Local Attractions

Welcome to the DeForest Area, the North Star of Dane County

DeForest was named for Isaac DeForest, whose ancestry can be traced back to Belgium.  He arrived in this area in 1854 and accumulated large land holdings, most devoted to wheat farming.  He had the land platted in 1856, seeing the opportunity for establishing a village.

We are just minutes from the capital of Wisconsin in downtown Madison.  There are majestic routes around the lakes and unique stores for shopping all just minutes from here.

You will find over 100 different kinds of Wisconsin cheeses and Wisconsin-made all beef summer sausages. They also have many gourmet items, candy, domestic wines, and a wide variety of gifts and Wisconsin memorabilia. **Now serving Babcock ice cream**

To create a community of life long learners by providing access to materials in all formats to meet the educational, recreational and information needs of the citizens in a manner that reflects the resource base.

Now offering snow tubing, kids 12 and under ski free and various other special events and deals!  Check it all our, just a 20 minutes drive with easy Interstate access.

Recently renovated and updated with various new stores, the mall is just minutes away with easy interstate access.

Wisconsin Dells is a premier tourist attraction.  They have everything from campgrounds to waterparks.  Check out the fun only 45 minutes from DeForest.