Denise & Families Guidebook
Sightseeing
So many places to visit. Please let us know what you’re into and we can offer local advice.
Woolly Bike Trail Trailhead
Lincoln DriveLocal mountain biking!
Wisconsin Interstate State Park
1275 WI-35Great spots to view the river
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
401 N Hamilton StWonderful Trail for hiking, biking, four wheeling and sledding.
7 locals recommend
Gandy Dancer Trailhead
Gandy Dancer Trail - Southern SectionWonderful Trail for hiking, biking, four wheeling and sledding.
Trail starts at the Visitor Center in Dresser, WI fun way to hike the day away
Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Wisconsin, USA
Trail starts at the Visitor Center in Dresser, WI fun way to hike the day away
National Park Visitor Center where you can learn about the local logging history.
St. Croix National Riverway Visitor Center
National Park Visitor Center where you can learn about the local logging history.
Food scene
Fine dining and a nod to Wisconsin Supper Clubs it’s one of the originals. Listen and sing with Dorene on the baby grand Saturday nights. Make a reservation or you likely won’t get a table.
14 locals recommend
Indianhead Supper Club Inc
107 Indianhead Shores DrFine dining and a nod to Wisconsin Supper Clubs it’s one of the originals. Listen and sing with Dorene on the baby grand Saturday nights. Make a reservation or you likely won’t get a table.
Great food, casual atmosphere, lakeside deck, live music! Our favorite go to place !
16 locals recommend
Thirsty Otter Tavern and Resort
101 County Rd IGreat food, casual atmosphere, lakeside deck, live music! Our favorite go to place !
Top Spot Tavern & Grill
209 W Main StGreat Spot 3 miles away. Breakfast 9-11 half price Monday-Friday!! Great pizza, burgers, wings, steaks and ribs.
12 locals recommend
Loggers Bar & Grill
2071 Glacier DrGreat Spot 3 miles away. Breakfast 9-11 half price Monday-Friday!! Great pizza, burgers, wings, steaks and ribs.
The food here is awesome. Three miles away. Great pizza take out homemade soups get their homemade chips!
Mc Kenzie Lanes
75 WI-35The food here is awesome. Three miles away. Great pizza take out homemade soups get their homemade chips!
All fresh homemade menu. Small town family dining. They offer a drive up menu if you order ahead and they have homemade frozen meals to go! We love their breakfast amd coffee bar.
7 locals recommend
Balsam Lake Cafe
405 W Main StAll fresh homemade menu. Small town family dining. They offer a drive up menu if you order ahead and they have homemade frozen meals to go! We love their breakfast amd coffee bar.
Poco Loco Mexican Grill
2109 US-8Similar to a Chipotle
Sir Smoke A Lot's BBQ Barn
510 US-8Great take out!
Juneberry Cafe
360 Bench Stdelicious, healthy, organic cafe! Kombucha, ice cream, sandwhiches, baked goods.
Balsam Lake Brewery & Market
The newest nearby Brewery just six miles away in beautiful Balsam Lake
We haven’t made it here yet and have heard it’s fun!
12 locals recommend
Trap Rock Brewing Company, Inc.
520 N Blanding Woods RdWe haven’t made it here yet and have heard it’s fun!
3 Arrows Coffee Company
510 S Vincent Stamazing espressos and coffee!
Great comfort food and breakfast all day. Seasonal hours may mean it’s closed when you want to go so check ahead. It’s 1.5 miles away;)
Waynes Cafe
101 US-8Great comfort food and breakfast all day. Seasonal hours may mean it’s closed when you want to go so check ahead. It’s 1.5 miles away;)
AMAZING vegetarian Southern Indian food. Our favorites are the Samosas and Aloo Gobi
15 locals recommend
The Vegetarian
109 S Washington StAMAZING vegetarian Southern Indian food. Our favorites are the Samosas and Aloo Gobi
Local Winery with beautiful views of the vineyards. Small plates are delicious.
33 locals recommend
Dancing Dragonfly Winery
2013 120th AveLocal Winery with beautiful views of the vineyards. Small plates are delicious.
Chateau St Croix Winery
1998 WI-87Haven’t made it here yet and it’s in a lovely setting!
Newest Winery in the St. Croix valley. The most beautiful views, fun outdoor games, delicious wine and food. Just 25 minutes down the scenic St. Croix Byway HWY. 95
13 locals recommend
Rustic Roots Winery
20168 St Croix Trail NNewest Winery in the St. Croix valley. The most beautiful views, fun outdoor games, delicious wine and food. Just 25 minutes down the scenic St. Croix Byway HWY. 95
Our favorite local watering hole. Friendly regulars, Kareoke weekend nights, slots and tap beer….what more could you want?
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Our favorite local watering hole. Friendly regulars, Kareoke weekend nights, slots and tap beer….what more could you want?
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Must go!
Fun & Games
Taylors Falls Bead Store
364 Bench StSt, Croix Falls Mini Golf & Go-Karts
1971 US-8Closest family entertainment
Trollhaugen Zip line Park
2293 100th AveFamily Summer Fun
Great local skiing / Snow Boarding or enjoy the chalet with live music. Full rental shop and lessons available.
39 locals recommend
Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area
2232 100th AveGreat local skiing / Snow Boarding or enjoy the chalet with live music. Full rental shop and lessons available.
Unique books, collectibles, and gifts and great prices, something for everyone without breaking the bank.
136 Vintage
115 N Washington StUnique books, collectibles, and gifts and great prices, something for everyone without breaking the bank.
Wild Mountain
37200 Wild Mountain RdSunnyside Marina is located about 8 miles away in Balsam LaKe. They rent boats with delivery if you don’t have a vehicle to tow it. Mention you’re staying at Abnb “The Landing” on Deer LAke next to the boat launch with docking space.
Sunnyside Marina
252 County Rd ISunnyside Marina is located about 8 miles away in Balsam LaKe. They rent boats with delivery if you don’t have a vehicle to tow it. Mention you’re staying at Abnb “The Landing” on Deer LAke next to the boat launch with docking space.
Just up the road, we have had many guests rent pontoons from them. Timely, affordable and beautiful boats.
St Croix Dock, Lift & Watersports
2091 US-8Just up the road, we have had many guests rent pontoons from them. Timely, affordable and beautiful boats.
Baker Orchard
1594 WI-35The Unique Boutique SCF
110 N Washington StFavorite store for her!
Coming Home
206 N Cascade StFun clothes and home decor items
Mc Kenzie Lanes
75 WI-35Great local wines in a low key atmosphere. It’s also a coffee house by day usually live music Saturday nights!!
Deer Lake Winery
Great local wines in a low key atmosphere. It’s also a coffee house by day usually live music Saturday nights!!
Neighborhoods
Our favorite nearby Wisconsin classic watering hole. Friendly locals, weekend Karaoke
And slot machines what’s better than that?
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Our favorite nearby Wisconsin classic watering hole. Friendly locals, weekend Karaoke
And slot machines what’s better than that?
Great selection of food, butcher, bakery and extensive Vegan selections
11 locals recommend
Marketplace Foods
2191 US-8Great selection of food, butcher, bakery and extensive Vegan selections
Walmart Supercenter
2212 Glacier DrHave most anything you need.
Menards
1285 208th StExtensive hardware and construction materials.
Traveler advice
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https://www.exploreminnesota.com/article/finding-family-fun-taylors-falls