Things to See

Kelch Aviation Museum:
From their "About Us" Website: Located on the peaceful countryside Brodhead airport, The Alfred & Lois Kelch Aviation Museum celebrates the Golden Age of Aviation - the science, the technology, and the stories that launched aviation into the modern age. In 2004, the entirety of Alfred & Lois Kelch’s vintage aircraft collection was placed into the Alfred & Lois Kelch Charitable Trust, along with funds to “…keep the hangars open”. In 2012, the trust board decided the doors should be open - and more. With the help of hundreds of donors and supporters, we’ve become a true museum.


This is an awesome place and a must see if you're in Brodhead. Check out their Facebook page too for events and other information!

Clarence Covered Bridge:
In 1984 a replica of the Clarence Covered Bridge, one of the last known covered bridges in use in Wisconsin, was built by the Brodhead Jaycees over Norwegian Creek on the Sugar River Bike Trail. The original bridge spanned the Sugar River south of town on what is now Highway 11. The replica is approximately 2 1/4 miles north of town on the Sugar River Bike Trail and 1/4 mile north of Golf Course Road.

Covered Bridge at Putnam Park:
Located on West Third Avenue, Putnam Park (AKA the Pool Park) has a new covered bridge over the Mill Race!

Brodhead Historical Society:
Located in downtown Brodhead, the Brodhead Historical Society offers many wonderful displays of Brodhead's rich past. An addition was done 2018 called the "Knight" addition for Stanley Knight (Knight Manufacturing). Check out their Facebook and Website for more details! PS...the museum is FREE!

Three Waters Reserve:
Three Waters Reserve is a mission-driven event center and nature reserve offering private venue rentals, nature-based educational programming and public trails. Owned by a charitable land trust, proceeds from TWR venue rentals support conservation efforts on the property and in the Sugar River watershed. Not only do they hold Public and Private events, their Chef John Marks, creates the most amazing menus that are sure to please anyone! Check out their Facebook page and Website for more information!

Halfway Tree:
A mature, dense bur oak standing within a small fenced plot surrounded by a field. There is a wooded area in the background. This tree marked the half-way point between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River on a trail used by Native Americans from before European settlement until the late nineteenth century.

Pearl Island:
The picturesque Pearl Island Recreational Corridor provides ample opportunity to getaway without venturing far.  The Corridor is a kayaker and canoers dream, with easily navigable waterways and beautiful views.  

The Corridor also features miles of trails that are perfect for a relaxing walk or bicycling. The trail also features the Mill Race, Headgates Park and the Decatur Lake Dam. Small motor boats, pontoons and canoes/kayaks can easily access the water here.