Dunn County/Menomonie Chamber


If you’re looking for a Wisconsin destination that’s rich in history, culture, recreation, natural beauty and midwestern values, then Dunn County is the place to go! You’ll find unmatched scenic beauty with the area’s lush rolling hills and numerous rivers, lakes and streams. Visitors can view the area’s beauty while hiking or biking on the Red Cedar State Trail. Take a leisurely drive on Rustic Road #89 – it’s especially brilliant during fall color season. Historians will enjoy Dunn County’s Caddie Woodlawn Historic Park, Mabel Tainter Theater, and other historic offerings and Wisconsin events. If you golf, you’ll appreciate the area’s picturesque courses. Or try your hand at “disc golf” at Wakanda Park. The Greater Menomonie Area offers all this and more! So visit Dunn County and check out the three R’s of this great destination – “Ride, River, & Rediscover.”

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Ride – River – Rediscover – Dunn County

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Dunn County is a wonderful area with phenomenal scenic beauty, a strong sense of history and many interesting attractions to experience. We’ll show you one of the state’s most scenic trails, where you’ll be amazed by the stunning views and peaceful solitude. You’ll also find out why you don’t even need a boat to enjoy a day floating on a beautiful river here. We visit at a quaint little place where the trout practically jump on your hook – and where a shoreline lunch is the perfect way to enjoy your catch. And for dessert, the area is also home to a favorite place to get amazing chocolate truffles. History lovers will find a wide variety of museums to tour while exploring the area – and we’ll tell you all about them. No matter when you visit, there’s always something amazing going on in Dunn County to enjoy.

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  • Menomonie area visitor's guide

    Looking to experience one of Dunn County's many lakes, rivers, miles of biking, skiing and snowmobiling trails, and hundreds of acres of beautiful woodlands? Get your guide and get going!
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  • Dunn County Natural Areas/Stout Adventures

    Dunn County is known for its many great natural areas waiting to be explored. One of the groups known for helping people enjoy these areas is Stout Adventures. This organization also offers equipment rentals and cooperative trip adventures, including backpack hiking, camping, rock climbing, kayaking trips and more.
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  • Dunn County’s Historical Sites

    Dunn County has a wonderful historical side to it, including many Historical Sites that including Caddie Woodlawn Park, Empire in the Pine Museum, Wilson Place Mansion, Dunn County Heritage Museum, Bundy Hall, Olde Towne, John Holly Knapp House, Louis Smith Tainter House and the Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater which serves as the official information site for the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Highway.
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  • UW-Stout

    The University of Wisconsin-Stout was established in 1891 by James Huff Stout. Each year near 8,000 students attend and study at UW-Stout , which is one of Wisconsin's most beautiful Campuses.
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  • Menomonie Attractions

    See a play, enjoy a live band, wet a fishing line, hike to the top of a hill, visit a gallery, dance under the stars, pick your own strawberries, pet the llamas or enjoy the fireworks… You might run out of time, but you won’t run out of things to do.
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