The Little Town In Wisconsin That Might Just Be The Most Unique Town In The World
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.
Where many "little" towns force their heritage or charm, New Glarus comes by theirs honestly.
Visit the historical village to get a taste of life hundreds of years ago or trace your ancestry and genealogy at the Swiss Center.
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."
Five immigrant men started the group and performed for the first time at the Swiss Independence Day (Volksfest) celebration in 1929.
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.
Chock full of Wisconsin's favorite food and imported specialties, this place is delicious and dangerous.
Stop for the night before heading out to find even more delicacies.
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