14 Best Small Town Getaways in Wisconsin

Located on one of America’s most highly regarded road trip routes, the Great River Road National Scenic Byway, this Wisconsin small town makes for a great weekend getaway. As its name suggests, Stockholm is a slice of Scandinavia on the “west coast” of Wisconsin (that’s the border along the Mississippi River). Highlights include the elevated Nordic goods stop Scandihoo, a lavender farm, and the teeny farm-to-table gastropub, Hop, Dish & Vine. Get a taste of Wisconsin at the nearby Maiden Rock Cidery and Orchard, which produces beverages from estate-grown apples. Not interested in imbibing? The trail at Maiden Rock Bluff State Natural Area boasts one of the prettiest lookouts on the entire Mississippi.

Where to Stay

A number of vacation rentals offer bluff top locations and/or Lake Pepin views. We love this A-frame in nearby Pepin or this historic Stockholm spot, complete with a private sauna...