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 First
time visitors to Mineral Point are often heard to say that they
feel like they have just stumbled into a quaint European village.
For quiet getaway and escape from the hustle and bustle of urban
life, Mineral Point is a perfect oasis. Ask anyone who lives here
or those who repeat visits what the draw is and you are bound to
hear of the beauty that surrounds us – the rolling, tree
covered hills, the rock outcroppings, the mosaics of farm fields,
the quiet streams and some of most picturesque drives to be found
anywhere. For everyone who enjoys beautiful, natural landscapes,
this community nestled in the “driftless” area of southwestern
Wisconsin, offers a backdrop that is relaxing as well as inspiring.
History buffs, art lovers, and antique enthusiasts find themselves
drawn back time after time. Downtown Mineral Point is brimming
with resident artists and entrepreneurs. From simple limestone
cottages to massive Richardsonian Romanesque architecture, the
downtown business and arts district is an impressive collection
of early Wisconsin commercial buildings. Visitors to Mineral Point
can spend several hours shopping and browsing downtown. Art studios
and galleries, antique shops and other specialty shops make this
quite unlike the commonplace mall or typical small town business
district.
 Mineral
Point was the first city in Wisconsin to be listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. Take a step back in time with visits
to Pendarvis State Historic Site where costumed guides lead you
through a restored miners settlement and tell the story of early
immigration and mining in Mineral Point. A self-guided tour at
the Mineral Point Depot will evoke memories of the days when the
railroad was king. A tour at Orchard Lawn recalls the lifestyle
of an early merchant family. Or simply stroll the steep, narrow
streets following in the footsteps of miners, farmers, merchants
and early Wisconsin legislators. |
