FOUR HUNDRED YEARS AGO, IN THE LATE 1600s, THE FIRST SETTLERS CAME TO CRAWFORD COUNTY.
​Their mission was fur trading, and thanks to their success, Prairie du Chien became the second permanently settled community in Wisconsin.
Today, Crawford County draws visitors from around the region to enjoy boating and fishing along the Mississippi River, kayaking and canoeing down the Kickapoo River, apple picking in the area's prolific orchards, and visiting the historic sites that provide a glimpse into the early years.
DESOTO • EASTMAN • FERRYVILLE • GAYS MILLS • LYNXVILLE • SENECA • PRAIRIE DU CHIEN • SENECA • SOLDIERS GROVE • STERLING • WAUZEKA
Panoramic views bring nature to the forefront, showing off the riverside bluffs, native prairies, and the beauty of the Driftless landscape, unscathed by glaciers,
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Tourism is a major economic driver in Crawford County, and outdoor recreation is among the biggest attractions. Fishing tournaments draw anglers to the Mississippi River while the slower, picturesque Kickapoo River is a hot spot for kayakers and canoeists as they paddle along the winding waters.
Crawford County Top 10 Destinations
#1
VILLA LOUIS
HISTORIC SITE
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
#6
MISSISSIPPI RIVER SCULPTURE PARK
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
#2
GAYS MILLS ORCHARDS
GAYS MILLS
#7
SUGAR CREEK
WINERY & SPIRITS
FERRYVILLE
#3
THE SWEET TOOTH
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
#8
MUSEUM OF REMARKABLE OBJECTS
GAYS MILLS
#4
ST. FRANCIS HERMITAGE
GAYS MILLS
#9
PRAIRIE FUN LAND
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN
#5
EAGLES LANDING WINERY
MARQUETTE, IA
#10
FERRYVILLE LOOKOUT
FERRYVILLE
