Award winning wines at our local "vine to bottle" wineries. Danzinger Vineyards is just a drive up the hillside from any of the Blue Door Properties.
THE MISSISSIPPI FLYWAY
Located on the Mississippi River and the Mississippi Flyway, the any of the Blue Door Properties are a perfect headquarters for planning a birding vacation. Spring & Fall bring migration are always exciting. Winter is Bald Eagle season. Over 250 species of birds are sited each year, providing fantastic bird watching and photo ops.
GOLF IN THE "DRIFTLESS AREA"
The Grove Golf Course is nestled in the Driftless Area of Buffalo County, Wisconsin just ten minutes from any Blue Door Property. Fees are reasonable and tee times are a breeze.
GET ON THE WATER
Paddle sports by kayak or canoe are a guest favorite. The Mississippi River backwaters provide many different trails and opportunities to experience the River.
DRIVE THE BACKROADS
Drive the Wisconsin Great River Road for a treat but we encourage guests
to also drive Buffalo County's backroads: bluffs, farms, barns, rivers,
the geology of the Driftless Area.
FAIRS, FESTIVALS & FUN
MARCH MAY
Spring Fling 100 Mile Garage Sale
MAY
Alma's Old-Fashioned Memorial Day Parade
JUNE
Fire In The Shire
JULY
Lock & Dam #4 Open House
JULY
Swiss Heritage Days
SEPT
Alma Music & Art Festival
SEPT
Sidewalk Insanity On Main Street
OCT
Flyway Film Festival
NOV-DEC
Christmas In ALMA (Every Weekend)
VIEWS FROM BUENA VISTA
Located
500 feet above Alma, Buena Vista is a small city park with a big view of the Mississippi
River. Handicap accessible, large
parking lot, hiking trail from 2nd Street in Alma, Wisconsin. Don’t miss this view!
GO FISHING AT THE FLOAT
The Great Alma Fishing Float is a favorite fishing spot on the Mississippi River below Lock & Dam #4. If you stay at a Blue Door Property we'll cover the costs of the cleaning your fish out at the Float.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY FAVORITES
Swimming at a Mississippi River beach (with lifeguards), fishing, watching riverboats, barges & trains. What child wouldn't enjoy these simple activities that make a lasting lifetime memory?
"SHOP ALMA"
Walk Main Street from any of the Blue Door Properties and enjoy the local shops & galleries. Bringing you local art, many artisans operate their own shops. Best shopping days or Friday through Sunday, some shops close for a day during the week.
LOCK & DAM #4
The
public observation platform at Lock & Dam #4 is open from dawn to dusk,
April to November. Handicapped parked
and accessibility is available. The
Railroad Bridge is an excellent viewing perspective for both trains and river
traffic through Lock #4.
The US Army Corps Of Engineers hosts an "open house" every July as part of Alma's Swiss Heritage Days celebration.
