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Major city · United States

Coloma, Wisconsin

Spend a half‑day hiking the Ice Age Trail or visiting the water tower; stay overnight if you want to attend the Chicken‑Chew festival.

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Coloma is a tiny village in central Wisconsin, known for the annual Chicken‑Chew festival and the Ice Age Trail. Most visitors can see the main sights in 4–6 hours, but a night lets you enjoy the local food and festival atmosphere.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Sep (warm, lake activities)
avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited services)
Airport
MSN
Nights
1

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Coloma, Wisconsin: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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.

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Coloma, Wisconsin, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee at The Bread Box$2–3
  • BeerBeer at Mecan River Brewing Co.$5–7
  • Budget bedColoma Hotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$120
  • Mid-range bedColoma Hotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$180
  • High-end bedColoma Hotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$250

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$100 · High US$150

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Chicken‑Chew festivalIce Age TrailLakes and water tower
Airports
MSN Madison (Dane County Regional) Airport (About 1 h 30 min drive south via I‑39/US 51 (check))

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −2°C (28°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    0°C (32°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    5°C (41°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    5°C (41°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    −1°C (30°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)), coolest Jan (−13°C (9°F) low), wettest Mar (9 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Coloma, Wisconsin: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−2°C (28°F)

−13°C (9°F)

8 rd

Feb

0°C (32°F)

−12°C (10°F)

7 rd

Mar

5°C (41°F)

−7°C (19°F)

9 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

0°C (32°F)

9 rd

May

19°C (66°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

Jun

24°C (75°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Jul

27°C (81°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Aug

26°C (79°F)

13°C (55°F)

8 rd

Sep

21°C (70°F)

9°C (48°F)

8 rd

Oct

14°C (57°F)

3°C (37°F)

9 rd

Nov

5°C (41°F)

−4°C (25°F)

9 rd

Dec

−1°C (30°F)

−9°C (16°F)

9 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Car is the only practical option; the town is at I‑39/US 51 and WIS 21. Walking works for the water tower and nearby shops.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Wausau

go

Door to door: ≈1 h total (check)

Take I‑39 north about 45 min by car (check)

Larger town with museums and ski area.

Stevens Point

go

Door to door: ≈45 min total (check)

Drive south on I‑39 about 30 min (check)

College town with downtown shops.

Madison

caution

Door to door: ≈2 h total (check)

Drive south on I‑39/US 51 about 1 h 30 min (check)

Longer drive; consider overnight if you want to explore the capital.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Coloma Hotel

Modern rooms in a historic building; check‑in 3 PM, checkout noon.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$70–$100 excl. bed (2026 estimate)
Mid
$100–$150 excl. bed (2026 estimate)
High
$150+ excl. bed (2026 estimate)

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Coloma Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × US$180US$180
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100US$200
Car rental (compact, 1 day)2 × US$65 · Check rates; insurance extra.US$130
Fuel (per 100 km)2 × US$15 · Based on average gas price 2026 (check).US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$54
Trip total≈ US$297 per person per day, bed includedUS$594

2026 estimate; includes basic amenities.

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee at The Bread Box$2–3
Beer at Mecan River Brewing Co.$5–7
Lunch at The Cabin Bar & Grill$10–15

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Coloma is a low‑crime rural community; standard U.S. safety precautions apply.
  • No public transport; plan a rental or drive.
  • Festival dates vary; check the official site for the 2026 schedule.

Emergency numbers

Police
911
Fire
911
Ambulance
911

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Car rental (compact, 1 day): ≈ $45–65, pick‑up in Madison or Wausau (check rates)

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  • Thank you — Thank you
  • How much is it? — How much is it?
  • Where is the water tower? — Where is the water tower?
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Coloma, Wisconsin. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep (warm, lake activities) · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited services) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a car‑rental guide for I‑39 corridor.
  2. Create a day‑trip page for the Ice Age Trail segment near Coloma.

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