Explore Fountain City, WI

Aerial view of Fountain City, Wisconsin, with downtown buildings, wooded bluffs and the Mississippi River in autumn.

Fountain City sits between the Mississippi River and the bluffs along Wisconsin’s Great River Road. Here are some local picks for where to eat, distinctive places to stay, and interesting stops to make along the way.

Where to Eat

Breaded fish sandwich with a lemon wedge, fries, pickle, onion and dipping sauces.

Looking for a good meal in Fountain City? Start with our local dining favorites, including the Golden Frog and the Landing. Explore places to eat in Fountain City.

Unique Places to Stay

Blue Victorian-style lodging building in Fountain City, Wisconsin, with a Great River Road Inns sign and autumn trees.

Fountain City has some distinctive places to stay. The Joseph Fugina House is a restored Victorian near downtown, Hawks View has cottages high on the bluff, and the Drift Inn at Indian Creek offers lodging near Merrick State Park. We’ll be taking a closer look at these places as we build our guide.

Things to Do & Places Worth a Stop

There are good reasons to stop and explore beyond downtown. Merrick State Park brings you close to the Mississippi River and its backwaters. Seven Hawks Vineyards, Kinstone, and Prairie Moon Sculpture Garden offer very different experiences. We’ll add more local details and photographs as we build out this guide.