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

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.

Earth Day Celebration and Clean-up Scheduled at Kickapoo Reserve near Westby, Wisconsin

Nature Hike at Reserve

Celebrate Earth Day, April 17, 2010, with a walk amongst nature.  Tour the Kickapoo Reserve’s natural sights and sounds.  The Reserve is located 25 minutes from the Westby House B&B.  Weather and wildlife permitting participants will listen for frogs, cranes, and woodcocks and search out spring ephemerals.  Dress for the weather. Nature Hike is 9:00 am -11:00 am.     Pre-registration- 608-625-2960

Annual Clean-up: 12;00 pm – 4:30 pm  -April 17, 2010 at Reserve. Volunteers are asked to pick up roadway litter in the area. Stop at the Visitor Center for supplies and a commemorative gift. Advance sign-up is required.

Here is your chance to enjoy Nature and Help the Environment too!

“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

Trout Fishing – Early Catch and Release Season Opens on Wisconsin’ s Driftless Area Streams

Over 200 Miles of Trout Streams near Westby

With Valentine’s reminding us that February is half over, it is also the time  that a Fly-fisherman’s heart turns to the Early Catch and Release Season in  Southwest Wisconsin.  Avid anglers will muster to the Driftless Area to cast in the season on Saturday, March 6, 2010.    The Westby Wisconsin area alone has over 200 miles of Class A trout streams and all within a short drive of the Westby House Bed & Breakfast.  The large snow totals received so far this winter will be great for future waters in the streams and creeks. The Driftless Angler Fly Shop in Viroqua will open on March 1st.  Now is the time to Think Spring!

Peaceful Valley for Skiing

New Cross Country Ski Trail Now Open in Westby

The owner of Mt. Boriah Designs, a bicycle apparel manufacturer,  and the Snowflake Ski Club has brought cross country skiing to the Snowflake Ski Club of Westby Wisconsin.  The one-kilometer man-made track runs through the golf course  of  Timber Coulee, which is  just 5 miles from the Westby House Bed and Breakfast.  Chris Jackson started the Snowflake Nordic Ski Club  by creating a program for youngsters of the community.  Registration day flourished with an unpredictable  forty kids for the classes.  The trail is open to the public, and you need to provide your own equipment.  Cross country skiing is fun and easy to learn.

View Southwest Wisconsin Fall Color Reports on Travel Web Site

Fall foliage reports for Southwest Wisconsin can be watched on the Wisconsin Department of Tourism web site, www.travelwisconsin.com.  Check the report and plan your Fall getaway to include the Westby House  B&B in Westby. Peak colors in the Southwest have a good chance of being viewed the first two weekends in October.  Many area festivals and events occur in these two weekends including Octoberfest in La Crosse.

Vistas of Fall color in Vernon County

Open valleys surrounded by Fall Foliage

Attend Fort McCoy Concert and  Elvis Explosion with lodging  at La Crosse bed & breakfast

The Westby House B&B in Westby, Wisconsin offers the perfect lodging while attending the outdoor concert at Constitution Park in Fort McCoy Wisconsin featuring Brooks & Dunn and Lynyrd Skynyrd. August 28, 2009.  For tickets go to www.mccoymwr.com or call 877-782-3092.  Plan to attend Elvis Explosion in La Crosse, Wisconsin where Elvis impersonators from all over the country compete for the championship.  La Crosse Center. September 18-22. www.elvisexplosioncontest.com 608-789-7400

Viroqua Winery on Wine Trail near Westby Bed & Breakfast

Tasting Room at Vernon Vineyards

Vernon Vineyards Winery is on the Great River Road Wine Trail that is located just 7 miles South of Viroqua and the Westby House B&B and a short scenic drive  from La Crosse Wisconsin.  The winery, and nine others will present its Grand Opening, a Mid-Summer Festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 20th  and 21st from 11 am – 6 pm.  The nine wineries on the trail will each present their special offerings with free samples available to the general public. Some wine trail members will also have special food items available for purchase at the event. In addition to enjoying the wines and activities at each winery, guests can also enjoy the celebrations occurring in the various villages and towns along the trail.

The Great River Road Wine Trail offers a passport program that allows guests to earn a wine glass once they have visited and received stamps from each of the wineries. No purchase is necessary, and completed passports may be turned in at any time. Web site is  greatriverroadwinetrails.org