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Around Sparta - Local Attractions & Activities
Biking
Bicycling The Elroy Sparta Bike Trail
Sparta, WI. is Bicycle Capital of the world and is the home of the famous Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail & it runs 1 1/2 miles from our place, Grapevine Log Cabins. You can get on it and go North or go South and you are on the Lacrosse River Trail.
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Minds In Motion Bike Tour
June 13, 2009 -Onalaska,WI. 608-783-2212. 10, 16, or 31 miles to choose from along rolling hill or 62 miles with two major climbs
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Canoe & Kayaking
Canoe Or Kayak The Rivers
The Kickapoo River-Ontario, Titanic rental,608-337-4551
La Crosse River
Black River
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Festavals & Upcoming Events
Syttende Mai-Norwegian Festival
May 14-15 2011 Syttende Mai at Westby WI.
Arts & Crafts, Norwegian music, Parade, much more.
Located 30 Miles from The Grapevine.
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Garden Fest
May 30-31, 09 La Crosse, WI.
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Butterfest
June10-12, 2011 Sparta, Wi. Carnival,live entertainment
Parade, arts & crafts, quilt show. 800-354-2453
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Fest-Celebrate Summer Solstice
Website: http://www.norskedalen.org
June 23-24-Scandinavian style enterainment, refreshments, wagon rides,more at Norskedalen, Coon Valley.
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Riverfest
July 3-5, 2009 Lacrosse Riverside Park. Much live entertainment, good food, Fireworks,music.
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LaCrosse Interstate Fair
July 115-19, 2009 ,Carnival, livestock, auto races, much more. Lacrosse Interstate Fairgrounds, West Salem, WI.
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Holmen Cornfest
Aug.13-14, 2011 Corn on the cob, music, carnival, parade
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Cranberry Fest
Website: http://www.cranfest.com
Sept23-24-25, 2011 Over 1000 booths of Arts & Crafts, Flea market, Antiques, Farmers Market's. Warrens, WI.
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Big Creek Ice Cream Social
Held at the Historic Big Creek Church Grounds.
Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010 from 4-7 P.M.
Serving Barbeque plate, Homemade pie & ice cream
Donation $6.00.
The 1874 church will be open to tour. Outdoor garden art,photo cards, Plants for sale.
Located 3 mi. West of Sparta to hwy BC, Right 1.5 mi. to church.
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The Deke Slayton Museum 40th
Barn Quilts will be the subject on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 at 4:P.M.
The presentation will be held at the Deke Slayton Museum, 200 West Main ST. Sparta, WI.
Tea and desserts served.
Cost $8.00 donation, Phone the Museum for reservations & ticket info. 608-269-0033
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Miscellaneous
Leon Gator Fest
Aug. 20-21, 2011 Arts & craft, parade, ballgames.
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Around Sparta - Area Restaurants
Sparta Steak House 701 Industrial Dr. Sparta, WI. 608-269-6300
Genre: Family Dining
Excellent food,Bar, Casual dress. |
Badger Crossing
Genre: Family Dining
Casual or dress up. 608-654-5706 |
Bangor Village Inn
Genre: Family Dining
Casual Dining 608-486-4084 |
Club Oasis
Genre: Family Dining
11345 State Hwy. 21, Sparta, Wi.
Dress up or casual, Salad bar, Reg. food.
608-269-2644 |
Angelini's Pizzaria & Ristorante , 608-269-6393
Genre: Italian
Italian, homade pizza, bar & private dining.
Will deliver to Grapevine Log Cabins |
Ginny's Cupboard 608-269-6669, Sparta, Wi.
Genre: Desserts & Coffee
Coffee house, soda fountain, soups and sandwiches. |
Slice of Chicago 608-269-2181
Genre: Miscellaneous
Pizza, Casual |
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