Come visit Rusk County. While the towns like Bruce and Ladysmith are nice, it's really the wild…read morewoods that are best. I have a friend that has an awesome cabin along the Chippewa River and I'm in love with this area now.

Nice parking clean bathroom and I learned something new . They have exhibits outside like the…read moretrain car . The decoration is rustic looking and the building is well maintained

Perfect family destination to spend a weekend afternoon. Seriously, I've been adventuring with my…read morekids for years (we live in the Twin Cities, but a 1-2 hour drive is fine for us), and I had never come across this place before. It's truly a hidden gem. Besides being a top-notch county historical society museum -- complete with a "prairie kid" dress-up room for younger kids, maybe 3 to 7 years old -- there's an incredible maker's workshop in the back with *tons* of STEM-based activities to do and/or take home, for anyone of any age. We could have spent all day there. Family admission caps off at $12. Worth every penny. Again, I can't overemphasize this enough, it's a very exciting hidden gem within reasonable driving distance from the Twin Cities.

This was a sentimental visit for me. I've wanted to see the Little House in the Big Woods for…read moredecades. The site is open access. You park and can go right up to the house, day or night, any time of year. The door uses a rope latch system and there's a sign asking people to keep the door shut. The interior is small, but there's an information wall that's a good excuse to linger and read. The original cabin, of course, was long gone before the books were even published, and this new version was the result of a fundraising campaign in the 1970s.

Wonderful museum and super friendly staff. My mom, grandmother, and I had a wonderful timeread more

You're basically just out in an open field. That said, it's a postcard nice field, in the summer…read more About 8 miles north of Bruce.

This place blew me away when I visited with my history of design class the other day! The shear…read moreamount of historical objects in this building is stunning, and the history behind it is amazing. The tour guides will tell you about the two houses built before the one that currently stands. The families that owned these houses helped form the midwest to be what it is today--something I never would have even imagined if I hadn't come here. Some of the wealthiest people in 1800s America lived in Menomonie. I'm taking away one star because I can't imagine that the tour would be quite as fascinating without my art history professor there, but it would be pretty close. This is a must-visit if you're going to be in the area!

Well, wow. What a history trip. I never went to a one-room schoolhouse, and it might be easy to…read moreromanticize the experience after visiting Reed School. There are two floors: the downstairs, which served as both the lunchroom, recess place on bad-weather days, and a general meeting room. The blackboards on the walls explain the history of the one-room schoolhouse, talk about the rules for teachers from the early 20th century, the salary earned, and give a general sense of the life of students and teachers. There are some videos available that go into more detail and one even includes a sample test. Upstairs is the schoolroom itself, complete with chalkboards, books, classic desks and various assignments, all available for viewing up-close. The woman working here has a classic school-teacher vibe and is absolutely delightful -- full of stories, answers to questions, and explanations for everything you see. Reed School is only open on the weekends, but is worth it for the chance to remind yourself of, or perhaps question, the advantages or disadvantages of schools today. According to the info, Reed School sets aside one day every so often for nearby fourth-graders to have the one-room schoolhouse experience. Sounds like it might be fun (I say as an adult who isn't doing it.)

What a beautiful Veteran saluting town. The main street is dotted with beautiful flowers and…read moreflowered bicycles! A river runs throughout it. Historical Lienenkugel is here. Couple of fun watering holes. Lots of boutiques and shops to explore. Large green park. Historic buildings. Awesome slice of Americana! A must see to look at, explore, have an ice cream and a drink.

Sometimes the Chippewa rises. Sometimes it stays where it is…read more But when the Chippewa Falls, you know you're in Whisk Gone Sin. Which sounds like some kind of baking crime. Historical and beautiful town in Wisconsin which attracts a lot of tourists if anybody can actually bear to drive in such a cold area to come out here. Which they do. Definitely a better place to visit in the summer though but summers around here don't last very long so be warned. As opposed to warmed. Because you won't be warmed. Because winters here last 4826523 months a year.