This is one of my favorite spots thus far. So much to see here. We hiked for 3.5 hours and could have truly stayed all day. There are so many waterfalls and picturesque stops. The trails have ones less traveled and still get you back to the trails easy enough to explore and not stress about being lost.

Loved our stay! This campsite was perfect for a relaxing weekend getaway. It had everything we needed—fire pit, picnic table, and just the right amount of space between sites to feel private without being isolated. The campground was clean, peaceful, and well-maintained. Pro tip: there are no fancy bathrooms, so be prepared to rough it a bit—but that’s part of the charm! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a simple, enjoyable escape outdoors.

If you love waterfalls, this wonderful park has several that you can get right in front of, on top of, below, and to the sides. As long as you're sure-footed, you can really get all over them here! You can even swim right up to them in a few spots, like the Lower Falls section. The trails here are nice, wide, and easy-going for the most part (there are some roots and rocks, but nothing terrible). There are picnic tables and grills scattered around, and a lot of places to sit on the ground for a more traditional picnic with incredible scenery. There are several parking locations throughout, and each has some incredibly picturesque views nearby. Not much in the way of playground equipment that I saw, just a swingset, but there may be more in the campground area (didn't go over to that part). I didn't notice any shelters, other than the historic covered bridge. Not a deterrent for me, but something to keep in mind if you visit on a rainy day. This is well worth visiting even from across the country (or from other countries). If you're visiting Wisconsin, this should definitely be on your list. If you live here, but have never been, this is one of the places in our state you should go out of your way to see at least once in your life. This place is absolutely gorgeous and so worth the drive! As a side note, not really of any importance to anyone other than me, this review finally puts me at level 10 on Maps. Almost a decade of adding pictures and places, making videos and reviews. I've always had an incredibly strong wanderlust and love of picture-taking. It brings me great joy showing people the weird and beautiful places to visit in our state (and country). My hope is that I have helped to inspire others to get out and explore, and maybe shown people things they didn't even know existed. I've been all over our country, and Wisconsin is an incredibly beautiful place that I don't think most people realize. Time spent outdoors here is time well spent!

This state park is open year-round and offers some beautiful sightings of nature. There are plenty of outdoor recreational activities available from camping, hiking, hunting and fishing to picnic areas and swimming. We enjoyed walking the trails and exploring all the geological views as well.

Those Falls are just beautiful I've never seen waterfalls like that before they are just gorgeous and that I just felt so connected.

This is a great, underappreciated park. It’s small, but tends to be less crowded and you have great access to the waterfalls. It’s a much smaller, more intimate version of Copper Falls. The covered bridge is a really neat, unique feature of this park. We visited on a fall drive and returned a couple years later to camp. While you’re here it’s also a quick drive over to Pattison State Park to see the tallest waterfall in Wisconsin: Big Manitou Falls

Not much too see. Falls are Low. We need rain. Tree look diseased with green lime Growth all over them and the rocks. A lot dead trees down. Bad side rail loose and falling apart. Camp ground very nice.

Beautiful well maintained park. The hikes along the river, by the wetlands and to the two different waterfall sites are exceptional. The hiking trails were in wonderful shape. They are for the most part easy and family friendly. I camped overnight in my tent and the facilities were clean and my site was in good shape.

I live in a place that doesn’t have fall foliage so I took a trip to MN and WI in October. This park was my second stop after leaving the airport. The weather was perfect, and the hiking trails were a great way to spend the afternoon/evening. I also loved seeing all the animals by the water. If I’m in the area again I’ll definitely be back!

Nice campground tucked in the woods. Short drive to Superior and Duluth for day trips. The hike to the high falls is pretty neat, nice views for sure. Bring your camera! We can't wait to see how the new bathroom building turns out after construction. We'll definitely be back.

This park is huge and gorgeous! Not only is there a lake with a beach, but you'll find hiking trails leading to not one, but two incredibly scenic waterfalls! Big Manitou Falls is the fouth tallest waterfall in the U.S. east of the Rocky Mountains, and Little Manitou Falls is one of the most picturesque places in the state. This is like having three parks in one large area. We came at a great time when the waterfalls weren't over or under flowing, and the later time in the day made Big Manitou look like an oil painting. The grounds and buildings are very well-maintained. There are swingsets, a volleyball court, many picnic tables, grills, benches, campsites, and there is a significant amount of parking. This is one of the top must-see locations in Wisconsin, and I can't recommend visiting enough!

Big Manitou Falls is the attraction here but lots to do in a relatively small area Hiking trails around Interfalls Lake and then from the falls down to the river A number of viewpoints for the falls from several different angles. Definitely worth it to hike the various trails to find platforms (noted on maps for convenience) Highest waterfall in Wisconsin and a glorious sight

Beautiful park but the walk down (then back up) the large waterfall is extremely hard. I would not recommend this path for older people. The park, beach, camping are excellent. With flush toilets in the community building (yay!)

It was a beautiful park! Waterfalls bother here and Amnicon were spectacular. Rv fill was dreadfully slow, but we were informed it was getting fixed the day after our departure. I wouldn't suggest swimming since the beach was full of geese, and therefore goose poo. And the water in the lake was a bit stinky. Also, I ended up being a jerk and overstayed- thinking I had booked until Saturday. Park staff was so nice about it - even though I felt terrible. I bought the people we inconvenienced an extra bundle of firewood. To the people in site 51e on 6/28/25 I'm so sorry! Absolutely recommend this park and would for sure stay here again - and I promise to double triple check my reservation next time. 😅

Quaint little winery. Definitely a must stop. They have a 5 for $10 tasting that is definitely worth every dollar. We enjoyed everything we tasted and bought two bottles to take home. The lovely lady who was working was kind and very helpful with recommendations on what to see. Don’t miss this place!!

This is a smaller cider, mead brewery. They offer samples 5 for $10, or spirit samples 3 for $10. The meads are a sweet light crisp mead 9/10! Ciders are light and crisp as well most are semi dry 8/10. Really friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely recommend stopping in! Worth the trip!!

Great selections of Mead and Cider. Great people there. I love their Mead-jito. If John, an owner, is in and you want a refreshing drink without alcohol, ask for John's drink!

Disclaimer: Have not been to the meadery. This is just a review of 2 of their meads. I bought a bottle of the dry mead and a bottle of the black mead. I have to say, I'm not a fan of either of them. Too similar to dry wine. When I drink mead, I wanna be able to tell I'm drinking mead. There's almost zero honey character in either, in my opinion.

Wonderful Meadery, Cidery, Distillery on US2. Very educational and welcoming. We enjoyed the blueberry mead, many of the ciders and cherry kwench. A must stop!

It was so fun to find this on our way home from Ashland, Wi. It’s such a treat to taste local products! Please visit this neat cozy place! I didn’t get to snap much photos but they do have all kinds of Mead drinks & ciders. The couple John and Kim (Hamilton?) has been running and making these local drinks for the past 28 years! We support local 💯 and they deserve to be recognized more. They are lovely and kind people which makes it an impressive impression, surely! There are toys for kids to get busy with too! But the real deal is the challenge they give to kids with cup & ball, not sure about the name of the game but if you visit you’ll know! Cheers to more Wisconsin place to discover ☺️

Thr folks at White Winter are always amazing. Their meads and ciders are awesome. You need a gift for someone? Their products will make you everyone's favorite gift giver! They'll ship! If you get the chance, stop for one of their music gatherings also! We are...again!!

It's a unique attraction in Wisconsin. I've lived in Wisconsin for over 20 years and have known about The existence of the huge muskie building sculpture. So I was interested in seeing it even though I am not into freshwater fishing. If you are in the area or traveling through the area, it's worth the stop. It's fun to look out the mouth of the huge muskie structure and take pictures of the large fish sculptures, there is a lot to see in the museum.

Another World's Somethingest Something added to our list! The World's Largest Muskie is an incredible sight to behold! We finally got to go in after the fourth trip up here! I'm not sure why, but our first three attempts kept coming up unsuccessful, as it was closed each time. Once might have been covid, one time was construction, and I'm not sure what the reason was for the other (might have just been too late in the day, I don't remember for sure). The grounds here are absolutely gorgeous! They did a fantastic job on the sculptures and the landscaping. The interior has a LOT going on. There are so many boats, motors, lures, rods, pictures and mounts of record breaking fish. There's tons of history of freshwater fishing, and it does include quite a bit of saltwater fish, as well. There's a section filled to the brim with photographs people sent in over the decades of their catches. There's a decent amount of parking, a nice playground area for the kids, and so much to see (check out the 1950's era snowmobile). If you're a fishing enthusiast, or just in the area, this is well worth the price of admission. I was surprised to see there's not a seafood restaurant attached to this, though. It seems something like that would fit in perfectly here. Especially with Wisconsin being known for our love of fish frys.

If you have kids, this place would be worth stopping at. The kids loved going to the top of the Musky. All the fish statues are really nice and fun to take pictures with. The buildings have so much history about fishing. There is a small playground if you have younger kids.

I wanted to take my husband here a few years ago. He loves to fish like so many people do so i thought he would enjoy it. We took along our grandson who's 14 since he enjoys the sport as well. I did research it a little since it's a quite far away and the reviews were pretty good. It holds alot of fishing history. So much compacted into sections but nicely displayed. The ground are beautifully kept and the walking paths are wide and clear of any obstacles. I enjoyed the large staues of different types of fish along the walking paths. They have a souvenir shop, public bathrooms and plenty of resting areas. Thought they would have live fish in the giant pond surrounding the look out musky, a better view of the sign that says your here, for a tree is covering most of it and a few different hats to purchase. But over all glad we went

An engaging experience with lots of fishing-related (duh) exhibits. There must be a hundred boat motors on display, from the very early 1900s to the '70s. Be careful, you might learn something!

Definitely different. History of lures, trolling motors & engines was interesting. The grounds with the larger than life fish was pretty cool. If you're into this stuff, then you definitely need to stop by & visit.

Such a great place. Me and my family loved it. So much history. Alot of neat fishing and boating things you would never see anywhere else. A must stop when visiting Hayward

Fun experience and we went with 4 kiddos. The service was quick and I liked that they drove us out to the start of the stream. It was 3 hours. Kinda wish they had a drop off spot that offered a shorter trip like 1.5 hours. But the tubes were clean and comfortable, the water was very clean, calm the day we went. We liked getting back and having ice cream. Great price and even better flavors for the ice cream!

This is a great place for renting various floaty things to go down the river in. We came in around noon and picked two single-person kayaks. The staff was friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The river was peaceful and beautiful. I felt the prices were all reasonable. Even the 20oz drinks were less than $2.

Super fun, great experience!! Highly recommend this place. They even have tubes for coolers to pack along drinks and snacks !!!

It's expensive to rent a tube. 18 backless 20 with a back. A large family can spend a lot just to rent tubes. They are friendly and good service. But should have family package or group deals 🤔 to make affordable for families to do together ❤️

This is a quiet, peaceful river. Along the journey, a deer was by the water and stayed as we rowed by. A train came along the waterway, adding to the variations you see. The two drawbacks are a lack of places to pull off to stretch after your first few miles and the heavy paddle for rowing. Otherwise, great service and a beautiful place to kayak.

Great people ! Great River ! Camp store is great. Something for everyone. Can’t wait till next year.

Went as a group of 15. 4months- 38 years old. Everyone had a great time! I highly recommend water shoes, which are available for sale in the office, and umbrella's, im not sure if they had them for sale. We were on the river for a good 5 hours so sunscreen and water are also a good idea! So many places to stop and hang out, or plenty of room to float on by.

Super fun place to see a wide variety of animals. You can feed and pet a lot of them, which I had a blast doing. I loved watching the lemurs play and a lot of the goats were obsessed with chin scratches. If you’re in need of some nature therapy, this is the place to go.

We came here on a whim after staying for a week in a town nearby. What a hidden gem this place is! With 2 young children, this place kept them entertained for hours. The animals look well taken care of, and we really appreciated the immersive set up of the whole park. Our favorite part was getting to walk through the open area where dozens of whitetail deer still enjoy their natural habitat but you can be apart of their world. There is a restaurant area as well as fun little mining area where kids can dig for gold. If they find gold, they can bring it to the attendance at the food stand for a sucker. How fun! We really enjoyed this place and will definitely be back if in the area again!

This the most depressing "zoo" I've ever seen. Bears, a tiger, and a wolf, in little more than a chainlink kennel with a concrete floor. No grass, minimal shelter, little water, zero enrichment, the poor wolf was pacing stressed out little circles in its tiny enclosure. None of the other animals had it much better, it was all so sad. This place needs to be shut down for animal abuse. Everything else is run down and literally falling apart. These animals deserve better. And the free roaming deer - there was one in the petting zoo. Outside, there was a long pen, half a football field at most, with at least 2 dozen deer. No grass, almost no shelter, just dirt and a mud puddle. But hey, the tortoise enclosure did have this giant, completely inappropriate climbing enclosure. I don't know how the owner sleeps at night, it's abysmal.

It was a very nice place to visit. A variety of animals and old buildings to look through. Fun for young and old.

Was very hot, but was surprised alot of animals were out and about. Was surprised by changes from when we used to take kids till yesterday. Not bad just could use a little sprucing up.

Great outing. We got so close to the animals and a good variety of them!

The Wilderness Walk Zoo still holds core memories from my childhood, and I love being able to create new ones with my children!

Come. Visit. This stop is a MUST on your way through or to Shell Lake, WI. Just off frontage road from highway 63. (Accommodating for a variety of gluten free dairy free beverages) Coffee, Ice cream, hot drinks, cold drinks, smoothies, bakery, stickers, Shell Lake shirts, sweatshirts & more! That's just in the cafe. The decor is rustic & creative all mixed together. Lots of seating for a variety of group sizes. (Ours was a party of 7). The outdoor patio is absolutely beautiful with 100 perfect spots for pictures. (As you can see from my own attached pictures). This business also has the pottery area, lovely & providing opportunities to learn a new craft! Yard decor for sale in the patio and a wonderful venue for bands & parties in the backyard. Check them out online (which I didn't) to see if they are hosting bands or events this summer. Would be worth it to attend an event here in the backyard!

We usually go off peak (not during the busy summer months). It was busy but not too busy. Live music in the evening. Great venue. Food, coffee and ice cream available in the cafe. We always go to paint our own pottery. Such a fun time. They glaze and fire your pottery and you pick up the finished piece at a later date. They do ship also.

Not even sure how many times we have been by this place and never stopped. Today was the day! The staff was very friendly. They have a great selection of pottery, jewelry, wood crafts, & Glass items, and many other one of a kind things all from many different artist. They also have a area where you can do pottery and crafts. They also have a area where you can order food and sit in booths or tables to enjoy your meal. In the summer they offer an area with outside music certain days of the week with adult beverages and pizzas which we will be back for. The bathroom is very very clean. Would recommend stopping here.

Closed out the music season with Sean and Ian opening for Chris Kroeze. Freaking awesome!

Truly a hidden gem!!! Beautiful art! Amazing staff!! Its one of my favorite places to go!!

We visited The Potter's Shed yesterday and purchased a pair of lamps and a few other items. Beautiful artistry and craftsmanship along with super friendly and helpful staff. We also enjoyed lunch at the Cafe as well. Will return again.

Beautiful store and cafe! Perfect place to find unique gifts. Will be back to attend one of their live music events for sure.

⭐ 1/5 This casino has gone downhill fast. They used to send monthly flyers with free play, great promotions, and a solid buffet with reasonably priced, good food. Now? The buffet’s gone, replaced by a lackluster sports book with limited betting options. They yanked all the good slot machines, jacked up the craps minimum bet, and raised food prices while the quality tanked. Daily food promos for players? Either gone or so expensive they’re pointless. Their “Ladies Night” is a scam—you play for free play and drawings, but they don’t even announce hourly winners, just lie about it. No reason to come here anymore. I used to spend a lot but won’t eat or play here again. Save your money and go elsewhere. Response to Casinos comment. I received mailers every month for the past few years, something changed on your end because I played enough to qualify and stopped receiving them. Now when you ask the front desk how to qualify they all give you different vague answers. Plus you don't do any free swipes anymore you have to play $10 to get $15, not really a promo to draw anybody in. Of course Casinos all change slots frequently but you have tightened them up so nobody wins much anymore. All the promos and food prices changed in the last few months and not for the better. You will lose a lot of loyal customers that used to come a few times a week like myself.

We had a lot of fun over our two days, one night at Turtle Lake Casino. Our experience and observations lead us to determine that playing the tables is the way to fatten your pockets. We played a wide variety of slots with little success, in fact nickel wins were pitiful and plentiful. You will do well on live craps and machine craps. The restaurant is a very good value. Will definitely be back.

The casino has gone downhill this past year. Took away the $5 for food monthly. Taking things off the menu and raised prices. Use to get $10 a month to play. Imagine our surprise (and not a nice one!!) to find out we didn't spend enough money in May 2025 to get ANY MONEY for June. WTH?? Apparently if you are not a big spender, you are SOL. No newsletter delivered to us as of June 30th. Apparently going there twice in June didn't get us anything. 😡 Come on!!!! We spend the same amount we have for years, but obviously we are not worthy of being a part of Turtle Lake Casino anymore. So disappointed 😞

To call this a Sportsbook is not accurate. Severely limited bets so often. I had a 3 team parlay I wanted to get a $1000 limited to $256, what kind of Sportsbook limits parlay bet to $256? If seen futures limited to $28. On any busy sports day, you have to wait in line forever to place a bet while people take 30 minutes to place $5, 10 team parlay. They don’t have Sportsbook employees that know what’s going on, let alone anyone in the casino. The machines stopped working after driving to place thousands in sports wagers (Masters). I was told to talk to a bartender. The bartender told me to talk to floor man, but didn’t know where he was and said he didn’t have authority to call them. He then directed me to beverage manager who knew nothing, because we couldn’t find floor man. After going to the front (they apparently have authority) they called the floor man. Turns out he had no idea what was going on or when it’d be fixed. Maybe it’s an upgrade? He said. I walked out with $6000 in my pocket and drove MI. They don’t know what’s they are doing, won’t keep customers that want to wager real money, and they prob don’t care. My guess is same people have run this casino forever, and it’s easy to be complacent because old people and slot revenue is a very easy, unchanging business. Also, the poker room is a smoke filled hot box on 2nd floor with apparently very little ventilation. This makes $1-$2 NL the best way to take years off your life and increase chance of lung cancer by 20%-30%. Who at the casino thinks this is good for business? The casino seems to employ 10x the security of a normal casino and has several groups of security constantly circling the casino. It's very bizarre. It’s too bad. The opportunity this place has a great opportunity to serve the new demand sports betting is generating in the region, run a legit Sportsbook and pull lots of money from MN / MPLS. They either don’t know what they are doing or don’t care enough to learn customer experience / needs relating to sports betting. Seems they could do so much more with Poker room too. My conclusion is the business is clearly aimed at the old folks who like to smoke and slap 75 cent slots. Very profitable, im certain. And it doesn't require the management / ownership to do anything as it's been the same for decades.

Worst experience in a casino. Party of seven having a great time cut off from the bar suddenly for zero reason. Will never step foot in this or another affiliated property. Terrible security staff and consumer relations experiance. Update: Then I suggest not treating perfectly acceptable consumers like a criminal.

My husband and I had a disappointing experience. We both approached the bar at different times but received the same disrespect and discrimination based on the color of our skin from the same older bartender. We waited patiently for our drinks, but he intentionally skipped serving us and instead helped other customers. His actions were clear, and his behavior was unprofessional and hurtful, making us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. No customer should be subjected to such treatment. I hope the management takes this matter seriously and ensures that all guests are treated with dignity and respect. This will be the last time I visit this place.

So disappointed in St Croix casino. I am wondering if and when they got new management ,they had a senior day where you could get 15 and free play and Saturday night for the younger people would get 10 in free play now they changed it where you have to get one point. So you have to spend $10 to get 15 That is not a promotion to draw people in. We used to eat in the restaurant three times a week now they cut out all the promos for that. In the last 3 weeks anytime I stop there there's maybe six people in the restaurant there used to be a waiting line to get into eat. I'm assuming they laid off most of the workers. Not sure if they're struggling financially or if they got management that doesn't know how to run things. I hope they turn this around soon because they're losing all their patrons.

First time here and we enjoyed it. The night we went it was very slow. We had 3 adults and 3 kids. Waitress was was good. I got the Prime Island sandwich with the shaved prime rib and onion sails (petals) in the side ($15). I really enjoyed it. I felt my meal was worth the price, but another person at my table got the nightly special which was pasta. It was a good tasty dish, but very small portion for the cost. Overall, I would try this place again if I was in area.

A Fantastic Memorial Day Lunch at Gilligan's in Chetek! My wife, daughter, and I had a truly delightful Memorial Day lunch at Gilligan's in Chetek, WI, and we couldn't have been more impressed. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was inviting and vibrant. The fun decor immediately caught our eye, creating a lively backdrop that felt just right for a family outing. We appreciated how comfortable and welcoming it felt, allowing us to relax and enjoy the music and ambiance without feeling out of place with our daughter. We kicked off our meal with the alligator bites, which were a delicious and adventurous start to our lunch. For our main courses, my wife raved about her garlic Parmesan salmon, perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. I opted for the classic lake perch, and it certainly didn't disappoint – fresh, flaky, and wonderfully prepared. Our daughter was happy with her quesadilla, a perfect kid-friendly option. Throughout our meal, our server was absolutely fantastic. They were incredibly friendly and attentive, following up regularly without being intrusive. Their excellent service definitely enhanced our dining experience, making us feel well-cared for. To cap off our delicious lunch, we indulged in the key lime pie for dessert, and it was simply divine – a perfect balance of tart and sweet, and a truly satisfying end to our meal. Overall, Gilligan's provided a memorable Memorial Day experience. The combination of delicious food, a great atmosphere, and excellent service made for a perfect family lunch. We highly recommend Gilligan's to anyone looking for a wonderful dining experience in Chetek!

Enjoyed all the staff and the friendships you make in a small town!!! enjoyed food and beverage... You can't beat this place!!!

The front of the building is deceiving of what a great establishment this is. Go around the side to the outdoor bar. Food and drink served there too. And the dock for lake customers to pull up to enjoy the atmosphere too. Great food and drink selection. Our bartender/server, Scott, was very personable. He was a local so had plenty of local activity suggestions.

The waitress was by herself waiting on us, 4 other tables plus a group of 11. Very slow service. there was a table of 5 that ordered there drinks, they did get those but never got to order food. they up and left. Our pasta was cold and a small serving for the price. They should have had more waitresses. Don't know if we'll go back.

Very disappointed after ordering cheeseburger and fries. Mcdonalds does a better burger kind of sad.this used to be a great place to go. Buns were small and smashed.looking. the burger thin and cheese was an unmelted piece.like a Kraft single. Not at all what we expected. We expected it to be good

I have been going to Gilligan's as long as it changed to Gilligan's and before when it was The Spot. The owners have changed over the years many times. The wings are great. We come up to Chetek and go to get the wings twice since we are here 2 weeks. The issue I see is they added on for outside seating and other seating and the kitchen is the same size. This seems be the one of the issues. The service yesterday was very slow, we ordered the food and we had to ask at the front when will we get the food after one hour. Wings don't take that long especially when its wing night. The server was running from one side to the other side and outside. How can you service the customer and get the food? Other tables around us were complaining for the same reason. They were ordering other food items burgers, wraps ect. I see a lot of complaining about the service on the reviews and saw it first hand and even my experience. Again wings big tasty and waffle fries great.

Beautiful scenic place to visit in the winter. The Circle Trail is well worth the hike.

Such beautiful trails! A fantastic hiking experience with our family :-)

Very nice and peaceful walking/hiking trails. There are a few benches by the lakes to sit & enjoy the view.

Being surround by woods is quite tranquil. As you walk the paths you choose you'll feel challenged yet at peace. Enjoy your hike!

Bring big spray in summer. Great hiking

So much to see and do! Not to mention the miles of trails.

The Ice Age Trail segment through here is lovely, and there are multiple loop trails in the rec area that make for interesting day hikes. While it's great in summer (bring the bug spray, lots of water and shady trees), try this in the dead of winter when the water is frozen over. Bring a pair of snowshoes and try the loop trails - this is some of the finest winter hiking around.

Last night I attended the Asleep at the Wheel performance at your glorious theater. The band was high energy and vocals/instruments were superb. I understand they will quit touring at the end of 2026. Please book them for at least one more time and I promise to buy at least 2 tickets and tell all my Texas Swing loving friends.

What a great experience! The staff was nice, the theater was beautiful, the drinks were great, and the show was amazing!

I want to show my appreciation for the pleasant and helpful box office personnel. My husband and I were unable to attend the performance that I had purchased tickets for and I called to ask if there was a way to transfer tickets on the day of the performance. The woman I spoke to not only answered my question but helped me with names that were on a list for tickets for the sold out performance. I was able to sell the tickets easily, and as a bonus, when I called back with the name to transfer the tickets to she let me know that the person was known to her and was trustworthy to send a check.

The actors were very good. Very beautiful theater. Staff was very friendly. It was our first time going there. Absolutely loved it!

Oh my gosh! We have known of this place for years. But it took the Buddy Holly Dance Party Reunion to get us through the doors! What a beautiful theater. Wonderful, intimate setting and the acoustics were great. We brought our teenage boys and they enjoyed the show and the amazing details of the design and interior finishings. We look forward to visiting again, very soon.

My future ex wife and I have attended multiple shows at Mable Tainter. It's a beautiful small venue with so much history.

We always love Mabel Tainer Center. The interior makes you feel like you're in Europe. It's not big inside but rather more cozy and intimate. It's about a 30-minute drive from Eau Claire.

Nice park and zoo with great views. We visited in the end of April so petting zoo was closed and some animal were not visible but we still had a good time. I was impressed at how accessible everything was by wheelchair and walker and the many benches that allowed rest breaks when needed. We did not see the whole area but many kids were enjoying the playground equipment and we enjoyed watching the geese in the river.

This is a great park & zoo! We have 3 children 4 and under and are vacationing in Lake Holcombe. The drive wasn’t too long and this is a great stop perfect for an adventure when not looking for an entire day stop. Bear, hyena, cow, eagle, hawk, and other small animals. Two playgrounds, a trail, and views of the river. And it’s free but you may leave a donation if you want. So glad we stopped! Highly recommend a visit!

If you are in the area, this is a MUST. Our expectations were beyond exceeded, and we are literally planning a trip back to see more of the property. The park itself is both massive, and absolutely GORGEOUS. As for the Zoo, what they are doing is amazing. They have delivered a top notch facility for both the animals and guests alike, and I can enjoy the space in good conscious knowing the animals are being cared for incredibly well. I would strongly recommend this place.

The zoo is really not the highlight of this park, it's the beautiful green space, playgrounds, picnic areas, water features and attention to renewing native plants that make it great! AND it's free. I am impressed!

Unfortunately this place is small, outdated, and sad. The animals all live on concrete floors with almost no enrichment, and there's about 6 of them to see. When we went they were repairing the lion enclosure, which had broken windows and broken wooden bridges inside for the lion. Sadly the animals do not seem happy or well kept, and the zoo owners seem to be asking for donations on every bad review rather than trying to find better homes for these creatures. Avoid at all costs!

Irvine Park is a beautiful place to explore. A lot of animals to see, nice nature trails with different experience levels, a petting zoo, splash pad, picnic areas and multiple playgrounds. All of the kids (ages 4,10,15) loved the dirt hiking trails by the river, waterfall and rock cliffs. The petting zoo is only opened certain days/times so definitely check if that's what you'd like to see. All of the other zoo animals are in enclosed glass, cages or in large fenced areas outside. The large animals are harder to spot in the fields but more exciting for the kids. Inside you can find frozen drinks, ice cream, snacks, hotdogs and other treats. Plus the museum with tons of really old trinkets, animal furs, even a carriage! I would highly recommend Irvine Park to anyone visiting or local looking for something fun outdoors to do with the family! We go at least once a month if not more! And the Christmas Village every year is breathtaking, definitely check it out if you haven't seen it!

We actually came across this while trying to find a spot for a picnic while on the road. This was a hidden gems that we enjoyed so much. Would love to come back and explore again. There was not a lot of animals when we went but it is based off donations and I wish I had a million to give away.

Really sad to see the brewery production stopping. Had a great time going on tour, fabulous guide. I booked the tour same day and they couldn’t squeeze my husband in, so I went alone. I was super disappointed they couldn’t let him in, seemed like one more wouldn’t have ruined anything. Really neat historical place, definitely recommend! The beer is interesting, lots of fruity choices. Samples come with the tour. Lots of merchandise, super impressive!

I went on a well thought out tour with guide Miranda. Heard how the Leinenkugel beer is made & saw the process to make the beer. Good tasting & merchandise. I got a hat & shirt too. Fun board games, Rummikub, events such as music, trivia, dogs can come outside on certain evenings, & pinball machines.

A beautiful, open space. They have a section with a detailed history of the brewing company. It has a lot of seating and two bars, which speeds up service because the place can grow busy after work. Unfortunately, they don’t always have all their beers on tap, so you might check before you go if you have your heart set on one in particular.

At Leinenkugel's Tasting Brew Pub's cozy bar and retail area in Ladysmith, WI, we skipped the tour but were wowed by bartender Tracey's amazing service. We sampled their craft beer flights and all i can say is wow o wow. My favorite was the white mocha stout, a true sleeper. Was balanced with the perfect amount of sweetness. The $15-per-person, one-hour tour sounds like a no-brainer for next time. Can’t wait to stop by again next year!

A unique brewery with tours operating daily, get out here before Jan 17th 2025 to experience the brewery before the tours cease. We had a great time and our tour guide was great!

Beautiful location with a great tasting room. Was disappointed to find out during the tour that they had shuttered production operations last January. Recommend they let patrons know prior to tour purchase, as the tour is still given as if it’s an active brewery.

I had the Big Eddy Uber Oktoberfest back in 2013 and found out it was finally available again only at The Leinie Lodge in 2025. I couldn't wait to have it again! It was great, the service was great. I purchased a couple of growers too. Thanks! Bring back the Big Eddy brews permanently!

This is a great park/playground for the kids when it’s warm, but completely unusable when it gets cold. The playground equipment is fantastic. There is a lot for the kids to do and tons of different things to play with. Unfortunately, if there is ever a freeze risk (and this being Wisconsin, there is a risk half of the year) the bathrooms close. In the end, it doesn’t matter how nice the playground is if the bathrooms are not usable.

Beautiful, woodsy park. Lots of picnic areas spread throughout the park. A few wooded hiking paths. No entrance fee. Cute train ride available. Amazing inclusive playground - perfect for family get-togethers and kids birthday parties. Access to the Chippewa river.

A beautiful park, very clean and cared for. I couldn't find any trails so ended up walking on the road.

My grandson loves the zip line. He's 7 and at first was very scarred, couldn't get on the swing by himself, and wanted someone holding him. This has completely built up his confidence. What a great park! Highly recommend

This park is huge and beautiful, river is gorgeous! Lots of trails a small museum ice cream shop ball parks etc. worth a stop!!!

We love going to Carson park! There is so much to do there. Sunday afternoons during the summer we love the train rides! Cooler summer days we love the playground! It’s great fun for my 2 and 3 year old. We’ve also loved fishing at half moon lake.

Beautiful park and stadium for a football game and literally the best marching band anywhere.

Had a fun Friday night. We had the place to ourselves for about 30 minutes as we went in at 4pm opening. Didn't really see people arriving until closer to 5. Didn't get very busy during our visit. I'm sure other days are different. Worth a visit regardless of age but younger kids will probably enjoy it the most. Slides are fun for older kids and the lazy river is good for everyone else.

Water slides are perfect for my little kids, my 3 year old is tall enough to ride them. Place is well maintained, lines move fast so not much sitting around.

You guys are good. Although I would recommend adding more stuff, Since my child got bored easily since there was barely any stuff. The slides are good and so is the pool. A lot of balls which made it good since we played Monkey in the Middle but water themed with my son and others.

Great time swimming...... children had a blast..... was here for about 7 hrs..... pizza for lunch was good..... slushies were good...... hot tub was hot...... lazy river not so lazy but good......

Awesome place! The kids loved it. The only downside is the one slow slide—nobody really uses it and it hurts your back. Otherwise, we had a great time!

Smaller water park but all indoors. Kids loved the lazy river

I really enjoyed this waterpark! It is located inside the Metropolis Hotel in Eau Claire. It's a great waterpark to go to throughout the year since it's located inside. It is perfect for young kids and has several different areas for different ages. It has a smaller play area for the younger kids, a lazy river, a bigger/slightly deeper area for the older kids with a basketball hoop and 2 slides for the bigger kids/adults. It also has tables and chairs everywhere so there's always a place to sit and set your stuff down. There is also a place called Monkey in the Middle Express (pizza) that's located inside the waterpark area so you don't have to leave to get food or drinks if you don't want to. Very pleased with our stay and can't wait to go back and enjoy this waterpark again with our kids!!

Stopped as a road side stop on a road trip to see the giant cow. There is a very clean and nice tractor playground and a bounce pad that looks like cheese. We got to go in and see the milking of the cows. And we got to ride little bikes around a track! That was super fun for the kids and myself! Great stop with food, small souvenir things, and even restrooms. Kids get the energy out, parents enjoy a moment.

This was Awesome! We didn't exactly eat here but we did get lots of cheeses and based off the ones we got to try they are all Fabulous! We missed the tour they do 2 a day at 9am & 1pm, cost is $10 a person. However we did get to walk around and see the cows being milked and visit with the calves. It's a very well run and taken care of dairy farm and cheese factory. Don't miss it!

Delicious fresh Gouda cheese can be purchased here. The also have a nice selection of Homemade chocolates, sausages, hot stix, pizzas, and many other snack items to enjoy. Tours are available for a small cost. A fun place to bring the Family! Outside seating as well as inside seating for those who wish a sit down meal. Activities for kids outdoors.

This was an interesting stop, we bought a bunch of cheeses to take home, all of which we have enjoyed so far! Our food was good in the cafe, but nothing mind blowing. While I would definitely buy packaged cheese there again, I don't feel like I need to eat at the cafe again specifically. It was fun to watch the cows get milked and see the racks of cheese wheels.

Was recommended to me by a co-worker and although it is during the winter it still didn’t disappoint. I definitely look forward to the warmer months to be able to take a full tour. The whole setup was great for the kids as they loved being able to see the calfs up close and pet them… and of course you can’t forget the GOUDA! So delicious

What a great experience!! We got to pet calves, we got to race the pedal tractors, we got to see the cows get milked and we learned a lot about fairy asking the way. The shop is beautiful. The viewing room is cool. The people are nice. The gifts are great!!! If you're looking for a fun stop: this is it!

A great place to stop with kids! There's a cute playground and other activities for kids, plus you can visit the cows and watch them getting milked or view how the cheese gets made. Plus the food was great and a nice little store with delicious ice cream.

This is the best veteran's memorial location I have ever visited! Hands-down! So well done. If you have veteran friends or family....take them there (if they want to go). This place is beautiful and touching and historically educational. The thought and attention that has gone into this vision is incredible. I will go back. I want to take my Mom there. My dad and two of my uncles were WWII veterans and Mom and I will go and "think of them."

Impressive, spacious displays of monuments to multiple conflicts. Nice landscaping and views. Lots of benches and picnic tables. Majority of monuments ramped and handicap accessible

We come here every time we're in the area.. visiting from FL. Its worth the drive. So peaceful. Ringing "the bell" is a must! Thanks

I stumbled across this in the middle of the night traveling through Wisconsin on back roads. I was just in awe of how well everything was presented and taken care of.

Beautifully kept grounds as well deserved by those honored here.

This place offers a lot of information on past wars this country took part in. Unfortunately they were getting ready to close for the winter season.

It is a beautiful memorial sight for our veterans. Absolutely gorgeous!

I drove 4 hours to spend time on the grounds of a Memorial dedicated to our military forces. Upon arrival, the park was inundated with thousands of people attending an arts festival. Wow. An entry fee of $65. Greatly disappointed that this hallowed ground is being used to for this. I won't be returning

Been here at beautiful Veterans park many times. This time I was here for Ashley for the Arts it was quite a wonderful thing yhat was put on.

This park gives you some amazing facts about the armed services. The hero's that made America what it is today. Watch the stories come to life with some of the most amazing sculptures.

This is a very nice memorial park. From the first Independence War to the Perisan war there is a memorial for all of them. It was a very emotional and proud place to be. If you are in Acadia WI you have to see this.

This is a great tribute to our veterans. The statues and history are wonderfully presented. It's a must visit in Arcadia!

The park is beautiful and well maintained. Ashley for the Arts puts on an amazing event. So well organized; full of events, food, entertainment, and crafts!! Coming back every year!!

For small town, unbelievable history. They even have a steel beam from Twin towers. What a tribute to local veterans! Also great location with hills, local park.

I would recommend this. Gravel road to approach but they were extremely kind and offered great advice. I also loved their pretzel buns! Would recommend this place. My favorite wine was the raspberry peach sangria.

Wines are great. All of the country wines are apple based. For me personally they give me a little heartburn but that's personal. Love the staff. Love the service. Love the views. You can come with your own snacks and water if you'd like. Wines are reasonable from a price perspective.

Fantastic! Owner and employees were delightful. The wines are wonderful. It was our first time there. We will be back. The views were wonderful!!

I stopped here on a recommendation. I was not a disappointed. The staff was super welcoming and informative. The wines were good, but the view was even better.

A win! Just a touch out of the way, adds the undertone of adventure, A winding drive payed off with a Spectacular view, pizzas are brilliant and casual.

The view, the wine, the pretzels 10/10

Love the wines. Lots of fruit flavors. And the pizza was delicious.

Don't listen to the negative reviews as we just spent last night here and everything about it was great. The staff were super friendly and helpful, the food in the restaurant was really good, the slots actually did pay out and the live band up behind the bar was very good and an added bonus. The hotel room was very nice and quiet and the bathroom was very large and nicely renovated. I will say the bed was on the soft side which I was fine with but my husband would have liked it more firm. That's really the only negative thing I would say about our stay. We will definitely be back!

Went to bingo on Saturday evening and again Sunday am. Jason the supervisor and Tyler were awesome. You are lucky to have them on your staff. Very hard working people. Extremely friendly and helpful. We went to the casino and played slots. It was fun as well the staff were friendly as well. All of the bathrooms we used were extremely clean and smelled nice. We were very happy with our trip there and will be back. Thanks.

- House keeping doesn't turn off alarms - no blackjack tables after midnight - no fruit or veggies at the buffet - pre-paying for late check-out is completely uncoordinated. We had house keeping not only knock on our do not disturb door but immediately open our door after knocking, again after prepaying for the service, with a sleeping toddler in the room Incredibly unapologetic and horrible hotel service. I would recommend staying elsewhere.

Hotel room was fine few spots needed some TLC like the air vent, filled with dust. Maybe there’s something going on behind the scenes but the employees were very edgy and rude. Not just one from checkin to checkout. Was a quick few hour stop over, worked out but wouldn’t stay again. The Comfort Inn down the road is much better with accommodating staff.

The hotel for cleanliness and quiet is 5 stars, front desk angel Sarah gets 5 stars, smoke free casino gets 10! Not having food options after 7pm gets 1 star. It’s a place where people sleep over, people aren’t eating at 6. So that part was unfortunate, but the rest of the hotel and casino were great.

The hotel is very nice-clean, quiet, safe. I would have liked a breakfast option and the bathroom lighting is a little dim, but generally can’t complain!

Very clean and well kept casino with tons of slots to choose from. The bar is well stocked with a variety of beverages and the bar staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. Always have a good time when there.

We didn't visit with kids but I LOVED that they were aware of guests visiting with kids and had bingo sheets to be interactive. They had 3 different difficulties even. I thought as an adult I would find everything in it and I didn't. There is also a spot to stop and recharge.

Affordable, small, but beautiful and not stuffy art museum. We spent around 1 1/2 hrs here. Mostly kid friendly too, including a little sitting room for kids. We walked through everything and they had some super unique pieces including the panorama which was absolutely huge, never seen anything like it. They also had a giant realistic oil on loan which was pretty cool. I was hoping for more older art as they had 3 modern galleries out of 5, but it was still good. Pretty location with some outside tables next to the water. They just opened a small cafe which we heard good things about.

A wonderful visit and experience with a thematic, yet eclectic blend or artists, history and pieces. Pleasant staff, layout of the space promoted engagement and the pieces were engaging (particularly the exhibition on loan). The museum was a highlight of my first visit to Winona (and Minnesota).

I just had the best time at here this past weekend for Seasonal Summer Saturday with $1 admission, which was a great deal and a perfect excuse to go. I'd heard good things, but I was genuinely impressed by the quality of the collection in lil ole Winona. The art is all fantastic, of course, but what really intrigued me was the diversity of what they had. They've got everything from incredibly detailed paintings of ships to beautiful landscapes and even some more modern pieces. It’s not just a bunch of old boats on canvas; they have a really well-rounded collection that all connects to the theme of water in some way. I was especially fond of the impressionist pieces. The setting right on the Mississippi River is just perfect, too. You can feel the connection to the art when you look out the window and see the real thing. The museum itself is a beautiful building, bright and airy, and not so huge that you feel overwhelmed. The staff were all super friendly and helpful as well. It's such a hidden gem and a fantastic way to spend a few hours. I'm so glad I went, and I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for their other events and exhibits. Even at the regular admission price, it's more than worth it.

Absolutely love this place. Exhibits are switched out pretty often so there is always something new to see. Great excuse to make the trip to Winona.

This museum is a treasure! Absolutely worth the drive down to Winona. It had an expansive collection and very interesting pieces.

Beautiful artwork! Definitely must see for art lovers and sea lovers but they have something for everyone. Educational, thought provoking and humbling

Very interesting history of the Watkins brand and how they built their products in Winona. Celebrating 150 years in one location is impressive for a start, along with the medical treatment of old and now primarily into spices and a speciality bourbon. The administrative building is now on the historical register of deeds, so the history will be around for many more years. Would be interesting to have a factory tour to see all the processes. Mary was our museum attendant and was super friendly and fun to visit with. We actually went back a second day to buy more spices and the naturally made sprinkles for ice cream. The sprinkles don’t have that waxy fake flavor. Will be trying the smoked maple rub this weekend in my smoker.

This was a neat little place. My brother drug me here on an overnight trip to Winona. The shop is small, but adequate to find some J.R. Watkins spices. Wish they had some of the soaps and such available, but that's ok. Seeing the history of J.R. Watkins, and the products they use to sell, was very interesting. The floor is really neat. I won't ruin it, but check it out. You won't be disappointed. Worth the stop.

Very interesting. If you have ever use Watkins products and like them you'll probably enjoy this. You can take as much time as you want, short or long. Things are easy to view and study or glance at and move on. The most interesting thing for us was the variety of things we never knew they offered over the company's existence. Also, their timeliness wall was fun to look at and see the progression of how the company came to be what it is. The down side of our vist: not wheelchair accessible. Not did they have public bathrooms for visitors. The option for a toilet was a portable toilet outside. No air-conditioning either. 🤬

For those interested in Watkins products, this free museum provides an in-depth look at the evolution of the company from its founding to where they are today. Probably wouldn't hold kids' attention, but I enjoyed my time there.

Fun to tour the museum, but shop for products!!! Love their spices and seasonings and mixes!

Small but interesting museum of the Watkins factory and family. The location still produces spices and food mixes on site and are available for purchase in the gift shop. It will probably only take you about 45 minutes to get through the museum and gift shop,so don't plan your day around visiting here. The Gal working at the museum was very pleasant which added to our visit.

J. R. Watkins pain releivers are as tightly woven into the fabric of America as our national banner. Starting in 1868 Watkins began brewing an all natural linament and sold them with a unique money back guarantee. The museum cronicles those humble horse and buggy beginnings and tells the story of the hard working men who made first medicines and then added to the product line with spices and flavorings. The museum not only showcases Watkins growth into a line of products sold internationally, it also offers many of the products for sale.

This park is a must-stop when traveling thru “Bluff Country ” of SE MN. Located on top of river bluffs, it offers multiple breathtaking views of the surrounding area on both the bluff and river sides. For the grand tour, start at the southern end in the campground and head to Orchard Overlook, then proceed north to the East Overlook and continue on to the South and North Overlook and finally, work your way up to King’s Bluff, past rare bluff-top prairie (please stay on trail to protect this fragile area) to take in spectacular views of Queens Bluff and the Mississippi River beyond. The campground is decently sized offering well-spaced campsites with decent privacy. There are new tent pads on several sites, but note that most sites have some slope to them being on the bluffs and most larger trailers will not fit ( check each site during reservation for Max length). Also there are no elec sites here so plan accordingly and bring your solar power generators. Cell service is ok in campground, better near park office. Facilities are older but in good shape and there are several vault toilets all throughout the park (picnic area, park office, cart in, etc). In summer after heavy or prolonged rain, mosquitoes can be terrible, the heavy tree cover can hinder helping breezes to keep them at bay so bring shelters and sprays. The picnic area is quite nice and large. The are several nice spots tucked into the forest so explore to find just the right one for lunch!

Expect a dirt/gravel road. The Ranger Station can be easy to miss. It is not the Welcome Center. This time of year (mid Sept) it is hot and muggy. You will be in need of Deet. I am enjoying my stay. I have a nice campsite and the park is pleasantly quiet. I enjoyed the short hike to 2 overlooks and plan to do Kings Bluff Trail tomorrow.

This is a great park! What it lacks for in trails it makes up in overlooks. Make sure check out the other overlooks and not just King's Bluff. They all have something special to offer. We stayed at the cart in sites. They were all nice but unfortunately very close to the trail. The trail was not used much though other then those who were camping here. Note: carts aren't provided. They provided wheel barrows.

Great River Bluffs is a good overall Minnesota state park. Definitely not one of the best state parks I've been to in the state, but far from the worst state parks. The hiking trails along the bluffs are a great hike and have some good views of the Mississippi River Valley below. None of the trails I hiked were difficult at all. The couple outlooks from the main parking lot offer good views and are easily accessible. They have good camping sites and well maintained facilities. The park isn't huge, and besides the outlooks overlooking the river, not much else is too noteworthy.

Loved this park and great views of the Mississippi River and Wisconsin. Would like to visit again someday to camp!

Big State Park. Beautiful lookout King trail, 2.5 mile round trip, Easy walk.

An extremely beautiful park! It's all located basically on one bluff which is pretty unique from what I've seen. There's not a lot of trails but that doesn't mean it's not worth the time to explore every square inch of this park. Every trail pretty much brings you to an overlook of the area and it's worth seeing every one. The campsite we were at was a little small but we managed. They have restrooms at the center of the campground area and they were clean and very nice on the inside. There were no rangers when we first pulled in so we had to fill out a card to register. That being said I had a ton of fun and would love to come back again someday!

Very beautiful place. I loved the sea front and it has plenty of places to seat. One can also rent a boat.

Riverside Park is a public park located on the riverfront of downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin. It's beautiful place on the bank of Mississippi River. It's just at walking distance from downtown. The serene view of the river and surrounding makes it a must visit. The ferry licated in the part is operated on specific schedule not throughout the year. Usually May to mid Oct. Check the operating schedule in advance...

Pleasantly surprised by this park. Awesome walk along the river. A bunch of art on the north end. Glad we stopped.

Don’t forget to stop here and Friendship Gardens Mississippi River front plus confluence of Black and LAX rivers. Beautiful natural views and impressive community engagement. This area really comes together with a variety of amenities and features Would really love to see a live music or community event here. Or be down here during the rush of a La Crosse Center event

Just go! You won't regret it's beautiful.Rest rooms are. Lea,pets allowed on leashes.

“Riverside Park is one of the best places in La Crosse to walk dogs and enjoy the riverfront. We come here often because the scenery, paths, and open space make it easy to get dogs around real distractions—fountains, people, bikes, and the lights in winter. It’s always clean, dog-friendly, and a great spot to relax. One of our favorite places to spend time in La Crosse.”

Wished we had more time here. It's beautifully done and The Friendship Garden is wonderful.

It's like a 20 ft tall sculpture of a guy riding a bike so yeah it's pretty much exactly what you would expect from a park that is called Ben's Bike sculpture.

If you’re road-tripping through Wisconsin and love a good quirky roadside stop, Ben Bikin’ in Sparta is one you’ll want to reroute for—just like I did. 🏍️ I literally planned my route just to drive by and snap a pic—and it was 100% worth it. There’s something hilarious and oddly charming about seeing this giant guy pedaling nowhere, looking like he belongs in a steampunk time machine.

The statue is huge! This is a very nice, small park with an informational shelter and a bridge. Very picturesque. A trail leads to other parks and into downtown. A nice area to stop and enjoy some scenery.

Numerous reasons. Love biking. It's clean. The people are knowledgeable. I can't wait to go back..

No real place to park, but a cool picture and picnic opportunity. No tables but there is nice shade to put a blanket down.

Interesting place with a cute river. Push the doorbell on the Ben Bikin bust to get a little overview of the city

A neat little park, with a huge statue of a man on his bicycle, and a beautiful foot bridge built by locals. It's a great place to visit!

A cool spot. Great panoramic view. I went in the middle of the day, but I can imagine a great sunset view from here.

This is a breathtaking view of at least three states. Gorgeous at any time, but during the Fall especially so.

A gem in La Crosse for those who love nature and must see. Note that if you want to see the scenic overview, you have to put “Grandad Bluff Park” into your GPS which is about 0.5 miles further up the road. Pics taken in early fall just as leaves were starting to change colors. So peaceful and a true nature lover escape.

Interesting place ;) the views are stunning.

Great views of La Crosse and greater Wisconsin! A quick 5-10 minute drive and you are at the peak. Just a few switchbacks and tighter corners but nothing too bad. Dog friendly if they are leashed and well mannered.

Amazing views even during the rain.

Beautiful views of the Mississippi River Valley

Beautiful grounds and a break from the city bustle. I visited during a beautiful week here in Wisconsin, and the grounds were meticulous maintained. Super friendly staff that would take you up to the Shrine via a golf cart if needed. It is about a half-mile walk up a paved trail that passes through some beautiful sculptures. The Shrine is in perfect condition and there is a new construction project going on to expand services. Really worth the trip for anyone, not just Catholics. Plenty of free parking and handicapped services are available.

A place of beauty, peace and deep spirituality. I visited the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe while in La Crosse, and it was truly wonderful. The whole site is incredibly peaceful, set in the middle of nature with several walking paths, gardens, and quiet areas for reflection. The walk up to the church is scenic and thoughtfully designed, with stops along the way like the Stations of the Cross and other devotional areas. It feels like a retreat from the world, very calm and serene. The church itself is stunning—beautiful classical architecture, very clean and well-maintained, with a reverent atmosphere even when it’s quiet. You can tell a lot of love and care went into the design and upkeep. There’s also a small café and a gift shop, both really nice and welcoming. Staff were kind and helpful. Even if you’re not religious or just curious, this place is absolutely worth a visit for the natural beauty, art, and peaceful atmosphere. Wear comfy shoes as there’s some walking involved. But there’s also a shuttle if needed!

The place was incredibly welcoming and pleasant. I thoroughly enjoyed exploring the statues and shrine. We managed to attend the 11 am mass in Spanish, which was convenient since we had our young son and needed to return to the office promptly. The weather was perfect for this time of year, neither too hot nor too cold.

We koved it. Drove 2 hours to witness it. It was beautiful inside and out. The gifts shop was a tad bit pricy. But the trip was worth it for us. As it was Hispanic heritage month they were having mass in Spanish. There were a lot of people, including busloads.There were two or three buses of people who came together. We're definitely going back, just not every weekend sort of thing.

An incredible place. We had limited time but I look forward to coming again. It very hilly and they don't have a great way to see all the Shrine. They will give a ride to the main church. I walked back so the other people I was with could see some more of the Shrine. It was the perfect place to go before the hospital.

Beautiful wooded setting. A bit of an uphill climb from the visitors center to the shrine. But worth it. If you have mobility problems, they do have golf carts to drive you to the top.

Beautiful grounds and chapels for quiet reflection. They also offer golf cart rides to the main shrine church from the visitors center; the chapel in the picture is an easy short walk up a paved path. Please note they do close at 5pm!