Cross Plains

The Village of Cross Plains is nestled in the northwestern section of Dane County. Cross Plains is part of the region along the Gateway to Wisconsin’s Driftless Area, an untouched by glaciers. This beautiful sculpted topography hosts some of the most scenic and choice recreation areas. We are a great destination for hiking, biking & fishing.  We invite you to experience all Cross Plains has to offer from great local businesses to excellent recreational opportunities! 

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 Cross Plains

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Run Santa Run 5k 12/05/2020 Fitchburg - 11.04 miles away
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CANCELED - Get Festive with Agora & Holiday Celebration 12/03/2020 - 12/05/2020 Fitchburg - 11.72 miles away
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CANCELED - A Madison Symphony Christmas 12/04/2020 - 12/06/2020 Madison - 12.2 miles away
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CANCELED - GeekCraft Expo 12/05/2020 - 12/06/2020 Madison - 12.78 miles away
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CANCELED - Holly Jolly Sauk Prairie 12/05/2020 Sauk City - 13.93 miles away
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CANCELED - The Crafty Fair 12/05/2020 - 12/06/2020 Madison - 14.46 miles away
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CANCELED - Olbrich's Holiday Express 12/05/2020 - 12/31/2020 Madison - 14.81 miles away
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CANCELED - St. Nicholas Day Craft & Cookie Sale 12/05/2020 New Glarus - 18.33 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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