Area Travel - AmericInn® Prairie Du Chien, WI
Welcome to beautiful Prairie Du Chien Wisconsin! Read about Prairie Du Chien attractions and things to do during your Wisconsin stay.
#1 hotel in Prairie Du Chien!
Welcome to the AmericInn Lodge and Suites of Prairie Du Chien, the second oldest city in Wisconsin! The historic Villa Louis mansion on St. Feriole Island was the home of the state’s first millionaire. In 1673, Marquette and Joliet first stepped foot on the banks of this historic area river town. The AmericInn is just minutes away from the Midwest’s most breathtaking views overlooking the mighty Mississippi! Watch eagles soar and riverboats navigating the beautiful “Father of Waters” right at our doorstep. From antiques shops and winery tours to hiking the scenic river bluffs, we have it all. Whether you are traveling by car, boat, motorcycle, snowmobile, or bike, the Prairie Du Chien AmericInn says “Welcome to the end of the day”!
Quick Area Guide
Villa Louis Historic Site – This beautiful Victorian Mansion was built in 1870 by the family of an entrepreneurial frontiersman who turned his various investments into a enormous fortune. Today the home is restored to its British Arts-and-Crafts-style elegance during its heyday in the 1890s.
Address: 521 N Villa Louis Rd, Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
Distance: 1 mile
Phone: 608-326-2721
Hours of Operation: Varies with season. Please call for details.
Fort Crawford Medical Museum – This National Historic Landmark includes the Fort Hospital building with exhibits and early medical research by Dr. William Beaumont.
Address: 717 S Beaumont Rd, Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
Distance: 1 mile
Phone: 606-326-6960
Hours of Operation: Open daily May-Oct, 9am-5pm.
Prairie Du Chien Marina – This state of the art marina is sure to provide your family with an exciting and fascinating experience.
301 N Saint Feriole Dr, Prairie Du Chien, WI
Phone: 608-326-8032
Distance: 1 mile
Hours of Operation: Call for details.
Mississippi Explorer River Cruises – Explorer offers charters and scheduled eco-cruises on the Mississippi River Wildlife Refuge. View Bald Eagles, Herons, Pelicans, and scenic natural beauty! Fun for explorers of all ages!
Address: 100 Water Street, Prairie Du Chien, WI
Distance: 1 mile
Phone: 563-596-4444
Hours of Operation: Seasonal. Call for details.
Maiden Voyage Tours – Maiden Voyage offers river cruises, boat tours, dinner cruises, ecological tours, and more!
Address: 2338 Andy Mountain Lane, Harpers Ferry, IA
Distance: 14 miles
Phone: 563-880-8970
Hours of Operation: Seasonal. Please call for details.
Effigy Mounds National Monument - The Effigy Mounds covers 2500 acres with over 14 miles of hiking trails that wind along the hundreds of preserved Indian mounds. The Visitor Center offers films, a museum, a bookstore, and naturalist programs.
Address: 151 Hwy 76, Harpers Ferry, IA
Distance: 3 miles
Phone: 563-583-1706
Hours of Operation: Open daily from 8am-4:30pm
Pikes Peak State Park – Pike’s Peak offers stunning views, first-rate hiking and camping, and a terrific atmosphere for group gatherings.
Address: 15316 Great River Rd, McGregor, IA 52157
Distance: 5.5 miles
Phone: 563-873-2341
Hours of Operation: Varies according to activity. Please call for details.
Shihata Orchards – This scenic orchard has been family-owned and operated in Prairie Du Chien since 1968, and offers a variety of goods from the retail store, apple-picking excursions, wagon rides, and more.
Address: Limery Rd, Prairie Du Chien, WI
Distance: 4 miles
Phone: 608-326-2785
Hours of Operation: Please call for details.
