Sparta, Wisconsin - Bicycling Capital of America

Sparta is known as the "Bicycling Capital of America", the seat of Monroe County, and is host to the west end of the Elroy-Sparta Trail and the east end of the LaCrosse River Trail. Sparta is also the home of the "World's Largest Bike".

Sparta Bike

Sparta has many services a biker might need including motels, bed and breakfasts, campgrounds, bike rentals, shuttle service, canoeing, churches, laundromats, a six-plex movie theater and an outdoor movie theater, and medical facilities. Visit the Deke Slayton Memorial Space and Bicycle Museum while in town or head over to Memorial Park where you will find the municipal swimming pool, ball diamonds, tennis courts, ice rinks, hockey arena, playground, sheltered picnic area, fishing and canoeing on Perch Lake and the LaCrosse River. Sparta also has a reputable 18 hole golf course and a 12 lane bowling center for your enjoyment.

The Annual Butterfest celebration is held the second weekend in June, which includes a gigantic parade, carnival, free family entertainment stage, and plenty of food and refreshments on the grounds.

Other activities include horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, visiting tourist attractions and gift shops. You will also find an abundance of antique shops in the area, and you do not have to travel very far to get a glimpse of Amish life.

For further information contact the Sparta Chamber of Commerce, 111 Milwaukee St., Sparta, WI 54656, phone 608-269-4123 or 888-540-8434, or check our website www.bikesparta.com. E-mail info@bikesparta.com.

Lodging in the Sparta area

Best Night's Inn
303 W. Wisconsin, Hwy 16
608-269-3066 - 800-201-0234
www.bestnightsinn.com

Best Western Sparta Trail Lodge
Theater Rd., off Hwy 16, Exit 28, I-90
608-269-2664
800-780-7234 (nationwide)
spartatraillodge@centurytel.net

Country Inn by Carlson
I90 & Hwy. 27 737 Avon Rd.
608-269-3110 - 800-456-4000
www.countryinns.com

Scottish Inns
509 S. Water St., Hwy. 16
608-269-3138
www.bookroomsnow.com

Spartan Motel
1900 W. Wisconsin
608-269-2770

Super 8
I90 & Hwy. 27, Avon Road
608-269-8489
www.super8.com

Beaver Creek Cottage
216 N Water St
608-487-1175

Cabin on the Rock (Red Rock Trails)
13597 Katydid Ave
608-823-7865

Caboose Cabins
www.caboosecabins.com
1102 S. Water St.
608-269-0444
608-269-0573

The Franklin Victorian
220 East Franklin St
608-366-1427 - 888-594-FVBB
franklinvictorianbb.com
innkeeper@franklinvictorianbb.com

Grape Vine Log Cabins
19149 Jade Road
608-269-3619
okgrapevine@centurytel.net

Justin Trails Resort
www.justintrails.com
7452 Kathryn Ave.
800-488-4521
608-269-4522
info@justintrails.com

Percheron Paradise www.percheronparadise.com
12833 Cty Hwy XX
Norwalk, WI 54648
Phone 608-336-1212 Fax 608-229-2228
getaway@percheronparadise.com

Soper Creek Inn
6883 County Hwy B
608-272-3967

Whispering Creek Guesthouse
6321 Cardinal Rd.
608-272-2237
www.whisperingcreekguesthouse.com

Primitive DNR Campground
Walk in only 608-337-4775

Pine View Recreation Area
Fort McCoy
608-388-3517

Leon Valley Campground
9050 Jancing Ave.
608-269-6400

Trail Pass Vendors

Country Inn , I-90 & Hwy 71
Franklin Victorian B&B, 202 E Franklin
Kwik Trip, Hwy 71 and Kwik Trip, Hwy 27
Leon Valley Campground
Sparta Depot, 111Milwaukee St
Speed's Bicycle Shop, 1126 John St
Strawberry Lace Inn, 603 N Water
Super 8 Motel, 716 Avon Road

Information, Bike Rentals & Repairs, Shuttle Service

Sparta Tourism

111 Milwaukee

608-269-4123 or 888-540-8434

www.bikesparta.com

LaCrosse River State Trail Headquarters/
Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce
111 Milwaukee St.
608-269-4123

Speed's Bicycle Shop
www.speedsbike.com
608-269-2315