The BL Cottages Guidebook

Maverick
The BL Cottages Guidebook

Sightseeing

The Montello area is known for its nature and outdoor offerings. Many hiking trail options are nearby and even attractions right down town, like the Granite Quarry water falls.
View the waterfalls at the historic granite quarry in Daggett Park in downtown Montello. The granite from this quarry was once found to be the hardest granite in the world and was used for several famous monuments, in addition to Grant's tomb. The falls are within walking distance to downtown shops and dining.
Montello Granite Quarry
View the waterfalls at the historic granite quarry in Daggett Park in downtown Montello. The granite from this quarry was once found to be the hardest granite in the world and was used for several famous monuments, in addition to Grant's tomb. The falls are within walking distance to downtown shops and dining.
12 minutes from The BL Cottage: Restored prairie, sedge meadow and hardwood forest surround Ennis Lake. The 1.7 miles Ice Age Trail loop circles the lake and a kiosk gives information about how the glaciers shaped the land, how John Muir helped save the wilderness and about the flora you'll see on your walk. The park is also part of the Marquette County John Muir Nature and History Route.
Muir Park State Natural Area
N860 Co Rd F
12 minutes from The BL Cottage: Restored prairie, sedge meadow and hardwood forest surround Ennis Lake. The 1.7 miles Ice Age Trail loop circles the lake and a kiosk gives information about how the glaciers shaped the land, how John Muir helped save the wilderness and about the flora you'll see on your walk. The park is also part of the Marquette County John Muir Nature and History Route.
Distance from The BL Cottage: 13 minutes It’s only a 0.6 mile hike, but provides some really nice views and is an absolute playground of super cool rock formations. (Maps are provided at the cottage in the house manual packet).
Observatory Hill State Natural Area
Distance from The BL Cottage: 13 minutes It’s only a 0.6 mile hike, but provides some really nice views and is an absolute playground of super cool rock formations. (Maps are provided at the cottage in the house manual packet).
Distance from our house: 50 minutes (Baraboo, WI) The premier hiking trails in Wisconsin! This state park has miles and miles of different trails, loops around the lake, sights (Balancing Rock, Devil’s Doorway), and many more. It is kind of far, about 50 minutes from the house, but would provide a loaded half-day or day trip. Since it is a state park there is an admission fee, usually $15-$20 depending on the day. Highly recommend for a more mileage and elevation change based hiking adventure!
120 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Devil's Lake State Park
S5975 Park Rd
120 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Distance from our house: 50 minutes (Baraboo, WI) The premier hiking trails in Wisconsin! This state park has miles and miles of different trails, loops around the lake, sights (Balancing Rock, Devil’s Doorway), and many more. It is kind of far, about 50 minutes from the house, but would provide a loaded half-day or day trip. Since it is a state park there is an admission fee, usually $15-$20 depending on the day. Highly recommend for a more mileage and elevation change based hiking adventure!
Distance from our house: 33 minutes (Hancock, WI) A great stop along the Ice Age Trail is the Mecan River Segment. This 6.6 miles hike (3.3 miles each way) weaves along the beautiful river. There are different types of forest and lovely prairies. Highly recommend.
Ice Age Trail - Mecan River Segment
12231 Buttercup Dr
Distance from our house: 33 minutes (Hancock, WI) A great stop along the Ice Age Trail is the Mecan River Segment. This 6.6 miles hike (3.3 miles each way) weaves along the beautiful river. There are different types of forest and lovely prairies. Highly recommend.

Food scene

Experience the small town diners located in and around Montello. And then stop by the downtown area for drinks afterward
This restaurant is our favorite in town! It is also home to Montello Brewing with beer on tap. It offers a wide variety of menu options with the pizza being our top choice.
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Rendezvous
201 Main St
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
This restaurant is our favorite in town! It is also home to Montello Brewing with beer on tap. It offers a wide variety of menu options with the pizza being our top choice.
This is our favorite breakfast stop in town! Mama’s is a must-go for an easy and delicious meal. And finished off with cinnamon roll
Mama's Café
638 Main Street
This is our favorite breakfast stop in town! Mama’s is a must-go for an easy and delicious meal. And finished off with cinnamon roll
Excellent breakfast and lunch option for a classic small town diner experience
Sparks Grill
N4358 WI-22
Excellent breakfast and lunch option for a classic small town diner experience
This sports bar is our favorite burger place in town and also offers a large menu of other tasty meals. The old timey storefront masks a really cool new bar and layout inside.
Yahooz Sports Bar & Grill
This sports bar is our favorite burger place in town and also offers a large menu of other tasty meals. The old timey storefront masks a really cool new bar and layout inside.
Our favorite lunch spot! Sandwiches are the go-to here and they also offer ordering by phone for pickup as well.
Oyster Crackers
29 W Montello St
Our favorite lunch spot! Sandwiches are the go-to here and they also offer ordering by phone for pickup as well.