ALMA Wisconsin

    19th Century River Town          National Historic District

READY FOR SUMMER

in Alma Wisconsin!

Summer was slow to arrive but is finally here.  Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and Alma is beautiful!  Walking through the National Historic District, watching Bald Eagles, fishing on the Mississippi River, and paddling by kayak or canoe ... all make Alma the summer vacation destination of Buffalo County.

 

Visitor Videos   

Traveling The Wisconsin Great River Road 

 CURRENT & UPCOMING EVENTS

    TODAY          

    "Working For A Living" Art Exhibit

    Now Through July 9th

    Sponsored by Wings Over Alma Nature & Art Center
 
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   STEP INTO ART--GALLERY NIGHT IN ALMA
   June 21st, 5:00pm-8:00pm
   3rd Friday Evening of the Month
   Sponsored by Alma Area Artisans
 
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   BELGIAN WAFFLE FUNDRAISER
   June 23rd, 8:30am-12:30am
   Adults: $7.50  Children (6-12): $5  Under Age 5: Free
   Sponsored by Alma Area Chamber of Commerce
 
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   STAIR STREET FUN WALK & FUNDRAISER
   June 29th, 9am to 11am (or until finished)
   Sponsored by Alma Area Chamber of Commerce,
   Beautification Committee
 
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   STEP INTO ART--GALLERY NIGHT IN ALMA
   July 19th, 5:00pm-8:00pm
   3rd Friday Night of the Month
   Sponsored by Alma Area Artists
 
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   STEP INTO ART -- GALLERY NIGHT IN ALMA
   August 16th, 5:00pm-8:00pm
   3rd Friday Night of the Month
   Sponsored by Alma Area Artists
 
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   ALMA MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL
   Annual Festival on the Banks of the Mississippi
   September 1st, 11:00am-7:00pm
   Sponsored by Alma Area Chamber of Commerce
 
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   STEP INTO ART -- GALLERY NIGHT IN ALMA
   September 20th, 5:00pm-8:00pm
   3rd Friday of the Month
   Sponsored by Alma Area Artists
 
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   STEP INTO ART -- GALLERY NIGHT IN ALMA
   October 18th, 5:00pm-8:00pm
   3rd Friday of the Month
   Sponsored by Alma Area Artists
 
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   QUILTING BY THE RIVER
   Annual Quilt Show
   October 12th-13th
   Sponsored by Alma Historical Society
 
 MORE INFORMATION

  Travel Packages (coming soon)

 

  Brochures (coming soon)

 

  Links (coming soon)

 

  Contact Us  

 

   

ALMA offers many options for lodging ...

bed & breakfast ... restored victorians ... cottages ... roadside motels & cabins.  

 

For info, call our Visitor Center at 608-685-3303 or choose an option from our website at Lodging Options/Business Directory.
  WEATHER
   

 

Enjoy The Early River Town Atmosphere

Of 19th Century Alma, Wisconsin!

HISTORIC TOURIST PARK in Alma

WIGRR 75th Anniversary Site (1938-2013)

In the 1930s & 40s driving became a popular family pastime, especially with the recognition of the Great River Road along the Mississippi River in 1938.  Impromptu camping spots formed and soon towns opened up their parks for tourists.  Only 4 tourist parks remain on the Wisconsin Great River Road, one of the most popular is Alma's own Rieck's Lake Park. 

 

For only $15 a night you can camp with great views.  The City of Alma offers electricity & restroom/shower facilities.  First come, first served basis ... no advance reservations.

 

Two Pavilions are available for group & family events at no charge.  Use the sign up sheet at the pavilion to reserve.

 

INSIDER TIP:  This is a favorite camping spot during the Spring & Fall bird migration seasons and fills up quickly.
RIECK'S LAKE PARK is recognized as a Wisconsin Great River Road 75th Anniversary Site.  For more information on 75th Anniversary Sites & Events visit the WIGRR website at www.wigreatriverroad.org.

 

Enjoy The Views 

From Buena Vista 

Enjoy a hike on the Buena Vista

Trail from Main Street to the top of Alma Bluff

and the Buena Vista Overlook.

 

Kayak or Canoe

The Mississippi Backwaters

Working with Riverland Outfitters we've

documented several easy to moderate

paddle trails in the Alma area.

 

 

 

Watch Bald Eagles

You can view Bald Eagles all year long in

Alma, Wisconsin.  Along the Mississippi River,

 in the trees, flying overhead and over the

bluffs you can see them throughout town.

 

 

 

Photograph Birds

Throughout

Buffalo County
Take your camera everywhere,
you never know when you'll come
across a special bird or waterfowl.

 

Fishing Is

A Passion

Alma is situated on the Mississippi River and

the backwaters are prime for fishing.

 

The Great Alma Fishing Float is a favorite

of locals and visitors throughout the season.