Wauzeka, WI

Located in southwest Wisconsin where the Kickapoo River joins the Wisconsin River, Wauzeka is a quiet village centered around the water. Life here moves at a relaxed pace, appealing to anyone looking for small-town living with outdoor recreation right in the backyard. Canoeists, kayakers, and anglers have two major waterways to explore, while the local Kickapoo River Wildlife Area provides plenty of space for hiking, hunting, and birdwatching.

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Getting around Crawford County is straightforward, with Highway 60 running along the lower Wisconsin River and Highway 131 heading north into the Kickapoo Valley. Residents are about fifteen miles from the blufftop views at Wyalusing State Park and within an easy drive of Prairie du Chien for everyday shopping and dining. It is a friendly, down-to-earth river town where you can enjoy wide-open spaces while staying connected to nearby communities.