Guidebook for Scandinavia
Food Scene
Great for pub food, fish fry, large portions, cheap drinks and local character. Reasonably priced.
Ambrosia Pub & Grill
192 S Main StGreat for pub food, fish fry, large portions, cheap drinks and local character. Reasonably priced.
Great breakfasts and coffee. Dinners on Friday and Saturday nights are well worth it. Live music occasionally and super ambiance.
The Landmark
102 S Main StGreat breakfasts and coffee. Dinners on Friday and Saturday nights are well worth it. Live music occasionally and super ambiance.
Historic mill restoration with fabulous house-made gelato and great coffee. Good food in general and a really cool setting in the restored mill. Live music occasionally and you can book venue for special occasions.
The Millstone of Iola Mills
300 N Main StHistoric mill restoration with fabulous house-made gelato and great coffee. Good food in general and a really cool setting in the restored mill. Live music occasionally and you can book venue for special occasions.
Favorite spot of tourists in the Chain o'Lakes area of Waupaca. Great vibe with good food and a lively atmosphere. Outdoor seating and occasional live music. Specials like Wednesday Rib Night, Monday Pizza Buffet, and Friday Fish Fry.
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Wheel House
E1209 County QFavorite spot of tourists in the Chain o'Lakes area of Waupaca. Great vibe with good food and a lively atmosphere. Outdoor seating and occasional live music. Specials like Wednesday Rib Night, Monday Pizza Buffet, and Friday Fish Fry.
Cute eclectic cafe with great specials and super brunch on Sundays. Wonderful baked goods and smoothies on Main St. in downtown Waupaca.
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Little Fat Gretchens
108 S Main StCute eclectic cafe with great specials and super brunch on Sundays. Wonderful baked goods and smoothies on Main St. in downtown Waupaca.
Tiny local bakery with incredible sweet rolls, quiche, coffee, Stromboli (on Thursdays) and a fun fish decor. Must go here! Selective hours, check Facebook.
Trout Bum Bakery
235 N Main StTiny local bakery with incredible sweet rolls, quiche, coffee, Stromboli (on Thursdays) and a fun fish decor. Must go here! Selective hours, check Facebook.
Local institution with "Pies 2 Die 4". Best crust you will ever have!! Try this for sure.
Crystal Cafe
126 N Main StLocal institution with "Pies 2 Die 4". Best crust you will ever have!! Try this for sure.
Cute local shop with everything Scandinavian for sale. Coffee and ice cream and lots of neat spaces to enjoy them.
ScandiHus, LLC
280 N Main StCute local shop with everything Scandinavian for sale. Coffee and ice cream and lots of neat spaces to enjoy them.
The Iron Grille
604 Water StRestaurant on the golf course with interesting offerings.
Great breakfast spot with a Western flair. Inexpensive family style meals. Not open for dinners.
Frontier Restaurant
9679 Western WayGreat breakfast spot with a Western flair. Inexpensive family style meals. Not open for dinners.
On the lakefront in King. Great food, drinks, very scenic and touristy. Can sit on the dock and watch the boats. Boats can also dock and order food. Occasional live music during the season. Closed in winter.
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Clearwater Harbor Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
N 2757 County Hwy QQOn the lakefront in King. Great food, drinks, very scenic and touristy. Can sit on the dock and watch the boats. Boats can also dock and order food. Occasional live music during the season. Closed in winter.
Great pizza, wings , and other bar food. Reasonably priced.
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Chain O Lakes Bar and Grill
N2598 County Rd QQGreat pizza, wings , and other bar food. Reasonably priced.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best breweries in Wisconsin. Only 5 minutes away. Tap room is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. See website for hours.
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Central Waters Brewing Co.
351 Allen StOne of the best breweries in Wisconsin. Only 5 minutes away. Tap room is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. See website for hours.
Another great Wisconsin Brewery located 20 minutes away. Known for it's amazing sour beers and great IPAs. Great tap room choices (tons to choose from) and restaurants that support the local food movement nearby. (Christian's Bistro)
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O'so Brewing Company
1800 Plover RdAnother great Wisconsin Brewery located 20 minutes away. Known for it's amazing sour beers and great IPAs. Great tap room choices (tons to choose from) and restaurants that support the local food movement nearby. (Christian's Bistro)
Local distillery with great custom cocktails. Tours available. Stylish ambiance and fun vibe.
Great Northern Distilling
1011 Park AveLocal distillery with great custom cocktails. Tours available. Stylish ambiance and fun vibe.
Irish Pub and Restaurant with great fish fry and Irish fare. Awesome St. Patrick's Day celebration.
Clancey's Stone Lion
7214 Custer DrIrish Pub and Restaurant with great fish fry and Irish fare. Awesome St. Patrick's Day celebration.
Known for its Wednesday night bluegrass. Traditional Wisconsin bar and grill.
Northland Sports Bar & Grill
N10103 WI-49Known for its Wednesday night bluegrass. Traditional Wisconsin bar and grill.
Jo Jo's Little Norway
Totally local. Enough said.
Country Inn
N4004 WI-49Totally local and great food specials. Packer nights and other special occasions.
Sightseeing
Beautiful, crystal clear lakes that are great for boating, fishing, and recreation.
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Chain O' Lakes-King
Beautiful, crystal clear lakes that are great for boating, fishing, and recreation.
Entertainment & Activities
Awesome venue that includes ski-jumping, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking, hinking, etc. Ski trails are lighted and many events, competitions and races take place here.
WORS #1 - Iola Winter Sports Club
E398 County Rd MMAwesome venue that includes ski-jumping, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking, hinking, etc. Ski trails are lighted and many events, competitions and races take place here.
Largest old car show and swap meet in the Midwest. Mid July.
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Iola Old Car Show - Office
350 Chrome PlLargest old car show and swap meet in the Midwest. Mid July.
Largest energy fair in the Midwest over the closest weekend to the summer solstice. Just miles from our home.
Midwest Renewable Energy Association
7558 Deer RdLargest energy fair in the Midwest over the closest weekend to the summer solstice. Just miles from our home.
Hidden Studios Art Tour- Art along the Ice Age Trail. First full weekend in October. Enjoy the fall colors of central Wisconsin as you tour 10 working art studios and can purchase art from the works of 25 regionally recognized artists and fine crafts people. Driving tour. See website for details.
Rolling Oaks Studio
10455 Oakdale DrHidden Studios Art Tour- Art along the Ice Age Trail. First full weekend in October. Enjoy the fall colors of central Wisconsin as you tour 10 working art studios and can purchase art from the works of 25 regionally recognized artists and fine crafts people. Driving tour. See website for details.
Parks & Nature
Great hiking trails, lakes, biking, swimming, etc.
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Parque Estadual Hartman Creek
N2480 Hartman Creek RdGreat hiking trails, lakes, biking, swimming, etc.
Many segments of the trail are within a short driving distance from our home. These beautiful seldom traveled trails that offer the best of the area wildlife and nature viewing. Stunning!
Portage County Ice Age Trail
Many segments of the trail are within a short driving distance from our home. These beautiful seldom traveled trails that offer the best of the area wildlife and nature viewing. Stunning!
Bike trail that surrounds the greater Stevens Point area. Mostly paved surfaces, but some limestone.
Green Circle Trail
Green Circle TrailBike trail that surrounds the greater Stevens Point area. Mostly paved surfaces, but some limestone.
Beautiful setting with hiking trails, a lake, a prairie, an osprey nest, and a rustic barn and shelter. Very close to our home.
Jorgens Park and Preserve
Wisconsin 49Beautiful setting with hiking trails, a lake, a prairie, an osprey nest, and a rustic barn and shelter. Very close to our home.
Biking trail that goes 30 miles from Plover to Manawa. Crushed limestone surface. Fees apply. Access points very close to our home.
Tomorrow River State Trail
500 West StBiking trail that goes 30 miles from Plover to Manawa. Crushed limestone surface. Fees apply. Access points very close to our home.
Arts & Culture
Iola Historical Society Msm
205 Depot Stlocal history
Essentials
Iola Sentry
125 Meadow RdALDI
1040 W Fulton St