Eat & Drink
Foodie FavoriteNew Glarus Brewing Company
No admission feeWisconsin's hometown craft brewery, maker of Spotted Cow, with a tasting room, gift shop and free self-guided tour of its Riverside brewery.
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Sports & Outdoors
New Glarus Woods State Park
A Wisconsin state park south of New Glarus offering camping, hiking, picnicking, and snowshoeing, with direct access to the Sugar River State Trail.
New Glarus, WI
About New Glarus Woods State Park
This Wisconsin DNR property sits just south of New Glarus and covers roughly 435 acres, according to the DNR page (Wikipedia lists 431 acres). Visitors can camp, hike, picnic, and snowshoe here. The park connects directly to the Sugar River State Trail, a 24-mile limestone-screening path that suits bicycling, hiking, and snowmobiling. Wikipedia notes that the trail also links to the Badger State Trail. A vehicle admission pass is required for vehicles entering the park.
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