Downsville, WI

Set along the Red Cedar River just south of Menomonie, Downsville is a quiet riverside community surrounded by scenic bluffs and open countryside. While the village got its start as a 19th-century sawmill town, today it mostly attracts people who appreciate a slower pace and easy access to the outdoors. The Red Cedar State Trail cuts right through town, giving residents a convenient year-round path for walking, biking, and cross-country skiing along the water. It offers peaceful rural living with great fishing and kayaking, all while keeping you just a ten-minute drive from the shops, dining, and amenities in Menomonie.