Westby House Inn a Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast

Abundant Events, Attractions, Things To Do in Driftless Area near Westby Wisconsin

Wondering where and what you can do for a 4-5 days of your vacation? Look no further than on the DriftlessWisconsin.com a new Regional Tourism Web Site for the Driftless Area Of Southwest Wisconsin.   There is simply no better place (more…)

Outdoor Sport Activities throughout Southwest Wisconsin Driftless Area

Ride the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail, go kayaking or canoeing on the Kickapoo River from Ontario, or explore the Amish community near Cashton while at the Westby House Inn located just 7 miles from Viroqua.  Outdoor activities thrive in this part of Wisconsin. Your weekend getaway can become a three-four day adventure!  The State Bike Trails open for the 2010 season on Saturday, May 1st.

Tunnels on the Elroy-Sparta Trail

Afternoon of Canoeing the Kickapoo

Many unique Amish shops

“What’s your top-rated  “Things to Do” in Southwest Wisconsin in the Spring and Summer?

Many of our guests of the Westby House tell us they love coming here because of the many things to do.  Have you been to Southwest Wisconsin to explore the many attractions like Norskedalen, the Shrine of  Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the Amish community in Cashton, or challenged yourself to canoeing the Kickapoo River and bike one of the many state bike trails?   We would love to hear from you on your favorite things to do and, our guests will too when they plan a trip to the Driftless Area in Southwest Wisconsin. Leave us  a reply below about your invigorating experiences for the mind and soul!

Canoeing the Kickapoo for Dam Challenge Event

Shrine Church sits majestically against woodland backdrop

Tunnels on the Elroy-Sparta Trail

Westby House Guests take in Viroqua’s Farmers Market

Many Westby House B&B Saturday morning guests travel to Viroqua, Wisconsin after breakfast  for the popular farmers market.   Viroqua is the center of one of the greatest organic

Viroqua's Farmers Market on Saturday's

farming regions of the United States. Each Saturday over 50 farmers and vendors from across the countryside come into our historic downtown to sell their fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and nuts at the Farmers Market.  Several local Amish families also come to the market to sell their handmade items. They bring beautiful baskets made with old-world craftsmanship, woven rugs and wall hangings, and of course beautiful quilts. The Farmers Market opens the last day of May and continues every Saturday until the last Saturday of October.

Visit the Cashton Amish Community near Westby B&B

Many unique Amish shops

When you come to Vernon County in Wisconsin, be sure to step back in time with a trip through Amish country. This community is located only 8 miles from Westby where you can add to your experience a overnight stay at  the Westby House Bed and Breakfast.  As you drive along the quiet country roads you will find a large assortment of authentic Amish goods.  Like at Down a Country Road Amish Gift Shop and Tours.  Here you will stroll through 5 unique specialty shops. You also can arrange for a tour of the Amish community through them.  Remember no sales on Sundays and often not on Thursdays.

Simplicity, Craftsmanship, Lifestyle Trip:

The Amish of Southwestern Wisconsin, Westby area

Amish Countryside, Oats drying in preparation for winter storage

This day trip through the Amish country surrounding La Crosse is the perfect adventure before checking into the Westby House Victorian Inn. The sizeable Amish settlement in Vernon County focuses on family, community hard work and faith.  Drive out to the Cashton settlement where you will find a large assortment of authentic Amish goods at specialty shops and farms. You will find hickory bent wood furniture, hand-made quilts and rugs, baskets, custom oak and cherry dining and bedroom furniture, candies, jams, maple syrup and produce. To get there, just North of Westby on Highway 27, turn right on County P and continue through the valleys and ridges by following the Amish signs for their specialty craft. A must stop is at the Amish Cheese Factory on County D that has a viewing window of cheese being made. Down A Country Road Amish Gift Shops & Tour Service on Highway 33 is a non Amish family farm that will truly take you a step back in time with four Amish gift shops and a ice cream shop. To really learn the Old Order Amish culture on traditional values and practices, a guided tour of their farmsteads by owner of  Down A Country Road, Kathy Kuderer, can be pre-arranged through the Westby House. For a late lunch or ice cream, return to Westby and enjoy some Norwegian fun at Ole & Lena’s Kaffe Hus. Once you are settled in to your accommodations at the inn, step outside to the wrap-around porch to enjoy a glass of wine or just read a book, and maybe catch a glimpse of everyday life in Westby.   Remember there are no sales on Sundays.  And, please they do not wish to have their photographs taken.  Enjoy the purity and peace on your adventure.

Marie & Mike