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

Overview

Dodgeville is a city in the Southern Wisconsin River Valley of Wisconsin. It is the county seat of Iowa County.

5 sights · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Dodgeville

Dodge Mining Camp Cabin

A cabin built for lead miners in 1827, and the oldest standing structure in Iowa County.

Iowa County Courthouse

The courthouse was constructed in 1859 and is the oldest continuously active courthouse in Wisconsin.

Iowa County Historical Society Museum

A small history museum with artifacts from Iowa County's past. They also manage the Floyd School and the Dodge Mining Camp Cabin, listed above.

Floyd School

One-room schoolhouse built in 1886 that was in use until 1961. The school was originally located on Floyd Road (about halfway between Dodgeville and Spring Green) and was moved to the historical society grounds in 2008.

Slag Furnace

An outdoor stone furnace built in 1876 and operated only until 1890, used to re-melt slag (a by-product of iron smelting) to extract more iron.

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.
MSN Dane County Regional Truax Field, Madison — 42 mi away. Directions
DBQ Dubuque Regional Airport, Dubuque — 49 mi away. Directions
MKE General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee — 113 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

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

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Dodge Mining Camp Cabin, Iowa County Courthouse, Slag Furnace
Lunch Bob's Bitchin' BBQ
Afternoon Floyd School, Iowa County Historical Society Museum
Dinner Cook's Room Cafe

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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What to ask about, for your diet

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