Location: Alma
Top Things to do in Alma
The 10 Best Things to do in Alma, Wisconsin (WI)
Alma is a city in and the county seat of Buffalo County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 781 at the 2010 census. The city borders the Town of Alma (to its east), as well as the Town of Nelson (to its north), the Town of Belvidere (to its southeast), and Greenfield Township, Wabasha County, Minnesota (across the Mississippi River to its west). The motto for the city of Alma is: "Step into Living History."
Restaurants in Alma
1. Buena Vista Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 163 reviews
This park, located 500 feet up on a bluff, offers scenic views.
Reviewed By MaartenDaams
Whenever you are in Wisconsin, be sure to visit the Buena Vista Park in Alma, which offers a marvelous view of the Mississippi river. Entry is free.
2. Wings Over Alma Nature & Art Center
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
3. Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge
4. Castlerock Museum
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
Castlerock Museum has over two thousand years of history in a building that looks like a castle! See authentic arms and armor from Romans, Dark Age Warriors, Vikings, Crusader Knights, and Renaissance "Knights in Shining Armor." Open from 1-4pm, Fridays and Saturdays year round and Sundays June through August.
Reviewed By lauramaly1 - Neenah, United States
Found the Castlerock Museum online as a top thing to do in Alma. My mom and I are not big history buffs but decided to check it out anyways. First off, the museum was very easy to find. While driving through main Street, signage let's you know it's just off of main street on the hill. We parked on the street outside the museum which was free. Once in the museum, you're greeted by their staff and you pay for your access into the museum ($6 each for adults). We also met John who was the excellent tour guide throughout the museum. Throughout this 2-story museum, you learn lots of history in weaponry, armour and battle techniques. In the downstairs exhibit, visitors are able to try on a knights chainmail uniform (perfect for photo-ops!). You can tell the tour guide, John is very knowledgeable and passionate about the history displayed in this museum. I would recommend this museum for history buffs or educational/school tours. We spent about 45 minutes to an hour there but could spend more or less time depending on how much you read.
5. Lock and Dam 4
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Stajoe8488
Best place to view ships going through the lock. The viewing deck allows one to watch the whole process from the water level being raised or lowered and moving the barge or boat in/out. Parking lot is located right off of Main Street. There is a set of stairs and bridge that you need to walk up and over to get to the observation deck. Trains pass under bridge. We watched a huge barge move through the lock. It was actually three barges wide by four barges long in addition to the tow boat. It had so many barges that it had to through the lock in two sets. The first half were pushed in, the water level raised and then they were pulled out. The waters was lowered and the second half with the tow boat move in. After the second half was raised, the barges were lashed together again. The process took a little over a hour and was very interesting to watch.
6. Great Alma Fishing Float
7. Danzinger Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Wine tasting room with an event center for small gatherings. We are considered an Estate Winery, meaning we grow our own grapes and make our wines from them. We do not buy grapes or wine from any other regions. Danzinger Vineyards won Winery of the Year from the Wisconsin Grape Growers Association in 2013.
Reviewed By paulinehD131BA
Loved the location, view (on top of bluff, overlooking the river) and live/great entertainment. Could have spent ours there. I loved this photo, don't know them
8. Rieck's Lake Park
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4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By BlueDoorInn - Alma, United States
Rieck’s Lake is located at the confluence of the Buffalo & Mississippi Rivers. Beautiful sunrises start your day and if you are traveling in the summer months you may experience the morning mist as it rises from the water. Located 3 miles northwest of Alma, Wisconsin. Tthe area is handicapped accessible and provides a large parking lot that accommodates several vehicles. Rieck’s Lake Park offers a small popular camping area on a “first come” basis. For $15 a night you will enjoy a paved camping pad, fire pit, picnic table, showers and a direct lake view. Electricity is available at an additional charge. Recreational options abound with a picnic shelter and a great playground that offers a play structure as well as old time swings, slide and merry-go-round we all enjoyed as children. The park is an excellent birding spot with two viewing decks and a spotting scope. Expect crowds in the spring and fall during migration. White Egrets, Great Blue Herons, Tundra Swans, Canada Geese and many species of ducks can be viewed. Other wildlife like beaver, muskrat and mink can be sited, with muskrat huts visible on the lake.
9. Red Ram Saloon
10. The Burlington Hotel and Quilt Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
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