Stay near popular things to do in Platteville 

Located less than a mile from downtown and UW-Platteville, the Country Inn & Suites makes it easy to browse Main Street boutiques or tour the picturesque campus. Stop by The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums if you’re interested in local history, or spend a rainy afternoon with your kids at nearby Avalon Cinema. Looking for things to do outdoors? Bike alongside the Rountree Branch of the Little Platte River on the David Canny Rountree Branch Trail, minutes from your hotel room, or paddle on one of the lakes in Governor Dodge State Park. Golfers can play 18 holes at the scenic Platteville Golf and Country Club. For even more shopping and dining, nearby Galena and Dubuque make for easy day trips.

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Governor Dodge State Park

26.37 mi / 42.43 km from the hotel
You can look for deer, foxes, and more than 150 bird species at this beautiful 5,350-acre park. Bring a picnic basket and your outdoor gear for a day of hiking along the Pine Cliff Trail and canoeing or fishing in Cox Hollow Lake and Twin Valley Lake.

The House on the Rock

30.92 mi / 49.77 km from the hotel
Since opening in 1959, this quirky tourist attraction has become one of Wisconsin’s most popular destinations. See Japanese gardens, the world’s largest indoor carousel, and the Infinity Room with its more than 3,000 windows.

Avalon Cinema

0.39 mi / 0.62 km from the hotel
Treat yourself and your kids to some popcorn and a relaxed evening at the movies with a trip to this first-run theater.

Downtown Platteville, WI

0.41 mi / 0.65 km from the hotel
Find a one-of-a-kind outfit, a decorative treasure, or a great place to eat as you explore Platteville’s quaint downtown district.

Platteville Golf and Country Club

1.5 mi / 2.41 km from the hotel
Open to the public, the Platteville Golf and Country Club is an ideal place to hone your game. After your round, stop by the on-site restaurant for a drink and a snack.

Rountree Gallery

0.36 mi / 0.58 km from the hotel
See what regional artists are up to at this visual arts gallery in Platteville. Exhibits range from ceramics and sculptures to photography, paintings, and other media.

The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums

0.36 mi / 0.58 km from the hotel
Visit this three-acre site to see artifacts, dioramas, maps, and photos that evoke the former mining area’s past. Go underground for a tour of the 1845 mine before a ride on a vintage mine train, and pick up a souvenir rock specimen in the gift shop.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

0.57 mi / 0.92 km from the hotel
Prospective students and their families enjoy visiting this beautiful campus. Wear orange and blue if you want to cheer on the Pioneers at one of several sports venues including Williams Fieldhouse and Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium.

Platteville Community Arboretum

0.32 mi / 0.52 km from the hotel
Want some fresh air? This arboretum borders the bike and pedestrian trail that runs along the Rountree Branch of the Little Platte River. The centerpiece is Katie’s Garden, which features year-round displays and a picnic area.