Photo: Woodshed Pizza Farm
Places to Eat
Woodshed Wood-Fired Pizza Farm | Independence, WI
Have a slice of wood-fired pizza in the countryside of the beautiful Independence, WI! Woodshed Wood-Fired Pizza Farm is open every weekend from early June through late September and offers a full pizza menu along with craft & domestic beers, wines from Elmaro Winery, and more. The farm is a stunning place to spend a summer evening eating delicious pizza, watching the sunset, and enjoying the peaceful, country air in Trempealeau County. Learn more about the Woodshed Wood-Fired Pizza Farm, and find out where their food truck is headed here.
The Berry Market | Centerville, WI
This roadside market just has too much character, produce, and entertainment to pass by! The Berry Market can be found right along the Great River Road and offers goods and experiences for every season. In the summer season, the market can be found flooded with strawberries, blueberries, sweet corn, and peaches. During the fall months, The Berry Market is your one-stop shop to get sunflowers, apples, pumpkins, and squash. Then, come back in the winter to pick out your very own Christmas tree! After shopping around the market, get a scoop of ice cream at David's ice cream shop, and enjoy your treat on the outdoor patio area. The market often hosts food trucks, live music, and more entertainment in the outdoor park area and is a truly magical, family-friendly destination in Trempealeau County! Click here to discover The Berry Market.
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Pammy K's Cafe | Eleva, WI
Pammy K’s Café in Eleva bills itself as, “Good Old Fashioned Grandma’s Cookin’!” Open for breakfast and lunch six days a week (closed Monday), Pammy K’s features breakfast favorites, delicious and hearty dinners, and delicious homemade pies. Pammy K’s is located conveniently at the intersection of Hwy 10 and Hwy 93 in downtown Eleva.
Norske Nook | Osseo, WI
Find some of the best homemade pie and homecooked food in Osseo, WI at Norske Nook. This Norwegian restaurant is known for their incredible pie menu that changes throughout the seasons and features flavor combinations you never knew you needed! Get a taste of award-winning desserts, authentic Norwegian Lefse, and more homestyle meals that "taste like Grandma's." This cozy cafe is meant to feel like home and treat you to a dining experience you can't find anywhere else in Trempealeau County.
Photo: Tenba Ridge Winery
Places to Drink
Elmaro Winery | Tremplealeau, WI
Now that you've entered Bluff Country, it's time to try that incredible Trempealeau County wine! First up, Elmaro Winery can be found in the picturesque region of Trempealeau, WI with stunning views of the vineyards, the hills, and the bluffs along the Mississippi River. Elmaro crafts red wines, white wines, fruit wines, rosés, and reserve wines, as well as a light food & shareable menu. Experience wine tastings, workshops, and other events at Elmaro Winery in Trempealeau County. Discover more information about the winery here!
Tenba Ridge Winery | Blair, WI
Next on the wine trail through Trempealeau County is Tenba Ridge Winery, a stunning, secluded wine terrace overlooking the area's bluff tops. Tenba Ridge is incredible to experience in the peak summer months or during the prettiest of fall colors. This boutique winery produces various bourbon-barrel aged wines, red grape wines, white grape wines, country wines, and rotating seasonal wines that feature flavors from the area's finest fruits and ingredients. The facility also serves a wide range of domestic and microbeers, as well as a specialty pizza menu and jumbo Bavarian pretzels. Order a sample of Tenba Ridge's wines, or decide on your favorite flavor for a full glass, and take in the stunning views surrounding the winery! Click here to read more about Tenba Ridge Winery, to explore events at the facility, and more.
Ecker's Apple Farm | Trempealeau, WI
Ecker's Apple Farm is a whole lot more than just apples, but, instead, is a destination for beer, music, and events all year. Ecker's is known for their famous hard cider which can be tasted in the farm's craft beer garden. Apple picking is available in the fall, while the summer months offer bountiful blueberry bushes at the farm. On the weekends, you can find this place packed with apple pickers enjoying food trucks, live music, and tasty beer on the lawn. Other inviting activities include trivia challenges, dessert trucks, and market shopping at the farm. Learn more about Ecker's Apple Farm, and take a look at a full schedule of events at the farm here!
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Attractions
Pietrek County Park | Arcadia, WI
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 Trempealeau County. Check out the link to learn more about the campsites and for more information about the park.
Soldiers Walk Memorial Park | Arcadia, WI
Experience the Soldiers Walk Memorial Park, a touching, powerful dedication to past, present, and future veterans in Arcadia, WI. This 54-acre park is located in the heart of Arcadia and is the largest memorial park in the U.S. outside of Washington D.C. The Avenue of Heros is a stunning walkway featuring various memorial statues spread out in meters, and each meter represents one year in the country's history. The memorial walk is utterly beautiful, relaxing, and emotionally moving to all who attend. Learn full details about Arcadia's Soldiers Walk Memorial Park here.
Photo Credit: Trempealeau County | Photo: Whitehall Depot
Whitehall Depot | Whitehall, WI
This facility was once used as a freight and passenger train depot on the Green Bay Route. The building was built in 1914 and was later sold in 1963 for different business uses. Now, the former depot stands as a historic museum occasionally open to the public. Click here to see more of the Whitehall Depot's story!
Perrot State Park | Trempealeau, WI
Located right along the Mississippi River, Perrot State Park offers an incredible adventure through wooded areas, marshland, and bluffs. The park is 1,200 acres and is filled with wildlife, trail systems, and rental gear in the warmer season. Take a hike through the woods and up the bluffs for stunning views of the Mississippi River and the surrounding driftless region, or post up for a picnic throughout the park. Explore the Great River State Trail, secure a campsite within the state park, and take on the waters for a canoeing or fishing adventure. In the winter, Perrot State Park can be explored by taking the cross-country skiing trails or snowshoe trails and appreciating a winter wonderland in Trempealeau County. Visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website to learn more about Perrot State Park here.
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Bugle Lake | Independence, WI
Located right in the heart of Independence, WI, Bugle Lake is a 35-acre body of water filled with largemouth bass, trout, and panfish. There are a few parks located by Bugle Lake including Island Park, a literal island in the lake! The park is home to playground equipment and picnic areas, and other parks offer fishing docks, boat landings, and other play areas. Each winter, the first weekend in February, the Elk Road and Gun Club hosts their annual Ice Fishing Contest and Jamboree on Bugle Lakes which draws hundreds of people together for fishing, food, drink, and fun!
Crystal Lake Campground | Strum, WI
Get a Wisconsin camping experience in Strum, WI at the Crystal Lake Campground! This park includes 42 campsites, a boat landing, a playground, and a lake to enjoy. The campground park connects to the Buffalo River State Trail and is located right next to the Viking Golf Course. Pets are welcome at the campsite and have plenty of space to run, play, and enjoy this neck of Trempealeau County! Click here to see more information about Crystal Lake Campground in Strum, WI.