Welcome to
The Prairie du Chien Area
Chamber of Commerce

Our Mission is to serve & expand our business community by working together with our
members in our region, providing opportunities, information services, advocacy and tourism.

Just Imagine...Prairie du Chien!

The Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to provide this information about the Prairie du Chien Wisconsin area and its businesses. Prairie du Chien is located just above the confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers, and is the oldest European settlement on the Upper Mississippi River. Our history dates back to the 17th century with many sites preserved and open to visitors.

Prairie du Chien's Got It!

What is there to do in Prairie du Chien? A wide variety of attractions and events throughout the year. Stay for awhile and see what makes the Prairie du Chien area one of the choice destinations in Wisconsin.
Prairie du Chien’s Got it!

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Discover what makes Prairie du Chien so great!

Rendezvous

Since 1976, the Prairie Villa Rendezvous has recreated life as it was when Prairie du Chien was the hub of fur trading.

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Discover Wisconsin Episode

With its incredible beauty, fascinating history and unique events, there are so many reasons to explore Prairie du Chien!

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Highlights

There is a lot happening in the historic Prairie du Chien area! A wonderful tourist destination, a great place to raise your family and the right location to start or grow your business.

War of 1812: Battle for Prairie du Chien

Step onto Wisconsin's only War of 1812 battlefield as Villa Louis hosts its 30th annual reenactment of the Battle of Prairie du Chien on July 16-17. Visit a historic encampment, experience military life in 1814, and learn about the assault on Fort Shelby. Admission to the event includes a tour of the Villa Louis mansion.

The War of 1812 came to Prairie du Chien on July 17, 1814, when U.S. and British-Canadian soldiers clashed on what is now the west lawn of Villa Louis. Learn about the British attack in a battle scenario held at 2:30 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

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