13 Small Towns In Rural Wisconsin That Are Downright Delightful

There are tons of charming small towns in Wisconsin. And while all have something to offer, some just stand out more than others. Need proof? We thought so, which is why we scoured the state for the best small towns in Wisconsin. Small in size only, the following towns are easily the most charming small towns in Wisconsin!

1. Viroqua

The seat of Vernon county, Viroqua is a slightly larger town with a population of 4,362. Visit the delightful main street and shop at their famous local businesses. For more information, click here.

2. Tomahawk

Sitting on a bend of the Wisconsin River in the northwoods, Tomahawk is a great summer getaway. For more information, click here.

3. St. Germain

This northwoods town is near a lot of the bustle of life up there, but just far enough away to provide some peace and quiet. The town's paved bike and hike path helps visitors explore the area. For more information, click here.

4. Warrens

This small town of 1,000 residents is the center of Wisconsin's cranberry growing region. Wisconsin grows more than half the cranberries grown in the world. They host the largest cranberry festival in the world. For more information, click here.

5. Boscobel

Boscobel is a great place to make your home-base as you check out Wisconsin's driftless area. They have some of the best wild turkey hunting in the state, 90 class A trout streams, and more than a century of history to explore. For more information, click here.

6. Horicon

A charming and quaint town located on the tip of the Horicon Marsh, you'll love the small town feel when you stay here to explore the different flora and fauna the marsh has to offer. For more information, click here.

7. Mineral Point

Wisconsin's third-oldest city has a rich mining past. Our first territorial governor was inaugurated here. The Cornish history of those that first settled here is well celebrated and embraced. Come for a pasty, stay to enjoy this beautiful town. For more information, click here.

8. Sherwood

Located on the northeast edge of Lake Winnebago and home to High Cliff State Park, Sherwood gives you access to all the Fox Valley has to offer, but with the charm and quietness of a small town. For more information, click here.

9. Richland Center

Located due west of Madison, Richland Center is a great place to explore the lower Wisconsin River valley as well as the rolling hills of this part of the state. Birthplace of Frank Lloyd Wright and important in Wisconsin's suffrage movement, there's a ton of history to discover here as well. For more information, click here.

10. Stockbridge

Stockbridge is home to just 634 people on the eastern edge of Lake Winnebago. They call themselves the Sturgeon Center of the World, and it's possible there's not one store in town that doesn't sell bait. This is small town Wisconsin at its finest. For more information, click here.

11. Cable

A town of 800 right on the edge of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in far northern Wisconsin, Cable is an outdoorsman's paradise. From snowmobiling and cross-country skiing to mountain biking and hiking, this town makes use of its natural resources. For more information, click here.

12. Belgium

A rural oasis just a little north of Milwaukee, Belgium is home to the gorgeous Harrington Beach State Park as well as quaint, old-world charm. For more information, click here.

13. Ladysmith

With the Flambeau River winding through it and a charming downtown district, Ladysmith is a gorgeous place to make your base as you explore northern Wisconsin. For more information, click here.

So, do you agree? Are these the most charming small towns in Wisconsin? What other towns are among the best small towns in Wisconsin? Tell us!

These aren't the only charming small towns in Wisconsin. Click here to read about some of the most picturesque small towns in the Badger State.