While we love the hustle and bustle of the city, sometimes it’s nice to get away to a smaller town where the Main Street is charming and the living is easy. It’s time for a visit to Mayville.
The town of Mayville is located in Dodge County, 54 miles northwest of Milwaukee.
Google There are two towns named Mayville in Wisconsin. This is the town in Dodge County (the other Mayville is located in Clark County).
This adorable town was founded in 1845. It got its name from the May brothers, who were among the original settlers here.
DannoJackson /Tripadvisor Around 5,000 people call this charming town home. The town’s Main Street is a pretty spot, with historic buildings, restaurants, and shops.
The Audubon Inn is the perfect place to stay for the weekend.
DannoJackson /Tripadvisor This historic inn was built in 1896 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The inn offers 18 rooms (some are pet-friendly), a spa, and plenty of beautifully preserved historic features.
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On the main level of the Audubon Inn, you’ll find NOLA North Grille - the perfect spot for lunch or dinner.
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This gorgeous restaurant uses locally-sourced, fresh ingredients in its menu items, and the result is flavorful food.
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The Horicon Marsh provides an afternoon of exploration.
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The area encompasses 21,400 acres of protected freshwater cattail marsh, located on the outskirts of town.
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Take a hike, and bring along your binoculars and a camera.
tishette/Tripadvisor The refuge provides a home for up to 200,000 Canada geese during migration, as well as great blue herons, ducks, muskrats, snakes, frogs, and fish.
Have you visited Mayville lately? What was your favorite activity there? Share your experience in the comments below!
There are two towns named Mayville in Wisconsin. This is the town in Dodge County (the other Mayville is located in Clark County).
DannoJackson /Tripadvisor
Around 5,000 people call this charming town home. The town’s Main Street is a pretty spot, with historic buildings, restaurants, and shops.
This historic inn was built in 1896 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Rowing_Queen /Tripadvisor
RJK_Chicago /Tripadvisor
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The refuge provides a home for up to 200,000 Canada geese during migration, as well as great blue herons, ducks, muskrats, snakes, frogs, and fish.
Here’s another great place to relax – check out this incredible park in Milwaukee.
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