Nearby Attractions

Most of our guests visit Otter Creek Acres to "get away from it all." But our excellent location just north of Menomonie means that you are also never far from new and exciting activities! Here is a sample of the recreational life within a short distance of our vacation hideaway.

Water and Fishing Dunn County has 3,364 acres of lakes with great fishing in winter and summer. Pan fish, bass, walleye, and northern pike abound. With 198 miles of trout streams, it's a trout fisherman's dream. Several boat-launching sites offer the opportunity to fish, water ski, or take a leisurely ride and see towering pines and majestic eagles. Plentiful rivers beckon the canoe enthusiast.	Waterways for beauty and recreation
Tainter Lake (15 Miles) Lake Menomin (20 Miles)
Hiking in Dunn County	Gambling
Red Cedar Trail (20 Miles) The 14.5-mile Red Cedar State Trail follows the Red Cedar River from Menomonie to Dunnville where it joins with the 20 mile long Chippewa Valley Trail to Eau Claire. The Red Cedar Trail, with its crushed limestone surface, is perfect for hiking, biking or cross-country skiing. Bike and ski rentals are available in Menomonie. Trail passes for biking, cross-country skiing and in-line skating are required for everyone 16 years and older on the state portion of the Chippewa River Trail and all of the Red Cedar State Trail. The cost is $15 for an annual pass and $4 for a daily pass. Passes may be purchased along the trail.) Hoffman Hills State Park (15 Miles) The park offers a 705-acre recreational area with nine miles of hiking trails and a 60-foot observation tower at the top of the hill. Intimate - Beautiful - Historical The Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater Relive Menomonie History at Wilson Place Mansion Water Park Wakanda Water Park (15 Miles) Waterslide, dropslide, obstacle games, volleyball, food, and more § Room for 950 swimmers Tubing Tubing down the Red Cedar River (15 Miles) A great activity for those hot summer days!Tubes, kayaks, and canoes are available for daily rental from Roscoe's Red Cedar Outfitters § Drop off and pick up service is provided by Roscoe's as well The Chippewa Valley Golf Course (below) offers great golf combined with gorgeous views!	Turtle Lake Casino (40 Miles)
	Spend an afternoon hiking at the popular Hoffman Hills area
	Tourism
	Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater (15 Miles) Among America's top historic theaters, the 110-year old Mabel Tainter Memorial represents the Victorian era's best. The memorial was constructed by lumber baron, Andrew Tainter and his wife Bertha, to memorialize their teenaged daughter who died in 1886. The Tainter provides a home for performing and visual arts in Western Wisconsin. The Tainter features a Victorian theater, art gallery, and public reading room and gift shop. Mabel Tainter Memorial is open daily: tours are scheduled at 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for students/seniors, $3.00 for children 6-12, and for children under 6, there is no charge. Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum Heritage Museum chronicles the development of Dunn County through its extensive collection of artifacts and photographs. Exhibits feature a timeline from prehistoric times to white settlement. Unique features include the Caddie Woodlawn Children's Discovery Room, a collection of Victorian era rooms, a history of industry in Dunn County, and more. We are open Memorial Day-Labor Day, Tuesday-Sunday, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. and off-season weekends, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Adult fees are $4.00, and students and seniors pay $2.00 Wilson Place Mansion (15 Miles) Tour guides share 130 years of changing tastes and lifestyles of the Wilson's, a Midwestern lumber baron family. The Wilson Place experience focuses on the High Victorian era of the family's greatest wealth. Call for group reservations and special events. Admission fee: $5.00 adults, $3.50 students and $2.00 for children 12 and under. Empire in Pine Lumber Museum The Empire in Pine Lumber Museum earned the State Historical Society's "Distinguished Service" award in 1982. The award winning display exhibits the rich logging history of the Red Cedar Valley. The exhibit includes: Blacksmith Shop, Muzzle-loading bunks, Rare up-and-down saw, Knapp, Stout & Co., Company, 1865 Louisville Post Office, and Village Jail
	Golfing
	Whitetail Golf Course (14 Miles) Menomonie Golf and Country Club (18 Miles) Golf Pine Crest (19 Miles) Sioux Creek Golf Course (20 Miles) Chippewa Valley Golf Club (20 Miles)