Known as the “Bicycling Capital of America,” Sparta is home to the Elroy-Sparta State Trail—the first rails-to-trails bicycle route in the United States. Sparta more than earns this recognition, touting access to the La Crosse River Bike Trail, Deke Slayton Memorial Space and Bicycle Museum, and the World’s Largest Bicyclist statue as well.

Sparta offers residents a true small-town feel entrenched in a lush natural environment. Quiet residences dot tree-lined streets in Sparta, while local shops and restaurants provide plenty to do in the historic downtown area. Getting around from Sparta is a breeze with convenience to I-90.