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Balsam Lake

Balsam Lake is surrounded by dozens of lakes, including 2,000-acre Balsam Lake, renowned for its splendid bass fishing. The Polk County Museum, operated by the county historical society, is housed in the old county courthouse in town.

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Corn-on-the-Curb Days Balsam Lake September 02 - September 03 Sweet corn served by the Girl Scouts. Live music and dancing at local establishments. Turtle Crunch Demolition Derby.
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Labor Day Weekend Ski Show Balsam Lake September 02 Come see the Balsam Lake Water Ski Show Team perform jumps, human pyramids, barefooting, swivel skiing and various aerial acts. The show is free and fun for...
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WinterFest Balsam Lake February 03 - February 04 Fun winter activities. Food, 4X4 Ice Drag races, Ice Bowling, Minnow Races, Kids games, Pond Hockey. Polar Plunge, and much more! UTV Race.

Things To Do

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Reed's Sunnyside Marina Balsam Lake 3 cabins. Bait store, Pontoon rentals, On water gas dock. Sell and repair dock & lifts.
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Clear Lake - Clayton ATV Trail Balsam Lake 11 miles of railbed trail from Clear Lake to north of Clayton in southeastern Polk Co.
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Polk County Museum Balsam Lake Preserving the Past for Future Generations. Built in 1899 and used as the County Court House until 1975 and is now on the National Register of Historical...

Places To Stay

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Blacksmith Shop Bar, Grill & Motel Balsam Lake Motel, Bar & Grill. Broasted Chicken that melts in your mouth! Homemade Pizza, Friday Taco Night.
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Balsam Lake Motel Balsam Lake Newly remodedled motel blocks from town, churches, shopping, and Balsam Lake. Balsam Lake has a public fishing pier and swimming beach and lots of things to do...
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Ward's Balsam Beach Resort Balsam Lake Family resort with swimming beach, volleyball, family center and playground area. 2,3 and 4 bedroom cabins available, a fishing boat dock and weber grill are...

Dining

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Top Spot Tavern and Grill Balsam Lake Great burgers hot from the grill. Daily specials. Full menu. Friday Fish Fry.
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Paradise Landing Balsam Lake Paradise Supper Club, built in the early 1900's as a social gathering place for the residents of Balsam Lake, maintained a history of hospitality, a center...
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Blacksmith Shop Bar, Grill & Motel Balsam Lake Motel, Bar & Grill. Broasted Chicken that melts in your mouth! Homemade Pizza, Friday Taco Night.

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7 Scenic Natural Wonders of Polk County Natural Attractions and Parks From rivers to forests and everything in between, Polk County has an abundance of natural wonders to explore on your next trip to northwest Wisconsin.
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5 Wisconsin Supper Clubs Along Snowmobile Trails Supper Clubs Bundle up for a wintry snowmobile ride, work up an appetite and let it snow.
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Savoring the Past: Supper Clubs Dining What makes a supper club a supper club? A night club might be defined as a supper club in a city, while supper clubs are typically farther out in the country,...