Things to Do in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin

Blue Mounds, Wisconsin is about a half hour west of Madison, Wisconsin. Blue Mounds, Wisconsin is about an hour and a half west of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is within a days drive to go see Blue Mounds from Madison, Wisconsin or Milwaukee, Wisconsin. And it is a pretty drive that you can enjoy on the way to Blue Mounds, Wisconsin. Blue Mounds, Wisconsin is in the center of the southern part of Wisconsin. Blue Mounds, Wisconsin has a population of less then 2000 people. Blue Mounds, Wisconsin is named because of the two blue hills that are the highest hills in the southern Wisconsin region. The hills look blue from certain distances away.

Fort Blue Mounds was built when the Black Hawk War threatened the area and the fort successfully defended the town during and ambush. The Fort is now gone but there is a plaque to commemorate the site.

Blue Mound State park is near Blue Mounds, Wisconsin. The highest point in southern Wisconsin is at Blue Mound State Park. The Blue Mound State Park is a peaceful park with wonderful views like the Wisconsin River Valley and the Baraboo Range. This park is open daily but there is a charge to go into the Blue Mound State park. For more information on Blue Mound State Park you can phone 608-437-5711.

Cave of the Mounds is near Blue Mounds, Wisconsin. The Cave of the Mounds is a National Natural Landmark and has theatrical lighting enhancing a variety of brilliantly colored stalactites and stalagmites. The Cave of the Mounds has cave pools to see and pillars. At the Cave of the Mounds you can see a short film that explains the history of the cave. A concrete walkway takes you into this cave. This cave has a steady temperature of about 50 degrees all year long so if you go to see the cave be sure to dress appropriately. If you get to see the Cave of the Mounds be sure to take some time to see the rock gardens and the gemstone mine. A fossil dig and a picnic area are also at the Cave of the Mounds. The Cave of the Mounds takes about an hour to see and there is an admission charge to see the Cave of the Mounds. If you want more information on the Cave of the Mounds you can call 608-437-3038.