Mauston

Mauston is in Southwest Wisconsin. It is a town of approximately 4,300 people (2020) along the banks of the Lemonweir River and Lake Decorah. It is the county seat of Juneau County and is the approximate halfway point between Minneapolis and Chicago on I-90/I-94.

Understand
Mauston is a small city in south-central Wisconsin. Founded as a logging town, it has long been defined by its position as a central crossroads in the Badger State. Its proximity to public lands and wild areas make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Mauston's weather is typical of the Upper Midwest: warm and humid in summer, cold in winter, and temperate spring and fall conditions.

By car

 * I-90/I-94 runs along the eastern edge of Mauston
 * 25 minutes to Wisconsin Dells
 * 1 hour 15 minutes to Madison
 * 3 hours to Minneapolis
 * 3 hours 15 minutes to Chicago

By car
On-street parking is plentiful and free. Be mindful of restrictions on street parking during certain hours and alternate-side street parking during the winter months.

Telephone
Mauston's telephone area code is 608. This telephone code covers much of Southwestern and South Central Wisconsin. The area code must be dialed before all phone numbers in the district.

Internet
Many businesses offer free Wi-Fi. Computers are available at the Mauston Public Library.

Cope

 * The Juneau County Star-Times ($1) is a weekly paper covering community life in Mauston and the surrounding areas.
 * WRJC (92.9 FM) is a locally owned country music radio station also covering community news and broadcasting high school sports.

Go next

 * Wisconsin Dells. The waterpark capital of the world, originally marketed for its unique geographical features. Come here to have family-friendly fun at water parks, theme parks, shop a variety of stores, or tour the Wisconsin River.