Tour 6 – ​ Scenic – 8:00am - Cave of the Mounds & Rookies

Your tour leader will take you on a fun scenic tour to Cave of the Mounds, a natural limestone cave located near Blue Mounds, WI.  Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark is celebrating 77 years since the discovery of the Cave.  Since then, Cave of the Mounds has become the premier cave in the upper Midwest and the jewel box of America’s major show caves.  Guided tours of this geologic wonder follow paved, lighted walkways and pass a stunning array of colorful crystal formation.  Bring a jacket or sweatshirt as it is about 50 degrees inside the cave.  You will also enjoy the Gemstone Mine, Fossil Dig, Butterfly Gardens and an amazing rock/gift shop.  You don’t want to miss this one.  There will be a $21.99 per person admission charge, collected at the entrance to Cave of the Mounds. 

Lunch will be The Old Feed Mill

The Old Feed Mill’s rich history dates back to pre-Civil War 1857, the year the Milwaukee & Mississippi Railroad Company arrived from Milwaukee, platted Mazomanie, and continued its drive to Prairie du Chien to create the first rail connection between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River system. Think about it. What a big deal that must have been! While here, they also developed a water power supply for a new flouring mill, what is now The Old Feed Mill.

Come dine with us, enveloped in our rich history, terrific food, and the careful attention of our exceptional staff. Whether you’re seeking a romantic weekend for two or an appealing stop for a bus load of intrepid travelers, The Old Feed Mill offers a destination experience you’ll cherish.

2:51 hrs driving – 126 miles

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Tour 7 – Scenic - 8:30am - The International Clown Hall of Fame, Al Ringling Mansion and Restaurant and Baraboo Candy.

Your tour will start with a quick trip to Baraboo where you will first stop at the Internaltion Clown Hall of Fame.   http://www.theclownmuseum.com/

After that fisit you will walk back to the Al Ringling Mansion. This spectacular red stone mansion was built in 1905 as the home of legendary circus showman, Al Ringling.  was the eldest of the five famous Ringling brothers. The Ringling Bros. Circus was at its peak when the mansion was built.  The Al Ringling Mansion is currently undergoing extensive restoration to bring it back to its former opulence.   You be taken on a tour by the owner himself, who is a true circus performer and lover of the history of the home and the circus.  You will see original furnishings, amazing hand-carved woodwork, leaded glass, ornate murals and hand-decorated ceilings during your tour.  Displays about the Mansion and the lives of the Ringling family will also be featured.  The tour is $15.00 per person .

Lunch will be also $15.00 per person.  Following lunch at the Mansion, you will travel a short way to the Circus.

In the late 19th and early 20th century, the Ringling show always returned to Baraboo after finishing their tour to repair and repaint equipment.  The Ringling’s spent the winter designing and fabricating new props and wardrobe, hiring new and returning performers, planning the route the circus would travel, and laying out their new advertising campaign. Of the 25 Ringling structures that once existed, 10 of the winter quarters buildings still exist, having been designated National Historic Landmark Structures.

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Youyr final stop on the way home will be Baraboo Candy and their famous selection of all things candy!!

1:02 hrs driving – 38.3 miles  

Tour 8 - Spirited - 9:00am - Driftless Brewing Company, Ski-Hi Fruit Farm and Richland Family Restaurant  

This is going to be a fun, drive south and west of Chula Vista Resort driving in the Driftless area of lower Wisconsin.

You will stop at a great orchard, Ski-Hi Apple Orchard.  Then you will travel to the Driftless Brewing Company for samples of its great brews.  Finally, lunch will be at an old favorite, Richland Family Restaurant before heading back to the Resort on some great roads.

4:00 hrs driving – 166.1 miles

Tour 9 - - This tour is closed

Spirited - 9:30am - Two wineries and lunch and a short quick trip – Balanced Rock winery, Baraboo Bluff Winery, and J’s Pub

On this trip you will head south through Baraboo to Balanced Rock Winery. 

Balanced Rock Winery is a family owned, boutique winery located on the doorstep of Devils Lake State Park, within the city limits of Baraboo, Wisconsin.

Their focus is to bring awareness to cold hardy grape varietals capable of surviving the Midwest’s frigid winters. Their wines are an expression of the soil, climate, farming and wine making practices that provide a sense of place to each wine. You'll taste our commitment to quality with every sip.

Then it is on to your second winery, Baraboo Bluff Winery.  Established in 2015, family-owned, award winning, and pet friendly Baraboo Bluff Winery, is situated high on the northwest range of the Baraboo bluffs.  The panoramic views are exceptional and overwhelmingly beautiful! 

After the wineries it is time for lunch at one of our favorites, J’s Pub and Grill in Reedsburg.  Yes, Jay is the owner, and he will be there to greet you and make sure you have a wonderful lunch.

1:38 hrs driving - 61 miles

Tour 10 - Scenic - 10:00am - Mushrooms, wine and lunch & dessert - Mushroom farm, J’s Pub, Narrows Creek Winery. Log Cabin for Pies and Baraboo Candy 

Now this is going to be fun low mileage tour.  You are going to have Mushrooms, a great restaurant, then some wine, travel for PIES, yes, a Pie stop before heading to a candy store.  What more do you want?

You will start out at the Hidden Valley Mushroom Farm which is Family-owned and operated since 1992. Fresh mushrooms available daily are white button, portobello, crimini, shiitake, oyster and lion's mane. Varieties of value-added items such as dry mushrooms, dry soup mixes and pickled mushrooms are also sold. Spent mushroom compost is also available.  This is a special place to visit.

Then you will go to J’s Pub in Reedsburg for lunch followed by a stop at Narrows Creek Winery for some wine tasting.  Narrows Creek Winery in Loganville, Wisconsin, produces and bottles a variety of fruit wines and is located on a family farm in picturesque rural Wisconsin. They are primarily focused on fruit wines and all wines are made on location.

Then it is time for PIES!!  For the first time in Adventures history, you will be making a pie stop!!  The Log Cabin Family Restaurant in Baraboo is famous for its pies so it is a perfect place for a pie stop. 

Then for your after pie stop, you will travel on the way back at Baraboo Candy Factory.  There Don and his staff will show you their wonderful “sweet” store.

1:49 hrs driving – 69 miles

Tour 11 - Spirited - 10300am - A great loop south with lunch at Fishy’s Bar & Grill in LaValle and Carr Valley Cheese.

As you head southwest, you will stop at Fishy’s Bar and Grill in LaValle for lunch.  Fishy’s is on the banks of the LaValle Mill Pond and a popular bar and grill.

Then you will stop at a favorite Cheese factory, Carr Valley in LaValle before continuing your tour on some wonderful scenic roads. 

3hrs – 138 miles