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Customer Service and Biking in Sparta, WI

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Hello to our past, current and future bed and breakfast guests. We know how smart you all are and that you expect the best. Our industry, you expect high standards and high standards in customer service. We want you to know that we promise that high level of service and we keep our promise – for all our past, current and future bed and breakfast guests. We understand the importance of social media, so you are able to find us in Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and the most recent Pinterest. We have spent a lot of time to provide top-notch service to all. We know you have high expectations and we want to make sure we do too. Come and stay with us!

With spring just a few days away, we hope you are starting to think about where your next Staycation will be and that you find us in Sparta, WI. The bicycling capital of the world and home to the famous Sparta-Elroy Bike trail. We have many stories about the bike trail and how 100’s of our guests have ridden the beautiful trail. We provide a shuttle service to the other end of the trail so you are able to ride the whole trail and then back to the B&B. This trail can be biked no matter how many miles you would like to ride. You can always keep going on connecting trail also. So, dust off your bike or rent a bike from a local bike shop and come experience great customer service, relax and get your exercise all in one place.
See you soon!

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Biking, Along the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trails and More!

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Biking trail tunnelPick your ride based on your skill level! Because along the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail there are over 101 miles of connecting trails for all levels. You can get a bike shuttle from the Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast when you are our guests and we will shuttle you to any of the small towns along the trail depending on your level and the miles you would like to go. It is more down hill from the Elroy end back to Sparta. We have the daily and annual bike passes on-site for you to purchase also. Come join the fuel-efficient adventure! “Biking” and come to Sparta, Wisconsin. It is a great individual, group or family activity. Plus, a healthy way to enjoy your summer! Give us a call if you would like more information and see our website for more Biking Trails and Back Roads to travel.

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Sparta Wisconsin May Events: Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast

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Its official Bike season is here!  The tunnels are open and the tourist will be biking into town.  With the gas prices falling come and plan a family, friends event on the bike trail.  We have some of the most beautiful country side in Wisconsin, go bike the trails and see why so many come here.  The Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast offers a bike shuttle service, inside secure bike storage, flashlights for the tunnels and bike trail pass are available.

Fort McCoy Armed Forces Day Open House, Saturday, May 19 form 9 am to 3 pm. Located off Hwy 21 Between Sparta & Tomah, WI Enter Gate 15, Adults must have Photo ID
  • Free Admission and Parking
  • Narrated Bus Tours
  • World Ware II Building Displays
  • Military Equipment and Demonstrations
  • Camouflage Face Painting
  • Personalized Dog Tags
  • Refreshments Available for Purchase
Memorial Day parade will  start at 10:30 am at the corner of Blake and Water Streets, just a block away from the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast.  At noon the VFW will have a Wreath ceremony at Blyton Park.  The American Legion will host a chicken Q beginning at noon.
High school Graduation is on May 25th.  If you have a senior who is graduating come stay with us during this busy time for the friends and family and give them a break by spending your overnight stays here. On behalf of the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast we congratulate all the seniors and their families on their achievements.  Best Wishes to All.
Franklin Victorain Bed and Breakfast
220 E. Franklin ST
Sparta, WI
608-366-1427
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Sparta, Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast, Biking the Back Road and Trails

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Come and enjoy the WARM SPRING weather we are having in Sparta, Wisconsin “The Bicycling Capital of America”. This week we will enjoy the first day of Spring on Tuesday March 20.  But like many of you know Spring weather has been here for a few weeks.  We are all asking, is this going to last?  I sure love it and I am sure you all do too!
To celebrate spring 2012 with you, we are rolling out a fantastic promotion – stay two nights in April and get your third night for just $20.12! Especially when there’s so much to explore during the spring, two nights just isn’t enough, so stay for a third while staying right on budget. Plus, with nightly rates starting at just $115, and includes a full breakfast and so much more, these prices just can’t be beat!

So, give us a call at the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast and mention our Spring 2012 deal.  Pack up your bikes and ride the back road and trails. We can’t wait to meet you, give a call at
888-594-FVBB or see our website!

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Review of the Week: Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast in Sparta, WI

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Franklin Victorian Bed & Breakfast in Sparta, Wisconsin is a wonderful place for a romantic, relaxing, exciting getaway. It’s only 25 minutes from historic La Crosse, Wisconsin. We are in the driftless area of South Western Wisconsin where the first state bike trail was created. The Elroy-Sparta State bike trail has over 101 connecting miles of bike trails. Canoeing, walking, horseback riding, and so many more wonderful silent sports to do. As a guest, you can enjoy many restaurants, and a wonderful four course breakfast. We have four guest rooms available.

The B&B currently has 217 reviews and on overall perfect rating on BedandBreakfast.com and we are very excited and delighted to inform you that we have been named “Best of the Midwest & Great Lakes” for the third time based upon the excellent reviews posted by our guests during the past three years. The following review was left for a stay, August 2011.

“Awesome B&B”
Franklin Victorian B&B in Sparta, WI is an awesome place to stay while visiting Sparta. Jennifer and Steve are very gracious and welcoming. From the history to all the little touches, Jennifer goes out of her way to make sure your stay at FVBB is everything you want it to be. She is fantastic cook. We will definitely stay there again when we are in Sparta. Thanks Jennifer and Steve for being such great hosts!

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Summer Live in Harmony at Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast

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Summer in Sparta, How to Live in Harmony with yourself, Trust your sense of Values  click on this link…

As Summer sunshine is a welcome addition to our Hidden Valleys area community.  The streets are abuzz with activity as shop owners and restaurants open their doors in anticipation of another wonderful Summer season in Sparta. 

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Staycations Ideas in Wisconsin Stay Closer To Home

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Is your Staycations keeping you closer to your home this year due to Gas prices?  If so, come to the Hidden Valleys of Southwest Wisconsin. Sparta, WI is close to so many things to do and see. Stay at the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast and you will be able to do biking, canoeing, golfing, birding, go to cheese shops, wineries and so much more.  You may see all the area activities on our website.  We look forward to hosting you during your Wisconsin Summer “Staycations”.  Check out our gas card special and other activities specials on our website. See you soon!

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7 Ways to Healthier Breakfast

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At the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast in Sparta, Wisconsin we always are trying to provide our biking guests a healthy breakfast that will help them concur the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail. Here are 7 ways to help you in fixing your healthier breakfast at home.

1. Substitute plain yogurt or pureed low-fat cottage cheese for half or more of the sour cream in a recipe.
2. If a recipe calls for cheese, choose Swiss cheese for the lowest sodium.
3. Add a little oatmeal to pancakes, muffins or quick breads. You may also need to add a little extra liquid.
4. Add Vegetables. Add shredded vegetable like carrots, zucchini or pumpkin to quick breads, muffins or cakes.
5. To cut down on salt. You can reduce salt by a quarter to a half of what is called for in a recipe. Increase other salt-free spices and seasoning to add flavor.
6. Substitute skim milk in recipes. If the recipe calls for water, use skim milk instead to add calcium.
7. Honey and real maple syrup are healthier options for sweetening that processed sugar.

Here are 7 ways to a healthier breakfast and there are many more ways to serve healthy breakfasts at home.

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Travel Green Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast in a Chevy VOLT

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Traveling Green to Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast is really cool when you just picked up a Chevy VOLT like our guest Warren K. from Seattle, WA did on March 15th. Warren has been on a waiting list for 4 years for a Chevy VOLT and he finally got one. He flew from Seattle to Detroit, MI and now is driving back home to Washington.

  
He is very happy and loves the Chevy VOLT and told us all about it and even let me sit in, it was great to smell the new car smell and what a awesome car. In Detroit he got to have a personal tour of the battery plant too! This car is Very high tech, and very cool looking. He was happy when he figured out the radio for noise on his trip. He is stopping at Chevy dealers on his way back and showing it to them and driving about 10 hours a day and supporting the bed and breakfast along his way home.  He loved his stay with us and Sparta and knew about the Elroy-Sparta Bike trail. He enjoyed meeting Tony Angelini for dinner at Angelini’s Pizzeria & Ristorante just down the street from us.
We wish him good luck and a safe trip home. We were very happy to meet Warren and to see the New Chevy VOLT.  (Now I want one, better put my name on the waiting list)….

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Unique Romantic Date Night Things To Do in Wisconsin

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Have a unbelievable experience staying at a Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast. Enjoy a stay together at the Franklin Victorian Bed and Breakfast Inn.
Surprise her or him with a special evening or special occasion that they will never forget!
Here are many other Romantic Date Night ideas for you both to do in Wisconsin. We hope this gives you ideas for your next Date Night and look forward to you coming to stay in at our warm, cozy bed and breakfast!

You can make a secure on-line reservation, see availability on our website or give us a call 888-594-FVBB.
There are a lot more unique date night ideas, above are some highlights. Please contact us if there is an activity that interests you and you would like more information about.