Guidebook for Amberg
Food Scene
Newinghams' Supper Club
722 Main StGood food, reasonable prices
Ranger Family Restaurant
1236 US-141Nice breakfast place, order the pancakes
Hoover's Prime Tyme
816 Main StFamous for their pizza
Ice Cream Station
315 Main StGreat soft serve ice cream, very popular!
Paris In Pembine
N18727 N18727 Sauld StA bit more upscale, good food, ok atmosphere
Melissa's Amberg Cafe
15087 Dutton RdGood breakfast place, nothing fancy
A bit more upscale with great food and atmosphere and food
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Spiro's Downtown Restaurant
427 S Stephenson AveA bit more upscale with great food and atmosphere and food
Rene's Dining Room
W11590 Co Rd XTraditional supper club, order the steak
Traditional supper club, great salad bar…with gizzard soup always available (it is good)
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Nimrod Inn
N12808 Northway DrTraditional supper club, great salad bar…with gizzard soup always available (it is good)
Heritage Inn
W2505 Co Rd JJNew
Drinks & Nightlife
Dock Side Bar & Grill
W12327 Eagle RdLaid back casual with good food
Jungle Jim's Pub N Grub
Jungle Jim LaneGood portions and menu
Big O's Bar-N-Grill
W8901 County Road CNow called Sociables. Very close to the cabin, good pizza.
Northwood's Bar
W10707 Benson Lake RdOne of our personal favorites. Great hamburgers and broasted chicken.
Dive bar with great hamburgers and Friday night fish. Cheeseburger and two mugs of beer was $10.00.
Fire Lane Bar & Grill
10876 Co Rd CDive bar with great hamburgers and Friday night fish. Cheeseburger and two mugs of beer was $10.00.
Parks & Nature
N9714 Parkway Road, Crivitz, WI 54114. (94 Acres) Provides campground with electricity on every site, showers/flush toliet building, very large picnic area, playground, swimming beach, boating, fishing, and a scenic rock outcrop overlook of High Falls Flowage. 62-site campground on the Peshtigo River. Water is available at a tower & spigots. Opens the day before fishing season, closes November 30th.
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Twin Bridge Park
n9714 Parkway Rd N9714 Parkway Road, Crivitz, WI 54114. (94 Acres) Provides campground with electricity on every site, showers/flush toliet building, very large picnic area, playground, swimming beach, boating, fishing, and a scenic rock outcrop overlook of High Falls Flowage. 62-site campground on the Peshtigo River. Water is available at a tower & spigots. Opens the day before fishing season, closes November 30th.
19882 Timms Lake Road , Niagara, WI 54151. (160 Acres) Provides a campground with electricity on every site and a brand new heated shower building with flush toilets, swimming beach & boat landing on Timm's Lake, lake & river fishing, a day use rental lodge, picnic area, playground, rock outcroppings, an overlook, and hiking trails. 45-site campground near Timm's Lake. A group campsite is available by reservation. Water is available at a tower & spigots. Opens May 1, closes November 30th.
Morgan Co Park
19882 Timms Lake Road , Niagara, WI 54151. (160 Acres) Provides a campground with electricity on every site and a brand new heated shower building with flush toilets, swimming beach & boat landing on Timm's Lake, lake & river fishing, a day use rental lodge, picnic area, playground, rock outcroppings, an overlook, and hiking trails. 45-site campground near Timm's Lake. A group campsite is available by reservation. Water is available at a tower & spigots. Opens May 1, closes November 30th.
N15201 Goodman Park Rd, Athelstane, WI 54104. (240 Acres) This park offers trout fishing, a bridge over Strong Falls on the upper Peshtigo River, camping, two lodges for day use rental, picnic area, playground, hiking-skiing trail, huge red pines, excellent scenery and even a cabin available for overnight stays. 15-site rustic(no electricity) campground on the Peshtigo River. A small group campsite is also available by reservation. Water is available at a hand pump. Opens May 1, closes November 30th.
Goodman Park Campground
N15201 Goodman Park Rd, Athelstane, WI 54104. (240 Acres) This park offers trout fishing, a bridge over Strong Falls on the upper Peshtigo River, camping, two lodges for day use rental, picnic area, playground, hiking-skiing trail, huge red pines, excellent scenery and even a cabin available for overnight stays. 15-site rustic(no electricity) campground on the Peshtigo River. A small group campsite is also available by reservation. Water is available at a hand pump. Opens May 1, closes November 30th.
(160 Acres) provides a view of Western Marinette County including High Falls Flowage. Almost 3 miles of scenic hiking/mountain biking trails on varying terrain are clearly marked on trail side maps throughout the park. Restroom and rest area/picnic spots along trails. Water is available at a hand pump. No other facilities at this time. Opens May 1, closes after deer season. Follow County Highway W west from Crivitz for 14 miles to Cauldron Falls Road, then north 2 and a half miles.
Thunder Mountain Road
Thunder Mountain Road(160 Acres) provides a view of Western Marinette County including High Falls Flowage. Almost 3 miles of scenic hiking/mountain biking trails on varying terrain are clearly marked on trail side maps throughout the park. Restroom and rest area/picnic spots along trails. Water is available at a hand pump. No other facilities at this time. Opens May 1, closes after deer season. Follow County Highway W west from Crivitz for 14 miles to Cauldron Falls Road, then north 2 and a half miles.
60 Acres) provides a swimming beach, lake fishing, boat landing, and small picnic area. The park is located west of Amberg. Take Benson Lake Road out of Amberg west about five miles, then turn right on Dolan Lake Road.
Dolan Lake
60 Acres) provides a swimming beach, lake fishing, boat landing, and small picnic area. The park is located west of Amberg. Take Benson Lake Road out of Amberg west about five miles, then turn right on Dolan Lake Road.
(12 Acres) provides a swimming beach, boat landing, large lodge available for day use rental for $100.00 per day plus a $10.00 reservation fee, changehouse with flush toilets for swimmers, lake fishing, and picnic facilities. The park is located east of Crivitz. Take GG out of Crivitz east about three miles, then turn left on Noquebay Road.
Lake Noquebay Park
W6188 County Road Gg(12 Acres) provides a swimming beach, boat landing, large lodge available for day use rental for $100.00 per day plus a $10.00 reservation fee, changehouse with flush toilets for swimmers, lake fishing, and picnic facilities. The park is located east of Crivitz. Take GG out of Crivitz east about three miles, then turn left on Noquebay Road.
(5 Acres) provides a view of Green Bay of Lake Michigan, swimming access, lake & stream fishing, boat landing, and picnic areas. The park & boat landing are located just south of the City of Marinette. From the intersection of University Avenue and Shore Drive, go 2 miles south on Shore Drive.
Michaelis Park
(5 Acres) provides a view of Green Bay of Lake Michigan, swimming access, lake & stream fishing, boat landing, and picnic areas. The park & boat landing are located just south of the City of Marinette. From the intersection of University Avenue and Shore Drive, go 2 miles south on Shore Drive.
This new state park is open to the public. Hiking trails and thelovely Woods Lake offer another natural respite. For more information on Governor Thompson State Park, call 715-757-3979. Keep going north on Parkway, about 8 miles north of Twin Bridges Park, to Cty. Hwy. C and turn left to follow Parkway.
Parkway continues north about 1/2 mile west off County Hwy. C where you’ll turn right and follow the designated Rustic Road sign. Marinette County has assumed responsibility for maintenance of Parkway Road from here to Hwy. 8 and have re-named it Cty. Hwy. I. Some improvements have been made, but it will remain generally winding with speed limits ranging from 25 to 45 m.p.h.
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Vali Thompson Eyalet Parkı
N10008 Paust LnThis new state park is open to the public. Hiking trails and thelovely Woods Lake offer another natural respite. For more information on Governor Thompson State Park, call 715-757-3979. Keep going north on Parkway, about 8 miles north of Twin Bridges Park, to Cty. Hwy. C and turn left to follow Parkway.
Parkway continues north about 1/2 mile west off County Hwy. C where you’ll turn right and follow the designated Rustic Road sign. Marinette County has assumed responsibility for maintenance of Parkway Road from here to Hwy. 8 and have re-named it Cty. Hwy. I. Some improvements have been made, but it will remain generally winding with speed limits ranging from 25 to 45 m.p.h.
Sightseeing
(66 Acres) features a spectacular waterfall, picnic area with playground, trout fishing, and a bridge over the roaring Pike River. The park is just off Hwy 141, one mile south of Amberg. The entrance sign is right on the highway.
A beautiful County Park on the Pike River, Dave’s Falls is just south of Amberg on Hwy. 141. The park includes two waterfalls with unique rock formations.
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Dave's Falls
Old 141 Road(66 Acres) features a spectacular waterfall, picnic area with playground, trout fishing, and a bridge over the roaring Pike River. The park is just off Hwy 141, one mile south of Amberg. The entrance sign is right on the highway.
A beautiful County Park on the Pike River, Dave’s Falls is just south of Amberg on Hwy. 141. The park includes two waterfalls with unique rock formations.
Located on the Pike River, take Hwy. K to the east just south of Amberg. Go about 1/4 mile down K to the power lines. Park in the power line right of way and take a short walk north to the river. A path takes you a short distance down river to the falls.
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Bull Falls
County Road KLocated on the Pike River, take Hwy. K to the east just south of Amberg. Go about 1/4 mile down K to the power lines. Park in the power line right of way and take a short walk north to the river. A path takes you a short distance down river to the falls.
Continue east on Hwy 8 a short distance to Old Cty. Road A, where you’ll turn south and go approximately 2 miles to the first bridge. Carney Rapids is not a waterfall, but an area of rushing water that can be viewed from the road just to the west of the bridge.
Carney Rapids
Continue east on Hwy 8 a short distance to Old Cty. Road A, where you’ll turn south and go approximately 2 miles to the first bridge. Carney Rapids is not a waterfall, but an area of rushing water that can be viewed from the road just to the west of the bridge.
Eight Foot Falls in Twelve Foot Falls Park: Located just down the river from Twelve Foot Falls, the easiest way to reach Eight Foot Falls is to walk through the park’s campground to a short trail that leads to the Falls. The sound of the Falls can be heard pleasantly at the end of the campground, and is a wonderful “sedative” at the end of a day.
Northern Marinette County on the Pike River in the Town of Dunbar.
Follow US-8 six miles west of US-141; turn south on Lily Lake Road 2 miles, then west on Twin Lake Road ½ mile, then south on Twelve Foot Falls Road. (160 Acres) Features 2 waterfalls (12 Foot and 8 Foot Falls) on the Pike River, scenic picnic area, award winning rustic camping
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Twelve Foot Falls Park
12 Foot Falls RoadEight Foot Falls in Twelve Foot Falls Park: Located just down the river from Twelve Foot Falls, the easiest way to reach Eight Foot Falls is to walk through the park’s campground to a short trail that leads to the Falls. The sound of the Falls can be heard pleasantly at the end of the campground, and is a wonderful “sedative” at the end of a day.
Northern Marinette County on the Pike River in the Town of Dunbar.
Follow US-8 six miles west of US-141; turn south on Lily Lake Road 2 miles, then west on Twin Lake Road ½ mile, then south on Twelve Foot Falls Road. (160 Acres) Features 2 waterfalls (12 Foot and 8 Foot Falls) on the Pike River, scenic picnic area, award winning rustic camping
To view the Eighteen Foot Falls you will follow some treacherous terrain along a high cliff. Keep close tabs on children. Rocky and hilly terrain make good walking shoes a must!
Eighteenfoot Falls
To view the Eighteen Foot Falls you will follow some treacherous terrain along a high cliff. Keep close tabs on children. Rocky and hilly terrain make good walking shoes a must!
From Twelve Foot Falls Park take Twelve Foot Falls Road south of Trout Haven Road to Forest Road 510 (FR510). Take FR510 about 1/2 mile to the turnoff to the falls (watch for sign). This turnoff leads to a small parking area where a walking trail leads to the falls. The roads leading to Horseshoe Falls can be rough, particularly in bad weather.
Drive back to Hwy. 8 and continue east to Hwy. 141. From here you can turn north to visit Smalley Falls, Long Slide Falls, and Pier's Gorge, or turn south to find Dave's Falls and Bull Falls.
Horseshoe Falls
From Twelve Foot Falls Park take Twelve Foot Falls Road south of Trout Haven Road to Forest Road 510 (FR510). Take FR510 about 1/2 mile to the turnoff to the falls (watch for sign). This turnoff leads to a small parking area where a walking trail leads to the falls. The roads leading to Horseshoe Falls can be rough, particularly in bad weather.
Drive back to Hwy. 8 and continue east to Hwy. 141. From here you can turn north to visit Smalley Falls, Long Slide Falls, and Pier's Gorge, or turn south to find Dave's Falls and Bull Falls.
Continue on Morgan Park Road to a sign showing the turnoff to Long Slide Falls. A paved parking area is provided. The falls is about a 1/4 mile walk on a walking trail. The falls drop about 50 feet through unique rock formations. It’s a magnificent scene.
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Long Slide Falls County Park
Continue on Morgan Park Road to a sign showing the turnoff to Long Slide Falls. A paved parking area is provided. The falls is about a 1/4 mile walk on a walking trail. The falls drop about 50 feet through unique rock formations. It’s a magnificent scene.
Take County Highway Z into Michigan. Turn left on the first road, then at the third sand covered road past the boat landing, take a left to the parking area. It's just a short walk to the Falls.
Pemene Falls
Take County Highway Z into Michigan. Turn left on the first road, then at the third sand covered road past the boat landing, take a left to the parking area. It's just a short walk to the Falls.
To reach Smalley Falls, head north on Hwy. 141 to Morgan Park Road and watch for a sign indicating the turnoff to the falls. The turnoff goes to a small grassy parking area where a walking trail leads to the falls. Steep slopes offer a beautiful view of the falls. The turnoff leading to the parking area can be rough.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Smalley Falls
20501 Morgan Park RdTo reach Smalley Falls, head north on Hwy. 141 to Morgan Park Road and watch for a sign indicating the turnoff to the falls. The turnoff goes to a small grassy parking area where a walking trail leads to the falls. Steep slopes offer a beautiful view of the falls. The turnoff leading to the parking area can be rough.
Almost 2 miles (5 minutes) north of McClintock Park is the turn-off to Goodman Park (follow the sign). You actually leave Parkway Road for a shorter and more direct trip to Goodman Park. An observant passenger might see deer and other wildlife, including a possible black bear, along the way.
About another mile and you’ll be at the entrance to Goodman Park. Park your car in the designated parking lot and follow the trails to the river. Strong Falls, located on the Peshtigo River, are easily accessible. This lovely park offers cabins and lodges, scenic bridges and walkways, a picnic area, a children’s play area, a campground, and a unique, covered firepit.
Strong Falls
Almost 2 miles (5 minutes) north of McClintock Park is the turn-off to Goodman Park (follow the sign). You actually leave Parkway Road for a shorter and more direct trip to Goodman Park. An observant passenger might see deer and other wildlife, including a possible black bear, along the way.
About another mile and you’ll be at the entrance to Goodman Park. Park your car in the designated parking lot and follow the trails to the river. Strong Falls, located on the Peshtigo River, are easily accessible. This lovely park offers cabins and lodges, scenic bridges and walkways, a picnic area, a children’s play area, a campground, and a unique, covered firepit.
Veteran’s Falls in Veteran’s Memorial Park: Located on the Thunder River, Veteran’s Falls is located west of Crivitz just off of the southern end of Parkway Road. Follow Cty. Hwy. W west out of Crivitz to Parkway Road North. Veteran’s Park is located 3 miles north of W on Parkway Road. From Crivitz, it takes about 15-20 minutes (14 miles). A large picnic area and children’s playground greet you right off the parking lot, and a campground is nearby. Take the many wood and stone steps at the rear of the play area down to the Thunder River where you’ll find several falls and exquisite scenery and photo opportunities. From Veteran’s Park to Twin Bridges Park is about 10 minutes (5 miles).
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Veterans Memorial Park
W12170 Parkway RdVeteran’s Falls in Veteran’s Memorial Park: Located on the Thunder River, Veteran’s Falls is located west of Crivitz just off of the southern end of Parkway Road. Follow Cty. Hwy. W west out of Crivitz to Parkway Road North. Veteran’s Park is located 3 miles north of W on Parkway Road. From Crivitz, it takes about 15-20 minutes (14 miles). A large picnic area and children’s playground greet you right off the parking lot, and a campground is nearby. Take the many wood and stone steps at the rear of the play area down to the Thunder River where you’ll find several falls and exquisite scenery and photo opportunities. From Veteran’s Park to Twin Bridges Park is about 10 minutes (5 miles).
Arts & Culture
Open Fri. 1pm-4pm, Sat. 10am-4pm Memorial Day through Labor Day. Special arrangements and group tours are available. The Amberg Historical Complex features 4 separate buildings. The old town hall is on the National Register of Historic Places, a fully restored train depot, a general store, a blacksmith shop, school room and many other 19th century artifacts. Promoting the area where “granite was king”, you can find exhibits on granite quarrying, logging, turn-of-the-century domestic life and the military. There are many photographs and documents that help provide a visual description of Ambergs’ history. Ancestry research help is available.
Amberg Museum
n15065 Grant StOpen Fri. 1pm-4pm, Sat. 10am-4pm Memorial Day through Labor Day. Special arrangements and group tours are available. The Amberg Historical Complex features 4 separate buildings. The old town hall is on the National Register of Historic Places, a fully restored train depot, a general store, a blacksmith shop, school room and many other 19th century artifacts. Promoting the area where “granite was king”, you can find exhibits on granite quarrying, logging, turn-of-the-century domestic life and the military. There are many photographs and documents that help provide a visual description of Ambergs’ history. Ancestry research help is available.
Open Wed., Fri. and Sat. 12pm (noon) to 4pm Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Also open by appointment by calling 715-854-7214. Travel through eras gone by when visiting the Crivitz Area Museum. See an authentic log cabin and exhibits of an old time kitchen, schoolroom, general store, doctor office and communications stations. You can browse through the wide variety of manuscripts, photographs and bits and pieces of local history. Admission is free, however, donations are greatly appreciated.
Crivitz Area Museum
204 N Oak StOpen Wed., Fri. and Sat. 12pm (noon) to 4pm Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Also open by appointment by calling 715-854-7214. Travel through eras gone by when visiting the Crivitz Area Museum. See an authentic log cabin and exhibits of an old time kitchen, schoolroom, general store, doctor office and communications stations. You can browse through the wide variety of manuscripts, photographs and bits and pieces of local history. Admission is free, however, donations are greatly appreciated.
Hwy M-35; Menominee, MI; Located at Bailey Park 15 miles north of Menominee
Open Sunday’s 1pm-4pm, June through August. The West Shore Fishing Museum depicts the fishing history of the west shore of Lake Michigan’s Green Bay and features the residence and out-buildings used by Charles Bailey.
West Shore Balıkçılık Müzesi
Michigan 35Hwy M-35; Menominee, MI; Located at Bailey Park 15 miles north of Menominee
Open Sunday’s 1pm-4pm, June through August. The West Shore Fishing Museum depicts the fishing history of the west shore of Lake Michigan’s Green Bay and features the residence and out-buildings used by Charles Bailey.
Entertainment & Activities
Open 7:00am - 3:00pm, seven days a week from the third week in May to the third week in October. The remainder of the year, they are open Monday through Friday. You can request a group tour by calling ahead. The Thunder River Rearing Station was built as a facility to raise trout. Construction of the raceway buildings during the late 1930’s and early 1940’s provided jobs to local residents during the Great Depression. The earthen ponds were constructed in 1958. Brook, brown and rainbow trout have all been raised at the rearing station, however, it has been found that the cold water from the Thunder River is more suited for raising brown trout. Currently, brown trout and coho salmon are raise
Thunder River Fish Hatchery
W13562 Hatchery RoadOpen 7:00am - 3:00pm, seven days a week from the third week in May to the third week in October. The remainder of the year, they are open Monday through Friday. You can request a group tour by calling ahead. The Thunder River Rearing Station was built as a facility to raise trout. Construction of the raceway buildings during the late 1930’s and early 1940’s provided jobs to local residents during the Great Depression. The earthen ponds were constructed in 1958. Brook, brown and rainbow trout have all been raised at the rearing station, however, it has been found that the cold water from the Thunder River is more suited for raising brown trout. Currently, brown trout and coho salmon are raise
Kosir's Rafting & Campground
w14073 Co Rd CRafting adventures
Kosirs Rapid Rafts Inc
W7010 US-8Rafting adventures
Thornton's Rafting Resort & Campgrounds
Rafting adventures
Wildman Adventure Resort - Peshtigo River Outpost
N12080 Allison LnRafting adventures
Rafting adventure, zip lines and ropes course
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Wildman Adventure Resort - Menominee River Outpost
N22200 Bomber RdRafting adventure, zip lines and ropes course
Essentials
Sal's Foods
640 Main StSmall local grocery store with most everything you will need for groceries.
Piggly Wiggly
216 Business 141 NorthLarger grocery and hardware store.
Great hardware store and typically have the answers regarding things to do in the area. Be sure to say hi to Scotty.
Mathis Hardware & Lumber Inc
W7960 Amberg StGreat hardware store and typically have the answers regarding things to do in the area. Be sure to say hi to Scotty.
Krist Food Mart #081
306 Main StNice convenience store across from the ice cream station
Driftwood Sport & Fuel
N15085 US-141Nice convenience store in Amberg