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$50-100
Mid-range, the best hotel close to downtown is the Hampton Inn (615 S. 24th Ave., 715/
848-9700, hamptoninn.hilton.com , from $89), a chain that—gasp—doesn't feel generic
either.
Over $150
So smashing is the cool modernity meshed with historicism at the M Stewart Inn (521
Grant St., 715/849-5858, www.stewartinn.com , $170-215), that you'd be nuts to stay in an-
other hotel for the same price. The proprietors are wonderful as well.
Camping
At 1,940 feet, the campground at Rib Mountain State Park used to be awesome after hik-
ing up the seven miles of trails past eons-old quartzite geology. Sadly, the state decided to
close it (too difficult to maintain?). Aw.
It's worth a drive to Council Grounds State Park, 15 miles to the north. There are 55
isolated sites in a heavily wooded park along the Wisconsin River. Not much else is here,
but at least the camping's private in some fairly impressive stands of proud pines. Reser-
vations (888/947-2757, wisconsinstateparks.reserveamerica.com , $10 fee) are a good idea.
Sites cost $17 to $22 for non-residents; a $10 daily admission is charged.
FOOD
Quick and Casual
“Upscale family-style” best describes 2510 (2510 Stewart Ave., 715/845-2510, $5-20),
farther west on Stewart Avenue. The place also has its own bakery and deli and a great fish
fry.
Right near the ArtsBlock district, the Back When Cafe (606 N. 3rd St., 715/848-5668,
lunch and dinner Tues.-Sat., $5 and up) has healthful sandwiches on homemade breads and
slightly more gourmet options in the evening, and is the best local option for vegetarians.
Jazz is here Fridays.
Fish Fries
The fish fry at the Hiawatha (713 Grant St., 715/848-5166, lunch and dinner daily, $6-15)
is where locals will tell you to go. It's also got sandwiches, steaks, salads, and pastas, and
nice outdoor dining.
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