BLUE DOOR INN

331 South Main Street, Alma, Wisconsin

Reservations: 608-685-4067  lodging@bluedoorinnalma.com

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Step back into the 19th Century and the small rivertown atmosphere
of Alma, Wisconsin on the Mississippi River.  The BLUE DOOR Inn

is housed in one of Alma's oldest buildings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step back into the 19th Century and the small rivertown atmosphere

of Alma, Wisconsin on the Mississippi River.  The BLUE DOOR Inn

is housed in one of Alma's oldest buildings.

 

  



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One of the best places for Bald Eagle viewing in the winter.

                        
10% reduced rates for 2013 with additional savings for longer stays 
 
 
  

JUNE BLOOM SPECIAL

 

We're offering a discount on our daily room rates to celebrate the

blooming of our gardens in June. 

 

If you stay with us on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night during the month of June you will receive a 25% discount.    Code: "JuneBLOOM". 

 

To make your reservation call 608-685-4067 or click the "Check Availability" link in the upper-right hand corner of this webpage.  Discount will be reflected when you check in!

Spend a night or the season in Alma, Wisconsin ...

now offering a continental breakfast!

 
Alma, Wisconsin is a 19th century river town on the Mississippi River and was designated a national historic district in 1982.  The Blue Door Inn is one of the oldest buildings in the historic district.  Boasting great views of the Mississippi River and the Alma bluff, the town is nestled in between these magnificent views.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GUEST COMMENTS
 
Great inn, great innkeeper!
 
The most beautiful place in Wisconsin....So much history....So much character....So relaxing.....I wish I could have stayed forever....Kathy has done the most precious thing by restoring the Blue Door Inn....Thank You Kathy!!!!
 
I recommend the Blue Door Inn. By far the best place to stay in Alma, Wi. I just stayed there and an amazing transformation of one of the oldest buildings in Alma. Very quaint with lots of antiques. I will definitely return. Thanks Kathy!
Blue Door Inn was reviewed for the on-line edition of Midwest Living. The original 1853 one-room stone house is 160 years old this year ... looks like a perfect excuse for a birthday party!!!  Details will be released soon.
 
Thanks to everyone for all of their great comments on the Inn.  We appreciate each and everyone of our guests and can't wait for your return.
 
The five-year restoration project is coming to an end but now we have to maintain our work and some of those original improvements are scheduled for maintenance.   Buildings that  are 138 to 160 years old need tender loving care ... forever!!!

JUNE BLOOM WINE EVENT at Danzinger's Vineyard and the Great River Road Wine Trail Wineries

June 1st & 2nd, 10am-5pm, Wisconsin, Minnesota & Iowa

More info at http://greatriverroadwinetrail.org/events/junebloom.html

 

Enjoy a long weekend of romance and adventure on the Great River Road Wine Trail and stay at the Blue Door Inn in Alma, Wisconsin for a great centralized location. 

Save the date for the Waumandee Hill Climb, September 20th-22nd, from Alma to Waumandee up Blank Hill. 

 

Blue Door Inn is proud to host some of the drivers and can't wait for everyone to come back to Alma with their vintage cars. 

 

Sponsored by the Minnesota Austin-Healey Club, the hill climb is open to vintage vehicles 1983 or older. 
  

BIRDING ALONG THE BUFFALO RIVER

Video compilation of Waterfowl on the Buffalo River, click the picture to the right ...

all were taken along the Buffalo River or the point where it empties into Rieck's Lake. 

Birding is a favorite pastime in Alma, Wisconsin any time of the year.  Bring your camera and stay at the BLUE DOOR Inn and we'll send you out to our favorite photography spots. 

 

Alma was recently featured in Discover Wisconsin's Wisconsin Birding episode. 

View at: http://www.discoverwisconsin.com/Destination.aspx?sdid=8658 

 

TRAINS, TRAINS & MORE TRAINS

For train buffs Alma, Wisconsin is one of the best viewing locations along the Mississippi River

for the Burlington Northern Sante Fe line. 

 

Views from the rooms and porches of the BLUE DOOR Inn are spectacular with a clear view

of trains heading north or south backed by the Mississippi River.

 

CAUTION:  You will hear trains!

 

FAMOUS FOR OUR BALD EAGLES  

Video compilation of Bald Eagle photos, click the picture to the right ... most were taken just across the street from the BLUE DOOR Inn. 

 

There are lots of opportunities for nature photography or just enjoying the sights of our historic river town.

 

 

KAYAK OR CANOE, PADDLING IS GREAT

You can't beat the Alma area for great paddling opportunities.  Mississippi River backwaters, national canoe trails, sand islands on the Mississippi River ... all make for a perfect experience.

The staff of the BLUE DOOR Inn can help you with local canoe trails and paddling spots.  Equipment is available through Riverland Outfitters. 

 
Alma's published paddle trails can be found at http://www.almawisconsin.com/visitalma/paddlinginalma.html

 
  

BLUE DOOR Inn, a four-year restoration project.  A 19th century single-family home with a blacksmith shop below and later a hardware store, the home has gone through a massive transformation.  Today your lodging options range from a choice of SUITES to full APARTMENTS.  All rooms have access to two 65-foot outdoor porches, a patio with barbecue gas grill & fire pit, river views and great gardens.

The Inn is located across from the Mississippi River with great views of the river, eagles overhead and the Alma bluff.  Main Street is also Wisconsin State Highway 35 and known as The Great River Road, a Wisconsin National Scenic Byway. 

 

Enjoy the river, Lock & Dam 4, lots of train activity, views from Buena Vista, birding opportunities and history everywhere.  Drive the backroads of Buffalo County and revel that there is no traffic and the county only has one stop light ... just to let the folks from Winona, Minnesota come into the state.