Mike & Marie Cimino
200 W. State St.
Westby, WI 54667
Toll Free: 800-434-7439
Local: 608-634-4112
info@westbyhouse.com
Located in Westby, Wisconsin, a La Crosse area Bed and Breakfast Inn and Restaurant.
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
Trempealeau Wisconsin Hip Breaker Bike Tour near La Crosse
Northwest of La Crosse and Westby Wisconsin the 17th Annual Trempealeau Hip Breaker Bike Tour will take place on Saturday, May 8, 
2010. The ride features a 10 mile fun ride along with 23 and 43 mile tours. All routes go through beautiful Perrot State Park and on to the low-traffic roads of Trempealeau County. Sage service service is provided. Rest stops include beverages, fruit, and snacks. The 43 mile route includes the infamous ‘Hipbreaker Hill’. Make it up this one and win lifetime bragging rights! Register by calling 608-534-6780 or visit www.trempealeau.net. This event was covered and featured in the New York Times in August of 2009.
Tunnels on the Elroy-Sparta Trail
Elroy Sparta Bike Trail in Southwest Wisconsin near La Crosse
Bike this popular trail with no trail pass the weekend of June 6th. After a day on the trial pamper yourself at the Westby House by staying in one of the whirlpool suites.
Tunnels on the Elroy-Sparta Trail
Free riding on the Wisconsin State Bike Trails is set for June 6 and 7, 2009. Close to the Westby House B&B is the Elroy Sparta Bike Trail.
Bike the trail and go through Tunnel #3, which is nearly a mile long, and just 8 miles from Sparta is the longest bike trail tunnel in America! These tunnels were cut through the rolling hills of Wisconsin in the late 1800’s. Only an 8-mile bike ride from Sparta, it’s an experience you shouldn’t miss. (The trail has a very slight grade of less than 3%–not making it difficult to ride to the tunnel, but making it much easier to ride back to Sparta!)
Tunnels on the Elroy-Sparta Trail
Ride Elroy- Sparta State Bike Trail Free on June 6th & 7th. The perfect lodging location is the Westby House B&B. This is a perfect place after a day on the trail.
The Elroy-Sparta State Trail is considered to be the first rails to trails bike trail in America! Built from an abandoned Chicago & Northwestern main line between Chicago and Minneapolis, the trail features three amazing rock tunnels and dozens of old stone bridges. Tunnel#3, which is nearly a mile long, and just 8 miles from Sparta is the longest bike trail tunnel in America! These tunnels were cut through the rolling hills of Wisconsin in the late 1800′s. Only an 8-mile bike ride from Sparta, it’s an experience you shouldn’t miss. (The trail has a very slight grade of less than 3%–not making it difficult to ride to the tunnel, but making it much easier to ride back to Sparta!)
Tunnels on the Elroy-Sparta Trail
Westby House B&B is perfect location to stay and bike the Elroy-Sparta Trail.
Close to La Crosse Wisconsin bike trails too.
La Crosse is Host to Two Wisconsin State Bike Trails near Westby B&B
Retreating to the Westby House Bed & Breakfast near La Crosse, Wisconsin after a day on the State Bike Trails is the
Riding the La Crosse River Bike Trail
best of both worlds. Take a pedal to the Great River or La Crosse River State Bike Trails to enjoy some of the best scenery in this Driftless Area of Wisconsin. The Great River Trail is 24 miles along the Mississippi River. The trail travels 18 different waterways with a trip across a former railroad trestle that is 287-feet over the Black River. Start this trip in Trempealeau or Onalaska. The winding 21.5 mile La Crosse River Trail takes you from Onalaska to Sparta. It runs over trout streams, through farm country and you may find yourself pedaling along a train on the active railroad line. Both of these trails are smooth surface for road bikes and mountain. Trail passes are $10 per day or an annual pass of $20. Rejuvenate with a stay in one of the Jacuzzi Suites at the Westby House!
