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Scroll down to learn about Destinations. We've grouped them by 4 corners surrounding Rob's. NE, SE, NW & SW

Available Downloads

Here's a direct link to a directory of GPX and Turn-by-turn PDF files mentioned in the Destination Tables below.

In addition to the destinations in the table below the Local Eateries section, we've added gpx and turn-by-turn files for the following:

Devils Lake - 195 mi 4.5 hrs (Thurs Guided Ride)

Hyde's Mill - 173 mi 4.5 hrs (Fri Guided Ride)

Fuzzy Pig / Duesterbeck's - 97 mi 2.5 hrs(Sat Guided Ride)

Merrimac Ferry - 68 mi 2 hrs optional stops at Sassy Cow and Fritz's on the Lake (gpx and pdf also available in downloads)

Return From Merrimac Ferry via Devil's Lake - 87 mi 2 hrs (gpx and pdf also available in downloads)

Cave of the Mounds - 152 mi 4 hr

2022 Winery Tour - 111 mi 2.75 hrs includes stops at:

Apple Barn W6384 Sugar Creek Rd, Elkhorn

Timber Hill 1223 E Storrs Lake Rd, Milton

Fermenting Cellars 2004 W Manogue Rd, Janesville

Stable Rock Winery 123 W Milwaukee St, Jefferson

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Local Eateries Serving Breakfast

The Pine Cone Restaurant - Johnson Creek open 24 hours

Located in Johnson Creek, the Pine Cone is OPEN 24 hours, 7 days a week – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served anytime! Bakery items can be purchased from the restaurant and the travel center.

The Brickhaus - Jefferson opens at 7am

The Brickhaus, located at 126 E Milwaukee Street in Jefferson. Fast casual restaurant with cozy interior seating and spacious outside patio dining! Offering fair trade organic coffee, great paninis, fresh salads and soups!6 miles/10 minutes from Rob's.

Rose Garden/Leonardo's Italian Bistro - Watertown opens 6am

The Rose Garden, located at 500 Bernard St in Watertown, opens daily at 6am for breakfast. Approximately 9 miles (13 minutes) from Rob's.

Main Street Cafe - Watertown opens 6am

Located at 116 E Main St in Watertown, the Main Street Cafe opens at 6am daily. About 10 miles/15 minutes from Rob's.

Zwieg's Grill - Watertown opens 5:30am

Zwieg's Grill is a longtime local favorite located at 904 E Main Street in Watertown. A small, unique old time grill with great home cooked food. Opens 5:30am daily.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 50's Diner Atmosphere Family owned since 1946! Cash, personal check, ATM on site, does not accept credit cards 10 miles/16 minutes from Rob's.

Soup's On - Fort Atkinson opens at 5am

A local favorite. Soup's On is located at 1125 Whitewater Ave Ste D Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 An unpretentious, old time diner with great food and service.

Tavern on Rock - Fort Atkinson opens at 11am

No breakfast, but a favorite lunch stop for some of our friends at Rob's, so you know it's got to be good! Tavern on Rock is located at 29 Sherman Ave W in Fort Atkinson. Open 11am-11pm.

northeast destinations

City of HARTFORD

City of OCONOMOWOC

The city of Hartford has several unique shops on the main drag all within walking distance between the Scoop de Ville and the Mineshaft Restaurant.

The Wisconsin Automotive Museum is about 3 blocks NW of the main drag and has ample parking of it's own.

City of OCONOMOWOC

The Oconomowoc area is home to several lakes and the downtown boardwalk runs along Fowler Lake. Just 18 miles, 30 minutes from Rob's. We've laid out a Google Maps walking tour of the downtown highlighting some of our favorite stops. We're sure you'll discover a couple favorites of your own! Don't miss Oz Plaza for photos with life size Wizard of Oz characters. This town takes it's historical connection to The Wizard of Oz quite seriously!

GPX and Turn-by-Turn pdf available here. Look for "To Oconomowoc Fowler Lake" files. (GPX files are provided with no guarantee or support to work with your device)

Out side of town, 2 miles east of Fowler Beach, you'll find the Kiltie Drive-In - A fun throwback drive-in. Good food and dairy treats. Cash only.

Lucky Chucky’s Beach Bar & Grill – Great Food, outdoor seating. Located on Hwy B/Valley Rd just half a mile SE of the intersection with Silver Lake Rd from your ride in.

Oconomowoc Tour PDF

A few stand alone favorites to the NE

Honey Acres – Museum and Unique Honey/Candies Shop

Holy Hill -Basilica and Shrine Hiking trails, self-guided tours

Monches Ice Age Trail – Hike a section of the Ice Age Trail, just beneath the Holy Hill area.

Horicon Marsh Auto Tour – Download this handy Tour de Marsh map. Be sure to drive the Northern Auto Tour circle off Hwy 49 to access the marsh boardwalk for a great photo-op!

Biker Friendly NE Eateries
Hollywood's Roadhouse
Kim's Gourmet Pizza
Stolley's Hog Alley
Stoll's Old 109 right on the route back from the Horicon Loop.

MAP LINKS

A few stand alone favorites to the NE

GOOGLE MAPS
NorthEast Destinations map.

Full map of ALL listed destinations.

GOOGLE MAPS version of the Horicon Loop - This route loops the Marsh area in reverse (easy right turns) and ends at Mullen's Dairy Bar in Watertown. From there, it's a quick 15 minute ride back to Rob's via Church Street/Hwy 26. (Approx 100 miles/2.5 hours seat time.)

GPX and Turn-by-Turn pdf available here. Look for "SOAR Horicon Loop" files

(GPX files are provided with no guarantee or support to work with your device)

While in Watertown, check out Kraemer's Cheese Wisconsin famous cheese, fudge, sausage and more! Or the famous Berres Brothers Coffee between 7am -2pm.

Southeast Destinations

EAST TROY/EAGLE

Gus's Drive In - Saturday is Cruise Day. If you love collectible cars, this is the place to be on Saturday’s in the summer!

Great burgers, chicken and malts!

LD's BBQ - LD’s BBQ serves meats that are slow smoked over 100% Seasoned Oak wood. No corners are cut to get this food to tender and juicy. A local favorite.

Elegant Farmer – Great place to shop, have a lite lunch or some fresh baked pie and ice cream and all things delicious!

Old World Wisconsin – A living museum nestled in the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest in Eagle WI. It would take nearly a full day’s visit to do it justice.

Highway 67 is under construction between Dousman and Eagle, so we've created this 30 mile, 45 minute scenic detour route. Heck, you may want to take this route even if you don't visit the museum! Stay on 67 1.25 miles past Old World to head to Main Street, Eagle to get a taste of the small town, local flavors at Eagle Public Market, Inside Designs, Red Roof Station, Rustix Grill, or the Knucklehead Pub.

Here's a scenic 22 mile, 40 minute route from Old World WI to the East Troy destinations.

39 miles, 50 minutes back to Rob's from the Elegant Farmer (a must stop for pie and ice cream and all things delicious!)

MAP LINKS

EAST TROY/EAGLE

GOOGLE MAPS

Southeast Destinations Map

Full map of ALL listed destinations.

45 minute 1 Scenic Route to Old World WI

40 minute Scenic Route from 2 Scenic OWW to East Troy

50 minutes East Troy's 3 Elegant Farmer to Rob's

GPX and Turn-by-Turn pdf files of the 3 maps listed above are also available here.

(GPX files are provided with no guarantee or support to work with your device)

North-Northwest destinations

City of WATERTOWN

Further to the NORTHWEST

Berres Brothers Cafe less than 15 minutes from Rob's. Serving made to order coffee beverages and fresh bakery items 7am-2pm. Visit the retail shop to take home a couple of their famous coffee flavors.

Kraemer Cheese - Wisconsin cheese, fudge and sausage all right here in Watertown.

Mullen's Dairy Bar - Visit this great old fashioned ice cream parlor steeped in local history.

Stoll's Olde 109 - Lebanon, USA Where EVERYONE is a Local!

Further to the NORTHWEST

Chippy's Popcorn Creations in Beaver Dam. 40 minutes/35 miles from Rob's.

Sassy Cow Creamery - 45min/38 miles from Rob's. A long time SOAR favorite stop for a bite of lunch and a special ice cream treats!
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MERRIMAC FERRY

Split into two Google Maps

Merrimac Ferry

M. Ferry Return via Devils Lake

(with gpx and turn-by-turn pdf files available for download)

Optional meal stops in the route up are Sassy Cow and Fritz's on the Lake

We included a KWIK TRIP gas/comfort stop about half-way back in Waunakee.

MAP LINKS

Further to the NORTHWEST

MAP LINKS

GOOGLE MAPS

Northwest Destination map

Full map of ALL listed destinations.

Merrimac Ferry

M. Ferry Return via Devils Lake

Southwest Destinations

FORT ATKINSON

Jones Market - Find local Wisconsin favorites, enjoy their Dairy Bar featuring Wisconsin's Cedar Crest ice cream and take in the nostalgia that electrifies this warm and cozy atmosphere. Beer Cheese soup is the feature for Rendezvous week!
Hoard Museum - Donations Accepted! There is no admission charge to visit the Hoard Museum. A suggested cash donation of $5.00 per person or $10.00 per family helps to preserve and share the history and cultural heritage of the Fort Atkinson area. Thank You!
Simple Life Country Store - A unique little shop featuring Amish style natural and organic bulk foods, baked goods, rolled butter, homemade soap, canned goods, spices, honey, a large selection of bulk Amish style candies and much more. Simple Life offers country treasures from the past and present. Unique shopping from Amish Farms all over the country.

MAP LINKS

FORT ATKINSON

GOOGLE MAPS

Southwest Destinations Map

Full map of ALL listed destinations