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Spring Green

Spring Green is a village of 1,600 people (2019) in Southwest Wisconsin and is the home of two unique architectural wonders: Frank Lloyd Wright's magnificent Taliesin, and Alex Jordan's mysterious House on the Rock. The area is also popular with visitors because of a local Shakespearean theatre, the nearby Wisconsin River with its many recreational opportunities, and a 27-hole Robert Trent Jones-designed golf course.

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19 places

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    American Players Theater

    Renowned theater company, with a repertoire of Shakespeare, Shaw, and a few other classics. Stages an outdoor Shakespeare festival each summer.

    Tickets $35-48

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    Taliesin

    Once the family home of famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright — and then an architectural commune and school under his direction — "Taliesin" refers both to the iconic house he designed there, and also to the sprawling complex of buildings on the site. It's one of eight buildings by Wright to be listed as a world heritage site. Regular performances and receptions are held here, and it's still a working school. There's an inexpensive tour ($16), where you'll see exteriors and interiors of the Hillside School. The longer tours, which take you to the interior and gardens of the home, Taliesin, are highly recommended for Wright enthusiasts but pricey ($47-80).

    May – Oct: 9AM-4:30PM

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    The House on the Rock

    One of the weirdest museums you'll ever see. The house itself is an interesting architectural jumble, particularly the Infinity Room, which is suspended a long way over the forest canopy below. But jaws really start dropping in the second and third areas, which include "The Streets of Yesterday", the world's largest carousel, and more self-playing musical instruments than you ever thought existed. It's a staggering collection of toys, marvels, ephemera and oddities, brought together with an air of mystery and glee. It'd be nice if there were more labels to explain where these things came from, but then it'd take eight hours to see it all instead of four (and that's if you move at a brisk pace). Special exhibitions on for the Christmas season. Not recommended for people affected by claustrophobia or anxiety.

    Sep: daily 9AM-7PM; off-season: Fri-Sun 9AM-5PMTickets for each of the 'tours' are $12.50, or $28.50 for all three

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    Canoeing

    Canoe trips on the Wisconsin River are easily arranged. Inquire at hotels, at Trader's Bar & Grill (see Drink), Wisconsin Canoe Company, or at Bob's Riverside Resort (see Sleep).

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    Country Sampler

    Acclaimed as a "Top 10 Quilt Shop" by magazines including Quilt Sampler and Better Homes and Gardens. They're known for reproduction quilt fabrics, their own "Worn & Loved" fabric line and patterns, custom quilt kits, cross stitch, folk art and home decor. The second floor features a retreat space.

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    Panacea

    Features herbal remedies, home decor, body care, and jewelry. Upstairs is The Closet, which carries lightly used, high-quality, brand-name clothing.

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    Reflections Jewelry

    Visit a working jewelry artist's studio all year round. Located in an Amish log cabin in the country, featuring silver and gold jewelry and pewter boxes. Call for hours or shop online @ reflectionsjewelryonline.com.

    daily; call for hours

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    Reunion Restaurant

    A moderately priced venue (you might pay $100 for a three-course meal for 2 people) with a menu that changes every Thursday in order to comply with the availability of local and fresh ingredients. Excellent food with a great atmosphere in the renovated State Bank of Spring Green building which is reaching 90 years of age.

    Tue-Sun 11AM-2PM, 4-10PM, Sat Sun brunch 11AM-2PM

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    Riverview Terrace Cafe

    Guides say it's the only standalone restaurant Wright designed.

    Open May-Oct for lunch 9AM-4PM

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    Slowpoke Lounge and Cabaret

    Offers a full calendar of concerts and events, craft cocktails and mocktails, a beer garden, and a huge record collection.

    Thu - Sun 5:30 - 10:30, closed Tue and Wed

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    Spring Green General Store and Cafe

    Serves breakfast and lunch. Changing menu for lunch, although the cafe also has an unchanging menu. Vegetarian entrees served every day, full breakfast served only on Saturdays and Sundays, with continental breakfast through the rest of the week. Sandwiches and drinks available for takeout.

    Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM, Sat 8AM-6PM, Sun 8AM-4PM. Weekend breakfast menu served 8AM-noon

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    Spring Green Literary Festival

    Takes place the second Saturday in September with 3 authors and a catered lunch; writers workshop available for an additional price.

    8:30AM-5PM$50-75

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    Arthur's Supper Club

    A nice little steak house and supper club.

    $15-40

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    Spring Green Art Fair

    Arts and crafts on sale the last full weekend of June.

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    Spring Green Country Christmas

    Old-timey Christmas charm, one weekend every December.

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    Tower Hill State Park

    Several hiking trails.

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    Trader's Bar & Grill

    Can also arrange canoe rentals.

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    Village of Spring Green Municipal Golf Course

    Offers a 9-hole course.