Photo: Soldiers Walk Memorial Park
Places to Eat
The Ashley Pub
The largest furniture store brand in North America, Ashley Furniture, is located in Arcadia, WI, and the Ashley store even has its own delicious restaurant to dine at. While shopping around for furniture, grab a bite at The Ashley Pub and choose from salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and appetizers. Learn more about The Ashley Pub and see the complete menu here.
Newcomb Valley Inn
It's more than just "typical bar food" served at Newcomb Valley Inn... It's an experience filled with homemade food, a cozy atmosphere, and a welcoming staff! Indulge in signature pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more. Stop in for specials nearly every day of the week, and enjoy cold drinks and a relaxed dining atmosphere at this bar & restaurant in Arcadia.
Donjuan Mexican Restaurant
Get a taste of authentic, homemade Mexican food at Donjuan Mexican Restaurant. This family-owned restaurant is located on Main Street in Arcadia and serves up some of the most incredible tacos, ice cream, and margaritas around. Donjuan's uses fresh ingredients to create beautiful Mexican dishes – just check out the photos on their website – your mouth will be watering!
Santa Fe Restaurant
For more Mexican food in Arcadia, try out the Sante Fe Restaurant! This restaurant serves fresh, authentic burritos, tacos, fajitas, and buffet options, as well as desserts, ice cream bars, and breakfast! Visit the link to learn more about Santa Fe in Arcadia.
Just Like Home Cafe
Formerly known as Kozy Kitchen, Just Like Home Cafe is a family-friendly dining cafe featuring homemade specials. This cafe aims to provide an environment that's cozy, welcoming, and feels "just like home." Fill up on dishes like lasagna, hotdish, fish dinners, spaghetti, and more.
Photo Credit: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce | Photo: Arcadia Country Club
Places to Drink
The Lookout
By now, you should know that Arcadia's dining scene goes hand-in-hand with stunning views of Buffalo and Trempealeau Counties. The Lookout Bar & Grill is no exception! Find cold beer and mixed drinks at The Lookout, and fill up on classic Wisconsin menu items like burgers, cheese curds, chicken wings, pizza, sandwiches, and even Friday fish fry specials. Check out the full menu at The Lookout Bar & Grill here.
Sportsman's Lounge
When exploring the city of Arcadia, stop in at Sportsman Lounge for drinks and good hospitality! It's a casual dive bar right in downtown Arcadia, and is often occupied by fishermen and women, pool players, and mini-golfers! Visit the link to stay in touch with events at Sportsman Lounge.
Red's Bar
Be a part of various, themed events at Red's Bar! This spot is also located on Main Street in Arcadia and often can be seen hosting live music events, raffles, holiday parties, sports game watch parties, and more. Follow Red's Bar on Facebook to stay in the loop of events and celebrations in Arcadia!
Uncle Sam's
Uncle Sam's is all about food, drinks, and freedom in Arcadia, WI. After burning down in 2014, Uncle Sam's revived their bar and business and now offers better-than-ever drinks and service to all of its visitors. Wisco Dive Bar Reviews on TikTok gave this bar a "9 Busch Lights out of 10."
Photo: Soldiers Walk Memorial Park
Things to Do
Soldiers Walk Memorial Park
Experience the largest memorial park in the U.S. outside of Washington D.C right in the heart of Arcadia, WI. The Soldiers Walk Memorial Park features a 54-acre area of stunning memorials, statues, and lawn space. Take a walk down the Avenue of Heroes where each meter of the trail represents one year in history. The park is also home to an epic playground, a public swimming pool, and major events like Ashley For the Arts!
Aquatics Center
Take a dip in the swimming pool in Arcadia, WI! The Aquatics Center has water slides, kid-friendly swimming areas, and hosts occasional Zumba classes. The pool also offers dedicated lap swim hours and is open all summer long for open swim. Follow the Arcadia Aquatic Center for frequent updates on events and schedule updates!
Arcadia Country Club
Play a round of golf on your day trip to Arcadia at the Arcadia Country Club! This course features 9 unique holes right in Arcadia and is open to the public. The Country Club also serves delicious food at their bar & grill and offers weekly specials on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Visit the link to learn more about the course at the Arcadia Country Club.
Oasis Bar & Grill
Come for the food & drinks, and stay for bowling at the Oasis Bar & Grill! Dine in and order from a variety of appetizers, wraps, fish dinners, chicken dinners, pizza, burgers, tacos, and a full drink menu. If you're looking for a way to spend time indoors, plan for a game of bowling, and enjoy tasty food with your party.
The Wanek Center
The Wanek Center is Arcadia's newest state-of-the-art fitness, recreation, and events center and is a multi-faceted community facility. The recreation programs include batting cages, a golf simulator, personal training, group fitness classes, 62 & Better opportunities. The Wanek Center is also home to the Arcadia Public Library and various facility rental spaces. Click here to explore more of the beautiful Wanek Center in Arcadia.
Joe Pietrek Jr. County Park
Joe Pietrek Jr. Memorial County Park is located just outside of Arcadia, WI, and offers visitors a place a hike, camp, and explore in nature. The park's campground is home to over 50 unique campsites and is conveniently located within walking distance of the trail entrances and open lawn. The Tremplealeau River flows past the park and is often used for tubing, kayaking, and canoeing in the summer. With lookout points, flower gardens, and trail systems, Pietrek County Park is the perfect place to escape with the family in Arcadia.
Arcadia Area Historical Society
The goal behind the Arcadia Area Historical Society is to collect, care for, and share the local history of Arcadia and the surrounding area, and a walk through the museum is the perfect opportunity. Discover military displays, rural school histories, the Arcadia brewery collection, Lou Sauer baseball collections, and more.
Photo Credit: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce | Photo: Arcadia Area Historical Society
Annual Events
Ashley for the Arts
Ashley for the Arts is a non-profit music festival and family-friendly event conceptualized by Ashley Furniture Industries, which has donated over $4 million to 70+ local non-profit organizations & schools. This event takes place every August in Memorial Park in Arcadia and continues to welcome world-class acts, musicians, and entertainment. Ashley for the Arts has hosted many well-known artists on the main stage including Journey, Little Big Town, Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, and more. Enjoy cold beer, tasty food trucks, and tons of live music at Ashley for the Arts!
Broiler Days
Arcadia hosts Broiler Days every Memorial Day Weekend consisting of softball tournaments, volleyball tournaments, soccer tournaments, pickleball tournaments, tractor pulls, car shows, bean bag tournaments, a carnival, live music, and so much more. Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday of Broiler Days are jam-packed with family-friendly activities, competitions, and food to kick off summer. Visit the link to learn more!