Coloma, Wisconsin travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Coloma is a village in Waushara County Wisconsin, United States. The population was 450 at the 2010 census. The village is within the town of Coloma.

3 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 12°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Jul. (climate data from nearby Madison)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
CWA Central Wisconsin Airport, Mosinee — 52 mi away. Directions
ATW Appleton International Airport, Appleton — 53 mi away. Directions
MKE General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee — 111 mi away (major hub). Directions

Coloma is at the crossroads of Interstate 39/US Route 51 (I-39 and US 51 respectively) and Wisconsin State Highway 21 (WIS 21). It is accessible by foot or vehicular traffic.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Food for you

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Understand

Coloma is a small town in the center of Wisconsin. Best known for its annual Chicken-Chew festival, the town attracts tourists from all over the Midwest who come to its many nearby lakes. Coloma began in 1849, where one of the two main founders stole the lumber from the other while that other founder was away for family illness, leaving the other founder to come back and build his tavern out of rough hewn logs.

Get in

Coloma is at the crossroads of Interstate 39/US Route 51 (I-39 and US 51 respectively) and Wisconsin State Highway 21 (WIS 21). It is accessible by foot or vehicular traffic.

Get around

The best way to get around is by car or foot. There is no public transportation system.

See

The Coloma water tower is credited for being the first lollipop water tower in the world. It can be seen from many places in town and from the interstate. The Coloma Area Historical Society located in the town park provides a look back into the town's humble past.