Things to do in Menomonie, Wisconsin

Things to do in and around Menomonie

1. MABEL TAINTER THEATRE
   You cannot miss out on this one. Easily takes Number 1 on the list. The Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater is a fully functional Victorian era theater built in 1889 with a year round performing arts season featuring nationally recognized artists. It is free to visit and photos are a must. They also have an art gallery showcasing local artists, as well as a small souviner shop. It is located at 205 Main Street, Menomonie (You can't miss it because it's the huge stone theatre!) Visit the website for more information.
2. LEGACY CHOCOLATES
   Bring an empty stomach. Legacy chocolates is a nationally-recognised and rewarded local chocolate making company. Now relocated to a new premises, Legacy chocolate sell 'cup-at-a-time' coffee, hand-made expressos, 20 kinds of hot chocolate, smoothies, iced teas and more. And don't let me get started on the home-made raspberry cream cheese chocolate brownies! Legacy's is a wonderful place to catch up with friends, or read a good book with a few hand-made chocolate truffles to munch on. www.legacy.com
3. ZANZIBAR RESTAURANT
   The best place in town! Also on Main Street, opposite the Mabel Tainter Theatre. They have amazing cocktails, tapa (small plated meals), as well as larger meals for a bigger appetite. All food is made with fresh local ingredients and is just delich! Locally owned and operated - support local!
4. CRYSTAL CAVES
   About a 20 min drive on Highway 29 you will find Crystal Caves in the quaint little town of Spring Valley.
5. RED CEDAR RIVER TRAIL
   The 14.5 mile Red Cedar State Trail follows the Red Cedar River from Menomonie to Dunnville where it joins with the 20 mile long Chippewa Valley Trail to Eau Claire.
   The Red Cedar Trail, with its crushed limestone surface, is perfect year-round for hiking, biking or cross country skiing. Bike and ski rentals are available in Menomonie.
6. PIONEER GRILL AND SALOON
   Located on Tainter Lake just north of Menomonie in an intimate country setting with a friendly, fun and casual atmosphere. Full bar, dining room, game room, beer garden, huge outdoor patio w/ band stage, outdoor bar, live music on weekends. Featuring great comfort food at a reasonable price. Pioneer has hosted such bands as Neal McCoy, Sawyer Brown, Little River Band and Locash Cowboys to name a few!
7. LAKE MENOMIN
   Menomonie spreads itself around this beautiful lake. The lake was formed from a river which ran it's course through the town and helped transport logs for the lumberjacks. It is now a wonderful scenic lake for great fishing, boating, waterskiing, ice fishing and other winter activities.
8. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - STOUT
   Part of what makes our town so interesting is the student life! Not only that, the campus is very lovely to stroll around and makes for a nice summer afternoon walk. The clock tower is an icon of the town and UW-Stout campus is a place of beauty, history and character.