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Located on State Highway 35, (the Great River Road) Alma, Wisconsin, is a community anchored in historic tradition yet poised for the future. The City of Alma is located along the upper Mississippi River in western Wisconsin, only 90 miles south of Minneapolis/St. Paul, 55 miles north of La Crosse, Wisconsin, or 325 miles northwest of Chicago. Its setting between the Mighty Mississippi and the 500-foot limestone bluffs gives Alma a unique look and feel. Alma is a quaint river town, established in 1848 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Alma is rich in history, scenery, and recreational opportunities. Whether you enjoy shopping, fishing, hunting, or bird watching, you're sure to find it here. It's a great place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of the "big city". After all, the population at last count was 942. Come and explore . . . any season
Alma is a quaint, historic Mississippi River town with opportunities for new businesses. Supportive business colleagues welcome specialty shops, restaurants, antique dealers, bed and breakfasts, etc. Alma offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Mississippi from Buena Vista Park and close up views from Main Street. There are well maintained beach and recreational areas, a city courtesy dock, the only place on the Mississippi River where you can view the Lock & Dam from the middle of town, and many secret and public gardens. Unique stairway streets make downtown different than any other on the Mississippi. Alma has an excellent public school system and welcoming churches of many faiths. Call or e-mail us for more information. |
For more information contact:
| Alma Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 202 Voice Mail 608-685-4442 Alma, Wisconsin 54610 almachamber@yahoo.com Contact us for qualified step-on tour guides |
Wings Over Alma 118 N Main St Alma WI
54610 Open daily 10am to 5pm |
City of Alma - City Clerk
P.O. Box 277 Alma, Wisconsin 54610-0277 Phone: 608-685-3330 email: cityalma@hbci.com Click name to contact Alma Public Library |
Last updated
April 17, 2008 by E Ness
Buena Vista photo by Jim Furness
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