Cross Plains

The village of Cross Plains is just west of Madison and along the gateway to Wisconsin’s breathtaking Driftless Region. Hop on a segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail to soak up the gorgeous landscape with your favorite people and explore unique local shops and cafés in town for an unforgettable adventure.

Featured Stories

Explore everything this area has to offer — from activities and attractions, to fairs and festivals, there's something here for everybody! Dig into these great stories and get inspired for your next Wisconsin vacation.

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Explore the Area

1
Mount Horeb Art Fair 2024 7/27/2024 - 7/28/2024 Mount Horeb - 7.49 miles away
2
Cave Lantern Tours 6/07/2024 Blue Mounds - 10.36 miles away
3
Blacklight Tour at Cave of the Mounds 6/14/2024 Blue Mounds - 10.36 miles away
4
Concerts at McKee 6/17/2024 Fitchburg - 11.07 miles away
5
Kids' Fest At The Fitchburg Farmers Market 7/18/2024 Fitchburg - 11.63 miles away
6
Folklore Village’s Senior Outreach Program Featuring KG & The Ranger 7/24/2024 Dodgeville - 21.3 miles away
7
Music in Ryan Park 6/27/2024 Blanchardville - 22.17 miles away
8
Minecraft Done Wright! - Taliesin Summer Camp 7/22/2024 - 7/26/2024 Spring Green - 22.77 miles away
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Average Weather

From soaking up the summer sun to hitting the trails after a fresh snowfall, Wisconsin has no shortage of activities for every season. Here's an idea of what the weather in this area is like to help get your planning started!

Summer

High 80° F
Low 61° F

Winter

High 29° F
Low 13° F

Fall

High 58° F
Low 39° F

Spring

High 56° F
Low 35° F

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