WELCOME TO THE GRANDVIEW MOTEL, LLC

The Grandview Motel in Ferryville, Wisconsin is located at the foot of the bluffs and overlooks the Mississippi River (pool #9) on National Scenic Highway 35 (The Great River Road).  The Grandview features 9 beautiful modern and comfortable rooms, all with a spectacular 20 mile panoramic view of the Mississippi River and the Iowa bluffs.  

Area Attractions: 

Pool 9 (Genoa to Lynxville, WI) 

Great Hunting, Fishing and Watersports. One of the largest "pools" on the entire Mississippi River. 

Birding:  This area is a premier birding mecca due to its location within the Upper Mississippi Wildlife Refuge.  Local annual fall birding festival draws people from all over the world.  The spring migration is spectacular as well.  Bird watching is great for all ages. 

Bicycling:  Many different routes to choose from to ride along the highways, and county roads.   

Canoeing:  The Upper Iowa and Yellow Rivers, plus the Mississippi River backwaters are all top-rated canoe routes bordered by magnificent palisades.

Fishing:  Bass, northern pike, walleye, sunfish, perch, crappie, bluegill and catfish swim in the channel and backwaters in Pool 9. There are also over 20 trout streams on both sides of the Mississippi to try your hand at. A wonderful ice fishing region with solid fishing action on tip-ups.

Hunting:  The area is a prime duck hunting area due to its central location on the Mississippi River Flyway. Hundreds of thousands of waterfowl move down this river valley during the fall migration.   The area's rugged and timbered ridges and hollows combined with the Mississippi River bottom lands make this a long standing turkey and white tail hunting paradise. Over 15,000 acres of public hunting grounds are available in local Iowa and Wisconsin Counties.

Motorcyclists:  Enjoy cruising around the countryside during the day and relaxing at the Grandview as the sun sets.

Public Beaches:  Numerous Mississippi River sandbars are ideal for swimming, picnicking and relaxing.


Train Enthusiasts:  Easy access to both the Iowa (single line) and Wisconsin (dual lines) tracks allows great viewing of daily train traffic.  Overlooking from the Grandview or watch up close from the scenic overlook park in town 1/2 mile away. 

WISCONSIN

 

Apple orchards - numerous orchards in the Gays Mills, WI area just 17 miles from Ferryville.  Purchase or pick your own.  Apple Festival in September.

Black Hawk Recreation Area & Marker – DeSoto The marker commemorates the site of the 1832 Battle of Bad Axe, where Chief Black Hawk and his band of Sauk followers made their historic stand against the U.S. infantry. 

 

Cabelas - Hwy 35 N, Prairie du Chien, WI. 40,000 sq. ft. retail showroom offers the latest in hunting, fishing and outdoor gear.

Clements Fishing Barge - Highway 35 Float is located just below Lock & Dam #8, 20 minutes north of Ferryville, WI.  Walleye, sauger, perch, panfish and more. Captain Hook's Bait & Tackle located in nearby Genoa, WI. 

Great River Road – Highway 35 National Scenic Byway covers 250 miles of adventure with thousands of points of interest along the Mississippi River.  Take some time just to stop and read the many Historical Markers.

Hubbard's Fishing Float  - Hwy. 35 Float is located just below Lock & Dam #9, 15 minutes south of Ferryville, WI.  The fishing float offers great fishing in a prime spot for those who do not have a boat. Fishing tackle available.

 

Kickapoo Indian Caverns – Wauzeka, WI - Carved by underground rivers and used for centuries as shelter by Native Americans, the ancient cavern stands as testament to nature’s creativity, with the Majestic Cathedral Room featuring a 60’ high onyx ceiling, the Frozen Waterfall, and the Turquoise Room.  Largest show cave in the Midwest. 

 

Rush Creek State Natural Area (2000+acres) some of the midwest's premier turkey and deer hunting public land.  Only 5 minutes from Ferryville. 

Villa Louis Historical Site & Markers – Prairie du Chien- Located on St. Feriole Island, National historic landmark site owned and operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Tour six historic structures including the Villa Louis mansion. 


IOWA

Effigy Mounds National Monument - National Park Service property - Iowa's only national monument, the Effigy Mounds. There are 206 known prehistoric American Indian mounds within the borders of the park, 31 of which are shaped in the likeness (effigy) of bears or birds.  The 2,526 acre park is divided into two units (North and South) by the Yellow River. Walking trails provide modest to extended routes, allowing you to select your route and view a variety of mounds. Open year-round. An accessible boardwalk trail into the wetlands near the Visitor Center is available for disabled visitors and persons of all walking abilities.

Fish Farm Mounds (New Albin, Iowa)- Fish Farm Mounds State Preserve is a three-acre prehistoric cemetery (mound group) located in the southern portion of the 576-acre Fish Farm Mounds Wildlife Area. The Preserve contains a cluster of thirty conical mounds of various sizes, which were built by Native Americans from 100 B.C. to 650 A.D. The Wildlife Area is mostly wooded and is abundant with wildlife, making it a popular hunting area.

Lady Luck Casino – Marquette, IA - Over 750 slots, table games; regional and headline entertainment.

Lansing, Iowa (8 miles) is just across the river and has several points of interest.  There are 5 bar/restaurants and a grocery store, along with a liquor store and gas stations.  There are also hardware stores, unique gift shops, and historic places to visit. 

Mt. Hosmer in Lansing, Iowa where visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of three states (Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota) and the beautiful Mississippi River simply by driving to the top of Mt. Hosmer Scenic Overlook Park.


Lansing, Iowa Home Page

Lacrosse, WI Home Page

Prairie du Chien, WI Home Page

 

GRANDVIEW MOTEL, LLC
For information or reservations call
(608)734-3235
14812 State Highway 35
Ferryville, Wisconsin 54628
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