Green County 2023 Visitor Guide

NEW COPPER, NEW SLATE, SAME RINGTONE

Depending on when you're visiting this year, you may or may not be seeing scaffolding up around the Historic Green County Courthouse in downtown Monroe. It is anticipated that renovations will be completed sometime in 2023. What began as a simple re-roofing job turned complicated when structural damage was discovered in the building. The integrity of the structure was impacted by moisture (within the layers of brick in the walls), rot, and simply the passage of time. Engineers found evidence of isolated repairs done in the past, but this marks the first wholescale renovation in more than 130 years. Green County contracted with Renaissance Historic Exteriors for the project, involving engineers, masons, carpenters, roofers, coppersmiths, and crane operators. One of the most visible aspects of the renovation has been restoration of the clock tower. If you're lucky, you'll be here when the big crane puts the spire back in place. Soon after that, we'll again be hearing the bell mark the hours – just as it did when originally placed in the tower back in 1891.

Guests can relax in the spacious indoor pool and spa, and enjoy direct access to the Cheese Country and Badger State Trails adjacent to the hotel. Your stay in one of our 54 guest rooms features: ◗ High speed fiber internet ◗ Free local calls, voice mail and cable TV ◗ Complimentary family breakfast ◗ Business Center, fax, and copy service ◗ Guest laundry, lobby with fireplace, meeting room ◗ All rooms include microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, ironing board ◗ Whirlpool suites, two room suites, and business king rooms available ◗ Travel Green Wisconsin Certified 424 - 4th Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566 608.328.3444 • 608.352.6406 • americinn.com Follow us on Facebook Care close to you for injury or illness. Get walk-in care when and where your family needs it. When your injury or illness is not life-threatening, but you can’t wait for an appointment with your doctor, turn to SSM Health Monroe Express Clinic. We offer family health care services, including treatment for moderate injuries and illnesses such as: • Allergies • Nose bleeds • Flu • Insect bites and stings • Rashes • Upper respiratory infections • Ear infections • And many more 100 W 8th Street, Monroe, WI 53566 • ssmhealth.com/ExpressMonroe Hours: Weekdays 8 am - 8 pm • Saturday and Sunday 8 am - 4 pm Holiday hours may vary.

ADVOCATING FOR RECREATIONAL TRAILS & ATV ACCESS Friends of Badger & Sugar River Trails

Volunteers assist with improvement projects and trail maintenance, and also organize events and trail rides. Buy your Wisconsin Trail Pass on the Friends website to support the group. friendsofbadgerstatetrail.org

Stateline Trailblazers Brooklyn Sno-Hornets

Volunteers assist with bridge re-decking, trail brushing and maintenance, signing the trails before winter, and grooming the trails when it snows. Green County would like to thank the farmers and landowners who allow access for seasonal trails on their property. statelinetrailblazers.smartertrails.com facebook.com/brooklynsnohornetssnowmobileclub

Green County ATV Club Volunteers have been working with communities and townships within Green County for approval on adding ATV/UTV traffic routes to select streets and roads. As of print time, the following have approved routes: Albany (village), Brodhead (city), Monroe (city), Adams Township, Cadiz Township, Decatur Township, Washington Township. For township locations, see the pullout county road map at page 60. Getting approvals and signs in place is a work in progress; visit the website for more information. greencountyatvclub.org

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