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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.. Wilson Place Mansion 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. SHOPPING & GIFTS — Adoray's Treasures from the Heart 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.. BarbaLynn’s Vintage 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. C&J's Candy Store & Scoop Shoppe 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. Triangle Art and Antiques 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. Mood Boutique 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. Hive & Hollow 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. Oaklawn Inn 423 Technology Drive, 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. Red Cedar Speedway 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. Sculpture Tour 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. Simply Dunn - Dunn County Pottery 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. Thunder Hill Speedway 690th Street, Menomonie • thunderhill-speedway.com A popular 1/4-mile dirt oval racetrack. It has been a staple in the WI racing scene for years. Viking Bowl 108 Main Street, Colfax • viking bowlcolfax.com/ Enjoy bowling, food, drinks, and more in a family-friendly venue. Vino Cappuccino N5734 US-12, Elk Mound • vinocappuccinobistro.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. Zymurgy Brewing 624 Main Street. E, Menomonie • (715) 578-9026 • zymurgybrew. 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. LOCAL HISTORY — Caddie Woodlawn Historical Park 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. Colfax Railroad Museum 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. Downsville Community Museum 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. Historical Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts 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. Rassbach Heritage Museum and Fulton's Workshop 1820 John Russell Road, Menomonie • (715) 232-8685 • dunnhistory. org The Rassbach Museum tells intriguing, ever changing stories of an area of Wisconsin with a

ATTRACTIONS — Brewery Nonic 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. Elk Mound Castle Elk Mound Village Park, 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. Ellsworth Creamery Cooperative 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. Furlong Gallery 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. Govin’s Farm 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. Lucette Brewing Company 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. Menomonie Market Food Co-op 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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