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Welcome to Osceola
16 Calendar of Events
12 Trails 23 Girls Getaways 30 Couples Weekends 32 Family Fun
18 Historic Downtown Map
Area Chamber and Main Street Organization PO Box 251 • Osceola, WI 54020 715-755-3300 EDITORS: Sally Klevgard, Germaine Ross CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHY: Stephen Franzmeier, Craig Tebon, Germaine Ross, TellaStory Photography
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Plenty of wide open spaces Eagle Bluff
The unspoiled beauty of the St. Croix River is more accessible than ever. The sights, sounds and peacefulness of a pristine river with lush, forested banks, eagles and ospreys creates a quiet get-away. 4 WWW.OSCEOLACHAMBER.ORG
Ice Age Trail – WI Interstate Park
Osceola Landing
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hroughout t BIRDING the four SEASONS Spring:
The most spectacular birding is during ice breakup when bald eagles and waterfowl are migrating.
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: One-hundred and sixty species are known to nest the riverway area and early morning paddles are filled with the sounds.
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Watch for kettles (flocks of circling, often rising birds) of migrating hawks and eagles along the bluffs of the St. Croix River.
Winter:
Find trumpeter swans and bald eagles near open water.
St. Croix River a Superhighway for Birds
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YOUR OSCEOLA WI
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n Shopping
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n Wineries
n Cascade Falls
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n WI Interstate Park
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6 BIG REASONS Community Character TO LOVE LIVING IN OUR SMALL TOWN
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Traditional Values
Small Town Hospitality
Small towns tend to have a certain way of doing things, and still value respect and being kind.
Unlike cities where you are a stranger to everyone, our small town is known for a friendly community and neighbors.
More Local Support
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Lower Cost of Living
$1,200/mo
You Count
People still take pride in the community and feel responsible for the town. This means easier ways to: have a say, lend a hand and volunteer, make friends and create the kind of community you want.
Unlike online giants where one never knows where your money ends up, Osceola business owners are real people that live here and KEEP $ spent here IN the community-like providing free ice cream at community events.
Quality Living
Shorter Commute Time
Average rent of a big city studio or Average rent of a two one-bedroom apartment bedroom house in Osceola
more time to do what you want every day
$850/mo
Easier to Raise Children
Great Schools Our school system provides a premiere education by inspiring students, caring staff, and positively impacting our community.
Affordable living and safety in community just makes it easier
3. Downtown with a Vibe Walkable
Walk to get your laundry, groceries, car washed, hair cut and hardware supplies all within blocks of each other.
Vibrant
Designated as a prestigious Main Street Community, Osceola values history and culture. Local business owners create a town with charm and vibrancy.
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4. Health & Well Being Live Well
Eat Well
People who live in small towns have lower stress and live longer because of the slower pace of life and sense of belonging. They find more social connections, less traffic or noisy crowds, and lots of fresh air & green space. Runners, walkers, and bikers find easy access to awesome fitness centers, fewer stoplights, lots of trails and country roads to help be active.
Get the freshest, local food straight from 20+ farms, markets, and CSAs, all within minutes from Osceola.
Music & Art Appreciation Restored barn that hosts theater, art and music events.
Lots of local artists contribute to unique items that can be found around town
5. Recreation
We may be small but we have
BIG places to play
Outdoor Recreation Around Every Corner Hiking
Natural Playgrounds
12 recreational trails, with 3 right in town. Imagine a 40-minute hike grazing by a waterfall, a flowing creek and switchbacking up the bluffs to a panoramic view of the scenic river valley
Cascade Falls Osceola's Downtown Waterfall
Surrounded by the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and state parks creates an abundance of scenic views, geographical and historic features
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Biking
Hop on 3 major bike trails just minutes from town or on a friendly back road
Hunting ,Fishing & Camping
Water Activities
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a major river and large lakes with beaches, fishing, swimming, and boating
ATV trails and plenty of areas in the pristine backcountry
Winter Adventures Closeby winter recreation area for tubing, skiing & snowboarding Snowmobile and fat tire bike trails
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Safety
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Jessica and w e r d n A
Moving to Osceola “Osceola proved to me that a small town can be robust, vibrant, and full of things to do. Apparently, this cool little river town was the close-knit community we have been looking for all along.“ – JESSICA STERN
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Andrew came to Osceola fresh out of college to work at Bending Branches. After meeting his wife, Jessica, they lived in the Twin Cities. Andrew was commuting over 45 minutes each way to Osceola. On weekends, they loved driving up to the St. Croix Valley to go hiking, visiting the shops and restaurants and attending events around town. Eventually, the couple realized they needed to move and after much searching, they found a place to live in Osceola. Jessica was able to take on an office manager position at Osceola Family Dental, and Andrew continues in his role as Marketing Manager at Branches. Now without the commute, they have been able to enjoy more of their favorite things for a healthy lifestyle. At least once a week you can find them out on the trails, down by the waterfall, riding their bikes or out kayaking on the river. They got a membership at Krooked Kreek Golf Course and at Wild River Fitness. The Farmer's Market keeps them stocked with great veggies and flowers. The two of them really love knowing their chiropractor, accountant, hairdresser, dry cleaner, and doctors out in the community. And with the help of Chamber connections, they have met so many new friends who care about this community.
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Your Small Town Base Camp for Outdoor Adventures
Relax, rejuvenate, and restore in Osceola, WI your easy “go to” for exploring the scenic and peaceful St. Croix River Valley. Surrounded by four State Parks, the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, six different wineries, several waterfalls and more than 1000 miles of trails. Photo by Stephen Franzmeier
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Getting out on the trails is the perfect way to savor the surrounding natural splendor – all accessible within minutes of downtown Osceola.
Local Walking Trails RIDGEVIEW TRAIL OSCEOLA LOOP Hike through wooded areas, crossing streams and winding down toward the St. Croix River. Excellent wildlife and bird viewing, as well as flora and fauna. RIDGEVIEW TRAIL CHISAGO LOOP Hike or snowshoe up a short incline for fabulous view of the St. Croix River. An easy ascent for birding and photography. JEFF MEYER PUBLIC FITNESS TRAIL This 8’ wide paved loop provides leisurely strolls, fast-paced walks and jogging. The 6 exercise stations provide fitness and is handicap accessible. STANDING CEDARS TEWKSBURY TRAIL Hike or snowshoe to find great views of the St. Croix River and through prairie areas and quarries. Excellent photography, birding and wildlife. Standing Cedars - Tewksbury Trail
STANDING CEDARS ENGLEWOOD TRAIL 3 separate routes to hike or cross-country ski on groomed trails through prairie and wooded
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Two Wheelin’ Local Bike Trail BROOKSIDE TRAIL Start at the ArtBarn on the north side of town and loop around the Schillberg Campground for a relaxing easy 2 mile bike ride across streams and woods.
Road Routes
GANDY DANCER TRAIL 7 miles north of Osceola, you will find over 96 miles of biking. A flat and fast limestone surface gives a smooth, enjoyable ride - expect to see a lot of scenic water, wildlife and wildflowers.
FARMINGTON LOOP 22 mile loop on rural roads passing by farmland, restored prairie and Standing Cedars.
STOWER SEVEN LAKES TRAIL 6 miles west of Osceola on Cty. Rd. M, you will find 14 miles of trails made from converted railroad tracks.
DRESSER LOOP 30 mile rural road route heads around lakes, fields and wooded areas.
LAKES LOOP 26 mile bike ride on rural roads passing by 8 different beautiful lakes.
WOOLLY MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS Over 6 miles of some of the best trails with a great variety of terrain that every rider will enjoy. St. Croix Falls is just 11 miles north of Osceola.
Regional Bike Trails
Take a Hike
Stower Seven Lakes
In Town Trails
FALLS BLUFF LOOP TRAIL Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the St. Croix River valley, rivers edge and Cascade Falls. HISTORIC VILLAGE WALK Start at the historic depot, stroll north on Cascade Street and take in building architecture of buildings made from old limestone quarries. The trail uses sidewalks and is handicap accessible. STANDING CEDARS - BROWN TRAIL An easy to moderate groomed trail loops through forest, wetlands and open fields. BROOKSIDE TRAIL Hike the loop on a groomed trail over streams and woods.
Nearby Trails GANDY DANCER TRAIL 7 miles north on Hwy. 35 is a 98-mile trail with a limestone surface. STOWER SEVEN LAKES TRAIL 6 miles west of Osceola on County Rd. M 14 mile trail. Groomed in winter for snowshoe and cross country skiing. ICE AGE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL 7 miles north of Osceola is a 1,000 mile footpath featuring glacial remnants of years ago, with beautiful natural areas. WI INTERSTATE PARK 7 miles north of Osceola is 12 short trails with scenic views of the gorgeDalles of the St. Croix. Historic Village Walk
WILLIAM O’BRIEN STATE PARK 11 miles across the river from Osceola on Highway 95 - 16 miles of a variety of trails. OSCEOLA
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Osceola Wheels and Wings celebrates 40 years of FREE family fun!
AIR SHOW
CARS & MOTORCYCLES
RADAR RUN
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SEE YOU IN 2021
• Flight Instruction- Private to Commercial • Introductory Flights • Tailwheel Instruction
CONTACT: 715.294.4500 OR fly@osceolaaero.com
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Every year the Friends of the Osceola Fire Dept. and Osceola Lions Club host a Firefighters Ball to benefit the department.
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BIG LAKE ICE FISHING CONTEST
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Enjoy a Braves game at Oakey Park! Check for most recent schedules” www.osceolabraves.com
JUNE
Rhubarb Fest at Mill Pond Park has sidewalk sales, patio bands, and good times. Don’t miss Duckathalon and the Rhubarb Baking Competition.
Treats, specials and drawings all-round town
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A self-guided tour of various studios, galleries and artists. Pottery, jewelry, welded art, paintings, photography, etc.
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INFORMATION: 715-755-3570 Trains run Sat at 11am and 2:30pm Sunday at noon and Saturday at 1:15pm Pizza, Brunch & Dinner Trains. Reservations available for your special events.
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Artisans and crafters come together in the beautiful Mill Pond Park to celebrate creativity with an extensive sampling. Live music, demos, food trucks, wine and beer garden.
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Taste over 60 craft beers & ciders from 30+ local breweries! Enjoy live music, food trucks and an afternoon of fun.
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Orchard Fall Apple Orchard Season will begin Labor Day Weekend.
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Hunt for your own treasures! Our charming shops and boutiques will have specials, fun classes and refreshments. Play goofy games and enter drawings.
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The Fair weekend offers community and family fun. Enjoy the midway, truck/tractor pulls, live bands, petting zoo and Royalty Coronation.
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A great day of Free family fun with an exhilirating air show, breakfast fly-in and drive-in, car & motorcyle show, and action-packed radar run!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Disney’s Little Mermaid Ole & Lena’s Wedding Blithe Spirit 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
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Hot cocoa & S’mores by the fire, hot dogs, petting zoo, caroling, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves for photos, scavenger hunt, wagon rides, crafts, and lighting of the Holiday tree.
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1-Caribou Coffee 2-Cascade Deli at BP 3-Dairy Queen 4-Dick’s Fresh Market Deli 5-Looking Glass Ice Cream Parlor 6-Lucky Panda 8-Osceola Lanes 9-PY’s Saloon & Grill 10-Cascade Bar & Grill 11-Subway 12-Thiel’s American Pie 13-Tippy Canoe’s Sport Bar & Grill 14-Watershed Cafe 36-Cascade Nutrition 41-Wisconsin Milk House 58-Kwik Trip
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Simenstad Airport 1 .1 mi . Osceola Aerosports 2 .1 mi . Krooked Kreek Golf Course 2 .3 mi . Crystal Ball Dairy 2 .5 mi . Osceola Fish Hatchery 2 .6 mi . Trollhaugen Ski & Aerial Adventure Park 5 .8 mi . Franconia Sculpture Park 6 .2 mi . Neumann Farms 7 .2 mi .
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St . Croix Festival Theater St . Croix Falls Cinema Dancing Dragonfly Winery Chateau St . Croix Winery
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Brookside Trails Cascade Falls-Wilke Glen Park Falls Bluff Loop Trail Geiger Falls Park Mill Pond Park Oakey Park St . Croix National Scenic Riverway
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Standing Cedars Trails Osceola Landing Osceola Bedrock Glades Stower Seven Lakes TraiL WI Interstate Park Gandy Dancer Trail Wooly Mountain Bike Trail MN Interstate Park WM-O’Brien State Park
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Resources
45-Dick’s Fresh Market Grocery 46-Heidi’s Paw Spa 47-Mr . Deals Groceries 48-Osceola Cleaners 49-Osceola Medical Center 51-The Sun News 52-US Post Office 53-Valley Suds Laundry & Car Wash 54-Wildriver Fitness Center
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May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Earth Arts Tour May-Aug . . . . . . . . . Braves Home Games June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rhubarb Days Fridays in Season . . . . . . Farmer’s Market July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fireworks Train September . . . . . . . . . . . Community Fair September . . . . . . . . . . . .Harvest Bazaar September . . . . . . . . . . . Wheels & Wings October . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pumpkin Express Designed by PaperWorx, Amery WI October . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Valley Brew Fest November . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doe on the Go February . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cocoa Crawl
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Beach Boat Landing Outdoor Seating Picnic Area
7-The Staple 25-Style Escape 27-Adoray’s Treasures from the Heart 28-Bill’s Ace Hardware 29-Coming Home 30-Croixland Leatherworks 31-Janie’s Cottage 32-Federated Co-op 34-Karita’s Shoppe 35-The Looking Glass 38-Treasure Alley 39-Redbird Music 41-Wisconsin Milk House 42-Uptown Gift Boutique 43-Valley Spirits 44-Wildwood Flowers 50-The Sleepy Thicket 62-The Chocolate Gnome 67-The Secret Closet
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Chamber Members PLEASE PATRONIZE THESE FINE BUSINESSES WHO INVEST IN OUR COMMUNITY!
ACTIVITIES, ART & ENTERTAINMENT
CHURCHES
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* Cedar Bend Church * Osceola United Methodist Church
Franconia Sculpture Park Friends of WI Interstate Park Krooked Kreek Golf Course Lily Springs Farm MN Transportation Museum, Inc. Music on the Overlook Neumann Farms Osceola Aerosport, LLC Osceola Braves Baseball Osceola Community Fair Riverwood Canoe & Kayak Standing Cedars Land Conservancy St. Croix ArtBarn St. Croix Festival Theater Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area Wheels & Wings Event
CONSTRUCTION & HOME BUILDING * * * * * *
Comfort By Design Due North Homes Lund Cabinetry & Construction Mighty Clean Air Ducts Set-In Stone Countertops, LLC Worm’s Pressure Cleaning
FOOD & GROCERY * Dick’s Fresh Market
AUTOMOTIVE/GAS STATIONS
HARDWARE
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* Bill’s Ace Hardware
Cascade BP Kwik Trip Osceola Auto Sales Scott’s Tire Service
BANK and FINANCIAL SERVICES * First National Community Bank * Edward Jones - Matt Fisk * Edward Jones - Tom Klugow * Hiawatha National Bank * MidWest One Bank * Primerica * The Rivergroup Financial Advisors * Royal Credit Union- Osceola
HEALTH & WELLNESS * * * * *
Hauge Dental Care Osceola Family Dental Osceola Family Eyecare Osceola Medical Center Wild River Fitness
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS * Dan & Trudy Lorenz * Pete Kammerud * Shawn Kammerud
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* Bernick’s * Valley Spirits
* River Bluff Salon and Spa * Studio A Salon Spa
LODGING
Make an Impact on Your Community
SCHOOLS
* Arc The AFLC Retreat Center * St. Croix Valley Inn
Citizens and businesses coming together to build a stronger and more vibrant community.
* Northwood Technical College * Osceola School District
MANUFACTURING & UTILITIES * Bending Branches LLC * KAPCO * Northwire, Inc * Polaris Industries LP * Polk Burnett Electric Cooperative * Xcel Energies ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICE GROUPS * * * * * * *
Horst Rechelbacher Foundation Osceola Education Foundation Osceola Lions Club Osceola Royalty Osceola School District Wild Rivers Conservancy Village of Osceola
REALTORS * * * * *
Saphire Realty KW Lundgren Real Estate Keller Williams Realty-Peggy Weber Outdoors Realty RE/Max Synergy
SERVE ON A CHAMBER COMMITTEE
SERVICES * Cutler Law Office * Carlson Highland & Co LLP * Christian Community Homes * Comfort by Design * Croix View Farm * Designs by Lisa * Eagle Ridge Senior Housing * Easy IT Guys * Everlasting Expressions * Grand Strand Funeral Home * JLC Bookkeeping Plus * Meraki Marketing Group * Noah Insurance Group * Osceola Veterinary Service * PaperWorx Printing & Design * SF Insurance Group * Sign-Xpress * State Farm Insurance * Stev Stegner Consulting * Tellastory Photography * The Staple
RESTAURANTS & BARS
SHOPPING
* Caribou Coffee * Cascade Bar and Grill * Cascade Nutrition * Chateau St. Croix * Dairy Queen * Subway * Tippy Canoes * Wisconsin Milk House
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Ambassadors Economic Vitality Grow Osceola Membership Retail Streetscape Trails Tourism
VOLUNTEER FOR CHAMBER EVENTS
Adoray’s Treasures from the Heart Bill’s Ace Hardware The Chocolate Gnome Coming Home Federated Co-Ops, Inc Fireworks Forever The Looking Glass Red Bird Music Store Secret Closet, The Sleepy Thicket, The The Staple
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Girls Getaway Weekends You deserve a getaway – from work, home, kids – all of it Just a few days of no responsibilities– no emails, calls, texts – no laundry, cooking or work schedules.
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Plan an escape to Osceola, WI for the perfect day trip or full weekend for some me-time and adventures with the girls. Whether you’re looking to get pampered, party it up or find a thrilling adventure, there’s an Osceola getaway for every kind of girlfriend group. However you choose to spend your time off, these getaways are bound to help you and your best pals create fun memories.
The Shop N' Lunch Crowd The Arts and Culinary Lovers
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Adventuring Paddleboarding Seeking a little adventure? Start your day and explore Osceola's’s beautiful natural areas with a mid-morning kayak trip or SUP – that's stand-up paddleboarding – on a nearby lake, Osceola Landing or Dalles of the Lake in WI Interstate Park or the St. Croix River with Wahoo Adventures or Riverwood Canoe. The fastest-growing sport, paddleboarding is easy to learn and you'll get a great workout as you relax and let your worries float away.
Aerial Challenge Course or Rock Climbing For a couple more heart-thumping adventures : 1 Trollhuagen's Aerial Challenge Course and Zip Line Park - a giant floating aerial playground or 2 WI Interstate Park for some rock climbing on the basalt cliffs-good for beginners or advanced. Or just lace up your hiking boots. With 18 different trails to choose from, you'll find 1400 acres of gorgeous glacial rock features to explore at this amazing park.
WI Interstate Park Photo by Matt Krohn
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Exploring Arts and Culinary Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Culinary Tour Located in the heart of an area becoming known for its wineries, Osceola is home to the famous viticulturist, Elmer Swenson - where most cold temperature grapes had their origins. Six different wineries include local fruit wines and ciders. Along with locally-made artisan cheeses and chocolates, the St Croix River Valley self-guided Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Tour will treat your taste buds to a spectrum of culinary delights.
Wisconsin Milk House Deck
Get Pampered
WEEKENDS
To find out more SCAN with your phone or go to tourism.myosceolachamber.org/ wine-cheese--chocolate-tour.html
One of the best self-cares of all is spending quality time with your girlfriends. Schedule your pedi, a facial or massage - whatever feels relaxing! Find your special experience at one of these great places: River Bluff Escape Studio A Salon and Spa
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Franconia Sculpture Park
GIRLS
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Explore Art in Nature Get your cameras ready, Franconia Sculpture Park , just minutes across the river is awe-inspiring and a selfie dream! No matter the time of year, you'll enjoy a beautiful walk through 50 acres of restored prairie, dotted with over 100 contemporary sculptures created by artists from around the world.
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Walkable Downtown Shopping N' Lunching Whether you're searching for the perfect accent for your home, a refresh for your wardrobe or a quirky gift for a friend, Osceola has charming one-of-a-kind shops for all kinds of shoppers- and all within walking distance! Owned by local merchants, these indie shops carry lots of handcrafted items, a wide variety of repurposed items stores and locally-made treats. It's easy to plan a memorable shopping getaway any time of year. In the morning hit the shops and boutiques, score some great finds and then enjoy a late lunch with cocktails!
Home Décor Coming Home Specializes in new home decor, kitchen, painted furniture, farmhouse accessories, locally crafted items, and women’s apparel.
The Looking Glass Primitives, rusty, vintage, retro, mid-century and antique goodness on two floors. Hand picked merchandise and an old-fashioned ice cream counter makes it fun.
Karita's Shoppe Wonderful vintage upcycled and restyled furniture, home decor, curated finds and specialty items from local vendors. The Green Room" is a quality ladies consignment area.
Janie's Cottage Offers a great mix of cottage, vintage, primitives, and a bit of bohemian. All are mixed together thoughtfully with a touch of whimsical flair!
Thrift & Occasional Adoray’s Treasures from the Heart Retail with a mission - supports not-for-profit Adoray Home Health and Hospice programs and patients by selling gently used goods at pennywise prices!
Treasure Alley Offering vintage, repurposed, whimsical, architectural, modern, and unique item.
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More Treasure Hunting Apparel & Gifts The Sleepy Thicket
The Staple
A woodland-inspired children's boutique-clothing, gifts and toys curated by a "mompreneur" of three under five.
Part graphic design and print shop, part mercantile. A beautifully curated shop, complete with stationery, apparel, home goods, treats, and a great section of greeting cards.
A wide variety of gifts, clothing, jewelry, accessories and fun wall art.
Uptown Gift Boutique Fun boutique shopping. Ladies clothing, accessories, jewelry and a wide variety of uplifting gifts.
Wildwood Flowers Gifts and garden finds. Beautifully designed fresh flowers and plants, as well as a great selection of home and outdoor décor, vintage items in a special garden, clothes, jewelry and all sorts of other fun goodies.
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Specialty Red Bird Music Store The Staple - photo by Craig Tebon
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Best Places to Eat Watershed Café For a delicious meal with great ambiance head to the Watershed Café. The menu is fresh and locally-sourced. With the outdoor deck right next to Geiger Falls, you'll relax while you listen to the flowing falls. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails with friends!
Tippy Canoes Happy hour 3-6 PM and live music on weekends, you'll find a wide variety of yummy choices and a large outdoor patio. Known for locally raised burgers and steaks, it’s a welcoming gathering spot.
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Wisconsin Milk House
A Dairy Bar that celebrates dairy farming, enjoy sandwiches and flatbreads, ice cream, and amazing desserts. Bonus: their patio overlooks Cascade Falls, nestled among the trees. Wisconsin Milk House Patio
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The Chocolate Gnome Get your chocolate and candy fix at The Chocolate Gnome! Family-run, this chocolatier creates a huge selection- all hand crafted. Truffles, macarons, chocolate pretzels, and all full of very fine sweetness!
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Places to Stay St. croix Valley Inn Tucked into the bluggs of the St. Croix River, the Inn provides stunning views at the charming and historic bed and breakfast. Features beautiful guest suites with cozy amenities. The delightful innkeepers provide both private patios, and a new gathering space on the riverside of the inn. Your stay includes a lovely breakfast, served either in your room/s or in their charming dining room with more river views. A real treat! St. Croix Valley Inn
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Cascade House AirBnB Settle in with your friends for a fun night or two in a house where charm marries modern luxuries in this historic 1880s home. Located right on main street you'll be able to walk to all the shopping and dining in town.
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Other Comfy Options Lily Spring Farms
1880 Dr. Combacker's Home Lily Springs Farm
Beautiful farmhouse on a nearby lake offers simple but comfortable accommodations. Sauna makes for luxurious relaxation after exploring all the Osceola area has to offer. Camping available too.
River Valley Inn and Suites
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CW Staple built this as a private home in 1908 using limestone from a local quarry. It was originally called "Stoneleigh". CW also constructed a stone building in town during the same period. Visit the building, now a design and mercantile appropriately called "The Staple," at 102 2nd Street.
Couples Weekend Create some alone time with that special someone, mix in a bit of adventure, a little small-town magic and you've got a recipe for a weekend that will help you reconnect and warm your hearts.
Romantic Hike to the St. Croix River and Cascade Falls Great for weekly date nights, Osceola has miles of trails to explore - Falls Bluff Loop Trail is a great choice.
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If overload from screen time is stressing, then put together some delicious food and drink for a picnic and head to Osceola Landing! Real face time will be sure to have you laughing and loving. WWW.OSCEOLACHAMBER.ORG
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Hit the Adventure Course or the Slopes at Trollhaugen No matter the time of year, you and your sweetheart will find a thrill at Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area. Book a spot on their Adventure Course or Zip Line Course: think Ewok Village meets Ninja Warrior, with the backup support of world-class safety equipment. During the winter, hit the slopes by ski, snowboard or tube!
Paddle the Beautiful St. Croix River
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A kayak trip down the St. Croix River is a relaxing and romantic way to connect with your partner and nature. The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway offers stunning views of glacial rock formations, flora and fauna, and islands along the way to stop for a picnic. Make your reservation with Riverwood Canoe & Kayak Rental
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Places to Stay Boutique Hotel Room at Wisconsin Milk House Besides the places to stay listed in the girls getaway, this charming boutique room is a one of a kind experience overlooking Cascade Falls. Grab one of the amazing desserts and sip on a bottle of wine from the Wisconsin Milk House while you both enjoy stunning views of the bluffs.
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The non-profit theater and art gallery is housed in an early 20th century barn. The St. Croix ArtBarn fosters artists, actors, writers, musicians, and dancers of all ages. See a show or participant in a class.
BRAVES BASEBALL For affordable fun for the whole family, you can experience a semi-Pro baseball game during the summer season. Enjoy ballpark favorites such as salted peanuts, fresh popcorn, hot dogs, brats, beer and more— making it easy to have an unforgettable day of baseball without paying stadium prices.
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CAMPING IS COOL
Wisconsin’s oldest state park is a few minutes north of Osceola. WI Interstate Park offers camping and world class hiking, rugged wilderness, a swimming beach, and the Ice Age Interpretive Center. And don’t forget Willow River State Park, William O’Brien State Park and MN Interstate Park.
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DEPART AT THE DEPOT
When you board a train on the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway, you’re stepping back in time. Visitors can ride in historic passenger cars powered by vintage locomotive engines while traveling along the St. Croix River. Don’t forget to explore the fully-restored 1916 Soo Line Depot and pick up a souvenir.
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Fish at the Mill Pond Park and the Osceola Creek in the heart of downtown Osceola - both stocked annually with trout. Star Prairie Trout Farm is also a few miles east of Osceola and is for beginning anglers and young children.
ENTER A SCULPTURE PARK Just ten minutes across the river, you’ll find Franconia Sculpture Park displaying 120 large outdoor sculptures on 43 acres of land. On weekends, enjoy music and meet artists working on their sculptures.
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GOLF AT KROOKED KREEK GOLF COURSE An18-hole, par-72 course is a pleasure for golfers of any skill level. Krooked Kreek Golf Course will challenge you while providing a relaxing, picturesque background to your golf game. Fairways, water hazards, sand traps and a crooked creek winds through the course. You will find a practice facility, pro shop, outdoor patio and a bar & grill.
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You can get your cool treat from a variety of places: Dairy Queen, or an oldfashioned hand-scooped Ice cream from the parlor at The Looking Glass and now the new Wisconsin Milk House that specializes in all things dairy.
HIGH TAIL IT TO THE HATCHERY
The Osceola State Fish Hatchery is home to over 300,000 rainbow trout that are housed for 17 months before finding new homes across Wisconsin lakes and rivers due to a state-wide stocking program. Call ahead to schedule your free, self-guided tour.
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JUMPING FOR JAM Jam is only one of many different handcrafted artisan food items for sale at the Osceola Farmer’s Market or may be sold in one of our quaint shops.
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One of the best paddling rivers in the nation, the scenic St. Croix River offers a beautiful setting for your leisurely float. Rent a canoe and spend a few quiet hours on the river. A popular trip, from Interstate Park to Osceola Landing, takes you through basalt formations, flood plains, natural shorelines, sandstone and limestone bluffs and more.
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You can easily spend a whole day or more at one of our many area lakes and rivers. Bring your own boat or rent a 33 pontoon at the Big Lake Store.
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Come early Fall, Monarch butterflies return to Osceola on their trip up from Mexico. You can see a kaleidoscope of Monarchs fluttering around town near the flower beds by Bill’s Ace, Kumlien Chiropractic.
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NATURAL BEAUTY
Standing Cedars Community Land Conservancy has 1,800 acres of preserved land along the St. Croix River. The diverse ecosystems that converge there make it ideal for hiking, birdwatching, and plant identification. Trails along Tewksberry provide panoramic views of the river valley.
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Just ten minutes across the river from Osceola, Pleasant Valley Orchard offers a fun fall experience for the whole family! You will nejoy the charm of their apple shed and vintage barn. Farm animals, kids corn box, nature trail, picnic area and hayrides are fun too.
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PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE
Osceola’s Mainstreet buildings date from the 1880’s when steamboats lined the river and fur traders, lumberjacks and early settlers built the core of downtown shopping, taverns and eateries. Seventeen original buildings can be found on the Historic Village Walk. See if you can spot the oldest building in the district (1874).
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ROCK THE RIVERWAY The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway includes 252 miles of protected river and adjacent lands. The stretch through Osceola has tall limestone bluffs overlooking the river and wild forest embankments below. The views are equally stunning from a boat, canoe, or plane on the cool, clean water enclosed by cliffs and towering trees.
Are you looking to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy a lunch surrounded by nature? Osceola has so many amazing picnic spots to choose from...on the river, on the bluffs overlooking the valley or by a quiet stream just steps from downtown.
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Thanks to ancient glaciers, Osceola has several of nature’s swimming pools located along the beach at the Osceola Landing on the St. Croix River and the beach at WI Interstate Park. Or, try one of six nearby lakes, including Dwight Lake or Sand Lake. For a more controlled water experience, the Osceola High School Aquatic Center or the pool at River Valley Inn offer open swimming for a reasonable fee.
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TREASURE TROVE OF TRAILS Discover waterfalls, springs, forestland, prairies, bluffs, a covered bridge, and wildlife on the more than 1,000 miles of hiking trails in the Osceola area. The St. Croix Valley is a mecca for mountain bikers with its diverse terrain and scenic beauty along groomed and natural bike trails. Bird lovers love our birding trails, too.
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At Demulling Farm, playing in the dirt is encouraged! When you pick your own strawberries, you not only create lasting family memories, but you get more bang for your buck—U-pick strawberries are typically much cheaper than supermarket prices and are, oh, so tasty!
VEGGIES FOR ALL
Local farmers come to the Farmers Market at Mill Pond Park every Friday afternoon in season to share their fresh-from-the field produce.
WALK TO THE LIBRARY
This brand new library, in the Discovery Center is not a shush-y place. You still can find rows of books and some really cool reading spaces. It has evolved into a multimedia resource center, a vibrant and dynamic community gathering space.
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YOUR VERY OWN SHOW IN THE SKY Stargazing is a fantastic activity. After dark, spread a blanket and discover the constellations. There’s nothing like a perfect starry night to make you feel part of the greater cosmos.
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ZIP ON OVER TO TROLLHAUGEN Thrill-seeking families will love an aerial tour of the woodlands just outside of Osceola. Trollhaugen’s Zip Line and Adventure Park is one of the largest in the Midwest including six different zips and over 3,000 feet of line with a peak height of 50 feet in the air! Fun for the whole family and reservations are recommended.
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Sweat it out on the RCU Sport Court at Wild River Fitness. The outdoor, fenced-in court is lit in the evenings and outfitted for basketball, tennis, pickle ball, badminton, volleyball, and shuffleboard. The court is free to use and equipment can be borrowed inside the fitness center.
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The Looking Glass
Primitive, rusty, vintage, retro, mid-century and antique goodness. Hand picked merchandise to bring you the best finds. Old-fashioned ice cream served.
117 N Cascade Street 715.294.2886
Karita’s Shoppe
Wildwood Flowers
Specializes in new home decor, boutique clothing, jewelry, gifts, farmhouse, vintage, handmade, local, and happy.
Treasures to love & welcome into your home. Floral, jewelry, clothing, gifts and accessories. This is the place to Dilly Dally!
206 N. Cascade Street @cominghomeosceola
407 S. Cascade Street 715.755.2040
The Sleepy Thicket
Wonderful vintage upcycled and restyled furniture, home decor, curated finds and specialty items. Lower level “Green Room” is our quality ladies consignment area.
A woodland inspired baby boutique curated by a “mompreneur” of three under three.
210 Cascade Street N 651.442.7077
114 N. Cascade Street 651.245.1904
Style Escape, LLC
Cascade Bar & Grill
Full Service Hair Salon, Boutique, and Day Spa. Fine Retail Products, Sugaring Hair Removal, Ear Candling, Massage, Cupping, Pedicures
A great place for all to come and enjoy great food and beverages in a historic downtown bar.
207 Cascade Street 715. 294.3744
110 N Cascade Street 715.417.3636
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Visit Glacier Gift Shop located in the Ice Age Center building to find fabulous stickers, magnets, t-shirts, hats and much more!
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Work Where You Play have the best of both worlds
Perhaps you've been thinking about what it would be like to relocate to a place where it's easy to create quality living. Osceola is a small village community of 3,000 serving the local area of 10,000 and located just 50 minutes from the Twin Cities. The community of Osceola boasts a beautiful balance of recreation, tourism, business, agriculture, health care and manufacturing. The high standards in quality of life here is highly sought after.
Small Town - Big Advantages Osceola has a growing population and a mix of local, regional and world class employers who support over 3,000 jobs. It is a pro-business, friendly and safe town, attractive to families with children, talented employees, retirees, and tourists. Osceola's business and industry is poised for growth. This emerging regional hub boasts two industrial parks, an airport, and growing base of businesses and technology. In these days of instant international and global connections through 21st-century technology, working from a small town comes with comfort, quality of life and safety. That is becoming big time.
QUALITY Living Connected to the World If there's one positive shift the last few years have brought is the ability to work remotely, cut down on commuting time and focus more on what really matters in life. As connectivity and technology continue to evolve, more businesses see the value when employees can work from anywhere - Osceola is a great choice.
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F O O PR F O O PR F O O R P The Red Bird carries a large assortment of new & used musical instruments.
We have over 6,000 new & used records. Come and see our huge selection of CDs. strings, straps & other accessories. We specialize in guitar repair. Call about music lessons.
Located Downtown Osceola WI. at 211 North Cascade Street • 715.417.2074 ask for Bob
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The Saint Croix River Valley’s place to meet your friends for great food, drink, events, music, and fun!
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Join us for a scenic and memorable trip through the St. Croix Valley. Come for the romance of the 1920’s-1950’s passenger rail experience and the inspiring scenery and fall colors in the St. Croix River Valley. Due to the pandemic, we plan to operate an abbreviated season but still an amazing experience. Procedures for keeping everyone healthy will be in place. Individual, family and group tickets are available. All trains board at the historic Soo Line Depot in Osceola, WI and travel to Marine on St. Croix, MN or Dresser, WI. For a current schedule and to make reservations, check our website at www.trainride.org. When in the Saint Paul, be sure to visit the Minnesota Transportation Museum on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s. Explore the history of railroading, climb inside historic rail equipment, simulate being a railroad engineer, and join us for Tots for Trains on Wednesday’s or caboose rides on Saturdays.