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Best of the West: Menomonie & Pepin County

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Best of the West: Menomonie & Pepin County

Air Date: 10/28/2017 - 10/28/2017

With rich history, small town charm, scenic rides and drives, and vibrant art scenes, the city of Menomonie and Pepin County have no shortage of fun things to do. In this episode we explore this gorgeous area of Wisconsin by road, rail and trail. Along the way we stop for fine wines, craft beers, phenomenal food, and one of the best places to eat pie in America. We also celebrate music, take the stage and make new friends at a wide variety of community events in both the city of Menomonie and Pepin County.

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Menomonie

Perhaps best known for being home to UW Stout, the city of Menomonie is the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts, theater lovers, foodies and beer connoisseurs alike. Northwest Wisconsin is home to amazing bike trail systems and the Red Cedar State Trail is a shining example of Wisconsin’s rails-to-trails program, offering riders of all abilities a gorgeous route along the Red Cedar River Valley. Take a walk through downtown Menomonie to explore the shops and have a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants and cafes that offer tasty and unique cuisine. After dinner, take in a show at the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, which was named one of the “15 Spectacular Theaters in the World” by CNN Travel. There are also countless community events that happen in Menomonie throughout the year. Watch the sunset on a summer night while enjoying a weekly performance of the Ludington Guard Band at Wilson Park. Try something new and visit the beautiful Otter Creek Farm for their annual horse trials. And in the fall, Farm-City Days welcomes visitors to see and learn how a modern dairy farm operates. Years ago people were drawn to Menomonie for its lumber, but today they stay and visit for its vibrant community and countless opportunities to discover something special!

  • Menomonie

    342 E. Main St.
    Menomonie, WI 54751

    P: 715-235-9087

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  • Zanzibar, Menomonie

    The DW crew filming an interview with the owner of Zanzibar in downtown Menomonie.

  • Red Cedar Trail, Menomonie

    Host Collin bikes over a beautiful bridge on the Red Cedar Trail in Menomonie.

  • Red Cedar Trail, Menomonie

    Host Collin bikes over a beautiful bridge on the Red Cedar Trail in Menomonie.

  • Otter Creek Farm

    The annual horse trials at Otter Creek Farm in Menomonie

  • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts

    The DW crew filming at the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts in Menomonie.

  • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, Menomonie

    Host Collin performs a scene with the Menomonie Theater Guild on stage at the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts.

  • Lucette Brewing Company, Menomonie

    The DW crew filming while Host Collin does some sampling at Lucette Brewing Company in Menomonie.

  • WinterDaze, Menomonie

    An aerial look at Menomonie's annual WinterDaze parade.

  • The Ludington Guard Band, Menomonie

    The historic Ludington Guard Band performs at Wilson Park in Menomonie.

  • Nature Valley Grand Prix Pro Race

    Nature Valley Grand Prix Pro Race

  • Stout Clock Tower Plaza

    Stout Clock Tower Plaza

  • Red Cedar River, Menomonie, WI

    Red Cedar River, Menomonie, WI

  • Nature Valley Grand Prix Menomonie Course

    Nature Valley Grand Prix Menomonie Course

  • Nature Valley Grand Prix Menomonie Course

    Nature Valley Grand Prix Menomonie Course

Zanzibar, Menomonie

The DW crew filming an interview with the owner of Zanzibar in downtown Menomonie.

Red Cedar Trail, Menomonie

Host Collin bikes over a beautiful bridge on the Red Cedar Trail in Menomonie.

Red Cedar Trail, Menomonie

Host Collin bikes over a beautiful bridge on the Red Cedar Trail in Menomonie.

Otter Creek Farm

The annual horse trials at Otter Creek Farm in Menomonie

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts

The DW crew filming at the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts in Menomonie.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, Menomonie

Host Collin performs a scene with the Menomonie Theater Guild on stage at the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts.

Lucette Brewing Company, Menomonie

The DW crew filming while Host Collin does some sampling at Lucette Brewing Company in Menomonie.

WinterDaze, Menomonie

An aerial look at Menomonie's annual WinterDaze parade.

The Ludington Guard Band, Menomonie

The historic Ludington Guard Band performs at Wilson Park in Menomonie.

Nature Valley Grand Prix Pro Race

Nature Valley Grand Prix Pro Race

Stout Clock Tower Plaza

Stout Clock Tower Plaza

Red Cedar River, Menomonie, WI

Red Cedar River, Menomonie, WI

Nature Valley Grand Prix Menomonie Course

Nature Valley Grand Prix Menomonie Course

Nature Valley Grand Prix Menomonie Course

Nature Valley Grand Prix Menomonie Course

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Pepin County

At 349 square miles, Pepin County is Wisconsin’s smallest county. It stretches from the towering bluffs of Wisconsin’s West Coast, through the rolling hills, lush natural areas and winding roads of West Central Wisconsin. The scenery in this state does not get much better than this! The towns in this county, including Pepin, Stockholm, Arkansaw and Durand, boast rich histories, charming shops and restaurants, beautiful wineries and unparalleled views of the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin. Visit the birthplace and museum of the beloved author and pioneer, Laura Ingalls Wilder in Pepin. And in September, Laura Ingalls Wilder Days offers “Laura fans” a chance to dress up in 19th century garb and celebrate everything they love about Laura and the era she grew up in. Pepin County is also home to two stops on the Great River Road Wine Trail – the Italian-inspired winery, Villa Bellezza, and Maiden Rock Winery and Cidery. And you cannot go through Pepin County without stopping at Stockholm Pie and General Store! It’s been recognized nationally as one of the best places to eat pie in America. Come to Pepin County and celebrate blues music at Blues on the Chippewa, participate in the biannual Flood Run, one of the largest motorcycle events in the country, or take a sailing excursion into the sunset over Lake Pepin. It may be Wisconsin’s smallest county, but Pepin County is all about big-time fun!

  • Pepin County Tourism

    Pepin County Tourism
    740 7th Ave. W.
    Durand, WI 54736

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  • Fall Flood Run, Pepin County

    The DW crew filming the Fall Flood Run, a motorcycle event that runs through Pepin County.

  • Tiffany Bottoms, Pepin County

    The DW crew filming a train ride through Tiffany Bottoms Wildlife area.

  • Tiffany Bottoms Wildlife Area, Pepin County

    A train operated by the Chippewa Valley Motor Car Association brings visitors through the Tiffany Bottoms Wildlife Area.

  • Stockholm Country Christmas

    Visitors admire a festively dressed llama at the Stockholm Country Christmas in Pepin County.

  • Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum, Pepin County

    The DW Crew has fun playing dress up at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in Pepin County.

  • Sail Pepin, Pepin County

    Host Mariah takes the wheel of a sailboat during a sunset cruise with Sail Pepin.

  • Villa Bellezza, Pepin County

    The Italian-inspired winery Villa Bellezza in Pepin County.

  • Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery, Pepin County

    Host Mariah samples some cider at Maiden Rock Winery and Cidery in Stockholm.

  • Lake Pepin, Pepin County

    Boats float peacefully in the marina on Lake Pepin.

  • Laura Days, Pepin County

    Girls wait to go on stage for the "Laura Contest" at Laura Ingalls Wilder Days in Pepin County.

  • Blues on the Chippewa, Pepin County

    Teddy Maier, videographer, sets up a shot of the Blues Mobile at Blues on the Chippewa in Durand.

  • Tiffany Bottoms Wildlife Area, Pepin County

    Beautiful views in the Tiffany Bottoms Wildlife Area in Pepin County.

  • Farm near Arkansaw, WI

    Farm near Arkansaw, WI

  • Chippewa River at Sunset

    Beautiful Chippewa River sunset in Durand. Photo credits: Travis Dewitz

  • Winter on Lake Pepin

    Winter on Lake Pepin. Photo credits: Manda Baldwin

  • Lake Pepin at sunset

    Lake Pepin at sunset. Photo credits: Brian Fuhrman

Fall Flood Run, Pepin County

The DW crew filming the Fall Flood Run, a motorcycle event that runs through Pepin County.

Tiffany Bottoms, Pepin County

The DW crew filming a train ride through Tiffany Bottoms Wildlife area.

Tiffany Bottoms Wildlife Area, Pepin County

A train operated by the Chippewa Valley Motor Car Association brings visitors through the Tiffany Bottoms Wildlife Area.

Stockholm Country Christmas

Visitors admire a festively dressed llama at the Stockholm Country Christmas in Pepin County.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum, Pepin County

The DW Crew has fun playing dress up at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in Pepin County.

Sail Pepin, Pepin County

Host Mariah takes the wheel of a sailboat during a sunset cruise with Sail Pepin.

Villa Bellezza, Pepin County

The Italian-inspired winery Villa Bellezza in Pepin County.

Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery, Pepin County

Host Mariah samples some cider at Maiden Rock Winery and Cidery in Stockholm.

Lake Pepin, Pepin County

Boats float peacefully in the marina on Lake Pepin.

Laura Days, Pepin County

Girls wait to go on stage for the "Laura Contest" at Laura Ingalls Wilder Days in Pepin County.

Blues on the Chippewa, Pepin County

Teddy Maier, videographer, sets up a shot of the Blues Mobile at Blues on the Chippewa in Durand.

Tiffany Bottoms Wildlife Area, Pepin County

Beautiful views in the Tiffany Bottoms Wildlife Area in Pepin County.

Farm near Arkansaw, WI

Farm near Arkansaw, WI

Chippewa River at Sunset

Beautiful Chippewa River sunset in Durand. Photo credits: Travis Dewitz

Winter on Lake Pepin

Winter on Lake Pepin. Photo credits: Manda Baldwin

Lake Pepin at sunset

Lake Pepin at sunset. Photo credits: Brian Fuhrman

Events in THE AREA

  • 53rd Annual Spring Flood Motorcycle Run

    April 21 @ 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    One event on September 15, 2018 at 10:00am

    The Flood Run® motorcycle run/ride has always been a charity event. From throwing sandbags in 1965 to buying a Benefit Wristband to support a great cause, Helping out the kids at Giillette Children’s Specialty Health Care!  Over the years, the Flood Run® motorcycle run/ride has grown and gone thru many changes as one of the oldest and larger runs in America.

    Join us on April 14th for the Annual Spring Event and on September 15th for our Annual Fall Event!

     

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    • 53rd Annual Spring Flood Run
    • 206 Lake St
      Pepin, WI 54759 United States

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    53rd Annual Spring Flood Motorcycle Run April 21, 2018

    The Flood Run® motorcycle run/ride has always been a charity event. From throwing sandbags in 1965 to buying a Benefit Wristband to support a great cause, Helping out the kids at Giillette Children’s Specialty Health Care!  Over the years, the … Continued

  • Durand Area Garage Sales

    April 27 @ 8:00 am - April 28 @ 5:00 pm

    Friday, April 27th from 10 am – 6 pm

    Saturday, April 28th from 8 am – 2 pm

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    • Durand Area Garage Sales
    • Prospect St
      Durand, WI 54736 United States

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    Durand Area Garage Sales April 27, 2018

    Friday, April 27th from 10 am – 6 pm Saturday, April 28th from 8 am – 2 pm

  • 100 Miles of Garage Sales & More!

    May 3 @ 8:00 am - May 6 @ 5:00 pm

    Fifteen historic river towns and two states clean out their attics, garages and basements to create the most spectacular garage sale around!
    Bargain hunters can start anywhere along the river road – Minnesota or Wisconsin – rain or shine. Mississippi Valley Partners sponsors the 100-mile Garage Sale. The 100 Mile Garage Sale extends from Winona north to Red Wing on the Minnesota side of the River and Fountain City north to Prescott on the Wisconsin side of the River. Thousands of individuals and businesses participate with their own garage sales, often whole neighborhoods. While there are no maps indicating the exact location of the individual sales they are very easy to find and are identified by signage and pink balloons or ribbons. Many of the people who visit our Region for the garage sale weekend start on Thursday and stay until Sunday morning. They often comment that they attended half of the sales that they saw. You won’t have any problem what-so-ever finding as many garage sales as you feel like attending!
    Follow the trail marked with colored balloons or ribbons of participating sales and you’ll find deals, steals and fun. Don’t miss it!
    Visit www.100milegaragesale.org for detailed information.

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    • 100 Miles of Garage Sales & More!
    • Second St
      Pepin, WI 54759 United States

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    100 Miles of Garage Sales & More! May 3, 2018

    Fifteen historic river towns and two states clean out their attics, garages and basements to create the most spectacular garage sale around! Bargain hunters can start anywhere along the river road – Minnesota or Wisconsin – rain or shine. Mississippi … Continued

  • Go Paint! 2018

    May 5 @ 8:00 am - May 11 @ 5:00 pm

    Artists paint plein air (outdoors) in or within eight miles of Durand, WI, competing for awards in categories such as:

    Best of Show, Best Chippewa River Painting, Best City of Durand Painting, Best Quick Paint and many more!

    Ride into the Tiffany Wildlife Area on Rail Motorcars for birding or painting. For more information or to reserve a ride contact us by email or phone.

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    • GoPaint!
    • 315 W Madison St
      Durand, WI 54736 United States

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    Go Paint! 2018 May 5, 2018

    Artists paint plein air (outdoors) in or within eight miles of Durand, WI, competing for awards in categories such as: Best of Show, Best Chippewa River Painting, Best City of Durand Painting, Best Quick Paint and many more! Ride into … Continued

  • Spring Fresh Art Tour

    June 1 @ 10:00 am - June 3 @ 5:00 pm

    Join us for the 2018 Fresh Art Tour, a self guided tour of galleries & artist’s studios. Enjoy the splendor of spring in the scenic Chippewa Valley and Lake Pepin area of Western Wisconsin, just an hour and a half from the Twin Cities and an hour from Rochester,MN.Discover quaint river towns, enjoy the plethora of wildflowers and meet the artists. All studios will have one-of-a-kind works of art for sale.

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    • Fresh Art Tour: Spring
    • 502 2nd Ave E
      Durand, WI 54736 United States

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    Spring Fresh Art Tour June 1, 2018

    Join us for the 2018 Fresh Art Tour, a self guided tour of galleries & artist’s studios. Enjoy the splendor of spring in the scenic Chippewa Valley and Lake Pepin area of Western Wisconsin, just an hour and a half … Continued

  • Great River Road June Bloom Wine & Food Event

    June 2 @ 8:00 am - June 3 @ 5:00 pm

    Enjoy a long weekend of romance and adventure on the Great River Road Wine Trail! This special event presents ample opportunities to sample fine food and wine, from Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Each winery on the Great River Road Wine Trail will feature their award winning wines and ciders paired with an array of local foods designed with gourmet flair. In addition to local foods, some wineries will also feature live music by local talent.Advance tickets for the event are $25 per person. Each ticket holder will receive a wine trail glass and a six-bottle wine tote at the first winery visited. Their ticket and wine glass will entitle the holder to free wine and food tasting at each winery. You can pay for your ticket at the winery or online, using PayPal. Online purchasers should bring their PayPal receipt to the first winery visited. Plan to enjoy the event for the entire weekend, and visit all 12 wineries! Start as far away as you can, and work your way home! The Winona and La Crosse area is fairly centrally located on the trail and home of may fine B&B’s, guest houses, and motels. Book early, these options fill up during weekend events.Please have a designated driver (sorry no wine tasting, but a lot of great local food). Designated driver tickets are $10 per person and include wine glass and bottle tote.Tickets available online.

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    • Great River Road June Bloom Wine & Food Event
    • 1420 Third St
      Pepin, WI 54759 United States

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    Great River Road June Bloom Wine & Food Event June 2, 2018

    Enjoy a long weekend of romance and adventure on the Great River Road Wine Trail! This special event presents ample opportunities to sample fine food and wine, from Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Each winery on the Great River Road Wine … Continued

  • Stockholm Street Dance

    June 2 @ 6:00 pm

    Plan an evening outdoors with friends and neighbors to bring our Season Eight to a close. There will be polka music, polka dancing and Wisconsin’s finest beers. Get ready to kick up your heels and say Hello Summer! Reserve tickets online, email or by phone. Advance tickets highly recommended.

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    • Stockholm Street Dance
    • N2030 Spring St
      Stockholm, WI 54769 United States

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    Stockholm Street Dance June 2, 2018

    Plan an evening outdoors with friends and neighbors to bring our Season Eight to a close. There will be polka music, polka dancing and Wisconsin’s finest beers. Get ready to kick up your heels and say Hello Summer! Reserve tickets … Continued

  • Durand Funfest

    June 8 @ 8:00 am - June 10 @ 5:00 pm

    55th annual festival featuring great music, carnival, food, grand parade and much more! Durand Funfest is a subcommittee of the Durand Improvement Group.

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    • Durand Funfest
    • Madison St
      Durand, WI 54736 United States

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    Durand Funfest June 8, 2018

    55th annual festival featuring great music, carnival, food, grand parade and much more! Durand Funfest is a subcommittee of the Durand Improvement Group.

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