Welcome to the beauty and many attractions of Pierce County!  Whether you have a day or several days to spend in Pierce County, you will find much to see and do!

 

     Pierce County has all you need for wonderful memories with its breathtaking bluffs and picturesque valleys, deep quiet forests and world class trout streams. Wild prairies and sheltering woods cover the rolling hills between quaint, old-fashioned farmsteads.  Many of our farmsteads house a cornucopia of small, but fascinating businesses including apple orchards, berry farms and antique stores.  Our many renowned artisans who call our backroads home invite travelers to stop in and enjoy the products of their handiwork.  Cheese factories, hiking trails, festivals and historic sites and structures abound, with theater productions and spectacular fall color drives ready to satisfy any traveler's needs.  Pierce County's beautiful backroads offer you a chance to relax and return to a slower pace.

 

  Pierce County has recreational adventures to offer in all seasons whether it's snowmobiling in winter, fishing world class trout streams in summer, or watching bird migrations in the spring and fall. Our festivals and fairs draw visitors from all over the country.  Check out our itineraries, learn more about our communities, and take a tour of our beautiful county to experience the richness and variety of our "back roads."   

 

     Pierce County Partners in Tourism's Geology Tour CD showcases what lies behind the beauty of this area - limestone cliffs and outcroppings, spring-fed trout rivers and coulees (deep ravines), rolling hills and rich agricultural lands.  Our Autumn Bounty™ map lists Attractions, Activities, Agritourism, Arts, Antiques, and Accommodations to be found and enjoyed throughout Pierce County. The Autumn Bounty™ map welcomes families to tour Pierce County during the beautiful fall season and partake of Pierce County’s tasty foods, down-home entertainment, children’s activities, arts and crafts, and abundant locally grown produce.

 

     The map was originally created in 2006 through a Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.  It features the roads, topography of the area, and of course the many attractions, accomodations, recreation opportunities, and local businesses and artists' studios.