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Prairie du Chien, WI
2010 DW Destination - More Information
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Fort Crawford Museum
Fort Crawford stood guard over Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, from 1816 until 1856. Now, the Fort Crawford Museum displays the history of the fort, its city, and the many lives that crossed here. Visit us May through October for a self-guided tour or attend one of our upcoming events.
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Prairie Dog Blues Festival
Why do people keep coming back from all over the U.S. to the Prairie Dog? It's one of the most laid back festivals out there. The Festival is held on historic St. Feriole Island, right on the Mississippi River and nestled between jagged cliffs and green hills untouched by the Ice Age! Great food and beer. Vendors selling hand-made products and camping right on site. Motel shuttles run to all motels in town.
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The Villa Louis Carriage Classic
The Villa Louis Carriage Classic is a pleasure driving show held on the beautiful grounds of the Villa Louis Historic Site in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. This show hosts some of the finest carriage driving competition the Midwest has to offer, with over 100 different turnouts coming from throughout the Midwest. It features a wide range of divisions, providing a first class experience for novice and experienced whips alike.
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Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge
This 261 mile Refuge was established by an Act of Congress on June 7, 1924, as a refuge and breeding place for migratory birds, fish, wildlife, and plants. The north end begins at the confluence
of the Mississippi and Chippewa rivers near Wabasha, Minnesota and the south end is near Rock Island, Illinois. Just over 240,000 acres of wooded islands, marshes, and backwaters comprise the Refuge.
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Wyalusing State Park
At Wyalusing State Park, you can camp 500 feet above the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. One of Wisconsin's oldest parks, Wyalusing features Indian burial mounds, canoe trail, bird watching. It's a place to go for fishing, boating, bicycling, picnicking, and enjoying nature. There are an interpretive center and four historical markers within the park.
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Get Your free Prairie du Chien Visitor's Guide!
It's time to plan your vacation in Prairie du Chien, WI.
To receive your free color 60 page Visitor's Guide call 1-800-732-1673 or e-mail at info@prairieduchien.org.
Click here to contact the Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce »
Bald Eagle Watching!
If you enjoy watching Bald Eagles, visiting the Prairie du Chien area is a must! Prairie du Chien is along the migration route and, is a normal wintering area for these birds in the Mississippi River valley.
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Fort Crawford Museum
Fort Crawford Museum is operated by the non-profit Prairie du Chien Historical Society. The museum boasts more than 50 exhibits in 3 buildings, which reflect the historical society's mission to tell the story of Prairie du Chien with emphasis on Fort Crawford, especially the amazing story of...
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Villa Louis
This hilltop mansion — home to generations of one of Wisconsin's most celebrated frontier families — commands a sweeping view of a landscape steeped in kaleidoscopic history. Descendants of pioneer fur trader Hercules Dousman built the house in 1870 atop a mound overlooking the Mississippi River, which had drawn European explorers to this spot ...
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Prairie du Chien's History
Prairie du Chien is filled with sites of historic significance. Its recorded history dates back to June 17, 1673, when Marquette and Joliet traveled the Wisconsin River to the Area. The two were the first Europeans to see the Mississippi River. The area gets its name “Prairie du Chien” from the French; it means Prairie of the Dog. They named the area after an early Fox chief who lived on the prairie.
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| Upcoming Events | | Villa Louis Carriage Classic
Saturday, September 11, 2010 - Sunday, September 12, 2010
Welcome to the Midwest's most elegant and lavishly appointed equine sport driving event. Some of the region's finest horses and over 100 new and restored carriages compete in a variety of arena and cross-country events. | | Cannons at the Fort
Friday, September 17, 2010 - Saturday, September 18, 2010
Enjoy this living history exhibit of life in 1814 Prairie du Chien during the British years. This event has over 20 historic stations. | | Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen - Villa Louis Historic Site
Saturday, September 18, 2010 - Sunday, September 19, 2010
Participants take a culinary tour of the late 19th century through the preparation and consumption of a Victorian breakfast - using the foods, utensils and technology of the time. | | | « Previous | | Page 1 of 4 | | Next » |
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