Albany
Belleville
Brodhead
Monroe
Monticello
New Glarus
Orangeville

Albany
The village of Albany, known as the "pearl of the Sugar River" is nestled in a valley where the beauty of the Sugar River is unsurpassed and where the peace of the countryside is enjoyed. Here the Little and Big Sugar Rivers join, offering fishing, canoeing, and tubing. Lodging is available in a campground or two bed and breakfasts. Take a stroll in the historic downtown home of the Albany Historical Society and the new Albany Memorial Library and enjoy a view of the scenic dam over the Sugar River. Trailside restrooms, water, and parking are at Cincinnati Street and 4th Street, located east of downtown.

Belleville
Belleville founder John Frederick traveled from his native Canada to arrive in the beautiful Sugar River Valley searching for a site with water power in the hope of building a saw mill. He immediately recognized the agricultural and commercial potential of this area and chose a site along the Sugar River as it curved through area wetlands and prairie. Today Belleville is home to five parks and 70 acres. Belleville's Community Park is the largest of these parks, home to Lake Belle View, a culmination of the main and west branches of the Sugar River. Many of Belleville's parks feature softball and soccer playing fields, a variety of jungle gyms and horseshoe pits, while nearby trails showcase the many attractions of the surrounding wetlands and prairie environment.

Brodhead
Brodhead welcomes bicycles to the southern entrance of the Sugar River Trail and to explore its railroad history, shopping and dining options. Explore the public parks, historical Depot Museum and enjoy canoeing and fishing on the Sugar River or Decatur Lake, the outdoor municipal swinnoin gppol or a game of golf on the 18-hole Decatur Lake Golf Course. Lodging options include camping, bed and breakfasts and a boutique hotel.

Monroe
The southern section of the Badger Trail runs through the city of Monroe, the heart of Green County. Monroe is home of the Green County Courthouse, over 100 years old and an example of Romanesque style architecture that is one of the most photographed structures in southern Wisconsin. The Courthouse is the center of a downtown shopping district reminiscent of an old world European town square.

On street routes will direct you from the Badger Trail to the unique shops and eateries and attractions both on and off the square. Key attractions include the Green County Historical Society Museum, the Historic Cheesemaking Center, and the nation's second oldest brewery, Minhas Craft Brewery.

Monticello
Located at the intersection of the Sugar River and Badger Trails, Monticello welcomes visitors to enjoy beautiful Lake Montesian. An island in the 14-acre lake is accessible by a footbridge and the surrounding park provides a scenic backdrop for a picnic. Travelers will also enjoy the colorful array of blooms in Montesian Gardens complete with a gazebo which offers a peaceful respite and a chance to literally stop and smell the roses. Years ago, a train affectionately called the "Limburger Special" made frequent stops in MOnticello to transport the cheese of Green County to all areas across the country. Three cheese factories still operate in the area offering locally made specialty cheese for sale. Trailside restrooms, water, and parking is at Cty Hwy EE along th eeast edge of the village at a restored railroad site. One of the buildings is a primitive hostel (available for overnight stays) housed in a restored cheese cellar.

New Glarus
In New Glarus you will delight in Swiss architecture, customs, language, and cusine. You can go on a Cow Scavenger Hunt for decorated bovine statues, visit the Swiss Historical Village which offers a glimpse into the lives of early settlers. Allow for time to browse the variety of specialty shops for gifts, apparel, imports, plants, and antiques. Swiss dining options include Wiener Schnitzel, Roesti potatoes, fondue, bakery, cheese, chocolate, ice cream, and local brews. Lodging options include camping at the New Glarus Woods State Park, a bed and breakfast, and two hotels. Providing northern access to the Sugar River Trail, the New Glarus trail headquarters has restrooms, water, parking and picnic tables and is located at Railroad Street and Fifth Avenue.

Orangeville
Orangeville is a village in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. The area's earliest white settlers arrived in 1833 and the village was platted in 1851 by John Bower, who is considered the village founder. In 1867 Orangeville was incorporated as a village. The town's central business district contains several 19th century commercial buildings many of which were built during the railroad boom of between 1888-1914. By the time the Great Depression was ongoing, business in Orangeville had started to decline, with the last bank closing in 1932.

Orangeville is about two miles south of the Illinois-Wisconsin border and about 35 miles west of Rockford, Illinois. The town itself is located in farmland surrounded vale and rises from the Richland Creek on its west end, down High Street and into the central business district, where the Central House hotel occupies the highest lot.