Region

Green County

Stay in Monroe (2 nights); use it as a base for New Glarus, local breweries and Cheese Days (even years).

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Key facts · United States

Visa: Depends on your passport
Currency: US dollar (USD, $)
Language: English
Plugs: A · B · 120 V
Time zone: Six zones: UTC−5 to UTC−10

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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…

North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Green County is a rural area with strong Swiss heritage, home to New Glarus and Minhas breweries and the biennial Cheese Days festival in Monroe. Two nights in Monroe lets you reach New Glarus (15 min) and attend the festival without extra lodging.

Where to sleep

2 places in this region

Sleep base

MonroeGuide: planned
Central location, hotels, Cheese Days venue.
Page planned: listed so the region plan is complete.

Day trip

New GlarusCity guide
Breweries, Swiss‑style shops, 15 min drive north.
Best May–Oct
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Plan the nights

How to split the nights, day-trips and what to do with your bags

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Night sequences

2 nights: Monroe 2, day trips to New Glarus and Cheese Days

Winter snow and icy rural roads can be treacherous; check conditions if traveling Jan–Feb.

Day-trips door to door

To	From	Door-to-door p50	Last return	Note
New Glarus	Monroe	20 min	unknown	Breweries, Swiss shops; drive north on WI 69.
Cheese Days (Monroe)	Monroe	0 min	unknown	Even‑year festival in early September; plan accommodation early.

Bags between cities

Luggage forwarding between Monroe and New Glarus is generally same‑day; arrange with your hotel or a local courier.

When to go

Months and weather

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Country	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
New Glarus	×	×	ok	ok	go	go	go	go	go	go	ok	ok
United States (country-wide)	ok	ok	go	go	go	go	ok	ok	go	go	ok	ok

Go: the good monthsFair: workable, mixedPoor: heat, rain or hazeAvoid: storms, floods, closuresno data yet

Computed from each country’s own data; hover a country name for the source. Advisory countries are left out.

Climate strip

Month by month

Zone	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Green CountySouthwest Wisconsin	cool	cool	warm	warm	warm	warm	warm	warm	cool	cool	cool	cool

cool: jacket, grey

Green County: Warm summer days 20‑27 °C (81 °F), low rain; winter snow may affect travel.Warm summer days 20‑81 °F (27 °C), low rain; winter snow may affect travel.

Best months are May, June, September, October.

Getting in and passes

Arrival times and regional passes

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Get in

Door-to-door p50, 2026 estimate

From	To	How	p50	Note
Madison (airport or downtown)		Car via WI 69 (≈45 min)	~45 min door‑to‑door	No public rail; rent a car.
Brodhead Airport		Car or shuttle	~20 min to Monroe	Small regional airfield; limited flights.

Eat and move on

Regional food and where to go next

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Go next

Southwest Wisconsin

planned

Continue north to Dane County or east to Rock County

Regional overview.

Greater Madison Area travel guide

planned

Day‑trip to the state capital, 30 min north.

Planning aids

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Region in numbers

Where to sleep: 1 base
Day trips: 2, 0 min to 20 min
Nights suggested: 2 nights
Ways in: 2 listed
Best months: No month rated best

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