Tucked in rural Wisconsin about 25 miles southwest of Madison is a small town best known for it's beer. New Glarus does churn out some of the best and most sought-after "only in Wisconsin" beer, but there's so much more to see and do. Billed as a "Little Switzerland," New Glarus comes by its moniker honestly.

With just more than 2,100 residents, New Glarus has all the appeal of a small town getaway but pairs it with amazing food, history and charm.

Most people visit for the New Glarus Brewery, but the town has so much more to offer.

New Glarus was first settled by Swiss immigrants looking to improve their lot in life.

Where many "little" towns force their heritage or charm, New Glarus comes by theirs honestly.

The Swiss Historical Village and Swiss Center of North America both call New Glarus home.

Visit the historical village to get a taste of life hundreds of years ago or trace your ancestry and genealogy at the Swiss Center.

New Glarus holds tight to its Swiss roots and works hard to make sure they aren't forgotten.

By the 1940s, the people of New Glarus were still speaking German, but much of their heritage had been lost. A visit to the Chalet of the Golden Fleece will show how Edwin Barlow brought the Wilhelm Tell pageant to New Glarus and Barlow’s pride in Swiss heritage, his inspiration and initiatives promoting Swiss culture, and the development of New Glarus as "America's Little Switzerland."

One group working to keep traditions alive is the Jodlerklub of New Glarus.

Five immigrant men started the group and performed for the first time at the Swiss Independence Day (Volksfest) celebration in 1929.

The best part of New Glarus is the abundance of amazing traditional food.

Let your nose lead you to the bakery where you'll struggle to choose from the fresh rye breads, bratzeli butter cookies and other alpine specialties.

Right down the road is the Maple Leaf Cheese and Chocolate Haus.

Chock full of Wisconsin's favorite food and imported specialties, this place is delicious and dangerous.

Accommodations in New Glarus come in the form of traditional chalets.

Stop for the night before heading out to find even more delicacies.

Try a Swiss sausage and cabbage or save room and have the most authentic fondue you can find.

Switzerland itself might be a long flight away, but New Glarus has all the charm to make you feel like you're in the Alps.

Street signs in both languages welcome you and remind you you're far from home.

There are 14 Alpine cow statues throughout the town to welcome you.

In New Glarus, it's not just the chalets and museums, but the small touches that welcome you.

Visit in April to attend the local sheep shearing festival.

No matter when you visit, New Glarus' residents will celebrate your arrival.

Have you visited this wonderfully unique town? Tell us all about your experiences in the comments!