Exit 126 WI

Exit 126 WI Exit 126 provides lodging, food and shopping! Visit us now and don't forget to get your picture with Sissy the Cow and the Pink Elephant!

Whether you are looking to visit our state capitol, tour a local brewery, ride a hot air balloon, go waterparking in the Wisconsin Dells, or tour a rural dairy farm; DeForest is your destination! We are convenietly located right along the interstate just 15 minutes north of Madison and 35 minutes south of Wisconsin Dells. You'll encounter friendly folks and quality accommodations when visiting Madison's North Star.

June is coming in hot at Exit 126 — farmers' market, kayaking season, outdoor dining, and a cheese destination you absol...
05/31/2026

June is coming in hot at Exit 126 — farmers' market, kayaking season, outdoor dining, and a cheese destination you absolutely need on your summer bucket list.
Stay tuned. ☀️

The unofficial start of summer road trip season. Exit 126 is ready — fuel up, grab a pie, take a selfie with Pinkie, and...
05/29/2026

The unofficial start of summer road trip season. Exit 126 is ready — fuel up, grab a pie, take a selfie with Pinkie, and go make some memories.

Safe travels! 🚗

A working farm before it ever made a drop of bourbon. J. Henry & Sons grows heirloom red corn developed at UW-Madison in...
05/27/2026

A working farm before it ever made a drop of bourbon. J. Henry & Sons grows heirloom red corn developed at UW-Madison in 1939, then distills it into something remarkable.

Tours and tastings available. 🌽🥃

Nearly 20 feet tall and she's seen it all from the rooftop. Give Sissy a caption. Best one gets featured in our story th...
05/24/2026

Nearly 20 feet tall and she's seen it all from the rooftop. Give Sissy a caption. Best one gets featured in our story this week. 🐄👑

Mark your calendar: the DeForest Farmers' Market runs Tuesdays 3–6 PM from June through October. Local produce, local go...
05/21/2026

Mark your calendar: the DeForest Farmers' Market runs Tuesdays 3–6 PM from June through October. Local produce, local goodness.

Plan your Tuesday detour at Exit 126. 🌽

Three miles of asphalt and boardwalk trail along the Yahara River, looking especially good in May. Hikers, birders, kaya...
05/18/2026

Three miles of asphalt and boardwalk trail along the Yahara River, looking especially good in May. Hikers, birders, kayakers — this one's for you. 🌿

Great food. Outdoor trails. Wisconsin charm. You don't need to drive 4 hours to feel like you're up north. Exit 126 deli...
05/15/2026

Great food. Outdoor trails. Wisconsin charm. You don't need to drive 4 hours to feel like you're up north.

Exit 126 delivers it in one stop. 📍

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45 blue ribbon awards from the National Pie Championship. That's not luck — that's legacy.If you only stop once at Exit ...
05/14/2026

45 blue ribbon awards from the National Pie Championship. That's not luck — that's legacy.

If you only stop once at Exit 126, make it for a slice (or three). 🥧

You've got 30 minutes at Exit 126. Do you stop at Ehlenbach's Cheese Chalet first… or go straight to Norske Nook for pie...
05/10/2026

You've got 30 minutes at Exit 126. Do you stop at Ehlenbach's Cheese Chalet first… or go straight to Norske Nook for pie?
Drop your answer below. 🧀🥧

Family-owned for over 50 years. More than 300 varieties of Wisconsin cheese. Smoked on-site. Aged cheddar that actually ...
05/07/2026

Family-owned for over 50 years. More than 300 varieties of Wisconsin cheese. Smoked on-site. Aged cheddar that actually wins arguments. Ehlenbach's isn't just a cheese shop — it's a landmark. 🧀

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De Forest, WI
53532

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(608) 846-4573

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