What to See and Do in River Falls, Wisconsin

1. Watch a show at the Falls Theatre

The Falls Theatre was the first theater in River Falls. Until The Princess opened in 1911 it was the only theater in town.

From May to July 1908 it worked under the name The Electric Theater Company, then as Gem theatre from November 1909. After a fire in 1926 the new, modern Falls Theater was built in 1927. The theater had leather seats, curtains to control noise and light, two bathrooms, and two projectors. The first movie to be shown was Painting the Town. The tickets cost 10-25 cents.

The first neon sign was installed in 1936. In 1955, the new owner Herbert Stolzman remodeled the front, added a much more modern sign that can still be seen and added a drink machine to a new concession stand. The theater is now owned and operated by McCulloch's family, and still features the stage and a single screen.

105 S Main St, River Falls, WI 54022, Phone: 715-425-2811

2. Taste unique brews at the Rush River Brewing Company

Rush River Brewing Company of River Falls, Wisconsin, has an experienced team of brewers that create high quality craft ales that are distributed throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. The brewery specializes in unfiltered and unpasteurized beers.

This traditional brewing method requires product at peak freshness. The reason for going this route is that filtering beer strips out valuable flavor and yeast from the final product. The brewery also refuses to pasteurize its ales in order to keep everything they produce perfectly fresh and natural.

Unpasteurized and unfiltered ale has a shorter shelf life, but it is fresher, more flavorful and healthier, with a higher content of vitamins and proteins. Their cozy Taproom has 15 taps with their year-round and seasonal beers, specialty infusions, barrel-aged stouts and small-batch ales.

990 Antler Ct, River Falls, WI 54022, Phone: 715-426-2054

3. Go for a stroll in Glen Park

Glen Park is a 40.58-acre active/passive mixed use community park located southwest of the River Falls, Wisconsin downtown district. The park was established in 1898 and is the City’s oldest park. It even had a zoo at one point. The popular Glen Park swimming pool celebrated 75 years of its service to the community in 2012. Some of the park’s main features are: the trails that connect the park to the White Pathway heading to the north, to the River Hills Park to the south and the Kinnickinnic River; a public swimming pool and splash pad; large trees, open area with grass, paths, and several kinds of recreational activities. Pedestrian access to the park is located at the Swinging Bridge to the northeast from Cascade Avenue, along Glen Park Road and Park Street. There are several off-street parking areas. The park’s shelter buildings can be reserved for private and public events.

630-632 Glen Park Rd, River Falls, WI54022, Phone: 715-425-0924

4. Have a meal at The West Wind Supper Club

The The West Wind Supper Club, earlier called The Village Inn, has been a favorite dining destination for folks in River Falls and the surrounding areas since 1981. Beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced design of the main dining room create upscale but relaxed atmosphere.

The sports-themed bar, decorated by a collection of football memorabilia, offers a casual place to hang out with friends or stop by for a beer, wine, or cocktails before dinner. There is a covered outdoor deck that allows guests to dine al fresco and enjoy beautiful Wisconsin warm-weather months. The West Wind daily specials include Unlimited Topping Burger Tuesday, Wine Wednesday, Friday Night Seafood Buffet, Saturday Night Prime Rib and Sunday Brunch Buffet.

709 N Main St, River Falls, WI 54022, Phone: 715-425-8100

5. Have fun with the whole family in the Kinnickinnic State Park

Scenically situated at the confluence of the St. Croix and Kinnickinnic rivers, the Kinnickinnic State Park provides a wonderful outdoor recreational facility. Visitors can have two totally different experiences in this park – you can choose to explore the quiet and peaceful Kinnickinnic Valley on foot along a network of hiking paths or get your adrenalin pumping with some thrilling water sports on the St. Croix River. Summer activities in the park include swimming, fishing, hiking and a variety of water sports including kayaking, canoeing and boating. In winter you can explore most of the trails on snow shoes, skates or skis.

W 11983 820th Avenue, River Falls, WI 54022, 715 425 1129

6. Eagle Eye Farm

Eagle Eye Farm is an award-winning alpaca farm located just a short drive from River Falls. Here you can learn all about amazing alpacas and see how alpaca products are made. In addition to the comical alpacas, you will also get to meet some mini-Highland cattle Valais Blacknose Sheep, kune-kune pigs, llamas, and an assortment of other adorable animals. Your whole family will love a tour of the farm and the chance to meet and interact with the animals. Yoga enthusiasts can join an alpaca yoga class, which is rumored to be exceptionally mood-lifting. You need to book your private or group tour online in advance.

N 7802 County Road F, Fiver Falls, WI 54022, 314 707 4889

7. Kilkarney Hills Golf Course

The Kilkarney Hills Golf Course is an award-winning 18-hole golf course which is perfectly situated 20 minutes east of the Twin Cities.

The course encompasses several water features and beautiful mature trees which will challenge you to play straight shots off the tee. Kilkarney Hills offers an enjoyable and challenging round of golf for players of all abilities. You can make use of the indoor golf simulator to hone your skills and the driving range is great for pre-game warm-ups.

You can find everything you need for your round at the well-stocked Pro Shop. Modern golf cars with SatNav are available on site.

163 Radio Road, River Falls, WI 54022, 715 425 8501