Gateway to Cranberry Country

With over 2,000 acres of cranberries, beautiful Lake Tomah and lots of great local festivals and events, Tomah  is a great place to live, work and visit. 

Tourism and Attractions

Visitors to "Cranberry Country" can tour marshes, visit a museum, buy gifts and even sample a variety of cranberry products. In addition, the community is rich in historical attractions from the "Little Red School House" and the Railroad Museum, to tours of the Amish country.

Recreational opportunities abound in the area during all seasons. Winter features downhill skiing, hockey, skating and great trails for snowmobiling and cross country skiing. Hunting of all kinds span the seasons. In the summer 10 parks and beautiful Lake Tomah provide a variety of activities from hiking, camping, swimming, fishing, boating and biking on the nearby nationally-known Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail. Great golfing, tennis, Olympic-size swimming pool and other recreational activities and community events offer plenty to do for both residents and visitors alike.

Exceptional dining and relaxing accommodations are available in the area. From fine dining to family fare, from ethnic cuisine to great home cooking, you'll find something to please every palate.  In addition, a variety of accommodations are offered, including bed and breakfasts, inns, lodges, motels and campgrounds.

Community

A community offering residents a great quality of life, Tomah provides a strong economic base, great school system, and convenient local health care and health services. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community spirit with an active calendar of community festivals and recreational activities. Whether your interest is spring crafting and rummage sales or biking tours; summer festivals, fairs or tractor pulls; fall cranberry festival and autumn color tours; or winter snowmobiling and holiday events, both residents and tourists  enjoy the active community life that the Tomah area has to offer!

Known for its friendly people, Tomah is proud of its history.  Each August, during Gasoline Alley Day, residents gather to remember a historic native son -- Frank King. King's comic strip, "Gasoline Alley," was based on the lives of actual Tomah residents! 

Business & Industry

From Tomah's downtown, to east side and north side, shoppers will find plenty of quality merchandise, hometown friendliness and service, competitive prices and ample parking. For those interested in antiques, a variety of wonderful shops carry quality pieces and collectibles for the experienced and novice collector.  The Tomah area is home to a variety of craft and gift stores, Amish and country products, and many other specialty stores carrying a wide variety of distinctive and unique items.

In addition to a great shopping area, Tomah boasts a strong business climate with three industrial parks, several major industrial firms and numerous trucking and Interstate freight companies. With more than 2,000 acres of cranberry marshes in the region, the Tomah area is an important player in the production of the state's number one farm crop.  Cranberries play an integral role in the local agricultural economy while providing a unique tourism attraction.

Located in western Wisconsin, midway between Minneapolis and Milwaukee, where Wisconsin's Interstates 90 and 94 divide...

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Tomah
Your Gateway to Cranberry Country

   *   Known for friendly people

   *   A great place to live and work and visit

   *   Unique shopping, festivals, events and
       attractions