Things To Do
Farm/Art DTour 2022
The 2022 Sauk County Farm/Art Dtour takes place from October 1 through October 10 and is a self-guided excursion through 50 miles of scenic farmland in rural Sauk County, including much of the agriculture heartland of the Town of Prairie du Sac. Enjoy land inspired art, local foods, and the many charms the countryside offers. Planning your trip? Visit the Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce office or click on the following link for route maps and other information: Wormfarm Institute | FARM/ART DTOUR 2022 For an electronic version of the event guide, click here: Farm/Art DTour Event Guide
For Dam safety and emergency procedures for anglers, boaters, and visitors near the Prairie du Sac Hydroelectric Dam, click here:
Click here for information regarding the Mountain Bike Trails on the Alliant Property:
The area around the Alliant Energy Dam provides wonderful eagle watching opportunities; cycling, fishing & other activities.
Canoe and/or fish the
Lower Wisconsin Riverway.
Click here for information regarding fishing on the Lower Wisconsin Riverway:
Traverse the Highway 60/Lower Wiscsonsin River Scenic Byway
Hwy 60 / Lower Wisconsin River Road Scenic Byway
Hike Ferry Bluff State Natural Area.
More information can be found at: Ferry Bluff State Natural Area
Note: The entire northern unit, consisting of Ferry Bluff and Cactus Bluff, is closed to all entry from November 15 to April 1 to protect roosting bald eagles.
The Great Sauk State Trail passes through the Villages of Sauk City & Prairie du Sac, and the Town of Prairie du Sac, continuing in to the Sauk Prairie Recreation area.
Trail passes are required and available locally. To find out how to purchase your pass locally, call (area code 608):
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Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce at 643 – 4168,
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or Prairie du Sac Village Hall at 643 – 2421,
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or Sauk City Village Hall at 643 – 3932
For more information click on the following links:
https://www.greatsaukstatetrail.org/
https://www.saukprairie.com/great-sauk-state-trail
Places to stay, dine and drink:
The Skyview Motel
Skyview Motel website
Highway 12 Family Restaurant
(Formerly Sauk City Family Restaurant)
(Carry out is also available. Phone (608) 460 – 2079)
Pape’s Fair Valley Inn
(Carry out and curbside pick-up are also available.
Phone: (608) 643-6124)
For other things to do, places to stay and special events in the Sauk Prairie Area visit the Sauk Prairie Riverway website at: 