Our Local Favorites

Things to do

• Franky's Lanes & Lounge (Cosmic bowling, birthday parties, and sports bar with cable tv, pool table, darts, and video games)
• Palace Theatre (new releases every week)
• Spooner Farmer's Market (Front St, Wed 2-6, Sat 8-1, local and fresh)
• Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad (relaxing train ride)

Gourmet food

• Sam Hick's (Mexican food made to order)
• Spooner Market and Grill (fresh, locally grown, gourmet food)
• Spooner Bake Shoppe (a Spooner tradition)
• West's Dairy (gourmet ice cream and unique sandwiches)

Shopping

• Black Iris Gallery and Custom Framing (jewelry, pottery, and unique gifts by local artists)
• Dahl's Home Store (decor and furniture)
• Northwind Book and Fiber (books, books, books!)
• Schmitz's Economart (groceries and movie rentals)
• Spooner Mercantile (name brand clothing and footwear)

Art and Antiques

• Black Iris Gallery and Custom Framing (framing; visual and functional art by local artists)
• Dunk's Art Barn (unique pieces just 4 miles west of Spooner on 70)
• Poor Richard's Antiques (huge selection just north of Spooner on 63)
• Schooltime Antiques (quality and variety in nearby Earl on 63)

Lodging and banquet facility

• The Celtic Inn, an Irish Bed & Breakfast (my sister's B & B located in historic La Crosse, Wisconsin)
• Heartwood Conference Center & Resort (beautiful and sophisticated, located near Trego, Wisconsin)

Banking and ATMs

• Johnson Bank (a Wisconsin corporation)
• US Bank (ATM available at Holiday Gas Station)