Nelson and Alma, Wisconsin - history, pictures, events, attractions, shopping and more!

Antiques not yet available	Nelson is located on the Mississippi River in Buffalo County, at the junction of Highways 25 and 35. The town of Wabasha, MN is directly across the river and can be reached by the interstate bridge. The Nelson Bottoms has every kind of fish, bird and animal and provides some of the nation's best duck shooting each fall. This are is terrific for fishing. Walleye fishing is sensational here, The northern run up to "muskie size," the biggest large-mouth bass lie among the lily pads and this has long been known as the "home of the small-mouth bass." During the summer, you can frequently see hang gliders as they glide forever from the bluffs 500 feet above Nelson. Nearby is an area known as the Tiffany Bottoms. This huge section of backwater adjoining the Mississippi has thousands of acres of woods where deer abound. This area is truly a sportsman's paradise. Visitor Information Box 131 Nelson, Wisconsin 54756 Village Clerk 715-673-4804 or 715-673-4491 Historic Alma located on Highway 35 in Buffalo County and is nestled between the beautiful wooded bluffs and the mighty Mississippi River. In 1848, two young Swiss men Came to this area to supply cut wood to fuel the steamboats which traveled the Mississippi River. Until 1857, the newcomers were mostly Swiss immigrants. The geographical features of this area probably reminded them of their native Switzerland. The site of Alma was known as Twelve Mile Bluff by river pilots prior to its settlement in 1848. It was assigned by pilots of steamboats as they used a prominent cliff as a guide on dark nights. This river-front town has the population of 790 and only has two streets that stretch for seven miles along the shores of the Mississippi. The view of the river, back water sloughs and Lock and Dam #4 is breathtaking and a must to see. Visitors also enjoy exploring charming stairway "streets" that head up the river bluffs, and the town's terraced cemetery with unique tombstones. The main streets, lined with historic 19th Century buildings, feature gift, art and antique shops and most stores and homes have a view of the Mississippi River. Early settlers were attracted to the area because it reminded them of there homeland, Switzerland. Alma also has the largest fishing float on the Mississippi, mini golf, canoes and water bikes for rent, overnight boat docking at the Great River Harbor and Campgrounds, houseboat and fishing boat rentals at Northport Marine, live theater productions at Mainstreet Theater, historic walking tours, a walking trail up to Buena Vista Park, and landscaped, secret backyard gardens. Some businesses also provide free shuttle service from both marinas. For a free color brochure of Alma, call: 608-685-3330 or 608-685-4975 or write to: Alma City Hall, 314 N. Main, Alma, WI 54610.
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