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Dodge Mining Camp Cabin
The Dodge Mining Camp Cabin was built in 1827 and showcases the changes in mining over the past 170 years. The cabin is open May 15 through September 15 on Wednesday through Friday from 1pm to 4pm.
Address: 205 E Fountain St Dodgeville WI USA 53533
 1 608 935-5557
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The Lincoln-Tallman House was constructed in the 1850s and boasts Italian Villa-style architecture. Guided tours of this five-level home are offered, showcasing its 26 rooms that have been restored to their original splendor. The tour is 90 minutes in length.
Address: 440 N. Jackson Street Janesville WI USA 53545
 Send an Email (1) 1 608 756-4509
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Built in 1856 from local materials, the Mineral Point Railroad Depot is the oldest depot in Wisconsin. Today this historic site houses a museum that educates visitors on the history of the Wisconsin railroad. Historic artifacts, recreations and photographs are showcased at this museum.
Address: 11 Commerce St Mineral Point WI USA 53565-1302
1 608 987-2695
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Commemorating pioneer life in New Glarus, Swiss Historical Village features 13 buildings, including an authentic 1855 log home, an 1890 cheese factory and a print shop. The Swiss Historical Village was founded in 1942 and features continuous tours by local guides that are knowledgable about the history of New Glarus. Historical archives and genealogical information are also found at this attraction.
Address: 612 7th Avenue New Glarus WI USA 53574
Send an Email 1 608 527-2317
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Little Norway is a unique outdoor museum that depicts an early homestead of Norwegian settlers. A number of traditional Norwegian buildings house a large collection of Norse antiques. Costumed guides relate the history of Little Norway during a guided walk through the buildings and outdoor exhibits.
Address: 3576 Hwy. JG N. Blue Mounds WI USA 53517
Send an Email (1) 1 608 437-8211
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The Cave of the Mounds is a National Natural Landmark and a geological wonder. Guests are encouraged to sift for gemstones and dig for fossils using the mining sluice on-site. Visitors also enjoy exploring the crystalized cave throughout the year. Guided tours of the cave are offered and a gift shop, prairie and savanna restoration areas, rock gardens, butterfly gardens and a discovery center are also located in the park.
Address: 2975 Cave of the Mounds Road Blue Mounds WI USA 53517
Send an Email 1 608 437-3038
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In 1911, Frank Lloyd Wright began purchasing the land where his maternal grandparents once lived. Over the following two decades, Wright managed to buy the 600 acres surrounding the estate and today it serves a historic site and museum where guided walking tours are given. Visitors enjoy exploring the historic buildings, including the Unity Chapel, which was built in 1886. The Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center houses the tour program, the Taliesin Book Store and a small cafe.
Address: 5607 Cty. Hwy. C Spring Green WI USA 53588
1 608 588-7900
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Middleton Train Depot
Once used to transport passengers and crops, the Middleton Train Depot is now the home of the Middleton Tourism Commission. The station was originally built in 1856 and was destroyed by a fire in 1895. It was then re-built and closed operations in 1975.
Address: 1811 Parmenter St. Middleton WI USA
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Built in 1832, the historic Indian Agency House is one of Wisconsin's oldest homes. Constructed by the United States government as a residence for the Indian Agent to the Ho-Chunk, this home is now a museum. Open from May through October from 10am to 4pm every day except Sunday when the hours are 11am to 4pm.
Address: RR 1 Portage WI USA 53901
1 608 742-6362
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Constructed between 1949 and 1951, the Unitarian Meeting House remains another example of Frank Lloyd Wright's design techniques. Natural looking materials of oak, limestone, copper, glass and red concrete were used in the structure, allowing it to blend in with its surroundings. An Unitarian follower, Wright designed the building to express the beliefs of this faith creating an open feel. Tours are available from May to September, Monday to Friday. Call ahead for times.
Address: 900 University Bay Dr. Madison WI USA 53705
1 608 233-9774
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The hamlet of Belmont is home to the First Capitol Historic Site of Wisconsin, where a group of legislators met in 1836 and founded territorial Wisconsin's government. The original buildings make up this historic site and relate the story of how the group met for 46 days to establish a judicial system, determine railroad routes and make Madison the state capitol. The site is open from 10am to 4pm Wednesday through Sunday from June through September.
Address: County Highway G Belmont WI USA 53510
Send an Email 1 608 987-2122
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The Hanchett-Bartlett Homestead is an 1857 Victorian homestead that is located in Beloit, Wisconsin. The site features the home of James Hanchett, a pioneer contractor and builder of dams, who came to Beloit in 1844. The house has been restored to its original splendor and contains furnishings from 1850 to 1885. The original stone barn and smokehouse, a restored school house and a picnic area are also found at this historic site.
Address: 2149 St. Lawrence Ave. Beloit WI USA
Send an Email 1 608 365-7835
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The present State Capitol building is Wisconsin's third, having lost the previous two to circumstance and fire. The building is surrounded by water with Lake Monona to the east and Lake Mendota to the west. Complimentary tours of the Capitol are offered daily throughout the year.
Address: . Madison WI
1 608 266-0382
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H. H. Bennett was a master landscape photographer who lived in Wisconsin Dells during the 1800s. Today his historic 1875 studio has been restored and features his workroom with original furnishings, the darkroom where Bennett developed his glass-plate negatives and the portrait room.
Address: 215 Broadway Wisconsin Dells WI USA 53965
1 608 253-3523
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Not only in the Milton House a museum, it also is a home that is one of 12 Underground Railroad National Historic Landmarks and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The former stagecoach inn, built in 1838, is restored to its original splendor and is filled with period artifacts.
Address: . Milton WI USA 53563
Send an Email 1 608 868-7772
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The Pendarvis Historic Site allows visitors to explore a Cornish Miners' colony, complete with dressed up workers, historical artifacts and more.
Address: 114 Shake Rag Street Mineral Point WI USA 53565
1 608 987-2122
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Built in 1854, the Octagon House is Watertown's most recognizable landmark. Once a private home, the house has been a public museum since 1938, showcasing antique furniture, local history and more. The museum is open May through October from 10am to 3pm. Tours are fully guided.
Address: 919 Charles Street Watertown WI USA 53094
Send an Email 1 920 261-2796
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