First time visitors to Mineral Point are often heard to say that they feel like they have just stumbled into a quaint European village. For quiet getaway and escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life, Mineral Point is a perfect oasis. Ask anyone who lives here or those who repeat visits what the draw is and you are bound to hear of the beauty that surrounds us – the rolling, tree covered hills, the rock outcroppings, the mosaics of farm fields, the quiet streams and some of most picturesque drives to be found anywhere. For everyone who enjoys beautiful, natural landscapes, this community nestled in the “driftless” area of southwestern Wisconsin, offers a backdrop that is relaxing as well as inspiring.

History buffs, art lovers, and antique enthusiasts find themselves drawn back time after time. Downtown Mineral Point is brimming with resident artists and entrepreneurs. From simple limestone cottages to massive Richardsonian Romanesque architecture, the downtown business and arts district is an impressive collection of early Wisconsin commercial buildings. Visitors to Mineral Point can spend several hours shopping and browsing downtown. Art studios and galleries, antique shops and other specialty shops make this quite unlike the commonplace mall or typical small town business district.

Mineral Point was the first city in Wisconsin to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Take a step back in time with visits to Pendarvis State Historic Site where costumed guides lead you through a restored miners settlement and tell the story of early immigration and mining in Mineral Point. A self-guided tour at the Mineral Point Depot will evoke memories of the days when the railroad was king. A tour at Orchard Lawn recalls the lifestyle of an early merchant family. Or simply stroll the steep, narrow streets following in the footsteps of miners, farmers, merchants and early Wisconsin legislators.