Overview
Spooner is a city in Northwest Wisconsin.
3 sights · 4 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Spooner
National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum
A museum in Hayward dedicated to promoting fresh water fishing, housed in the world's largest muskie sculpture.
Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum
Railroad Memories Museum
Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad
Dinner train.
Spooner Rodeo
Jack Pine Savage Days
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 — 69 mi away. Directions
- DLH Duluth International Airport, Duluth — 72 mi away. Directions
- MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 92 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum, National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum
- Afternoon Spooner Rodeo, Jack O' Lantern Fest
Day 2
- Morning Railroad Memories Museum, Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad
- Afternoon Jack Pine Savage Days
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Go next
Pine City just a little over an hour's drive west, and worth making the side trip.
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