Welcome to Fountain City
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Wisconsin´s Most Picturesque River Town
Nestled in the bluffs along the Mississippi River, Fountain City is the oldest settlement in Buffalo County. Rich in natural and historical beauty, this small river-town community is proud of its miles of memories and unique attractions. The panoramic view of Fountain City is highlighted by Eagle Bluff, which stands 550 feet above the river, the highest point on the Mississippi. Whether on scenic Highway 35, internationally recognized as "The Great River Road," or vacationing along the Mississippi River, visitors to Fountain City experience a diversity of multi-seasonal activities.
During the warm embrace of summer, visitors to Fountain City enjoy activities such as camping in beautiful Merrick State Park, traversing the scenic bluffs, and angling the main channel and backwaters of "Old Man River." A public boat landing provides access to Fountain City from the river. Summer also offers visitors a variety of unique shops and restaurants to enjoy. As the chilly northern winds begin to blow in across the river and winter makes its home along the upper Mississippi, visitors enjoy activities like ice fishing, snowmobiling, and hunting. The Fountain City area is part of the Great Northern Flyway for migratory birds and home to bald eagles, great blue herons and egrets. For generations there have been trophy whitetail deer in ´the Monarch Valley´ and wild turkey are plentiful. If you are lucky, you may be able to catch a glimpse of one of the rare albino deer that thrive in the woodlands surrounding Fountain City.
Fountain City boasts its bluff and river scenery all four seasons of the year, and is truly the best of the Mississippi
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Events and Festivals welcome Tourists Year Round
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Fountain City Days
The second weekend in August
Celebrate the summer harvest with a softball tournament, an ice-cream social, grilled chicken, and live music
Old Time Farm Fest
Labor Day weekend
Great food and lots to see. Enjoy the rich history of farming in Wisconsin - the old along side the new.
Fountain City Community Players
Perform a different musical each summer with energy and skill - the last two weekends in July
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Eagle Bluff
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Five hundred and fifty foot Eagle Bluff is the highest point on the Upper Mississippi. Visit the studio of nationally acclaimed wood carver Leo Smith and watch river traffic at Lock and Dam No. 5-A. A fishing float is moored below the dam. Two miles north of town is Merrick State Park, with hiking trails, picnic areas and family campsites located right beside the Mississippi.
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