Sparta

The world’s largest bike – an old-fashioned high wheeler formed out of fiberglass – welcomes visitors to Sparta, known as the “Bicycling Capital of America.” Sparta offers access to several nationally known bike trails including the Elroy-Sparta State Trail, the first rails-to-trails bicycle route in the country.

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 Sparta

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Annual Canoe River Spring Rendezvous 5/17/2019 - 5/19/2019 Sparta - 0.55 miles away
2
Return of the Bikes Extravaganza 5/04/2019 Sparta - 1.61 miles away
3
Mayfair Art Fair 5/05/2019 West Salem - 14.76 miles away
4
B&E's Rampfest 4/27/2019 Cashton - 16.03 miles away
5
Driftless Outdoors Show 5/17/2019 - 5/18/2019 Onalaska - 22.75 miles away
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Festival Foods Grandad Half Marathon 5/04/2019 La Crosse - 23.1 miles away
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Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine and Cheese Festival 4/26/2019 - 4/28/2019 La Crosse - 24.79 miles away
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Camp Douglas Armed Forces Days Celebration 5/17/2019 - 5/19/2019 Camp Douglas - 24.94 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 83° F
Low 61° F

Winter

High 30° F
Low 11° F

Fall

High 60° F
Low 40° F

Spring

High 59° F
Low 48° F

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