Location: Spring Green
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Spring Green is a village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,628 at the 2010 census. The village is located within the Town of Spring Green.
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1. Taliesin Preservation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,617 reviews
Taliesin, the home, studio and estate of Frank Lloyd Wright, is located in the hilly Driftless Region of southwestern Wisconsin near Spring Green. It is the name of Wright’s house as well as the 800-acre estate that includes buildings from all decades of Wright’s career. Its many wings and terraces reach out around the ridge of the hill, embracing the site and standing as “brow.” Taliesin was the residence of Wright and the valley was his inspiration and life-long laboratory for architectural designs and innovation. Taliesin represents the most complete embodiment of Wright’s philosophy of Organic Architecture. The Taliesin residence is the heart of a series of buildings that Wright designed for himself and his family members on the estate. Other buildings include: Romeo & Juliet Windmill (1896), Hillside Home School (1903), Tan-y-Deri (1908), Hillside Drafting Studio (1932), Midway Barn (1949), Hillside Theater (1952), and the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center (1967).
Reviewed By Paff4o - Chicago, United States
Welcome to Taliesin Preservation! This is one of the best places to visit and learn about the life of Frank Lloyd Wright, both personal and professional. It is located about 30 minutes West of Madison, WI, and 2.5 hours from Chicago, IL. There are a variety of tours offered at Taliesin. We went on the Taliesin House 2-hour tour. The tour guide, Linda, was very engaging and knowledgeable about Frank Lloyd Wright’s professional achievements and intricacies in his personal life. By walking from one room to another, it was amazing to “touch” and feel the environment the great architect had lived in. There was so much curiosity around every corner. The architectural element simplicity had blended beautifully with the surrounding nature view as well as the artifacts inside and carefully designed interior. Time went by so quickly. Come and visit the Taliesin Preservation. Learn more about Frank Lloyd Wright’s accomplishments and have a full day of relaxation. Enjoy your visit at Taliesin Preservation!
2. American Players Theatre
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5.0 based on 370 reviews
American Players Theatre is a professional, classical theater located just outside Spring Green, Wisconsin. Situated on 110 acres of hilly woods and meadows, APT boasts two theater spaces, an 1148-seat outdoor amphitheater and the 200-seat indoor Touchstone Theatre. From June through October, APT produces eight plays in rotating repertory – five Up the Hill and three in the Touchstone Theatre.Central to APT’s mission is a commitment to making these great works accessible to as wide and varied an audience as possible as well as educating younger generations in the joys of these classic plays.With annual attendance of over 100,000 and an annual budget in excess of $5 million, APT ranks as the country’s second largest outdoor theater devoted to the classics.
Reviewed By JeffreyK102 - Madison, United States
We come to APT every year for 1-2 plays, taking in at least one of their Shakespeare productions. The productions are a delight with talented cast members, crew, and leadership. Plan on a picnic before--it's part of the experience. Be prepared for weather. The show will on unless the a severe rain or thunderstorm appears. We have not been disappointed by the quality of productions at APT!
3. Wisconsin Canoe Company
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5.0 based on 221 reviews
Wisconsin Canoe is the fastest growing canoe and kayak rental company in the midwest. Based on the Wisconsin River in Spring Green, along with House on the Rock, Taliesin, and the American Players Theater. We offer the best people and the best equipment to get you to your favorite sandbar on the Lower Wisconsin River covering Prairie Du Sac, Sauk City, Mazomanie, and Arena. What started out as a new business with 10 old canoes and a trailer run by a couple of college kids has evolved to include a husband and wife team (yeah, two of those college kids) now operating the newest fleet of over 100 canoes and kayaks on the Wisconsin River. From Sauk City to Spring Green, we've been putting over 5,000 paddlers on the water every season.
4. Arcadia Books
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5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By NorskieElinor
Arcadia Books has just the right selection and variety for an independent small town bookstore! Excellent fiction, current nonfiction, travel, regional authors, drama, and children's sections. And, in fact, their online ordering is seamless if there is something you need but they don't have it in stock. I also enjoy some of the whimsical literary gifts they sell, as well as the delish coffees, teas, and treats. Thanks, too, to Arcadia for taking care to keep their customers and employees safe during the pandemic! Arcadia follows all Covid-19 guidelines, and they even have picnic tables outside for enjoying coffee and conversation on those sunny fall days.
5. Wilson Creek Pottery
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Nestled in the rolling hills just north of downtown Spring Green is where Wilson Creek flows. Ashley Pfannenstiel is creating and selling her hand thrown functional stoneware in her studio and attached retail shop. Come enjoy the beauty of the valley, see the potter in action creating unique and functional pieces, and shop for your kitchen and home or gifts for your friends. Dishwasher safe and perfect for dining, baking and decorating. Open daily 10am - 6pm.
6. Convivio
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
A curated collection of beautiful products. Table linens, dishes, candles and artwork for your home are beautifully displayed alongside great gift items including jewelry and books. Rounding out the mix is a collection of fine wine and spirits, as well as some specialty foods, chocolate and coffee.
7. Seven Seeds Farm
8. The Shitty Barn Sessions
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
WHAT: Audience and performer coexist in an intimate and integrated space with as little separating instruments and ears as possible. No stage. Stripped down. Pure music love. Like having the performance in your living room (except, in this case, a sh*tty barn). WHO: We strive for a varied selection of emerging artists from a number of genres.
9. Spring Green General Store
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By 294ramonad
We came here with a large group for breakfast. There's seating on the porch or near the counter where you place your order. You can shop while you wait for your order, they have a fairly large store with lots of interesting items. I got a piece of cinnamon toast with a scoop of cream cheese frosting on it that was really good. The others got standard breakfast fare. eggs and bacon. They have lunch too. The most fun thing was, they had music in the afternoon from 2-4. 3 men with acoustic guitars and singing. The kitchen was closed, but they sell bottled soft drinks and beer to have while enjoying the music. A regular there said she had never seen anyone dancing during the music, but our group was having fun!
10. Spring Green Preserve
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Wendylynn68 - Oregon, United States
We were pleasantly surprised by this hike. It is a great winding trail through sand prairie and then up hill to a wonderful lookout over the valley. Fall was a great time to go to see the drying of the grasses and the beautiful leaves in the woods on the way up the hill. Given the number of fallen leaves covering the trail, it would be a challenge going uphill and down if the ground was wet. We were lucky to have a nice dry day. You won't run into many other people out here. This would be a good activity for couples or with older children. Young children may have a hard time with the ascent.
