Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA
Greetings from my new town, Menomonie. Menomonie is an interesting and diverse small mid-west town in Wisconsin. I wanted to share more about Menomonie, for travellers, friends and anyone else interested in fun places to visit!
Wisconsin's Dunn County and historic Menomonie have a lot to offer! There is so much to do for such a quaint little town. It is the ideal spot for the outdoor recreational types, with plenty of winter and summer activities. If you're more into shopping, sightseeing or eating, don't despair, there is plenty of that to share too!
Menomonie is also within an hour of the twin cities Minneapolis and St Paul, Minnesota, making it a popular holiday spot for city dwellers.
How Menomonie came to be...
Dunn County was formed out of a portion of Chippewa County on February 19, 1854. It's name was derived from Charles Dunn, first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Wisconsin territory, appointed by President Andrew Jackson in 1835.Menomonie was formed in 1830 after lots of arguing amongst the American Indians and authorities in the area. Capt. William Wilson and John H. Knapp purchased a milling operation in 1846, essentially turning the small town into a thriving lumber town.
Menomonie is in Dunn County, which covers around 858 square miles. The ethnic background of the people here is mostly German and Norwegian.
Currently there are around 14,000 people who live in Menomonie, and about 60,000 altogether in Dunn County.
Menomonie is conveniently located 60 miles from the twin cities, 25 miles from Eau Claire and 200 miles from Madison.
Things to do in and around Menomonie
- 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. - 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 - 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! - CRYSTAL CAVES
About a 20 min drive on Highway 29 you will find Crystal Caves in the quaint little town of Spring Valley. - 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. - 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! - 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. - 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.
Pics in and around Menomonie
Mabel Tainter
Mabel Tainter Theatre amazing carved building
Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater Stained Glass Window
Red Cedar River trail
University Stout
Menomonie
Taken from Interstate 94 in Menomonie
Lake Menomin
Ariel Shot of Menomonie
Enterance to Crystal Caves
Crystal Caves, Spring Valley
Some of the Cave Formations
For More Information
- Menomonie
- Your one-stop-shop for information about Menomonie, as well as a calendar for special events happening in the area.
- Yahoo's travel link on Menomonie
- Heaps of help with accomodation, maps, activities and restaurants in and around the Menomonie area.
- Crystal Caves
- Official website of Crystal Caves, Spring Valley Wisconsin. Easy to find, information about hours of operation, prices, what to bring, educational tours, history of the caves and of course the gift shop.
- Red Cedar River Trail
- Information about Red Cedar River Trail and other outdoor activities in Menomonie.
- Legacy Chocolates
- The home of the best home-made chocolate truffles, coffees, hot chocolates and all things chocolate!
- The Mabel Tainter Theatre
- The official site for this historic victorian theatre. Includes information on the history of this place as well as special events taking place here.
- Pioneer Grill and Saloon
- The best bar in town! You can see what's happening at the Pioneer, join sport leagues, check out their menu and specials, even buy a Pioneer hoody!
- UW Stout
- Official website with everything you need to know about UW Stout!
For all you history buffs!
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Come Visit!
"The town in the middle of everything"
- Hansen Heritage House
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- Oaklawn Bed & Breakfast
- Quiet, comfortable surroundings with all the modern amenities. Spacious rooms, private bath, refresh...
- AmericInn
- AmericInn offers only the best accommodations including an indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, fax servic...
- Comfort Inn
- The hotel has 61 spacious and comfortable rooms and features a large indoor heated pool, whirlpool,...
- Country Inn and Suites
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What'cha got ta say?
Hey chick, thought I would check your site out! Very cool.
Posted August 19, 2008
GREAT INFORMATION. YOU DID A SUPER JOB OF LETTING ALL OF US APPRECIATE WHAT MENOMONIE HAS TO OFFER. THEY ARE SOOOOO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU IN THAT FAIR CITY.
Posted August 15, 2008
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Michaud68
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pickleboy
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triathlontraining
Wisconsin rocks! Yay! :) Posted July 15, 2008 |
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KiwiGayle
Good start Amy - just another 1000 small towns or so to add to your list! Posted July 13, 2008 |
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KimGiancaterino
Looks like a great town. Welcome to All Things Travel. Posted July 09, 2008 |
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kiwisoutback
Great work! I think you've done a great job...though you might have better luck in the "local" category? It's great to hear a local's perspective who has actually been there. Posted July 09, 2008 |
Hey there, great stuff on such a great little town! I live about 30 min from you. Good luck!
Posted July 06, 2008
