Why visit Boscobel
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Blaine Theater, Boscobel High School and Boscobel Grand Army of the Republic Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 10°F.
Weather in Boscobel
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Boscobel
Boscobel is a city in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,286 at the 2020 census. Approximately 0.6 mi. (1 km) to the north of the city, across a riparian swamp, is the Wisconsin River.
From the Wikipedia article Boscobel, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks5
Boscobel High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
School building in Boscobel, Wisconsin
Boscobel Grand Army of the Republic Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Boscobel, Wisconsin
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Central House Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Boscobel, Wisconsin, listed on the NRHP in Wisconsin
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes12
Central House
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
1005 Wisconsin Avenue, Boscobel
Mo-Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 15:00-23:00; Su closed
Where to stay3
Central House Hotel (historic)
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
1005 Wisconsin Avenue, Boscobel
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare2
Map of Boscobel
50 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 10°F | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 14°F | 1.0 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 25°F | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 36°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 47°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 57°F | 5.2 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 59°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 51°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 38°F | 2.5 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 28°F | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 17°F | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Boscobel Ap (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Grant County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-10-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud (Severe Storm)
- 2013-08-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2010-08-11: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Prairie Du Chien Municipal Airport (PCD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.
- Muscoda 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Lansing 30 mi northwest, about 48 min by car
- Platteville 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Guttenberg 32 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
- Spring Green 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Waukon 40 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Hillsboro 40 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Asbury 44 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Dubuque 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Reedsburg 45 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- BoscobelStation, Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Boscobel Tank 1 - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Wisconsin River Marsh near Boscobel - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Boscobel, Wisconsin 01, Wikideas1, CC0
- A^W® Boscobel - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- A^W® Boscobel Outdoor Seating Area - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- A^W® Boscobel - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Dollar General® Boscobel - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Boscobel City Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- Boscobel Ready Mix - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- DQ Grill ^ Chill® Boscobel - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Boscobel Town Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- St. John's Lutheran Church Boscobel, WI - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Boscobel High School, Wikideas1, CC0
- Boscobel airport, Wikideas1, CC0
- RockSchool, Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BoscobelGAR, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- CentralHouseHotel, Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sands Motel - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Driftless Area - panoramio (16), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Wisconsin River - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Wisconsin River - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Wisconsin River 5, Wikideas1, CC0
- Driftless Area and the Wisconsin River - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Great Root Bear Rooty The Bear - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- A^W® All American Food - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Great Root Bear Rooty The Bear - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- BP Gas Station - panoramio (2), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- US Highway 61 Bridge - panoramio - Corey Coyle, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Bridge Over The Wisconsin River - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- US Highway 61 Bridge - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Former Feed Mill - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Rattersnake Point - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Power Line Crossing The WI River - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Wisconsin Secure Program Facility, Praiawart, CC BY 4.0
- Casey's General Store - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Napa Auto Parts - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Hometown Liquor - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- River Inn - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Fillback Chrysler® Dodge RAM® Jeep® - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
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