Overview
Sparta is a town in Wisconsin.
2 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Sparta
Ben Bikin'
Ben Bikin' is a statue of a unicyclist. A contest was held during its construction to name the statue. Jeff Ascher provided the winning entry.
Deke Slayton Memorial Space and Bike Museum
Dedicated to the career of astronaut Donald Kent "Deke" Slayton, the History of Bicycling, Wisconsin Astronauts, and Aviation in Monroe County. Local History museum downstairs, Deke Slayton and Bicycle museum upstairs.
FAST Fiberglass Mold Graveyard
A large field with hundreds of massive fiberglass molds of various characters, animals, and objects. Walking paths take you between piles of discarded shells of Burger Boys, Ice Cream Cones, and Elephants.
Sparta-Elroy State Trail
a 32-mile (51 km) rail trail between Elroy and Sparta.
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.
- LSE La Crosse Regional Airport, La Crosse — 23 mi away. Directions
- EAU Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, Eau Claire — 72 mi away. Directions
- MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 135 mi away (major hub). Directions
Sparta is off the I-90 road.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $115–$115 a night (typical $220), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$160, mid-range ~$300, comfortable ~$280.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Ben Bikin', Deke Slayton Memorial Space and Bike Museum
- Lunch Ginny's Cupboard
- Afternoon Sparta-Elroy State Trail, FAST Fiberglass Mold Graveyard
- Dinner Matsumoto Ramen House
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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Get in
By car
Sparta is off the I-90 road.
See
See Ben Bikin'
Ben Bikin' is a statue of a unicyclist. A contest was held during its construction to name the statue. Jeff Ascher provided the winning entry.
Do
Do FAST Fiberglass Mold Graveyard
A large field with hundreds of massive fiberglass molds of various characters, animals, and objects. Walking paths take you between piles of discarded shells of Burger Boys, Ice Cream Cones, and Elephants.
Eat
Eat Ginny's Cupboard
Ice cream shop and espresso bar. Ginny's "jerks" (soda jerks) serve ice cream treats from an authentic soda fountain, as well as baked goods, sandwiches, paninis, and soup.
Eat Matsumoto Ramen House
Ramen in a variety of styles.
Sleep
Stay Justin Trails Resort
Bed & breakfast resort with log cabins & suites with whirlpool and fireplace on 200 acres with 3 acres of gardens; smoke-free; pets and children welcome; disc golf course; 10 miles of groomed cross-country ski, snowshoe, hiking & mt. biking trails on premise, ski & snowshoe rental; free video/DVD library. Tent camping coming in 2009.
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