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!

This is privately owned by Wisconsin Farmland Conservancy. There are two trails you can take with…read moredifferent looks at the sandstone. One is the top side with a walk around the back and two a set of steps leading down into the bottom of the gorge. The parking lot is dirt and gravel and a first come parking assignment. Either walk you decide are reasonable at your pace. Getting the view from the bottom was the best view in my opinion. I enjoyed the water coming from the falls and beautiful details it provides.