Tunnel City is a rail-side community with big-time access to nature, transit, and services. Minutes from Tomah and Sparta in Monroe County, it owes its name to the historic railroad tunnel that once cut through the nearby sandstone ridge. Today, residents appreciate quiet streets, country horizons, and quick connections along US 12 and the I‑90/94 corridor. For farther-flung adventures or visiting family, the Empire Builder at the Amtrak Tomah Station links you to Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago.
Outdoorsy weekends come easy here. On-post recreation at Fort McCoy’s Pine View Campground offers a sandy beach, lakeside camping, and four-season trails, while the castellated bluffs and sky-high overlooks at Mill Bluff State Park showcase the Ice Age geology that defines this region. In town and nearby, family programs and maker spaces at the Hatch Public Library keep calendars full year-round.
Families are served by the Tomah Area School District, known for strong academics, career pathways, and robust extracurriculars. Adult learners and career-changers benefit from courses and workforce training at the Western Technical College – Tomah regional center. Healthcare needs are covered close to home at Tomah Health, with additional specialty care available across the county.
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