MONROE - The Monroe Times' online edition, www.themonroetimes.com, provided visitors the opportunity this past week to cast their votes for the "Best Towns" in Green and Lafayette counties. Ten categories were selected that are being used in the Best Towns Contest statewide being conducted by the Wonders of Wisconsin Web site.

Here are the top results from the voting:

Most Scenic Beauty

1. New Glarus

2. Blanchardville, Brodhead

Most Beautiful Town

1. New Glarus

2. Brodhead, Monroe/Downtown Monroe

Best Galleries

and Arts Scene

1. Blanchardville, Monroe

3. Monticello, New Glarus, Shullsburg

Best Theater and Entertainment

1. Monroe

2. Blanchardville, Darlington, New Glarus (Tofflers)

Best Festival Weekend

1. Cheese Days, Monroe

2. Balloon Rally, Monroe; Berghoff & Blues, Monroe

Best Dining

1. Monroe, New Glarus

3. Monticello

Most Exciting Architecture

1. New Glarus

2. Monroe

3. Argyle, Blanchardville, Brodhead, Shullsburg

Best Fishing Getaway

1. Yellowstone Lake Park

2. Argyle, Lake Montesian

Best Biking Getaway

1. Sugar River Trail, Brodhead

2. Badger Trail