At a Glance: Exploring Menomonie – Fun and Food
An ideal destination for biking, the Menomonie Area offer miles of paved trails with many routes on low traffic roads and a great mountain biking area. After riding, you will have a chance to enjoy activities surrounded by nature, history, the arts, and culture all while having fun!
A young lady rides her bike along a trail in the area as the fall colors peak.
Where to Bike In the Area
Relax on family friendly trails or ride on rippling rural roads guaranteed to stretch the leg muscles while offering you many scenic vistas in and around the Menomonie Area. There are many great biking opportunities from designated biking trails to scenic road rides. So hop on your bike and let your legs pedal you along the Red Cedar Trail. Then, go across the river for an optional loop route on low traffic roads.
Available Maps for the Area
HaveFunBiking Map
Dunn Co. Wisc. Bicycle Map
Red Cedar Trail
Star Race Course
Walk/Hiking Opportunities
Many of the trails listed above are ideal for walking or hiking as well.
City Parks
Area Bike Shops and Clubs
Simple Sports | 400 Main Street E., Menomonie, WI 54751| 715-233-3493
Where to Play When Not Biking or Hiking
If you want a chance to kick back, relax, and enjoy some of the local attractions or maybe tour the museum and other key attractions, here are some great activities to do.
Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater | The Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts offers a full performing arts season, outreach programming, and an annual Fine Arts and Crafts Fair | 205 Main Street E., Menomonie, WI 54751 | 715-235-9726
Cottage Winery and Vineyard | Unique Old World winery, and outdoor wedding venue | N7391 County Road F, Menomonie, WI 54751 | 715-864-8898
Wakanda Water Park | Fun-filled family waterpark | 909 Pine Ave. E., Menomonie, WI 54751 | 715-232-5050
Where to Eat
From the Raw Deal Restaurant & Coffee Shop to the Red Cedar Lodge Restaurant, the Menomonie Area offers several interesting and charming cafes, coffee shops, and ice cream shops suited to your taste.
Dicky’s Barbecue Pit | Great sandwiches and many other delicious items | Menu | 1320 N. Broadway St., Menomonie, WI 54751 | 715-231-3227
Stout Ale House | Full menu of steaks, ribs, sandwiches, and appetizers with a full service bar (16 beers on tap) | Menu | 1501 N. Broadway St. #1500, Menomonie, WI 54751 | 715-233-3333
Menomonie Log Jam | Known for breakfast food and its Bloody Marys | 709 Broadway St. S., Menomonie, WI 54751 | 715-235-0703
Where to Sleep When Visiting
Public Wi-Fi Spots in the Area
Along with most hotels, coffee shops and restaurants have Wi-Fi availability. Also, the public library is another good option.
The Menomonie Public Library | 600 Wolske Bay Road, Menomonie, WI 54751 | 715-232-2164
See the Menomonie Tourism Bureau for more detailed information.