Your Guidebook to the Surrounding Area
Sightseeing
Willow Falls is a unique waterfall in a narrow gorge along the Willow River in Wisconsin. This gem is located in Willow River State Park and has fairly easy access from multiple directions. As the main attraction of the park, the falls are by no means a secret spot, but they are gorgeous and well worth a visit.
Short Hike: Willow Falls is located in Willow River State Park; access to the park requires a fee. The falls can be accessed from both the north and south sides of the river. The easiest and shortest access is from the Willow Falls parking lot located just north of the main state park entrance. The trail is only 0.4 miles long but goes down a very steep hill. Access from the north is via the Burkhardt Trail. The parking lot for the trailhead located on River Road, a short drive from the main park entrance. The trail to Willow Falls is a 1 to 1.5 mile long (one way) grassy and gravelly trail with some steep up and downs. The falls make for a great halfway stopping point on this trail.
Family Friendly: Easy access, great views, and water to play in (bring clothes that can get wet)
Willow Falls, Willow River, Willow River State Park
Willow Falls is a unique waterfall in a narrow gorge along the Willow River in Wisconsin. This gem is located in Willow River State Park and has fairly easy access from multiple directions. As the main attraction of the park, the falls are by no means a secret spot, but they are gorgeous and well worth a visit.
Short Hike: Willow Falls is located in Willow River State Park; access to the park requires a fee. The falls can be accessed from both the north and south sides of the river. The easiest and shortest access is from the Willow Falls parking lot located just north of the main state park entrance. The trail is only 0.4 miles long but goes down a very steep hill. Access from the north is via the Burkhardt Trail. The parking lot for the trailhead located on River Road, a short drive from the main park entrance. The trail to Willow Falls is a 1 to 1.5 mile long (one way) grassy and gravelly trail with some steep up and downs. The falls make for a great halfway stopping point on this trail.
Family Friendly: Easy access, great views, and water to play in (bring clothes that can get wet)
The Nature Center is located inside the State Park about 2 miles west of the park entrance next to the main picnic area. Explore the many hands-on displays and see live animals. Park naturalists host many interpretive programs throughout the year.
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1034 Co Hwy AThe Nature Center is located inside the State Park about 2 miles west of the park entrance next to the main picnic area. Explore the many hands-on displays and see live animals. Park naturalists host many interpretive programs throughout the year.
PERCH LAKE: 550 Perch Lake Road, Hudson, WI 54016
Homestead Parklands is a St. Croix County Park on Perch Lake. A St. Croix COUNTY Park vehicle sticker is required. Daily and annual passes are good for all St. Croix County Parks. Walk-in or bike-in at no cost. The park is open to vehicle traffic May 1 – October 31, seasonal hours as posted. The park is available in the off-season to non-motorized uses like hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Perch Lake is located in glacial end moraine, and is a classic example of glacial topography called “Kame Kettle.” The 45-acre lake is designated as an “outstanding water resource” of the State of Wisconsin, and is part of the St. Croix Lakes Cluster Priority Watershed Project. The Lake features unique patterns of a two-story fishery and aquatic flora and fauna.
Homestead Parklands
550 Perch Lake RdPERCH LAKE: 550 Perch Lake Road, Hudson, WI 54016
Homestead Parklands is a St. Croix County Park on Perch Lake. A St. Croix COUNTY Park vehicle sticker is required. Daily and annual passes are good for all St. Croix County Parks. Walk-in or bike-in at no cost. The park is open to vehicle traffic May 1 – October 31, seasonal hours as posted. The park is available in the off-season to non-motorized uses like hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Perch Lake is located in glacial end moraine, and is a classic example of glacial topography called “Kame Kettle.” The 45-acre lake is designated as an “outstanding water resource” of the State of Wisconsin, and is part of the St. Croix Lakes Cluster Priority Watershed Project. The Lake features unique patterns of a two-story fishery and aquatic flora and fauna.
Summer Activities
If it's a hot day you can drive only 12 minutes away and be on the Apple River tubing and enjoying the cool water.
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River's Edge Apple River Tubing & Camping
1820 Raleigh RdIf it's a hot day you can drive only 12 minutes away and be on the Apple River tubing and enjoying the cool water.
Do you enjoy fly fishing or want to learn? Located only 1 mile from Sunrise Farm is the Eagles Roost Trout Farm. Call ahead to make an appointment with Bill at 715-246-6175 to fish in their well-stocked pond. For day fishing they are open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Eagles Roost Trout Farm LLC
1122 100th StreetDo you enjoy fly fishing or want to learn? Located only 1 mile from Sunrise Farm is the Eagles Roost Trout Farm. Call ahead to make an appointment with Bill at 715-246-6175 to fish in their well-stocked pond. For day fishing they are open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
BOAT LANDING: 497 Perch Lake Road, Hudson, WI
Fishing Pier,Accessible Fishing,
Picnic Areas, Playground, Scuba-Diving, Swimming Beach,
Trails for Hiking and Cross-Country Skiing,
Watercraft Rentals $10 per Hour (Canoes, Paddleboats, Kayaks, Paddleboards)
Perch Lake
BOAT LANDING: 497 Perch Lake Road, Hudson, WI
Fishing Pier,Accessible Fishing,
Picnic Areas, Playground, Scuba-Diving, Swimming Beach,
Trails for Hiking and Cross-Country Skiing,
Watercraft Rentals $10 per Hour (Canoes, Paddleboats, Kayaks, Paddleboards)
Food scene
The best pizza in the area! We love their bacon cheeseburger pizza as well as their veggie pizza. THEY DELIVER to the Farm for those last-minute lunch or dinner plans so order up a pizza for delivery, you won't be disappointed! Call 715-246-2633
Hours of Operation:
Tues-Thurs 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm
http://www.petespizzanr.com/
Pete's Pizza
1230 North Knowles AvenueThe best pizza in the area! We love their bacon cheeseburger pizza as well as their veggie pizza. THEY DELIVER to the Farm for those last-minute lunch or dinner plans so order up a pizza for delivery, you won't be disappointed! Call 715-246-2633
Hours of Operation:
Tues-Thurs 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm
http://www.petespizzanr.com/
If you like small-town bars, then this is the place for you! The front half is a bar with local musicians/bands playing on Friday and Saturday nights and the back half is Carbone's Pizza for when you get the midnight snack attack (Pickup/Eat In)
No Delivery to the Farm.
Willow River Saloon/Carbone's Pizzeria
1106 Co Rd AIf you like small-town bars, then this is the place for you! The front half is a bar with local musicians/bands playing on Friday and Saturday nights and the back half is Carbone's Pizza for when you get the midnight snack attack (Pickup/Eat In)
No Delivery to the Farm.
Located in downtown New Richmond only 15 minutes from Sunrise Farm is an independent and all-natural local farm to table fare restaurant… which includes their produce, fresh-caught and cleaned Star Prairie Trout, custom-roasted coffees, sausage, fresh-crafted teas, pure maple syrup, breads, wines, craft beers, rice blends, wild cherrywood smoked bacon and, of course, fresh gelato from Michigan.
https://www.table65.com/
Table 65 Bistro and Gelato Cafe
729 N Knowles AveLocated in downtown New Richmond only 15 minutes from Sunrise Farm is an independent and all-natural local farm to table fare restaurant… which includes their produce, fresh-caught and cleaned Star Prairie Trout, custom-roasted coffees, sausage, fresh-crafted teas, pure maple syrup, breads, wines, craft beers, rice blends, wild cherrywood smoked bacon and, of course, fresh gelato from Michigan.
https://www.table65.com/
Pier 500 has a beautiful view of the St. Croix River in Hudson and also an outdoor patio that will impress the best. The food is delicious and the specialty drinks are even better.
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Pier 500
500 1st StPier 500 has a beautiful view of the St. Croix River in Hudson and also an outdoor patio that will impress the best. The food is delicious and the specialty drinks are even better.
You've got to try the Peanut Butter, Jelly, & Jalapeno Burger!! It's my all-time favorite and the sweet potato fries are paired with cinnamon ketchup...absolutely delicious!! Located only minutes away from Sunrise Farm in Roberts, WI
Bobtown Brewhouse & Grill
220 W Main StYou've got to try the Peanut Butter, Jelly, & Jalapeno Burger!! It's my all-time favorite and the sweet potato fries are paired with cinnamon ketchup...absolutely delicious!! Located only minutes away from Sunrise Farm in Roberts, WI
Located in downtown New Richmond, this bar/restaurant is one of our favorites for a sit-down meal and some of the most delicious food and drinks you'll find in the area. They also offer take-out.
Mallards Restaurant
230 South Knowles AvenueLocated in downtown New Richmond, this bar/restaurant is one of our favorites for a sit-down meal and some of the most delicious food and drinks you'll find in the area. They also offer take-out.
Located in downtown New Richmond this is our "go to" breakfast place! We love their home cooking and go here almost every Sunday. I can't get enough of their secret batter pancakes! Also, don't forget to order some pie, you won't be disappointed.
Next Door Cafe
206 South Knowles AvenueLocated in downtown New Richmond this is our "go to" breakfast place! We love their home cooking and go here almost every Sunday. I can't get enough of their secret batter pancakes! Also, don't forget to order some pie, you won't be disappointed.
Home cookin' done right! This place is always busy and it should be because the food is fantastic. You won't leave this place feelin' hungry.
Not Justa Cafe
850 N Knowles AveHome cookin' done right! This place is always busy and it should be because the food is fantastic. You won't leave this place feelin' hungry.
If you need a quick coffee fix there is a brand new Caribou drive-thru located on the south side of town (New Richmond). You'll get their signature drinks and bakery items handed to you through the drive-up window by some genuinely friendly staff. Also, there is another Caribou located inside Dick's Market in downtown New Richmond with a sit-down table area for customers.
Caribou Coffee
180 Paperjack DriveIf you need a quick coffee fix there is a brand new Caribou drive-thru located on the south side of town (New Richmond). You'll get their signature drinks and bakery items handed to you through the drive-up window by some genuinely friendly staff. Also, there is another Caribou located inside Dick's Market in downtown New Richmond with a sit-down table area for customers.
Fun, lively, and decadent- 45th Parallel Distillery is a gem! Go here for the booze, stay for the food. Great local craft distillery with an amazing story and locally sourced grains for their vodka, whiskey etc., you'll expect great cocktails, which you get, but what is unexpected is the great food and totally cool atmosphere.
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45th Parallel Distillery
1490 Madison AveFun, lively, and decadent- 45th Parallel Distillery is a gem! Go here for the booze, stay for the food. Great local craft distillery with an amazing story and locally sourced grains for their vodka, whiskey etc., you'll expect great cocktails, which you get, but what is unexpected is the great food and totally cool atmosphere.
Downtown Stillwater, Minnesota
Located only 15 minutes from Sunrise Farm you can discover Stillwater…the 1848 Birthplace of Minnesota located on the scenic St. Croix River! A place where authentic paddlewheel riverboats and gondolas glide the waters. Historic Main Street shopping, dining, lodging, and entertainment are yours inside this charming river town where time stands still in the valley. https://www.discoverstillwater.com/
Downtown
Located only 15 minutes from Sunrise Farm you can discover Stillwater…the 1848 Birthplace of Minnesota located on the scenic St. Croix River! A place where authentic paddlewheel riverboats and gondolas glide the waters. Historic Main Street shopping, dining, lodging, and entertainment are yours inside this charming river town where time stands still in the valley. https://www.discoverstillwater.com/
Downtown Hudson, Wisconsin
Located only 15 minutes from Sunrise Farm set on the banks of the St. Croix River is Hudson, Wisconsin. In Hudson, you can enjoy the amenities of a quaint river town, built on rich history and often thought of as the Western Gateway to Wisconsin. Among the fastest-growing areas in the state, Hudson has managed to grow and develop while maintaining its historic charm and panoramic beauty.
https://discoverhudsonwi.com/home/
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Hudson
Located only 15 minutes from Sunrise Farm set on the banks of the St. Croix River is Hudson, Wisconsin. In Hudson, you can enjoy the amenities of a quaint river town, built on rich history and often thought of as the Western Gateway to Wisconsin. Among the fastest-growing areas in the state, Hudson has managed to grow and develop while maintaining its historic charm and panoramic beauty.
https://discoverhudsonwi.com/home/