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

Overview

Richland Center is a city in the Southern Wisconsin River Valley in Southwest Wisconsin.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Richland Center

A. D. German Warehouse

The only building Frank Lloyd Wright designed for his hometown, built in 1921. It's a warehouse built in the Mayan Revival style, which was popular in the 1920s and 30s.

Phoenix Center

Recreational center with a bowling alley plus a bar and restaurant. Open bowling available daily, but hours vary. Call ahead.

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 — 54 mi away. Directions
LSE La Crosse Regional Airport, La Crosse — 57 mi away. Directions
MKE General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee — 128 mi away (major hub). Directions

US Highway 14 runs through town, linking to Madison in the east and La Crosse in the west.

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 A. D. German Warehouse
Lunch Serna Brothers
Afternoon Phoenix Center
Evening The Press Box

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

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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Map

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Understand

Richland Center is the birthplace of Frank Lloyd Wright. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Richland campus.

Get in

US Highway 14 runs through town, linking to Madison in the east and La Crosse in the west.

See

See A. D. German Warehouse

The only building Frank Lloyd Wright designed for his hometown, built in 1921. It's a warehouse built in the Mayan Revival style, which was popular in the 1920s and 30s.

📍 Church St and Haseltine StSW corner

Maps