Move To These 10 Towns In Wisconsin If You Wanna Get Away From It All

Why deal with the stress of the hustle and bustle of the big city when you can spread out, slow down, and enjoy life? Well, there are plenty of Wisconsin towns where you can have total peace and quiet. We think these secluded towns in Wisconsin are some of the best places to live in the state. Here are ten great options for you to try to experience a little peace and quiet.

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Wyalusing is in Southwestern Wisconsin, in Grant County. 370 people call Wyalusing home. It is an absolutely gorgeous town, as it is right at the junction of the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers. There are tons of forests, bluffs, and wetlands. And nearby is Wyalusing State Park, with more than 14 miles of hiking trails.

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About 750 people call La Farge home. La Farge is located in Vernon County, which is also is Southwestern Wisconsin. La Farge is sort of away from it all already, but if you really want to get away, you can hop in your canoe and travel up the Kickapoo River. Also in the vicinity is gorgeous J&R Country Ridge Orchard Country Ridge Orchard, where you can pick your own apples in season.

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Around 900 people call the town of Elk Mound home. Elk Mound is in Dunn County, Wisconsin, located in the Northwestern part of the state. The town is located in the beautiful Chippewa valley. Maybe the most interesting part (if you are a Packers fan) is resident Carl Gerbschmidt. He curates both a Green Bay Packers wax museum and an Ice Bowl exhibit in his personal residence. Best of all, if you live nearby, you can visit this magical Christmas tree farm.

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In Green County, the town of New Glarus has about 2,000 residents. You know of New Glarus because of their fantastic brews, but you just might want to move here. New Glarus has Swiss heritage, and has maintained it, down to Swiss flags and Swiss-style chalets. To honor the town's Swiss ancestry, there is a Heidi festival every year at the end of June. Even if you live out on a farm, there are some good places for you to eat and drink in town.

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Just about 1,000 people call Colfax home. Colfax is located in Dunn County, and takes up a whopping 1.41 square miles. But you will absolutely love it for its rolling hills and farmland. There’s so many charming spots in this place! This town is perfect for the railroad enthusiast, so you can have the chance to visit the Colfax Railroad Museum.

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In Dane County, just under 700 people live in Primrose. It's a quiet town, but people generally know one another. The town isn't horribly far from Madison, either, so if you need something from the big city, it won't take too long to get it. If you’re an art lover, a great nearby attraction is Marjorie King's pottery studio.

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In Eau Claire County, Augusta has just around 1500 residents. But the town is small, and is located entirely within the bounds of another town (Bridge Creek). Maybe the biggest thing going on here is the 4th of July Festival, called "Bean and Bacon Days." Many Amish people surround the community, really giving it that sense of stepping back in time. Nearby is the Augusta State Wildlife Area where Sandhill Cranes can often be observed in the marshes.

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In Oneida County, Minocqua has just under 5,000 people. But being that it is surrounded by water, it definitely feels like Minocqua is away from it all. It is bordered by Squirrel Lake, Diamond Lake, and Booth Lake. If you like to be out on the water, this is definitely the place for you. And at the end of every September, Miocqua is home to the annual Beef-a-Rama event.

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This town has to have the cutest name. Butternut is in Ashland County, pretty far north in Wisconsin. Only 375 people call Butternut home. Up here, you can fish and get outdoors. And there are even free lots available for residential construction right now. That might just be the perfect opportunity for you to become a Butternutian. Another great reason to move here is the famous Northwoods Classic Car Show.

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With just 500 people, Oulu is WAY Up Nort' over in Bayfield County. It was named after Oulu, Finland, and its history was influenced by its Finnish settlers. The town is definitely away from it all, but you won't feel alone. There is a strong community here, based around church and common outdoor interests. To learn more about your new neighbors, visit the Oulo Cultural Center to learn about the strong Finnish cultural influences in the town.

Do you live in a Wisconsin town that is away from it all? Have you ever visited any of these secluded towns in Wisconsin? Which is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.

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