Stoughton

Stoughton is in Southwest Wisconsin. Stoughton is a lovely town of 13,000 located just 15 miles south of Madison. Founded in 1847 and known for its Norwegian heritage, including the famous Syttende Mai celebration of Norwegian Independence Day on May 17th. Stroll the tree-lined streets of Stoughton's historic neighborhoods and see hundreds of beautiful Victorian-era homes. Explore the community's vibrant Main Street featuring shops and galleries full of art, jewelry, antiques, and collectibles.

Get in

The nearest airport is Dane County Regional Airport in Madison. From the airport, take I-90 to Highway N, and turn right on Highway 51.

See

• 1 Stoughton Opera House, 381 East Main Street, ☏ +1 608 646-0019, operahouse@ci.stoughton.wi.us. The Stoughton Opera House first opened in 1901. It is one of the largest second story theaters in the Midwest. The opera house was completely restored in the 1990s and hosts a variety of local, regional and national musical and theater acts each year.  

Do

• 1 Lake Kegonsa State Park. An excellent boating destination and offers great fishing for bass, walleye, panfish and northern pike. The state park features boat launches as well as scenic nature trails. (updated Apr 2020)

Eat

• Koffee Kup, 355 East Main St, ☏ +1 608 873-6717. An affordable family diner with very friendly staff. 

Connect

• WSTO TV, 321 S 4th St, ☏ +1-608-873-7523, info@wsto.tv. Community television station that broadcasts local events. (updated Apr 2020)
• Stoughton Public Library, 304 S 4th St, ☏ +1-608-873-6281, storef@stolib.org. (updated Apr 2020)

Go next

• Madison is 20 minutes to the north on Highway 51, offering the great usual restaurants and cultural activities of a capitol city.

Routes through Stoughton

Wausau ← Madison ←

N  S

→ Janesville → Rockford