| What's there to do in the area? |
What's there to do? Where to begin? Since Scrabble Creek Cabins are centrally located in the Tri-State area, take your pick! We are only minutes from Platteville WI, Dubuque IA and Galena IL.
There are so many area events all year long in the surrounding region - from historic tours to ATV trails to excellent fishing spots - that we're sure you'll find an excuse to keep coming back. Please use these area event links to help chose when you want to visit us!
Grant County, Wisconsin Events
Lafayette County, Wisconsin Events
Platteville, Wisconsin Events
Galena, Illinois Events
Dubuque, Iowa Events
Here is just a short list of a few of the area highlights...we encourage you to find the best spots in all three states!
Our personal top pick for BEST RESTAURANTS in the area.....
 The Brewster House Restaurant
A full breakfast, daily specials and the best fish fry east of the Mississippi. Well worth the short drive from our cabins!
210 W. Water Street, Shullsburg, WI 608-965-3855
(connected to Shullsburg Cheese Store & Gift Shop)
and
Cole Acres Supper Club
Open weekend nights, please call ahead to confirm.
Wonderful unique dishes and scrumptious appetizers!
7617 County Highway J
Cuba City, WI 608-744-2476
Wisconsin
Rodas Antiques
2415 North Percival, Hazel Green WI 608-854-2274 or 608-854-2275
HardScrabble Antiques
2005 S. Main Street, Hazel Green WI 608-854-2525
Gile Cheese Store
116 North Main Street, Cuba City WI 608-744-3456
www.gilecheese.com
Gile Cheese & Carr Cheese Factory ~ Wisconsin State Champion Cheesemakers
Sinsinawa Mound
County Highway Z, Hazel Green WI 608-718-4411
www.sinsinawa.org
Religious Beginnings, Museums, Nature trails, gifts, books, bakery goods and crafts. Tours by appointment.
St. John's Mine
Highway 133 Potosi, WI 608-763-2121
Put on a hard hat for a guided tour of our mining history of Southwest Wisconsin.
Open daily May-October
Shullsburg, WI
Visit historic downtown Shullsburg, WI.
www.shullsburgwisconsin.com
44 of the buildings on Water Street are listed on the National and State Register of Historic Places.
Many specialty shops including:
Risken-Lee Shops
211 W. Water Street, Shullsburg, WI 608-965-4979
Fine gifts & jewelry
Tailings Country Store
235 W. Water Street, Shullsburg, WI 608-965-3220
Tues-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
www.tailingscountrystore.com
Candles, furniture, colonial lighting, porch delights & more!
Coughlin's Christmas Store
135 W. Water Street, Shullsburg, WI 608-965-4618
10:00-5:00 Dailey
www.coughlinshops.com
Specialty gifts for the Holiday Season & More!
Candles, holiday items, greeting cards, artwork, handbags, perfumes and much more.
Shullsburg Cheese Store & Gift Shop
210 Water Street, Shullsburg, WI 608-965-3855
Shullsburg Creamery
208 W. Water Street, Shullsburg, WI 608-965-4485
www.shullsburgcreamery.com
Iowa
Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium ? Dubuque, IA
350 E. 3rd Street, Dubuque , IA 800-226-3369
From Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico - Understand the Mississippi River like never before with interactive exhibits, river creatures, hands-on education and historic artifacts
www.mississippirivermuseum.com
Eagle Point Park
2601 Shiras Avenue, Dubuque, IA 563-589-4263
This beautiful 164 acre park overlooks the Mississippi River boasts the most stunning views in the Tri-State area. Tennis courts, playground equipment, wading pool, fishpond.
Diamond Jo Casino
400 E. 3rd Street, Dubuque, IA 877-323-5566
www.diamondjo.com
Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino
1855 Greyhound Park Road, Dubuque, IA 800-373-3674
www.dgpc.com
For other attractions/information on Dubuque, IA, please visit
www.accessdubuque.com
Illinois
Chestnut Mountain
8700 W. Chestnut Rd, Galena, IL 800-397-1320
www.chestnutmtn.com
Ski, snowboard, or alpine slide during summer months
Galena on the Fly, Inc.
Galena, IL 800-690-1287
http://www.buyaballoonride.com/
Take a scenic flight in a hot air balloon over the Galena Countryside.
Sunrise and sunset flights available.
Galena River Trail
Hike, bike or job this historic trail, just minutes away in Galena, IL
www.galenarivertrail.com
Galena History Museum
211 S. Bench St, Galena IL 815-777-9129
Civil war, steamboating, geology exhibits, 1830s lead mine. Book/gift shop
Daily 9am-4:30pm
Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site
500 Bouthillier St., Galena, IL 815-777-3310
Galena
Downtown Galena, IL has more specialty shops, restaurants and interesting sites then we can list!
Check them all out at www.galena.org
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