Alma is a delightful riverfront town with only two streets - but they stretch for seven miles along the banks of the Mississippi. Visitors enjoy exploring charming stairway “streets” that head up the river bluffs, and the town’s terraced cemetery. The main streets, lined with historic 19th century buildings, feature gift, art and antique shops. Nearby, Rieck’s Lake Park is a perfect spot to view the annual fall migration of graceful Tundra Swans.
The relaxed pace of river life is also evident in Fountain City. The town offers pleasant vistas of the river from its characteristic terraced gardens. Nearby, 550-foot Eagle Bluff is the highest point on the Upper Mississippi. The Prairie Moon Museum & Sculpture Garden, a fanciful folk art attraction, is located just north of town.
For more information about Alma, call 608/685-3303 or visit almawisconsin.com.