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Activities
and
Recreation
Visit Montello to enjoy all of your favorite
activities:
Nowhere else can you find a more perfect vacationland than
right here in central Wisconsin. The Montello area is rich in history from
the granite quarry to the homestead of the world-renowned naturalist John
Muir, to the voyager Fr. Jacques Marquette. Wisconsin's largest tree -
towering cottonwood - is in the front yard of the historic Le Maison Granit
on Underwood Ave., just north of downtown next door to the Courthouse.
Besides its history, the Montello area is genuinely blessed with nature's
wonders. Several sparkling lakes teeming with fish and wildlife surround
Montello. Area wetlands and woodlands are home to many rare species of
wildlife, including some endangered species.
Because of nature's bounty in the Montello area, it is a favorite vacation
spot for the angler and sportsman. Nature lovers find Montello an ideal place
for hiking and bird watching, with more than 300 species of birds visiting or
living in the area throughout the year.
Boating and canoeing are favorite pastimes in summer, as
are sailing, skiing and swimming. Golfing and softball on
area courses and diamonds are a great way to spend a warm, summer day.
In winter, snowmobilers and cross-country skiers
find the rolling hills and frozen lakes ideal places to enjoy their sports,
while ice anglers bore holes to catch fish from the ice-locked waters.
Whether catching a big walleye, hunting deer or ducks, enjoying a splash in
the cool, crystal water of Montello's area lakes and streams, hitting a golf
ball, bird watching, snowmobiling, skiing, or dining at one of Montello's
fine restaurants, your stay in the Montello area will be one you and your
family will always remember.
Discover Montello and you won't want to vacation anywhere
else.
DIRECTORY
OF MONTELLO AREA ATTRACTIONS
The Amish
Marquette and Green Lake Counties are home to a large Amish community. They
are a throwback to days gone by, when transportation was one horsepower,
water was heated on a wood stove and cows were milked by hand. One thing that
has endured throughout the years is the Amish craftsmanship, quality of work
and attention to detail.
The types of crafts available vary in many ways. Examples include wooden
crafts and furniture, groceries, bulk foods, and flowers. But remember, all
shops are closed on Sundays.
When traveling along the highways and back roads on your way to these shops,
watch for the horse drawn-buggy. Drive slow and respect the road with them.
Bison Ridge Ranch
Take
a wagon ride out into the bison herd and feed Teddy the Bull! Tour the
breathtaking view of 900 acres of lush pastures, native grasslands, wetlands
and woods. Visit the "bufftuff" corrals, handling facilities and
view a short video of a bison round-up. Your tour will be completed with a
visit to the leather workshop and the Bison Ridge Ranch Art and Gift Shop
featuring Native American Inspired art and jewelry, bison gift items and
healthy bison meat. Tours held twice daily from May 15 to October 15,
Thursday thru Sunday, 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. Reservations are a must!
Georgia Derrick
608-589-5500
608-697-7798 cell
http://www.bisonridgeranch.com
brr@bisonridgeranch.com
Boating & Canoeing
Over 20 of Marquette County's lakes have public boat accesses, and most
lodging facilities and campgrounds located on the water have boat rentals.
Canoe and rafting trips on the Mecan and Fox Rivers are offered by Mecan
River Outfitters and the Mecan River Discovery Center
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Canoe Waterways include Fox River - Germania Marsh - Lower Neenah River below
Oxford - Grand River Marsh - Montello River.
Montello Area Churches
- Buffalo, Buffalo Community
Bible Church (608) 297-7771
- Harrisville, St. John's
Lutheran Church, County Road B
(608) 296-2771
- Harrisville, St. Paul's
Lutheran Church, County Road Y
(608) 296-2771
- Montello, Emmanuel Lutheran
Church, Evergreen & Town Hall Road (608) 297-9611
- Montello, Marquette Community
Church, Montello Theatre
(608) 297-7780
- Montello, Trinity United
Methodist Church, W3032 Park St, (608)297-2326 email: tumc@maqs.net
- Montello, St. John's Catholic
Church, Montello St. (608) 297-7423
- Montello, St. John's
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Montello St.
(608) 297-9635
- Montello, Big Mecan Lutheran
Church (608) 297-2570
- Montello, Trinity Lutheran
Church, Mecan Twnsp. (920) 293-4477
- Montello, The People's Church,
Hwy 22 North (608) 297-8585
- Packwaukee, First
Presbyterian Church (608) 586-5592
- Packwaukee, Trinity Lutheran
Church (608) 589-5138
Farm Markets Flea Markets
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Fresh, homegrown produce is abundant in our agricultural
area. From late spring through autumn, seasonal fruits and vegetables can
be found at farm markets, roadside stands, parking lots and street corners.
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Spend a day visiting our flea markets to find many
treasures. Visit the Montello 2 Mile Fair located
a few miles South on Hwy 22, and be sure to stop at the Antique Mall Flea
Market located in the "old Montello High School" on the hill
behind the waterfall downtown.
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 Hiking and Biking
Marquette County's web of back roads offers a variety of routes for biking
and hiking.
John
Muir County Park
South of Montello on Hwy F. The famous naturalist's boyhood home has been
preserved and has been named a National Historic Landmark. The 125-acre park includes
30-acre Fountain (Ennis) Lake with a boat access, picnic grounds, restroom
and hiking trails.
King Farm Riding Stable
P.O. Box 84
Montello, WI 53949
Phone: (920) 293-8102
Located just a few miles north of Montello off Hwy 22.
You will enjoy a ride on one of their well-trained horses through this
beautiful 160+ acre ranch.
Reservations suggested.
Owner: Debbie Calnin
Marquette County Fairgrounds
The fairgrounds are located approximately 10 miles west of Montello on Hwy M
with 40 acres including a baseball diamond, horse racing track and exhibition
buildings. The Marquette County Fair is held July 12-15 at the fairgrounds
with exhibits, carnival, food, refreshments, and games.
Marquette
County Ground-Pounders
The Marquette County Ground-Pounders is a small ATV club based out of
Montello, WI. They presently have about 13 miles of private trails here in
Marquette County.
18-Hole Golf
Course
Scharenbergs’s White Lake Golf Resort, N4785 19th
Ave, Montello, WI 53949, (608) 297-2278, e-mail: whitelake@hughes.net Check it on the
web: http://www.wisvacations.com/scharenbergs
Friendly, fun
family oriented resort with variety of lodging options, restaurant, lounge,
18-hole golf course, 100-acre lake and sandy beach.
Miniature Golf
The following campgrounds offer mini-golf:
Grand Valley Campground, Kilby Lake Campground, and Wilderness Campground
Montello City Park
This beautiful park, located just north of town on Montello Lake, includes 40
rolling acres on the shores of Montello Lake and has been called "the
finest small-town park in Wisconsin."
Montello Granite Park Waterfalls
Four sparkling waterfalls cascade down granite outcroppings into the old
Montello granite quarry. They can be viewed in downtown Montello from a
picturesque park located on Hwy 23 in Montello.
Sandhill Crane Country
The Sandhill Cranes come to Marquette from far away, flying north in March
from the swamps of Florida. Some stop only briefly in the county before
scattering on to Minnesota or Canada while others stay on here and raise
their new families. The Sandhill Crane almost became extinct in the early
1900's. Presently it is estimated that there are at least 1,000 Sandhill
Cranes in Marquette County alone and some 35,000 throughout their flyway. The
Sandhill Crane has made a dramatic comeback thanks to a better understanding
of the value of preserving our wetlands and wildlife that depend on them for
their very existence. For that reason, there are plenty of cranes around for
everyone to enjoy - especially in the pristine marshes of Marquette County.
Winter Sports
Ice fishing and ice skating are popular pastimes on Montello area lakes.
Cross-country skiers can enjoy 15 miles of groomed and tracked trails at
Mecan River Outfitters & Lodge, Sky Lodge Christian Camp or partake in
winter's "silent sport" at one of the area public parks.
Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling is a popular winter sport in Marquette County - over 250 miles
of marked and groomed trails criss-cross the county. Seven local clubs have
helped to establish these trails, most of which are on private land. Trail
locations are indicated on a brochure produced by the Marquette County
Snowmobile Association. The brochure is available throughout the area.
TRAIL CONDITION HOTLINE: 608-586-6272
NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF LOCAL CLUBS ARE: 
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Briggsville
Road-runners
(608) 981-2012
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Endeavor
Freedom Riders
(608) 297-5522
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Montello
Yetis
(608) 297-2921
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Westfield
White Trackers
(608) 296-2085 or 2203
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Neshkoro
E-Z Riders
(920) 293-4541
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Packwaukee
Sno-Chiefs
(608) 589-5351
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Oxford
Sno-Mads (608) 586-4149
Westfield Fish Hatchery
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Over a million salmon make their home in Marquette County each year raised
from eggs collected in Lake Michigan. A visit to the Westfield Fish Hatchery
is fun as well as an educational experience for the entire family.
Located on West Park Street, Box 44, Westfield, WI 53964
Contact: James Martin (Hatchery Foreman)
The hatchery is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Phone: (608) 296-2343
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