Lime Kiln Park - A Hidden Gem in Menomonee Falls…read more We took a hike through Lime Kiln Park today and absolutely loved it! Tucked away in Menomonee Falls, this park feels like a peaceful little escape with just the right mix of nature, history, and fresh air. We explored both the upper and lower falls, and the views did not disappoint--especially with the sound of the rushing water and all the lush greenery around us. The trails are paved and easy to follow, which made our walk feel more like a relaxing stroll than a workout. There's something really cool about walking past the historic lime kilns--like you've stepped back in time for a moment. Between the rock formations, bridges, and little scenic spots to pause and take it all in, we found ourselves stopping often just to appreciate the beauty around us. It's the kind of place where you can go for a walk, clear your head, or bring the family for a peaceful afternoon. We even saw a few people playing disc golf and lots of birds hanging out near the water. If you haven't been yet, Lime Kiln Park is totally worth the visit. Bring your walking shoes, your camera, and a little curiosity--you'll leave refreshed and maybe even a bit inspired.

Very beautiful path way along a river, also a historical landmark in Menomonee Falls... beautiful…read morewalkway through down but is the feel of being in the country... the sound of the stream is so relaxing... right smack dab in the middle of town but yet hidden to the point I've been around the areas for many years and just recently found this amazing place

I have seen the signs for this place for years, and finally stopped by. Not sure why, but I…read morethought this was a private endeavor, like those roadside attractions. This was a community effort and is in the public park adjacent to Lisbon Town Hall. I am still not clear as to why it is here specifically and not in any other town, but I suppose it affected every corner of the country. We still have troops in Afghanistan and Iraq and the Patriot Act is still on the books. Plus it's a good spot to go to each fall and remember and maybe heal some. It's a solemn space, though I am not sure how serene it is when there is a baseball game being played behind it or when the picnic pavilion is full. There's a model of the WTC, a piece of the wreckage, and some nice plantings. If you didn't live through it, or need a reminder there are informative plaques. I don't know if there are any events or commemorations that happen here, but I wager if you went on an anniversary you wouldn't be alone.

We just finished with our party of 12 for a Sunday Brunch…read more Amazing selection of breakfast foods and dinner foods. Most of our guests were from out of town and thoroughly enjoyed not only the selection but the quality. Excellent selection of breakfast items, fresh fruits and freshly cooked vegetables that were not soggy and gross. Good chicken, fish, prime rib and more. Of course a large selection of desserts too. Seniors are offered a discount which was a pleasant surprise. All in all a great experience!

Second time here in the last couple of months…read more Food: As much as I love the history of this place, the beautiful woods surrounding it, and the charm of the building, I have been very disappointed by the quality of the food. Unfortunately, this second dinner was even worse than the first. The rice was undercooked, the short ribs were dry, and the scallops were gritty. I realize that, for some people, the Buy One, Get One promotion is a big draw. However, I suspect that the menu prices are inflated to offset the BOGO savings, so it doesn't end up being much of an actual benefit. My wish is that they would focus on improving the quality and consistency of the food and charge prices that appropriately cover their costs while still allowing them to make a profit. I don't think we'll be coming back anytime soon, which is sad because there is so much to like about the location and atmosphere.

We are always early to everything and were standing outside with one other family. You would think…read morewhere the admission building is where you get in but it wasn't. We went in to the store and asked because it was after three and found out there is an admission booth further down on the field. We made our way down there and paid the admission and were each given a small bag to pick apples. Most of them were roped off except for the last few rows. In the way to that they had some really cute photo opps in a Zinnia field and in a sunflower field. The lady in the store yelled at my son in law for standing by a rope to look at the cider. Other than a few missteps, we thought it was worth the trip. The only downfall is there was no food to eat except for snacks. The donuts are only on Sat. And Sunday.

Definitely a really fun time in October with the kiddos!!! There is SO much to do for kids. I…read morethought it seemed a little pricey to get in, but after experiencing it and all there is to do, it doesn't seem so bad now. We spent a lottt of time there and still didn't get to everything! It was very crowded, but there's so much to do that we didn't have to wait long for things.

Who knew this place existed? I certainly did not until I saw this is in a Wisconsin magazine and…read morethought it would be a good field trip with my dad. I turns out this museum has been here for almost 40 years! After a brief overview by a staff member we started to wander around the two floors that contains over 100 cars. Their speciality are Kissels which were built in Hartford - again, who knew? Lots of interesting cars. They have a very nice display of not only cars but car related memorabilia. We really enjoyed ourselves. A real gem.

I've been in this museum a number of times. Every visit proves a difference in what I observe and…read moretake in. What you don't see on one visit, you will catch on other visits. What better place to have such a museum, than a city where cars used to be made. Auto museums are a great idea. If I could afford it, I would buy one of the many vacant big box stores and turn it into a automobile museum. Our fine historical automobiles can live forever in this manner. Excellent resource and attraction. Keep up the great work.

The Germantown Community Library is going strong and growing. When I moved to Germantown, the…read morelibrary was jammed into a small building with hardly enough room in the stacks to turn around. With a cooperative effort, a new library building was constructed. Plans called for a main floor and a mezzanine, but funding was short so the mezzanine was never built. The result is a comfortable, wide open space. The inventory is increasing and the stacks are filling. The library offers books and periodicals (of course) as well as audio books, music, movies and a reference section. There is a large children's library with a dedicated children's librarian. There is WiFi and there are workstations in case you didn't bring your own computer. There are display cases with rotating items of local interest and plenty of room to display works of local, youthful artisans. There are available study rooms, meeting rooms and a large community room. As a member of the federated library system and SHARE, any publication can be brought in from (almost) any library in the state system. The librarians and circulation staff are friendly and pleased to help out, just ask. By the way, the framing is there for the mezzanine, perhaps you might help them build it someday? Germantown residents are fortunate to have such a wonderful community resource in a charming, attractive library.

I intentionally went looking for this park with my service dog today and I was not disappointed…read more It's a beautiful park that offers clean open spaces, trails, grass, a fenced in area furry large and small dogs, interesting people, and more fun than my little 20 lbs of fur could stand! He's snoring his head off right now after running around like a madman in the small stuff area with his new BFF Charlie the Corgi! He also had fun in the big dog area with Dozer who really wanted to play! It was nice to be around people who were attentive to their fur babies vs walking trails with headphones on ignoring dogs that run wild in wooded off leash parks. I recently had a bad encounter with dogs jumping on me and dashing at my smaller dog. He is my service dog because I have a neurological disorder that causes me to lose my balance and fall. It's really irritating when people let their big dogs dash, run, and jump throughout a park and they are nowhere near to correct the dog. In this park, that can't happen because the area is more of an exercise area. It's enclosed but large enough for the dogs to really have fun chasing, tumbling, and running. The large dog area has a few challenge obstacles inside but nothing to obstruct ball tossing or free play. Within the play area, there are no trees for sugar to hide and dash at the unsuspecting passersby. Every parent can't see his/her baby and hold them accountable for good behavior! Outside the enclosures, there are many trails for those who want 1:1 encounters with their fur babies and nature. I walked the trail first with my dog. We love walking along trails. I give him plenty of time to sniff everything and I let him direct the adventure. Then, we went to the fenced area for some socializing (a.k.a. play). He had a great time and so did I. There are signs up that indicate there are fees to use this park. I'm not sure if that's still the case. So check it out before you go. The gates were up and open when I arrived but if there's a fee, I would say it's well worth it! This park was clean and attractive. It would be a great place for families, couples, singles, disabled, and dogs!!! We felt centered and calm when we left and can't wait to visit again!

From the owner: 11 acre fenced in dog park with large mowed play area and trails through a prairie and woods.read more