West Coast of Wisconsin travel takes you along the Mississippi River through Pepin, Stockholm, Nelson, Maiden Rock, and Bay City. This stretch of the Great River Road centers on Lake Pepin, the widest natural part of the Mississippi, where small river towns shape daily life.
Explore Pepin, birthplace of Laura Ingalls Wilder, and follow the river through communities built on farming, fishing, and local production. In Maiden Rock and surrounding countryside, agritourism connects visitors to working farms, honey production, and roadside markets. Stockholm brings a different rhythm, with its seasonal art fair, bakery culture, and small population that expands quickly during peak weekends.
Across the region, local businesses reflect the land—from farm-based distilling to beekeeping—and the Mississippi River remains the defining feature, influencing everything from recreation to environmental efforts like Lake Pepin restoration.
Travel the Great River Road and experience the west coast of Wisconsin through its five connected river towns.
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2 Comments
Knew right away who the famous person from Pepin was. Not really hard.
Time for a road trip! 😄