Tours
Local GemLa Crosse Queen Cruises
$25–$50A paddlewheel riverboat offering sightseeing and dinner cruises on the Mississippi River.
SightseeingLocal GemFoodie Favorite
Green County, Wisconsin
Green County, Wisconsin is a sightseeing stop in Monroe, WI, part of the Minneapolis–St. Paul guide. Cost: free.
· Monroe, WI
Why you should go…
Green County in south-central Wisconsin is known for its Swiss immigrant heritage, centered on the village of New Glarus ('America's Little Switzerland') and the county seat of Monroe, a longtime cheesemaking hub. Visitors come for cheese factory tours, local breweries and wineries, bike trails, and Swiss-themed festivals.
- #swiss heritage
- #cheese
- #new glarus
- #small town
- #wisconsin
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