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long and rich history — from the mound builders of a thousand years ago to Dunn County’s friendly communities of today.. J*-4()&F-3+#&/3)4*() 101 Wilson Circle, Menomonie • (715) 235-2283 • facebook.com/ wilsonplacemansion Built in 1859 by Capt. William Wilson, a principal in Knapp, Stout, & Co. lumber company, founder and first mayor of Menomonie, and the area's first state senator. Three generations of Wilsons remade it from a colonial house to a Queen Anne-style mansion to a Mediterranean villa. Call for visiting details. )-'//&(0,1,0&2#) * N1("3%O4&D"#340"#4&K"(7&56#&G#3"5& 521 2nd Street E, Menomonie • 715-231-4148 • adoray.org/treasures-stores Offers quality clothing for women, men, and children; collectibles, an tiques, household goods, toys, furniture, and more to help support Adoray Home Health & Hospice.. !3"M3>%))=4&H*)53;# 603 S. Broadway St. • barbalynnsvintage.com A unique, funky collection of resold vintage clothing with a focus on sustain ability and quality garments for all body types. 2PQO4&23)1%&C5("#&P&C+((8&C6(88#& 342 Main St E, Menomonie • cjscandystore.com A plethora of candy, modern, unique, nostalgic, exotic, international, bulk, and more. Serving scoops of Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream. D"*3);-#&N"5&3)1&N)5*R0#4 335 Main St E, Menomonie • (715) 953-4242 • Find it on Face book The Triangle Building (built in 1906) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and features experienced dealers and beautiful art and antiques. /((1&!(05*R0#& 230 Main Street East, Menomonie • facebook.com/MoodBoutique. Menomonie/ Mood features a custom coffee bar, as well as women’s apparel, accessories, home & gifts and of course, shoes. G*9#&P&G(--($& 222 Main St., Menomonie hiveandhollow.earth Hive & Hollow's space has expanded beyond flowers alone, and now sports a classy wooden bar. They have a wine license and serve mocktails, and can serve food provided by a caterer. Ideal for small ceremonies, showers, engagement parties, and more.

fresh, local seafood. Offers a wide variety of seasonal produce, cheeses, dairy items, breads, spirits, and more grocery items. They have a deli, serving up fresh cuts and sandwiches, and they teach classes focusing on wellness, forag ing, nutrition, and cooking. @3.-3$)&A))& 4 23 T echnology D rive, Menomonie • oaklawninn.com • A bed & break fast in a 135+ year old building. Relax in the past with the comforts of the present. Charming common areas to enjoy with friends & family, grounds to explore, wrap-around porch, modern amenities, and more. B#1&2#13"&C8##1$3%& 1700 block of Stout Rd., Dunn County Recreation Park, Menomonie • (715) 235-6318 • redcedarracing.com Watch ing races at the The Red Cedar Speedway is a classic Menomonie area pastime from April through mid August every Friday. Pit gates open at 4pm, main gates at 5pm, with racing at 7pm. C+0-850"#&D(0"& exploremenomonie.com Orig inally installed in 2022, thsi showcase of artistic abilities has installations at Rassbach Museum, Wakanda Park, Ellsworth Cooperateive Cream ery, WIlson Park, and Sanna Park. C*78-%&E0))&?&E0))&2(0)5%&F(55#"%& E4606 County Rd. C, Downsville • (715) 664 8368 • simply-dunn.com The newly renovated 18th century schoolhouse is surrounded by spectacular gardens and offers a lovely view of the river valley below. The gallery features fine, local arts and crafts, a shop offering locally made and fair trade gifts, and a beautiful space available to rent for events, classes, and meetings. D60)1#"&G*--&C8##1$3%& 69 0 th Street, Menomonie • thu nderhill-speedway.com A popular 1/4-mile dirt oval racetrack. It has been a staple in the WI racing scene for years. H*.*);&!($-& 10 8 Main Street, Colfax • viking bowlcolfax .com/ Enjoy bowling, food, drinks, and more in a family-friendly venue. H*)(&23880++*)(& N 5 7 34 US-12, Elk Mou nd • vinocappu ccinobistro.com A locally owned bistro, coffee shop, and wine bar. Serving fresh, wood-fired piza, desserts, live music, art gallery, wine, and more. Vacation rental space available. I%70";%&!"#$*); 624 Main Street. E, Menomonie • ( 7 15 ) 5 7 8 -9 0 26 • z ymu rgybrew. com Takes its name from the Greek word for the

study and practice of fermentation. Brewmaster Jonathan Christensen’s creations – many pro duced with local ingredients – are served from 15 taps behind a raw-edged bartop. Frequently hosts live music, including the annual Zymur derfest death metal festival. +'%"+,-&)#'$., * 2311*#&J((1-3$)&G*45("*+3-&F3". !!!!!!!!!!! 9 miles S. of Menomonie on Hwy 25, Menomonie • (715) 232-8685 • dunnhistory.org/sitecw. html The house in which Caroline Woodhouse lived has been moved to the park from a nearby farm. Her granddaughter, Carol Ryrie Brink, based the 1935 Newbery Award-winning chil dren's book Caddie Woodlawn on her life. 2(-K3L&B3*-"(31&/04#07 500 E. Railroad Ave., Colfax • (715) 962-2076 • colfaxrrmuseum. org The depot houses the large collection of lanterns, railroad china, and the nation's largest railroad paper-weight collection. The primary purpose of these artifacts is to show what people encountered on day-to-day activities with the railroads and how the technology changed throughout time. E($)49*--#&2(770)*5%&/04#07 E4541 County Road C, Downsville • downsvillecommu nitymuseum.com/ The mission of the Downsville Community Museum is to record, preserve and promote the history of community and to provide educational programs and opportunities. G*45("*+3-&/3M#-&D3*)5#"&2#)5#"&K("& 56#&N"54 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • (715) 235-0001 • MabelTainter.com Includes a lavish 313-seat "crown jewel" Victorian theatre and a historic reading room. It is a premier example of a restored vintage American Theater. See the intricate hand-stenciling, hand-carved white pine archways, rich walnut, mahogany, and oak woodwork, gleaming brass fixtures, leaded glass windows, and a rare working Steere and Turner tracker pipe organ with 1597 pipes. B344M3+6&G#"*53;#&/04#07&3)1& :0-5()O4&J(".46(8 18 20 J ohn R u ssell R oad, Menomonie • ( 7 15 ) 232-8 68 5 • du nnhistory. org The Rassbach Museum tells intriguing, ever changing stories of an area of Wisconsin with a

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!"#$#"%&'()*+& 621 4th St. W, Menomonie • (715) 578-9078 • facebook.com/brewerynonic A taproom-only microbrewery housed in a historic refurbished train depot, their taps feature four staple flavors and four rotating experimental fla vors. The space has board games, classic 1970s era pinball machine, and a large outdoor patio with fire pit and yard games. ,-.&/(0)1&2345-#& Elk Mou nd V illage P ark, S405 Holly Avenue • Originally built in 1937 for use as an observation tower, it now serves as a picnic pavillion, vista viewing location, and memorial to Dunn County postal employees. ,--4$("56&2"#37#"%&2((8#"35*9#& 3001 County Road B, Menomonie • (715) 430-5311 • ellsworthcheese.com Watch the cheesemaking process, try deep fried cheese curds, and enjoy pizzas, sandwiches, ice cream, fudge, specialty meats, and more. :0"-();&<3--#"%& 178 Micheels Hall, UW Stout, Menomonie • (715) 232-2261 • uwstout. edu/furlonggallery/ The Furlong Gallery at UW Stout features student and touring art exhibits in a variety of media. <(9*)=4&:3"7& N6134 670th St, Menomonie • (715) 231-2377 • govinsfarm.com In fall, Govin’s features three full acres of pick-your own pumpkin patch, 11-acre corn maze. They sell a variety of produce and grass-fed/range-fed meats. In Spring, their lambing barn opens to pet the cute animals. In summer, Govin's opens for strawberry picking. >0+#55#&!"#$*);&2(783)%& 910 Hudson Rd., Menomonie • (715) 233-2055 • lucettebrew ing.com Focusing on locally sourced and organic ingredients, the eatery offers classic house pizzas and rotating seasonal creations, each with a beer pairing featuring an in-house brew. Stop in for a free pizza and a pint on your birthday! Check out their Event Pavilion for weddings and parties. /#)(7()*#&/3".#5&:((1&2(?(8& 814 Main St. East, Menomonie • (715) 235-6533 • mmfc.coop Stocks a wide variety of locally sourced meats such as beef, buffalo, chicken, heirloom pork, brats & sausages, lamb, and

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