Food & Drink and Things to Do

Food & Drink and Things to Do

FOOD +

DRINK

Christianos Pizza $$-$$$, Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly
Ranked # of 17 restaurants in Wautoma on TripAdvisor

200 W Main St, Wautoma, WI | 920-787-7262

Real, Italian brick oven pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads and more. Dine-in, carry-out and delivery in Wautoma, WI. They even deliver to Talihaven!

When we bought the house, everyone we crossed paths with made sure to tell us about Christianos – it’s that good. My favorite pizza is the My Maria.

The Silvercryst Supper Club $$-$$$, American, Steakhouse, Bar

Ranked #1 of 17 restaurants in Wautoma on TripAdvisor

W7015 Hwy 21E, Wautoma, WI | 920-787-3369

Well known for their steaks!

Moose Inn $$ - $$$, American, Bar, Gluten Free Options

W6846 State Road 21, Wautoma, WI | 920-787-2241

Famous for its Friday Fish Fry.

Lakeshore Family Restaurant $$ - $$$, American, Vegetarian Friendly

W7653 State Road 21 73, Wautoma, WI | 920-878-3736

Great breakfast place. Extensive menu.

El Popo Mexican Restaurant $, Mexican, Vegetarian Friendly

340 E Main St, Wautoma, WI | 920-8-787-3997

Extensive menu.

THINGS

TO DO

Dogger’s Bar & Lanes Pool table and 6 lanes

109 N. Scott St. Wautoma, WI | 920-787-3436

Hours: Mon-Wed 4pm-close, Thurs & Fri 1pm-close, Sat & Sun 10am-close

Lunch Creek Winery

W1845 County Road E, Neshkoro, WI 54960 | 920-293-1070

Due to COVID, their hours are limited, masks are required and they are limiting the number of customers allowed inside the winery to 6. Carry out and curbside is available for those that request. It’s best to call or text before heading over.

OUTDOORS

Fishing

Lake Morris is right out the door. It’s 163 acres, has 2 boat landings, and is known for Panfish (abundant), Largemouth Bass (Common), and Northern Pike (Common).

Water Skiing and Motor Boating on Lake Morris

We’re located on Lake C.

Speed Restrictions: slow-no-wake speeds between the hours of 5:00pm and 10:00am

Water Skiing and Boating Hours: Water skiing, aquaplaning and similar activities are not permitted at any time on lakes A, B, or C. Boating in excess of slow-no-wake speed, water skiing, aquaplaning and similar activities, are permitted on Lake D between the hours of 10:00am and 5:00pm.

Kayaking and paddle boarding
on lakes A, B, and C and D during slow-no-wake hours, is awesome!

Nordic Mountain SKI | SNOWBOARD | SNOW TUBING

W5806 County Road W, Wild Rose, WI 54984 | 920-787-3324

https://www.nordicmountain.com

Nordic Mountain is just two miles from Talihaven. It offers skiing, alpine skiing, night skiing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, terrain park, snow tubing, 6 lifts, 16 trails, ski lessons, ski/snowboard/snowblade rentals, women's and children's programs.

Hours: Mon-Thurs: 4:30pm-9:30pm, Fri & Sat: 10am-10pm, Sun: 10am-8pm

Stoneridge Tubing Park at Nordic:
Must be 42” Tall

Hours: Wed & Thurs: 4:30pm-8:30pm, Fri & Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun: 10am-8pm, Special Holiday Hours: 10am-10pm all week

A few reminders from their Facebook page:

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Purchase your tickets and rentals in advance to guarantee your spot! Rental time slots are required.

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Tubing is very popular this year. Purchase tickets as far in advance as possible to ensure your spot.

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Use your car as your lodge. Bring out those portable grills and tailgate in our parking lot.

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Indoor capacities are limited. Additional seating available outdoors on our heated patios!

Sledding

Sledding is fun at any age! There are no rules or fees to pay. All you need is a sled and we have multiple sleds for your use, including a toboggan! Suicide Hill on Swamp Rd. is a popular sledding spot and don't let the name keep you from enjoying the thrill of sledding! Or head over to the Hancock Community Center for more sledding fun!

Suicide Hill

2944 Swamp Rd, Wautoma, WI 54982 | 5.6 miles

From Talihaven, follow Primrose to the T, take a right on Big Horn. Follow Bighorn Ln 1.4 mi. Turn left on Blackhawk Ct, follow for 1.7 mi. Turn left on Swamp Road and continue for 2.1 miles. Parking and hill are on the left.

Snowmobiling

State Trail 41 is 1.1 miles from Talihaven. For trail information go to https://co.waushara.wi.us à
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Snow Trails

Cross Country Ski Trails

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Kusel Lake:
3 trails, Intermediate w/ Advanced options, 4 1/2 miles East of Wild Rose on CTH A, South 1 mile on 24th

Willow Creek:
Beginner trail, 1 mile East of Mt. Morris on CTH W

Nordic Mountain:
trails are Intermediate w/Advanced options, 1 mile East of Mt. Morris on CTH W

Please note:
Cross Country ski trails are CLOSED to hiking, snowshoeing and pets between 12/16/20 and 3/31/21 when snow covered.

DAY TRIP IDEAS

Wisconsin Dells

Just over an hour away, the list of Wisconsin Dells attractions numbers close to 100, so there’s no shortage of things to do in the Dells.
Check out https://wisdells.com/wisconsin-dells-things-to-to.htm for ideas.

EAA Aviation Museum

3000 Poberezny Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54902 | 55 minute drive

With a collection of more than 200 historic airplanes along with world-class galleries and displays, the EAA Aviation Museum is a year-round destination, combining the passion of aviation's past with the promise of its exciting future.

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (formerly the EAA Annual Convention and Fly-In) is an annual air show and gathering of aviation enthusiasts held each summer at Wittman Regional Airport and adjacent Pioneer Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States. The southern part of the show grounds, as well as Camp Scholler, are located in the town of Nekimi and a base on for seaplanes arrivals on Lake Winnebago is in Black Wolf. The airshow is arranged by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), an international general aviation organization based in Oshkosh, and is the largest of its kind in the world. The show lasts a week, usually beginning on the Monday of the last full week in July. During the gathering, the airport's control tower, frequency 118.5, is the busiest in the world.

Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery

N5871 State Rd 22, Wild Rose, WI 54984

CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: November through March

Visitor Center open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to view exhibits and feed brown trout in old hatchery.

Roche-A-Cri State Park

Roche-A-Cri State Park, 1767 State Hwy 13, Friendship, WI 53934 | 50 minute drive

Roche-A-Cri State Park, established in 1948, protects a 300-foot-high rock outcropping and Native American petroglyphs and pictographs. The name "Roche-A-Cri" comes from French words meaning "screaming rock." The park offers camping, picnicking, fishing and hiking trails with a stairway to the top of the mound. Native American petroglyphs and a wayside exhibit can also be viewed.