Arrive Friday night- Enjoy a "FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY"
    It's known to be a Wisconsin tradition to go out for a fish fry on Friday night. Although fish, cooked in a variety of ways such as baked, broiled pan fried or deep- fried,  is generally on the menu, lots of fish fry buffets now include chicken and/or shrimp also. Fish fries are generally "All you can eat" affairs and range from buffet style to family styles. Fish fries are also offered at a variety of eating places, from supper clubs to taverns and lodges and also family style restaurants. Ask any local where the best fish fry is and you'll get a different answer each time because they're all good! Then WATCH A SUNSET   from a lake shore or from atop a hill. Shared with your family or loved one this experience can make a cherished memory and help relieve the tensions you left home in order to forget about!   

Saturday -
8:00 a.m.- Enjoy a hearty home cooked breakfast at one of the local family restaurants.
9:00 am - Head out to The Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary for a leisurely walk through some of the most unique environments in the state. Take along your bird identification book and camera. Visit the Hunt Hill page for more info.
11:30 am- Stop by the "Porch" on Main St. in Birchwood for lunch Try their home made soups, sandwiches and pastries. Here you can also sample an array of fine gourmet coffees, latte's and cappuccinos, Ice Creams, and deserts that are out of this world.  They have a fine selection of clothing and a gift shop too! It's an absolutely wonderful place to visit. They are open for business April through late December
1:30 pm- Tour the World's Largest Museum of Wood Carving  This museum is the showcase of  the carving marvels of one man, Joseph Barta, formerly a school teacher in Spooner. More than 100 life-size carvings  grace the museum. The most impressive is the full size "Last Supper". Seeing this wood carving is worth the admission  price alone. There are also over 400 miniature animal carvings. The museum is located just north of Shell Lake on Hwy  63. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 1 to Oct. 31.
3:30 pm- Return to Spooner to Visit the Railroad Memories Museum. The museum is a fabulous and extensive collection of railroad memorabilia and is housed in the old Spooner Depot building.
5:00 p.m.-Board the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad which runs regular excursions between Spooner and Trego for the "Pizza Train". Two restored plush 1920's era Pullman passenger cars, pulled by an orange and green World War II vintage diesel engine, made the 14 mile trip to Trego and back in approximately. 1.5 hours.  See the Railroad Excursion page for more info.
 7:00 p.m.-Just in time for some old  fashioned ice cream or an old fashioned soda fountain treat. A hot summers night wouldn't be complete without a tasty treat to cool the day's temperatures. "Scoop and Things" is located in Trego just beyond the Dinner Bell Restaurant. In Spooner is the Spooner Dairy Queen or Sam Hicks Real Food Restaurant.

Sunday -

8:00 a.m.- After church and/or breakfast, take a drive, better yet, a walk down a "Rustic Road". Located off Hwy 70 just west of Stone Lake is one of Wisconsin's designated Rustic Roads. Walk along and let the quiet whisperings of era's gone by soothe your senses and feel time stand still. Listen to the sounds, stop to "smell the roses" as they say. Ponder the past and melt into the surroundings.
11:00- While in Stone Lake and on your way back west on 70, stop  to visit some of the area Antique Shops to pick up a piece of history for yourself ! Perhaps you are a collector of rare items, or just like scrounging through "junk" looking for that missing piece of something, it is always fun to go "treasure" hunting!  You never know what you'll find!
12:00 Noon- Treasure hunting can work up an appetite, so stop by the one of the local restaurants for a light lunch.
2:00 p.m.- Time to pack up for the trip home.

We hope you enjoyed your visit and will come back soon for one of our other week-end get-a-way planners!