Cross Plains

The village of Cross Plains is just west of Madison and along the gateway to Wisconsin’s breathtaking Driftless Region. Hop on a segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail to soak up the gorgeous landscape with your favorite people and explore unique local shops and cafés in town for an unforgettable adventure.

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Explore everything this area has to offer — from activities and attractions, to fairs and festivals, there's something here for everybody! Dig into these great stories and get inspired for your next Wisconsin vacation.

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Explore the Area

1
Merrily on High 12/17/2023 Madison - 7.27 miles away
2
Fitchburg Holiday Lights Tour & Yuletide Jubilee 12/15/2023 - 12/17/2023 Fitchburg - 11.72 miles away
3
Handel's Messiah with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra 12/08/2023 - 12/09/2023 Madison - 12.2 miles away
4
The Nutcracker 12/16/2023 Madison - 12.2 miles away
5
AMA Arenacross Championship Series Presented by Kicker Performance Audio 12/08/2023 - 12/09/2023 Madison - 12.78 miles away
6
Tandem Press Friday Jazz Series 10/13/2023 Madison - 13.64 miles away
7
Sankta Lucia Social 12/09/2023 Dodgeville - 21.3 miles away
8
German Christmas Tree Lighting 12/16/2023 Dodgeville - 21.3 miles away
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Average Weather

From soaking up the summer sun to hitting the trails after a fresh snowfall, Wisconsin has no shortage of activities for every season. Here's an idea of what the weather in this area is like to help get your planning started!

Summer

High 80° F
Low 61° F

Winter

High 29° F
Low 13° F

Fall

High 58° F
Low 39° F

Spring

High 56° F
Low 35° F

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