Prairie du Chien Attractions
Prairie du Chien, in the far south-west of Wisconsin at the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers, was founded in 1673 by the Frenchman Marquette and Joliet and was for a long time an important fur trading post. Today it is a river station for the big Mississippi paddle steamers, with the added attraction of the Kickapoo Indian Caverns and the Villa Louis Mansion, former home of a wealthy fur trader.
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Prairie Du Chien - Fort Crawford Museum
The Fort Crawford Museum is located in Prairie du Chien and is a delight to visit. The museum has over 50 exhibits spread across 3 buildings. One of the museum's main exhibits is dedicated to Dr. William Beaumont. Pack a picnic lunch, there are wonderful facilities on site for this type of activity.
Prairie Du Chien - Villa Louis
One of Prairie du Chein's more notable attractions is Villa Louis. This restored mansion from the late 19th Century features period pieces along with historical items from the Dousman family. The house is lavishly decorated in Victorian fashions. Each year the property hosts the Villa Louis Carriage Classic.
All values are in United States Dollars
Villa Louis Historic Site
521 North Villa Louis Road
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821-1333
United States
521 North Villa Louis Road
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821-1333
United States
Phone 1 (608) 326-2721
Fax 1 (608) 326-5507
Hours
April 30 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Family | $ 24.00 |
| Adult | $ 9.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 7.75 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 4.50 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
