Historic! As a former UW-Stout alumni, I still take frequent Menomonie trips to check out all the…read morenew and remaining pieces of history and Mable Tainter remains one of the oldest standing buildings built in 1889. Crafted during the grand Victoria era, the interior and exterior boast arches, hand carved details, marble staircases and floors, walnut and oak woodwork and a 261 seat Victorian inspired theater. The craft of the building is breathtaking! Most recently, the former basement used primarily for storage has been converted into a beautiful bar called The Spirit Room. The idea came about during the 2020 pandemic when shows were at a stop for over 500 days. Flash forward to today and the new space boasts warm green tones in the lounge chairs and almost resembles Mancini's (for those who are native to Saint Paul, MN). I have yet to personally sit and enjoy a cocktail and small bite but this is now my second visit to the space and I appreciate what has been done. Additionally, I had the privilege to attend the 2025 Holiday Artisan Market where each vendor was scattered across the building including on stage and on the top level. The arrangement of this market was lovely as it got me more exposed to the theater where I could really appreciate the beauty. I wish the Mable Tainter great success in years to come! What a legacy thus far. Thank you!!

What an amazing Theatre in the small town of Menomonie, WI. The decor is exquisite! I would love…read moreto see a production held in this theater.

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.

Who doesn't enjoy trains and railroad memorabilia?! 30 years ago, the only thing here was a boarded…read moreup abandoned railroad depot. Today, thanks to the vision of one man (& countless volunteers), there is a full-blown railroad museum, refurbished train cars, restoration projects, and the largest collection of railroad china on display in the country. Take the time to support this local gem. Tours are $8/adult or $20/family. Bring the kids. If Herb is on site, you can talk trains with him for hours. The collection is always growing.

ooking for something to do on a warm summer day, I saw that they were having a free live music…read moreconcert featuring the Bear Creek Band. The winery/distillery is nestled into a scenic area, right next to the Chippewa River. Behind the building is a large area with the stage, with the vineyard behind that. On this day, they had Happy Trails Pizza serving food. The inside of the building has a large main seating area. There are different areas for tasting wine, ordering cocktails, or buying snacks and merchandise. The entire space is well-designed. We ordered a few cocktails and grabbed a table under the pergola-covered area. There weren't that many other people there (it was a very warm 90°F day), so we had lots of space. My Lavender Collins was very good, and everyone else enjoyed their refreshments. While we listened to the band, we munched on the caramel corn that we purchased inside. If we hadn't already had lunch, we would have tried the pizza. Maybe next time. Would definitely come back again for a drink and a concert.

Great setting in Wisconsin outside views. Outdoor music in the shade and sun options. The cute…read morelittle lady greeter gave us all the answers we were curious about and left us fulfilling and wanting to experience all River bend had to offer both local wine and whiskey . Great atmosphere with food truck of bbq

Such a cool atmosphere, great food, very conducive for big groups and gluten-free dietsread more

Atmosphere was cool and retro. Server was nice and attentive. The food was not great. Got the smash…read moreburger and it was alright. Not super flavorful but decent. The nachos were awful. 1/2 was inedible due to too much seasoning. Not like being picky too much seasoning. It was cap fell off the seasoning salt too much. I'm including pictures. It was disappointing.

Loved this spot! It's tough to get a good drink in eau Claire but if you want one this is it…read more Fantastic cocktails and service. When we went they had live jazz music and the band was fantastic! I would go back in a heartbeat!

only giving a two star because food and drinks were great. HOWEVER, I've never felt the need to go…read moreout of my way write about service but one of my friends was accused Of using illegal substances and kicked out. We were all very confused because that never happened. Needless to say we will not be coming back.

Overall a nice place to visit, though a little pricey for what they offer…read more Many of the wines are flavored (and delicious), but may not please a purist's wine pallete. (The apple pue sangria is a must try!) The distillery aspect is small, with only 2 whiskeys, 1 vodka, and 2 flavored versions of the vodka available. The $12 flight for three 3/4oz pours left us feeling lacking. The atmosphere is nice with lots of seating options. There are tables with chairs, bar searing, and a pit group of leather couches around a coffee table in front of the fire. The service was chipper and friendly, ready with recommendations based on what you like.

I had gone with my mother and we did the build your own wine tasting. When you first go in you get…read moreto choose where you sit (which they have a diverse selection), after they had taken our list of drinks all of the tastings came out pretty fast! Wish there were more food options but the wine selection was great!

This is a very large indoor facility that can have various kinds of sports. One half was a soccer…read morefield, and the other was a sports court. I was there for a roller derby game and they used the sports court side. It could also be used for something like volleyball. In the middle is a concessions stand. I didn't try any of the food, but I could sure smell it as they had an obsession with burning popcorn and pizza. Outside of the sports center are several soccer fields which was convenient for the tournament that was going on because the parking lot and the street parking was pretty full.