Rice Lake, Wisconsin travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Rice Lake is a city in Northwest Wisconsin. It is situated on the western shore of its namesake lake.

1 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Rice Lake

Barron County Fair

Annual county fair takes place in July.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 80°F; winter lows dip to about 4°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Jul. (climate data from nearby Pine City)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
EAU Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, Eau Claire — 45 mi away. Directions
MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 84 mi away (major hub). Directions

U.S Highway 53 links Rice Lake with Duluth to the north and Eau Claire to the south.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

Places to stay listed here: about $40–$40 a night (typical $45), from 2 listed prices.
Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$80, mid-range ~$120, comfortable ~$210.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder