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Village in Wisconsin, United States
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Spring Green is a village of 1,600 people (2019) in Southwest Wisconsin and is the home of two unique architectural wonders: Frank Lloyd Wright's magnificent Taliesin, and Alex Jordan's mysterious House on the Rock. The area is also popular with visitors because of a local Shakespearean theatre, the nearby Wisconsin River with its many recreational opportunities, and a 27-hole Robert Trent Jones-designed golf course.
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One of the weirdest museums you'll ever see. The house itself is an interesting architectural jumble, particularly the Infinity Room, which is suspended a long way over the forest canopy below. But jaws really start dropping in the second and third areas, which include "The Streets of Yesterday", the world's largest carousel, and more self-playing musical instruments than you ever thought existed. It's a staggering collection of toys, marvels, ephemera and oddities, brought together with an air of mystery and glee. It'd be nice if there were more labels to explain where these things came from, but then it'd take eight hours to see it all instead of four (and that's if you move at a brisk pace). Special exhibitions on for the Christmas season. Not recommended for people affected by claustrophobia or anxiety.
Once the family home of famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright — and then an architectural commune and school under his direction — "Taliesin" refers both to the iconic house he designed there, and also to the sprawling complex of buildings on the site. It's one of eight buildings by Wright to be listed as a world heritage site. Regular performances and receptions are held here, and it's still a working school. There's an inexpensive tour ($16), where you'll see exteriors and interiors of the Hillside School. The longer tours, which take you to the interior and gardens of the home, Taliesin, are highly recommended for Wright enthusiasts but pricey ($47-80).
Renowned theater company, with a repertoire of Shakespeare, Shaw, and a few other classics. Stages an outdoor Shakespeare festival each summer.
Canoe trips on the Wisconsin River are easily arranged. Inquire at hotels, at Trader's Bar & Grill (see Drink), Wisconsin Canoe Company, or at Bob's Riverside Resort (see Sleep).
Several hiking trails.
Offers a 9-hole course.
Arts and crafts on sale the last full weekend of June.
Visit a working jewelry artist's studio all year round. Located in an Amish log cabin in the country, featuring silver and gold jewelry and pewter boxes. Call for hours or shop online @ reflectionsjewelryonline.com.
A nice little steak house and supper club.
A moderately priced venue (you might pay $100 for a three-course meal for 2 people) with a menu that changes every Thursday in order to comply with the availability of local and fresh ingredients. Excellent food with a great atmosphere in the renovated State Bank of Spring Green building which is reaching 90 years of age.
Guides say it's the only standalone restaurant Wright designed.
Serves breakfast and lunch. Changing menu for lunch, although the cafe also has an unchanging menu. Vegetarian entrees served every day, full breakfast served only on Saturdays and Sundays, with continental breakfast through the rest of the week. Sandwiches and drinks available for takeout.
Can also arrange canoe rentals.
Offers a full calendar of concerts and events, craft cocktails and mocktails, a beer garden, and a huge record collection.
In the Spring Valley Inn. Perhaps a little pricey, given that the front desk clerk of the hotel may be the one who's cooking your dinner, but the resulting food is well above diner class, and the desserts are excellent. There's a bar and a fireplace as well.
Also offers lodging (see below).
Wi-fi available. Also rents canoes and kayaks.
Campsites and picnic areas.
Located in a Queen Anne Victorian home, in a residential area of Spring Green.
Has none of the fascinating charm of its namesake and more than a little pricey, but it does have a golf course and a swimming pool.
Indoor pool, sauna, wi-fi.
Offers plenty of outdoor facilities: grills, picnic tables, barbecue pits, and even a basketball hoop.
Designed by Taliesin architects, this pleasant inn has a relaxed Wright influence without being overbearing about it. There's a pool, fitness center, convenience store, bar & restaurant on-site. It's nice and quiet at night, with leafy surroundings.
Ideally-located, this Taliesin-inspired motel has 11 non-smoking rooms and a selective wine collection in the lobby.
Hotel known for novelty themed suites for couples (e.g. cave, moon, casino, jungle, arctic). Normal rooms $59, themed rooms $149 for two adults.
Acclaimed as a "Top 10 Quilt Shop" by magazines including Quilt Sampler and Better Homes and Gardens. They're known for reproduction quilt fabrics, their own "Worn & Loved" fabric line and patterns, custom quilt kits, cross stitch, folk art and home decor. The second floor features a retreat space.
Features herbal remedies, home decor, body care, and jewelry. Upstairs is The Closet, which carries lightly used, high-quality, brand-name clothing.
The nearest airport is in Madison. From there, take US-12/14 to exit 251A/B and continue on US-14 West for 35-40 minutes.
Read in the guideVisitors will need a car to get around Spring Green. The intersection of Highway 14 and Highway 23 is near the center of town. Most lodgings are off Highway 14, while the small downtown is signposted from Highway 23.
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