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Albany Historical Museum 117 – 119 N. Water St., Albany • 608.862.3240 Memorial Day thru Labor Day: Saturdays 9 am – 3 pm; rest of year Saturdays 9 am – noon. Local and Sugar River History, camera collection, toys, vintage hats. Brodhead Depot Museum 1108 – 1st Center Ave., Brodhead • 608.897.4150 Memorial Day through first Saturday in October: Wed, Sat, Sun, and holidays 1 pm – 4 pm. Housed in restored railroad depot with memorabilia, adjacent engine and caboose. Community band history, cheese & butter making equipment. Browntown Community Museum 110 S. Mill St., Browntown • 608.966.3273 Open 1st Sunday in June, July, August: 1 - 3 pm. Native American artifacts, band & school memorabilia, jail cell, farm tools. Open Saturdays from Memorial Day weekend through October; call ahead for groups and hours. Authentic Swiss chalet featuring unusual, rare and priceless collections of many kinds, including thousands of artifacts from all over the world. Carvings, tapestries, coins, jewelry, china and more. Green County Courthouse 1016 – 16th Ave., Monroe • 608.328.1838 Weekdays 8 am – 4:30 pm. Since 1891, this majestic building has been the cornerstone of Monroe’s downtown square. History Room upstairs. Civil War statue and restored cannons on the lawn. Green County Historical Museum 1617 – 9th St., Monroe • 608.558.4601 or 608.328.4301 May - October: Sat and Sun 1 - 4 pm. 1861 Universalist church showcasing local history, eclectic collections (like mustache cups!), and one-room country schoolhouse. Herb & Helen Haydock World of Beer Memorabilia (pg. 3) 1208 - 14th Ave., Monroe • 608.325.3191 Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm, Sat - Sun 11 am - 5 pm. Located at Minhas Craft Brewery - artifacts, antiques, lithographs, growlers, tap handles, toys. A must-see for history enthusiasts and beer lovers! Kelch Aviation Museum Brodhead Airport, N2463 Airport Rd., Brodhead • 608.897.1175 Open by appointment - please call ahead and most requests can be accommodated. Collection of antique airplanes, automobiles and artifacts - primarily from the 1920’s and 30’s. Chalet of the Golden Fleece 618 – 2nd St., New Glarus • 608.527.2614

Monroe Arts Center (pg. 41) 1315 - 11th St., Monroe • 608.325.5700 Tues - Sat 10 am - 5 pm. 1869 church built by Wisconsin architect Edward Townsend Mix. MAC hosts exhibits, concerts and special events. Monticello Area Historical Society 204 N. Main St., Monticello •608.938.4216 or 608.938.4383 April to December: Sat 10 am – 2 pm. Museum themed as early 1900’s community drug store, complete with soda fountain, plus exhibit on history and influence of the Sugar River. National Historic Cheesemaking Center & Imobersteg Farmstead Factory (pg. 43) 2108 – 7th Ave., Monroe • 608.325.4636 May - October: Daily 9 am - 4 pm except Sunday 11 am - 4 pm. Housed in restored railroad depot, cheesemaking and dairy farming equipment, cheese factory replica, cheese history and extensive archives. Swiss Historical Village & Museum (pg. 13) 612 – 7th Ave., New Glarus •608.527.2317 May - mid-October: daily 10 am – 4 pm. Replica of a traditional Swiss village, including Swiss Bee House, Cheese Factory, School House, Church and Cemetery, Blacksmith Shop, Print Shop, Smoke House and Sausage Shop, General Store, and Fire House with antique fire equipment. Hall of History showcases the journey of the original Swiss settlers in New Glarus. Toy Train Barn W9141 Hwy. 81, near Argyle • 608.966.1464 Daily 10 am – 5 pm. Walk into a miniature world filled with operating train layouts in an old Wisconsin Dairy barn painted Milwaukee Road orange and Argyle and Eastern Train Ride located outside. Turner Hall (pg. 40) 1217 - 17th Ave., Monroe * 608.325.3461 Tuesday - Sunday. Emmentaler-style chalet dating to 1937. Old World Rathskeller restaurant, Swiss folk art paintings and heritage displays.

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Special summer & winter packages 66 comfortable rooms plus newly renovated whirlpool suites and family rooms A short drive from Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison We specialize in group tours — with special rates! Indoor pool, sauna, hot tub and fitness room plus conference / meeting / banquet rooms New extended stay units available Alpine restaurant serving Swiss and American cuisine featuring breakfast daily, Sunday brunch, gourmet evening dining Outdoor patio & dining —home of the Swiss Cookout Shops, attractions, and museums within walking distance , plus the New Glarus Brewery is nearby Bike or hike the Sugar River StateTrail — it’s right outside the back door Swissland 18-hole Mini-Golf Course across the street Where traditional Swiss hospitality and charm welcome you all year round. Chalet Landhaus is built in traditional Swiss style - with a per- fect blend of modern convenience and old-fashioned Swiss decor - to give you a touch of Switzerland close to home.

612 7th Ave., P.O. Box 745 New Glarus, WI 53574 (608) 527-2317 Open 10 am - 4 pm May 22nd to October 15th Swiss Historical Village & Museum Group tours and buses welcome by appointment. swisshistoricalvillage.org Memories Are Made Here

801 Highway 69, New Glarus,WI 53574 (800) 944-1716 or (608) 527-5234 email: chalet@chaletlandhaus.com www.chaletlandhaus.com