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.

Featured Stories

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
Black Light Tour in the Morning 12/07/2025 - 1/25/2026 Blue Mounds - 10.36 miles away
2
Fitchburg Holiday Lights Tour & Jubilee 12/12/2025 - 12/14/2025 Fitchburg - 11.63 miles away
3
Downtown Madison Hot Cocoa Crawl 12/07/2025 Madison - 11.96 miles away
4
A Christmas Carol 12/06/2025 - 12/07/2025 Madison - 12.2 miles away
5
Dane County Farmers' Market: Holiday Market 11/15/2025 - 11/22/2025 Madison - 12.63 miles away
6
Madison Fair Trade Holiday Festival 12/06/2025 Madison - 12.63 miles away
7
The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! 11/29/2025 Madison - 13.05 miles away
8
Madison College Hmong New Year Celebration 12/06/2025 Madison - 15.35 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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