Sparta, WI Road Trips
Plan drives from Sparta, WI with practical route pages for distance, drive time, fuel cost, road character, and places to stop along the way.
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Trip Routes
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Longest Drive
218.3 mi
Kenosha, WI
Quickest Drive
4h 9m
Kenosha, WI
Plan Around Sparta, WI
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Sparta, WI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
9,921
Median Income
$60,517
Median Home Value
$168,800
Median Age
36.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Sparta, WI
A sampling of people born in Sparta, WI.
Deke Slayton
1924–1993
American astronaut (1924–1993)
Edgar Stillman Kelley
1857–1944
American composer, conductor, teacher, and writer on music
Doane Robinson
1856–1946
American historian (1856–1946)
Robert Herman Flock
1956
American Roman-Catholic bishop working in Bolivia
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Sparta, WI.
Sparta Masonic Temple
masonic temple in Wisconsin, United States of America
Monroe County Courthouse
courthouse in Sparta, Wisconsin, United States
Sparta Free Library
Carnegie library in Sparta, Wisconsin, United States
St. John's Episcopal Church
church building in Wisconsin, United States of America
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Traveler Guide to Sparta, WI
Sparta is a town in Wisconsin.
1 Ben Bikin', Water St. and Hwy. 16 (near the intersection of Water St. and Highway 16). Ben Bikin' is a statue of a unicyclist. A contest was held during its construction to name the statue. Jeff Ascher provided the winning entry. (updated Feb 2024) 2 Deke Slayton Memorial Space and Bike Museum, 200 West Main Street. Dedicated to the career of astronaut Donald Kent "Deke" Slayton, the History of Bicycling, Wisconsin Astronauts, and Aviation in Monroe County. Local History museum downstairs, Deke Slayton and Bicycle museum upstairs. $5. Local History section is free. (updated Feb 2024)
1 FAST Fiberglass Mold Graveyard, 14177 Co Hwy Q. Sunrise-Sunset. A large field with hundreds of massive fiberglass molds of various characters, animals, and objects. Walking paths take you between piles of discarded shells of Burger Boys, Ice Cream Cones, and Elephants. Free. (updated Feb 2024) 2 Sparta-Elroy State Trail. a 32-mile (51 km) rail trail between Elroy and Sparta.
1 Ginny's Cupboard, 127 N. Water St (downtown Sparta). Ice cream shop and espresso bar. Ginny's "jerks" (soda jerks) serve ice cream treats from an authentic soda fountain, as well as baked goods, sandwiches, paninis, and soup. (updated Feb 2024) 2 Matsumoto Ramen House, 106 N Water St (downtown). M-Sa, 11:00-2:30, 4:00-8:00. Ramen in a variety of styles. (updated May 2024)
1 Best Western Sparta Trail Lodge, 4445 Theater Road, ☏ +1 608 269-2664, fax: +1 608 269-2994. 2 Justin Trails Resort, 7452 Kathryn Ave. (27 south of 1-90 through Leon 1 more mile to Co. Rd. J for 1.5 miles), toll-free: +1-800-488-4521. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Bed & breakfast resort with log cabins & suites with whirlpool and fireplace on 200 acres with 3 acres of gardens; smoke-free; pets and children welcome; disc golf course; 10 miles of groomed cross-country ski, snowshoe, hiking & mt. biking trails on premise, ski & snowshoe rental; free video/DVD library. Tent camping coming in 2009. $115-$325. 3 Sparta Inn, 509 S Water St, ☏ +1(608) 269-3138. 2-star motel with budget rooms. (updated Apr 2026)
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