Iowa County blends scenic Driftless Area landscapes with a rich arts-and-mining heritage, offering an easygoing pace that still keeps you close to regional culture and jobs. Weekends often start on the trails at Governor Dodge State Park, where sandstone bluffs and quiet lakes invite hiking, paddling, and winter adventures, and continue along the panoramic Military Ridge State Trail. Iconic attractions add year-round intrigue: the fantastical House on the Rock rises from the hills, while nearby Spring Green anchors a trio of cultural heavyweights—Taliesin, the home and studio of Frank Lloyd Wright; the nationally acclaimed American Players Theatre; and galleries that draw art lovers from across the Midwest.
Community life centers on welcoming main streets and strong schools. County seat Dodgeville offers everyday conveniences, parks, and quick access to the outdoors, while Mineral Point showcases stone cottages and creative energy through sites like Pendarvis and the hands-on workshops at Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts. Families appreciate the region’s schools, including the Mineral Point Unified School District, and commuters find an easy route to Madison for work or a night out. Housing ranges from historic homes to countryside farmettes and new builds, with farmers markets and local eateries reinforcing a strong sense of place.
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- Governor Dodge State Park
- Military Ridge State Trail
- House on the Rock
- Taliesin
- American Players Theatre
- Pendarvis
- Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts
- Mineral Point Unified School District