Spring Green

The nearest airport is in Madison. From there, take US-12/14 to exit 251A/B and continue on US-14 West for 35-40 minutes.

Visitors will need a car to get around Spring Green. The intersection of Highway 14 and Highway 23 is near the center of town. Most lodgings are off Highway 14, while the small downtown is signposted from Highway 23.
Affluent visitors can choose to fly into the small airport located just north of Lone Rock and enjoy breakfast at the Piccadilly Lilly, a restaurant associated with the airport.

• The House on the Rock

  address: 5754 Hwy 23
  One of the weirdest museums you'll ever see. The house itself is an interesting architectural jumble, particularly the Infinity Room, which is suspended a long way over the forest canopy below. But jaws really start dropping in the second and third areas, which include "The Streets of Yesterday", the world's largest carousel, and more self-playing musical instruments than you ever thought existed. It's a staggering collection of toys, marvels, ephemera and oddities, brought together with an air of mystery and glee. It'd be nice if there were more labels to explain where these things came from, but then it'd take eight hours to see it all instead of four (and that's if you move at a brisk pace). Special exhibitions on for the Christmas season. Not recommended for people affected by claustrophobia or anxiety.

• Taliesin

  address: 5607 Cty. Rd. C
  Once the family home of famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright — and then an architectural commune / school under his direction — "Taliesin" refers both to the iconic house he designed there, and also to the sprawling complex of buildings on the site. It's one of eight buildings by Wright to be listed as a world heritage site. Regular performances and receptions are held here, and it's still a working school. There's an inexpensive tour ($16), where you'll see exteriors and interiors of the Hillside School. The longer tours, which take you to the interior and gardens of the home, Taliesin, are highly recommended for Wright enthusiasts but pricey ($47-$80).

• American Players Theater

  phone: +1 608 588-2361
  address: 5950 Golf Course Road
  Renowned theater company, with a repertoire of Shakespeare, Shaw, and a few other classics. Stages an outdoor Shakespeare festival each summer.

• CanoeingCanoe trips on the Wisconsin River are easily arranged. Inquire at hotels, at Trader's Bar & Grill (see Drink), Wisconsin Canoe Company, or at Bob's Riverside Resort (see Sleep).

• Tower Hill State Park

  phone: +1 608 588-2116
  address: Located off Highway 14, Highway 23 and County Road C, on the banks of the Wisconsin River.
  Several hiking trails.

• Village of Spring Green Municipal Golf Course

  phone: +1 608 546-4001
  address: Highway 23
  Offers a 9-hole course.

• The House on the Rock Golf Course

Events

• Spring Green Art Fair

  address: Downtown, on Jefferson Street
  Arts and crafts on sale the last full weekend of June.

• Spring Green Country Christmas

  address: Downtown
  Old-timey Christmas charm, one weekend every December.

• Spring Green Literary FestivalTakes place the second Saturday in September with 3 authors and a catered lunch; writers workshop available for an additional price.

The Taliesin gift shop has books, gifts, home accessories, and some gorgeous Wright furnishings, but you'll need a similarly gorgeous amount of money to buy most of them.

• Country Sampler

  phone: +1 608 588-2510
  address: 133 E Jefferson St
  Acclaimed as a "Top 10 Quilt Shop" by magazines including Quilt Sampler and Better Homes and Gardens. They're known for reproduction quilt fabrics, their own "Worn & Loved" fabric line and patterns, custom quilt kits, cross stitch, folk art and home decor. The second floor features a retreat space.

• Panacea

  phone: +1 608 588-2280
  address: 248 E Jefferson St
  Features herbal remedies, home decor, body care, and jewelry. Upstairs is The Closet, which carries lightly used high quality brand name clothing.

• Woody's

  phone: +1 608 588-2717
  address: E5016 Hwy 14 & 23
  Retail liquor and outdoor sporting goods; they also sell hunting & fishing supplies and licenses. Sun-Mon 9A-7P, Tue-Thurs 9A-8P, Fri-Sat 9A-9P

• Arthur's Supper Club

  phone: +1 608 588-2521
  address: Hwy. 14 & 23
  A nice little steak house and supper club.

• The Bank Restaurant and Wine Bar

  phone: +1 608 588-7600
  address: 134 W Jefferson St
  A moderately priced venue (you might pay $100 for a three-course meal for 2 people) with a menu that changes every Thursday in order to comply with the availability of local and fresh ingredients. Excellent food with a great atmosphere in the renovated State Bank Of Spring Green which is reaching 90 years of age. The Bank also features a large wine selection with over 200 wines to choose from.

• Pat's Place

  phone: +1 608 588-7828
  address: 6279 County Road C
  In the Spring Valley Inn. Perhaps a little pricey, given that the front desk clerk of the hotel may be the one who's cooking your dinner, but the resulting food is well above diner class, and the desserts are excellent. There's a bar and a fireplace as well.

• Riverview Terrace Cafe

  phone: +1 608 588-7900
  address: Highway C and 23
  Guides say it's the only standalone restaurant Wright designed.

• Round Barn Lodge & Restaurant

  phone: +1 608 588-2568
  address: E4830 Hwy 14 & 60
  Also offers lodging (see below).

• Spring Green General Store and Cafe

  phone: +1 608 588-7070
  address: 137 S Albany St
  Serves breakfast and lunch. Changing menu for lunch, although the cafe also has an unchanging menu. Vegetarian entrees served every day, full breakfast served only on Saturdays and Sundays, with continental breakfast through the rest of the week. Sandwiches and drinks available for takeout.

• Reflections Jewelry

  address: 32724 Hwy 130
  Visit a working jewelry artist's studio all year round. Located in an Amish log cabin in the country, featuring silver and gold jewelry and pewter boxes. Call for hours or shop online @ reflectionsjewelryonline.com.

Downtown Spring Green has more bars than restaurants, which is to say "two or three".

• The Shed

  phone: +1 608 588-9049
  address: 123 N Lexington
  Has decent food and occasional country music events.

• Trader's Bar & Grill

  phone: +1 608 588-7282
  address: Highway 14
  Can also arrange canoe rentals.

• Eriks Adventures Camping

  address: 6901 High Point rd
  Private campground rented out to groups of 15 or more.

Camping

• Bob's Riverside Resort

  phone: +1 608 588-2826
  address: S13220 Shifflet Road
  Wi-fi available. Also rents canoes and kayaks.

• Tower Hill State Park

  phone: +1 608 588-2116
  address: Located off Highway 14, Highway 23 and County Road C, on the banks of the Wisconsin River
  Campsites and picnic areas.

Hotels

• The Hill Street B&B

  phone: +1 608 588-7751
  address: 353 W Hill St
  Located in a Queen Anne Victorian home, in a residential area of Spring Green.

• House on the Rock Inn & Resort

  phone: +1 608 935-3711 (Inn), +1 608 588-7000 (Resort)
  address: 3591 Hwy 23, Dodgeville
  Has none of the fascinating charm of its namesake and more than a little pricey, but it does have a golf course and a swimming pool.

• Round Barn Lodge & Restaurant

  phone: +1 608 588-2568
  address: E4830 Hwy 14 & 60
  Indoor pool, sauna, wi-fi.

• Spring Green Motel

  address: E5296B Hwy 14
  Offers plenty of outdoor facilities: grills, picnic tables, barbecue pits, and even a basketball hoop.

• Spring Valley Inn

  phone: +1 608 588-7828
  address: 6279 County Road C
  Designed by Taliesin architects, this pleasant inn has a relaxed Wright influence without being overbearing about it. There's a pool, fitness center, convenience store, bar & restaurant on-site. It's nice and quiet at night, with leafy surroundings.

• The Usonian Inn

  address: E 5116 Highway 14
  Ideally-located, this Taliesin-inspired motel has 11 non-smoking rooms and a selective wine collection in the lobby.

• Don Q Inn

  phone: +1 608-935-2321
  address: 3658 Hwy 23 North, Dodgeville
  Hotel known for novelty themed suites for couples (e.g. cave, moon, casino, jungle, arctic). Normal rooms $59, themed rooms $149 for two adults.

• Southern Wisconsin produces a lot of wine, and many vineyards are open to the public. See Prairie Du Sac, or inquire at any hotel in the area.