Carve Out Quality Time in Spring Green

The iconic shot tower not only provides breathtaking views but also pays homage to its industrial past, where lead was once formed into buckshot. While ammunition hasn’t left the property since 1861, the remains of the operation can still be seen—including the hand-dug shot tunnel. Now, this state park offers 77 acres of hiking trails that reward you with panoramas of the Wisconsin River Valley and plenty of spots to take a break for the perfect picnic.

The Sh*tty Barn: A concert here is like having a concert in your own living room—except it’s in a sh*tty barn. Intentionally designed without a stage, this setting puts the performer within arm’s length of the crowd, making for a more intimate musical moment. Bring your own chairs and food (or grab a bite from the rotating food vendor on site) and settle in for a live show that makes it feel as if it were happening just for you.

Explore the property where renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright took his cues from nature and poured them into the home and workspace he created. Taliesin is 37,000 square feet, and functioned as a residence, studio and school of architecture. Tours of various lengths allow you to explore different parts of the property, while workshops and programming help keep Wright’s architectural visions—and legacy—alive.