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Shullsburg

Miners were some of the first Europeans to settle in Wisconsin; they came to mine the rich surface deposits of lead found in the state’s southwestern corner. The Badger Mine and Museum in Shullsburg preserves the city’s 180-year history of mining and cheesemaking. Enjoy the exhibits, then descend 51 steps with your tour guide into a hand-dug nineteenth century lead mine. Drive just south of town on Cty. U to experience Gravity Hill, a stretch of road where vehicles appear to roll…uphill.

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Cheesefest Shullsburg October 07 Fun for the whole family. Craft and food vendors, stage entertainment, kids activities, cheese tasting and viewing events by local cheesemakers, wine tasting,...
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A Bit of Yesteryear Christmas Shullsburg November 25 A fun filled day for everyone. Annual Christmas Open House in Water St. shops and restaurants 10am-7pm, House Tours 10am-4pm, Family Scavenger Hunt 11am-3pm,...
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Old Fashioned July 4 Celebration Shullsburg July 03 - July 04 Kids rides and activities, Badger Mine and Museum tours, ball games, talent show, live music, bingo, parade and fireworks.

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Water Street Historic District Shullsburg The city of Shullsburg was founded in 1827. The commercial development of downtown Shullsburg occurred in two stages: lead mining in the 1840s and 1850s, and...
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Roelli Cheese Haus Shullsburg Roelli Family Cheese Haus has a family tradition of hancraftingpecialty cheese for nearly 100 years. Chris Roelli is the sconsin Master Cheesemaker behind...
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Water Street Market Shullsburg Our mission at Water Street Market is not only to offer you a great shopping experience but to offer you unique and trendy products. This will be a one of a...

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Risken-Lee Holiday House Shullsburg The Risken-Lee Holiday House building dates back to 1842. It is now a great example of early frontier lodging, with wide plank pine floors with braided rugs. ...
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John & Deb's Place Shullsburg It would be easy to classify us as a typical bed and breakfast but that is not the case. We are a different kind of lodging experience that one may be...

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