The council and supreme court buildings are included on the National Register of Historic Places. Part of what convinced early visitors to stay is the sheer natural beauty of the area. The beautiful serenity of Lafayette County's pristine landscape awaits your discovery. Fish, camp, hike the trails, and get back to nature. Parks in Blanchardville, Darlington, Gratiot, Woodford, and Belmont provide space to camp.
Every town has parks for play and picnics.
See the wildflowers and prairie plants growing along the Cheese Country Recreational Trail from Monroe to Mineral Point. Each small town along the way has its own distinct flavor. Snowmobilers, cross-country skiers, hikers, bicyclists, horseback riders, and ATV riders share the trail. A ten-mile trail joins the former railroad corridor at Calamine. Walk a model bluebird trail at the Pecatonica River Trail Park in Darlington.