2025 Burnett County Guide

RUSTIC ROADS W e invite you to explore the Rustic Roads - whether by car, bicycle, motorcycle or foot. These lightly traveled country roads provide a serene, peaceful experience, no mat- ter what the season. Each Rustic Road - #15, 79, 80, 98 - may have historic markers, native plants, hiking and biking trails.​ SACRED GROVE E ast of Webster is the hidden, tranquil Sacred Grove - a 60’ labyrinth developed by private residents with a deep spir- itual connection to the land it sits on. This quiet space is per- fect for introspection and personal growth. An opportunity to be still and meditate while being surrounded by the beauty of nature. The labyrinth is a metaphor for finding one’s own path through transformation and spending time with oneself. Not only is there the labyrinth to walk, visitors can also visit the Athani II retreat cabin meditation garden and paths. ATTRACTIONS 21 BurnettCountyFun.com Where natural comes naturally. R u n s M a y t h r u O c t o b e r [email protected] SATURDAYS 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Siren, WI Adventure Church parking lot • 23985 St. Rd. 35 CASINOS T he St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin own and operate two of the newest casinos in the region, right here in Burnett County. Try your luck on the exciting casi- no floors, but be sure to save (or win) some money to dine in one of their family-friendly dining options. There are incredible meeting and event spaces, indoor and outdoor music venues, modern hotel amenities and RV park. Vis- it their locations in Danbury and Hertel for fun you won’t soon forget. FARM-TO-TABLE AGRITOURISM I f you enjoy meeting local farmers while learning where and how your food is produced, agritourism is the activ- ity for you. Home to many thriving agricultural-based op- erations, Burnett County is the perfect place to visit local farms, ranches and participate in many other farm-related activities, including local farmers’ markets. Agriculture is a vital component of the economy, culture and landscape that makes up Burnett County. Aiming to cultivate relation- ships with those in the community while working to bridge the gap between the producer and consumer in a fun and educational way, agritourism is a great way to have fun and learn about farming at the same time. GRANTSBURG HISTORICAL MUSEUM D iscover themed historical displays at the Grantsburg Area Historical Society museum. See the original 3-cell Burnett County Jail and the early 1900s Emma’s House also located on the museum complex in Grantsburg. Open Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day. JORDAN BUCK STATUE I n 1914, Jim Jordan from Danbury, did not know he had just shot a record white tail buck. Then the mount went miss- ing for nearly fifty years before the Jordan Buck was official- ly crowned the world’s largest white tail buck. Each fall, the Burnett County community celebrates this local history at the Jordan Buck statue placed less than a mile from the hunt site along the Gandy Dancer Trail.