Guidebook for Waupaca
Food Scene
Popular small town diner with excellent bakery items and a wide variety of food choices. Fun atmosphere!
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Fat Gretchens
108 S Main StPopular small town diner with excellent bakery items and a wide variety of food choices. Fun atmosphere!
An adorable little restaurant that's been there for years. Wonderful salads that look so good you have to take a picture first! A must-try place!
The Freckled Frogg Cafe
N2729 County Rd QQAn adorable little restaurant that's been there for years. Wonderful salads that look so good you have to take a picture first! A must-try place!
Shopping
They have the best home-made fudge in the area - a must try while in town! Plus, find a variety of souvenirs, gifts, clothes, and so much more.
Main Street Marketplace
103 N Main StThey have the best home-made fudge in the area - a must try while in town! Plus, find a variety of souvenirs, gifts, clothes, and so much more.
The Revival
111 W Fulton StCutest boutique in the area! Unique items.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite place! Their French onion soup and pizza are hands down delicious. Go for a little walk after dinner just across the street to see the beautiful Lake or enjoy a swim during the day. Occasionally they have live music and events as well.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wheel House
E1209 County QOur favorite place! Their French onion soup and pizza are hands down delicious. Go for a little walk after dinner just across the street to see the beautiful Lake or enjoy a swim during the day. Occasionally they have live music and events as well.
This place is always filled with people having a good time. Pull your boat up to the docks and have lunch or dinner and drinks. Outdoor and indoor seating. Occasional live music at night, boat tours, swimming, feed the ducks, or let the kids play on the playground and in the sand box. You can sit on the docks with a drink and enjoy the gorgeous lake view. They also have an ice cream shop attached!
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clearwater Harbor Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
N 2757 County Hwy QQThis place is always filled with people having a good time. Pull your boat up to the docks and have lunch or dinner and drinks. Outdoor and indoor seating. Occasional live music at night, boat tours, swimming, feed the ducks, or let the kids play on the playground and in the sand box. You can sit on the docks with a drink and enjoy the gorgeous lake view. They also have an ice cream shop attached!
Our favorite place for BBQ Chicken Pizza! Everything is great about their menu, drinks, and they have an outdoor deck and bar which is a blast on a warm day. Pool table inside and occasional live music. Great place!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chain O Lakes Bar and Grill
N2598 County Rd QQOur favorite place for BBQ Chicken Pizza! Everything is great about their menu, drinks, and they have an outdoor deck and bar which is a blast on a warm day. Pool table inside and occasional live music. Great place!
Little Irish pub tucked in the heart of Waupaca. Amazingly tasty food and drinks. Classy yet laid back. This is the place I go when I want to dress up a little! Groups or date night. A little more pricy than average, but one of our favorite spots!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
T-Dubs Pub
111 Cooper StLittle Irish pub tucked in the heart of Waupaca. Amazingly tasty food and drinks. Classy yet laid back. This is the place I go when I want to dress up a little! Groups or date night. A little more pricy than average, but one of our favorite spots!
They have awesome local bands to watch, have some drinks, and walk right across the street or next door to view the beautiful lakes. This spot always makes for a great night.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ICC
E1171 County QThey have awesome local bands to watch, have some drinks, and walk right across the street or next door to view the beautiful lakes. This spot always makes for a great night.
Sightseeing
The lakes are absolutely beautiful and clear! Rent a boat, paddle board, or kayak to enjoy a day on the water, or just go for a swim!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chain O' Lakes-King
The lakes are absolutely beautiful and clear! Rent a boat, paddle board, or kayak to enjoy a day on the water, or just go for a swim!
Tucked on the outskirts of Waupaca and King, this is an old train station turned into a gift shop, coffee shop, and ice cream parlor. Lots of history and culture to share. Out back, you can walk next to the river under the trees and enjoy peace and quiet. Absolutely beautiful!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Red Mill
E2327 Crystal RdTucked on the outskirts of Waupaca and King, this is an old train station turned into a gift shop, coffee shop, and ice cream parlor. Lots of history and culture to share. Out back, you can walk next to the river under the trees and enjoy peace and quiet. Absolutely beautiful!
Parks & Nature
Enjoy the small, but beautiful Shadow Lake. Public swimming beach, playground for the kids, fishing, picnics, and walking/biking trail next to the lake. Great views!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Park Beach
Enjoy the small, but beautiful Shadow Lake. Public swimming beach, playground for the kids, fishing, picnics, and walking/biking trail next to the lake. Great views!
Beautiful lake and park! Cost to get in. Swimming beach and hiking.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hartman Creek State Park
N2480 Hartman Creek RdBeautiful lake and park! Cost to get in. Swimming beach and hiking.
Essentials
They have everything you need for cooking and baking!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pick 'n Save
955 W Fulton StThey have everything you need for cooking and baking!
Walgreens
925 W Fulton StNext to Pick n' Save, they have all the essentials you may need.
Entertainment & Activities
We love to play a little mini golf here tucked in the woods, then take a scenic walk to the lake.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tom Thumb Mini Golf
N2494 Whispering Pines RdWe love to play a little mini golf here tucked in the woods, then take a scenic walk to the lake.
Grand Slam Mini Golf
222 Grand Seasons DrMini golf that is perfect for large groups, families, and kids!
Cute little movie theater in downtown historic Waupaca perfect for a low-key evening or rainy days! $5 Tuesdays!
Rogers Cinema Waupaca
218 S Main StCute little movie theater in downtown historic Waupaca perfect for a low-key evening or rainy days! $5 Tuesdays!
Rent a paddle board, kayaks, or boats for the day! Reasonable rates and the perfect location with beautiful lake views!
Taylor Lake Marine
N2757 County Hwy QQRent a paddle board, kayaks, or boats for the day! Reasonable rates and the perfect location with beautiful lake views!