Moving to Cross Plains, WI: The Ultimate Guide

The Village of Cross Plains, WI is located in Dane County with a population of approx. 4,000. Cross Plains is a growing town, family-oriented and safe, with lots of outdoor activities and things to do. It has a small-town feel with access to resources, with Middleton/Madison only a short 10-15 minute drive away.

Moving to Cross Plains? Contact Audra Geldmacher at (608) 577-8318 or Wanda Roche at (608) 212-2928 with any questions that you have.

Resources

Schools & Education

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District (MCPA) is a public school district headquartered in Middleton, Wisconsin. The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District consists of six elementary schools, two middle schools, a high school and a charter high school.

May 2020: Middleton High School(MHS) is ranked 2nd in Dane county and 14th in state by USNWR | Middleton Cross Plains Area School District. Learn More

Restaurants

Coach’s Club

1200 Main St, Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 413-0400
coachsclub.com

R- Bar

7773 Martinsville Rd, Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 798-3730
rbarcrossplains.com

Crossroads Coffeehouse

2020 Main St, Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 798-2080
crossroadscoffeehouse.net

Reyes Tacos

23 Glaciers Edge Square, Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 413-0505

The Hilltop

4173 Co Hwy P Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 798-2893
thehilltopcp.com

Red Mouse

3738 County Rd P, Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 798-9990

Area Highlights

Indian Lake County Park – One of Dane County’s largest parks at 442 acres. Miles of cross-country and nature trails. Scenic views of the Driftless area.
Pleasant View Golf Course – Situated on hills approximately 300 feet above Lake Mendota, Pleasant View Golf Course provides panoramic views. Pleasant View Golf Course offers 27 holes of well-maintained, championship golf, a 9-hole scenic par 3 course, and an outstanding practice range. The course was awarded the Gold in Madison Magazine’s Best of Golf Courses for 2018 and 2019. Owned and operated by the City of Middleton. Great place to grab a burger on the patio.
Rosemary Garfoot Public Library – Events/activities for kids of all ages, adults, storytimes, book discussions, etc. Facebook live and virtual events held during COVID-19 restrictions.
Festge County Park – Scenic views of the Driftless area 100 ft above the Black Earth Creek.
Salmo Pond is a gorgeous 7.5-acre county park that offers shoreline fishing, three accessible fishing piers, two accessible shore fishing stations and picnic areas.
Black Earth Creek – Class 1 coldwater fishery. Premier trout destination. Anglers from all over the Midwest to flyfish.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail – Over 1,000 miles of trail which follows the edge of this ancient glacier. Come to hike and snowshoe the trail, and it’s a place where you can even backpack and cross-country ski
Ironman Loop – The 42.61-mile biking loop starts in Verona, goes to Mount Horeb, Cross Plains then back to Verona. The route is done twice, plus an additional route to and from the Monona Terrace, to complete the 112-mile course.