Menomonie Hotel Near the University of Wisconsin Stout
Conveniently located off Highway 12 with easy access to I-94, the Country Inn & Suites Menomonie hotel is surrounded by a wealth of attractions and entertainment options. Whatever your reason for staying at our Menomonie hotel, you've picked a beautiful city to visit. Enjoy hiking, skiing, snowshoeing and more in the natural beauty of nearby Red Cedar State Trail. Excellent shopping and golf are also close by. Our hotel near the University of Wisconsin Stout is just two miles from campus, and we welcome visiting students and parents.
Nearby Menomonie attractions include:
Shops off Broadway 1501 Broadway St N Menomonie, WI 54751 Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy this nearby retail establishment. (715) 235-4321 0.3 miles
Wisconsin Yellowstone Trail US Hwy 53 Eau Claire, WI 54701 Once the primary route westward for travelers, this trail runs from Massachusetts to Washington State right past our Menomonie accommodations. (888) 523-3866 0.3 miles
Red Cedar State Trail 921 Brickyard Road Menomonie, WI 54751 Our hotel near the Red Cedar State Trail is a great place to stay and enjoy hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. (715) 232-1242 0.5 miles
Mabel Tainter Theater 205 Main St E Menomonie, WI 54751 No detail was considered too insignificant in the construction of this lavish Victorian theater. (715) 235-0001 1.8 miles
Chippewa Valley Golf Club 2200 Crestwood Dr Menomonie, WI 54751 This beautiful golf course provides a challenge to both novice and expert golfers. (715) 235-9808 3.1 miles
Empire in Pine Lumber Museum E4541 County Road C Menomonie, WI 54751 This museum is a great place to learn about the history of the lumber industry. (715) 664-8690 9 miles
About Eau Claire
In 1767, French fur traders led by Jonathan Carver discovered that, at the Chippewa River's confluence with a smaller river, the latter served as a filtering system of sorts, emptying its clear waters into the larger, muddier river. So amazed were the traders by these clear waters, that they named the smaller river "Eau Claire." In subsequent years, other Europeans, particularly Scandinavians and Germans, would move into the area and settle on the land between the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers. By the middle of the 19th century, Eau Claire was a bustling "saw dust" town whose economy relied heavily on logging. The rivers continue to be the lifeblood of the city - though, today it's thanks to the natural beauty they bring to the area. Modern Eau Claire is a bustling city with a rich array of opportunities, especially in the leisure category. Historic Water Street, near the UW-EC campus, features an eclectic mix of specialty shops, restaurants, and bars. Carson Park, aside from being home to the Chippewa Valley Museum, Paul Bunyan Logging Camp, and the city's Minor League baseball stadium, offers public picnic facilities, excellent fishing holes, and spectacular vistas of Half Moon Lake. Within a few minutes' drive of Eau Claire are Chippewa Falls, with its historic downtown area and famous Leinenkugel Brewery, and Menomonie, which sits on the shores of scenic Lake Menomin and boasts an attractive downtown area of its own. Those with active pursuits in mind should plan on buying a pass for the Chippewa Valley Trail System, a unique network of trails that leads bikers, cross-country skiers, and hikers along the banks of the Chippewa and Red Cedar River for some 50-plus miles, offering along the way spectacular views of the rivers and, perhaps, a glimpse at a bald eagle or two.
Did you know?
Want milk? How about cheese? Wisconsin may be the Badger State, but everybody knows that it's really "America's Dairyland." In fact, a TV show of that name even airs in the Eau Claire area on WQOW TV. Not a believer? Tune in to the Channel 18 on Saturdays at 6pm.