

If Norway is on your travel list but not in your budget, start with Stoughton! This idyllic Dane County Wisconsin gem wins the award for most ethnic joy. Stoughton also has 15 city parks, including 3 multi-use trails, 6 shelters, a bike park, skate park, disc golf course, a memory garden, a memory walk, the Rotary Gazebo and a community garden.Īround the Corner with John McGivern | Program | Stoughton (#605) This park is abundant with wildlife, prairies, forests and wetlands, and offers many different hiking trails to please your inner adventurer. Just east of the downtown area is the Stoughton Country Club that offers memberships, an immaculate golf course and a beautiful event space to residents.Ī short drive along the northeast shore of Lake Kegonsa will lead you to Lake Kegonsa State Park. The Yahara River perfects the downtown area and offers a beautiful, rustic view as you head down Main Street. The historic downtown area is thriving with locally owned boutique shops and eateries, as well as the Stoughton Cinema Cafe and Opera House.

The city is known best for its Norwegian heritage and culture, which you can learn more about from exhibits and special events at the Livsreise - Norwegian Heritage Center, located in the heart of downtown Stoughton. Welcome to Stoughton, a thriving city in Dane County, Wisconsin that sits on the Yahara River and is about a 20 mile drive from the Wisconsin State Capitol. Community Spotlight: Stoughton, Wisconsin
