originally purchased, and Farwell Hall. They host hundreds of activities and events annually. There are workshops on various topics here: blacksmithing, fiber arts, instrument making, chair caning, dances, concerts, and so on. They have a virtual open mic coming up in September. There is a trail throughout the tall grass prairie. They can host a variety of events from a simple meeting or retreat to a wedding here, as they have a full kitchen and more than one ballroom in Farwell Hall. I wish I lived closer because Folklore Village has a lot of cool things happening. Their folk school sounds like a lot of fun. They have festivals for Scandinavian festival, Cajun dance, English country weekend, and so on. If you're in the area, or just traveling through, definitely take a look at what is happening here that you may be able to get in on. The place is a jewel and having just celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, hopefully will be thriving for another 50 and beyond.

I have shopped here for years, even after I moved 130 miles away. Great people, great products and…read moreselection, great prices. Some products are not available anywhere that I know of, and I now live in the most populous part of Wisconsin. This store is unbeatable!

Great little bulk grocery store, run by Mennonites. You can find anything from flax seeds, to…read moredutch cocoa, to pasta in this place. Good selection and good prices. Located just between Boscobel and Fennimore, there is ample parking. The tapes promoting Mennonite singers and other religious items are a bit creepy, but easily overcome by the selection and the friendly service.

Always love finding local quality food in small towns and Driftless Market nailed it! I had the…read moreBLTG (Bacon Lettuce Tomato Gauc) wrap, chicken wild rice soup and lemon shortbread cookie. I took to go and ate at the cute city park the next block over. Service was great too. In addition to great lunch spot, super cute co-op feel grocery store too!

What a wonderful gem in Platteville! Kind and honest people with great quality food, drinks, and…read moregoods. Great place to find gifts or get a healthy snack or meal. LOVE THE CURRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH! Just a great place!

We were very excited to find that we could rent Kayaks at Governor Dodge…read more The concession stand is located at Cox Hollow Lake next to the parking lot. The have food, ice cream, souvenirs and rentals. They rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boards and paddle boats. We chose to rent kayaks (sit-on kayaks) for one hour, which was $16/person. You must also leave a $20 deposit, or your driver's license or a credit card as the deposit. We could have added a second hour for only $5/person more, but we were short on time. Included with the rental is a the kayak, a paddle and life jacket. Once we signed the waiver, we were give the keys to four kayaks and headed down to the lake. All the rentals are parked on land to the left (looking at the lake) of the beach. We found our kayaks and took off on the lake. We had a great time. The lake was calm, but we had a nice breeze to keep us cool. It's not a huge lake, but big enough that we didn't feel crowded with the other water-adventurers. Nearing the end of our hour, we returned to land, locked up our kayaks and walked back to the concession stand. We retuned our paddles, life jackets and keys. To cap off our trip, we ended with some ice cream. I suggest getting a con from the counter. My one scoop cone was HUGE and delicious.

I just tried some of their signature Pleasant Ridge Reserve cheese, which currently runs $17 for an…read more8 oz package. I must say premium Wisconsin cheeses are like hazy IPA's to me. There are a ton of tastes (and textures) and they're all a little different, and I like them all! Maybe one day I'll develop enough of a palate to have a favorite, but for now, they're all good!!

Pleasant Ridge Reserve, the signature cheese of the Uplands Cheese Company, may be one of the…read moresingle most perfect hard cows milk cheese made in the US. A traditionally made cheese in the style of alpine cheeses from southwestern France, Pleasant Ridge Reserve is made only during the months when cows graze on grasses, sweet clover, and wild herbs, giving their milk a depth of flavor not usually found in most cheeses from year-round milkers grazing on silage and grain. This award winning cheese (just go to their website to see how many accolades they've earned...it is simply awesome) is a favorite both here in the Midwest and all over the country. For those of us lucky to live in Chicago, it is on the menu of many local restaurants, who use it both on cheese plates and in more complex dishes. During a recent visit to Hot Chocolate on Damen, for example, I had a Pleasant Ridge Reserve-filled brioche. I think this cheese is better to eat out of hand than to incorporate in a recipe - with heating, many of the subtleties of texture and flavor are lost. Seek it out. And if you do find it in a cheese shop, make sure the piece you get does not touch plastic. Because plastic is the enemy of all cheese. If it must touch plastic, make sure you get it out as soon as possible and put in proper cheese paper or wax paper and foil. And eat it right away - it isn't going to get any better in your fridge. Uplands isn't open to the public, but if you call ahead they may just accomodate you. The trip through the lush, rolling hills of southern Wisconsin is an agrarian's dream.

Such a gem of a destination in the little town of Medford Wisconsin. You won't find such a variety…read moreof great popcorn anywhere. There are various other things for sale too. It's a friendly, delightful store. We have eaten Rural Route 1 popcorn many times as gifts from others. We were crossing the river from Iowa into Wisconsin when we decided to make the short detour and get some ourselves. We gifted some of it and kept some ourselves. We will be back.

White cheddar... that's all! It's the best I've ever had. If you're not a fan of the rural rt…read more popcorn they sell at kwik trip... personally I think it's just kind of okay, Don't sleep on visiting this location. They give samples and they have many many unique flavors and combos to try!

Darling store. Friendly staff. Lots of gluten free choices. Small town charm. Good beer and cider…read moreselection.

I love this store. Whenever I visit Cassville, Okeys is the place to see friends I haven't seen in…read moreyears. They have a very nice selection for a small grocery store at good prices without having to spend $10 or $20 in gas and an hour or two of valuable time to go to a big city stores. I have been spending time in this store since I was a baby 65 years ago. So much history and memories.

This review is only for their signature Dunbarton blue cheese, which we just got around to trying…read more It's not about their business or culture or practices which I'm sure are perfectly fine. This cheese is pretty expensive at $20 for 8 oz, and unfortunately like an expensive wine, I didn't particularly like it given the price point. So my advice on this one is to know what your taste buds like. This blue cheese was quite strong in flavor being quite sharp and salty. It was the only premium Wisconsin cheese the son gifted to us that I wouldn't have again. But don't let that deter you if you're a strong blue cheese fan, this could be your cheese. It's just not mine. It was nice to give it a go nonetheless.

We were traveling through the area and were excited to see that this store was open on a Sunday…read more We were interested in buying some of their Dunbarton Blue cheese which had recently been featured on the Wisconsin episodes of Top Chef. After sampling a couple of other cheeses we bought a few other items including their cheese curds. The worker was helpful and friendly. There were other items to be had but we stuck with the cheese.