The Blue Mounds are the two highest hills in Southern Wisconsin. Located nearby is the Blue Mounds State Park that has hiking, biking, camping along with many other outdoors opportunities. The town of Blue Mounds is a local center, servicing the park and surrounding areas.
The Blue Mounds State Park encompasses the highest spot in Southern Wisconsin. The park is crisscrossed with hiking and biking trails and has a nicely wooded campground. Blue Mounds State Park also has a nature center, which provides insights into the flora, fauna, and geology of the park.
The Cave of the Mounds is much more than just beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Above ground the property features pleasant walking trails throughout the fields and woods. If walking is not your chosen activity, visitors can also mine for gemstones and fossils at the old fashioned mining sluice. Guided tours underground are available and the caves can be cool so be sure to bring a sweater.
Hours:
March 15 to May 15: 10am-4pm; Sun:9am-5pm; Sat:9am-5pm
May 16 to September 6: 9am-6pm
September 7 to November 15: 10am-4pm; Sun:9am-5pm; Sat:9am-5pm
November 16 to March 14: 10am-4pm
Always closed on: Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Located in the town of Blue Mounds, Little Norway is a recreation of a household and church from the early 19th Century. The Nordic architecture of the buildings is quite stunning with cupolas and blue trim and is considered most unusual. Be sure to check out the building with green grass lawn growing on the roof.
Address: Little Norway, Blue Mounds, WI 53517, United States
Phone: 1 (608) 437-8211, Fax: 1 (608) 437-7827
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