Welcome

Located in the driftless area of
Southwestern Wisconsin, Platteville is blessed with beautiful architecture in its Main Street area. The National Trust designated the entire downtown as a Historic District for Historic Preservation in 1990. In addition to its unique architecture, downtown Platteville has an interesting combination of retail shops and services available to meet the needs of community members and visitors. Platteville boasts shops dealing in antiques and collectibles, gift and specialty items, music, sporting goods, office supplies and stationery, shoes, bridal and formal attire, jewelry, flowers and plants, clothing, furniture, hardware and building supplies.

Service is an important part of the downtown as evidenced by the number of establishments meeting needs in the areas of hair and nail care; signage; appliance, auto body and motor repair; insurance; alterations; cleaning; printing; photography; travel; employment; accounting; legal services and banking. Entertainment abounds in the downtown area. Several restaurants offer a wide variety of foods and beverages; area taverns and pubs vary from quiet to lively; and the triplex movie theatre, museum, art gallery, and outdoor concerts in the City Park gazebo during the summer months provide rich cultural experiences.

Come take advantage of all there is to see and do in downtown Platteville.