Gays Mills greets you with orchard-dotted ridges, the scent of fresh-pressed cider, and a friendly, can-do spirit. The Village of Gays Mills supports year-round events and services, and its signature Gays Mills Apple Festival brings parades, music, and u-pick weekends that turn the valley into a fall destination. Set along the Kickapoo River in Crawford County, the community blends small-town ease with quick access to farm markets, trout streams, and scenic byways.
Families appreciate the area’s educational options, including small class sizes, hands-on learning, and strong arts and athletics through the local schools. The public library and Community Commerce Center host story times, maker activities, and fitness programs when the weather turns, while parks, ballfields, and the surrounding orchards shape everyday life when spring arrives.
Weekends here are about getting outside. The meandering Kickapoo rewards paddlers—plan your outing with the Wisconsin DNR’s water trails resources—and hikers and cyclists gravitate to the bluffs and prairies of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. Day trips are easy: explore river history and the Mississippi waterfront in Prairie du Chien, or browse indie shops, markets, and live music in Viroqua.
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