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A lumber town legacy reimagined

Rice Lake began as a logging hub when the Knapp, Stout & Co. lumber company dammed the Red Cedar River in 1870, creating the namesake lake that flooded the wild rice beds once harvested by the Ojibwe people. Today, this commercial center in Wisconsin's Northwoods region balances industrial heritage with outdoor recreation, drawing visitors to its 859-acre lake and the nearby Blue Hills. The renovated downtown Main Street incorporates wild rice motifs honoring the area's indigenous roots, while historic supper clubs like Lehman's and Kincaid's Country Inn continue serving hand-cut steaks in settings welcoming diners since the 1930s.

Outdoor pursuits and cultural touchstones

The lake anchors year-round activities from fishing and kayaking to winter ice sports, while Christie Mountain offers downhill skiing minutes away. The Pioneer Village Museum preserves Barron County's frontier history through 40+ original structures including log cabins and a one-room schoolhouse. The Japanese Friendship Garden near the UW-Eau Claire Barron County campus provides contemplative walking paths reflecting the sister city relationship with Miharu, Japan. The paved Cedar Side Trail connects to the 14.5-mile Red Cedar State Trail for extended cycling or hiking.

Practical considerations

Business travelers will find South Main Street offers reliable hotels and easy highway access, though a rental car is essential as public transit remains limited. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, approximately 90 minutes west, serves as the primary gateway. Day trips to Hayward's Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame or Chippewa Falls craft breweries add regional context.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rice Lake

Can I book hotels in Rice Lake with miles on Delta Stays?

Yes, you're welcome to use your Delta miles to book your Rice Lake hotel stay, or if you prefer, you can combine your miles with cash for more flexibility. Simply log in to your SkyMiles® account, where you will also discover Member-only offers at select properties that could enhance your travel experience.

What are the benefits of booking my Rice Lake hotel on Delta Stays?

SkyMiles Members can earn 2 miles per $1 spent on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals booked through Delta Stays, get access to Member offers at select properties, and can pay with miles, cash, or a combination of both. To ensure you earn your miles, simply sign in to your SkyMiles account or enter your SkyMiles number at checkout when paying with cash. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Can I change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Cancellation policies differ depending on the property you choose. We recommend reviewing the specific cancellation policy displayed under each hotel's details before finalizing your reservation. You'll find that some rates are refundable, while others are non-refundable. Any modifications or cancellations to your reservation may affect the number of miles you earn and receive in your account.

Can I book with my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card?

Yes, your Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Card grants you additional miles and valuable benefits, including an annual credit of up to $200 on your statement applicable toward prepaid accommodation or vacation rental reservations made through Delta Cars and Stays. These offers are subject to specific terms. To explore all the benefits available with your card, please visit the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page for complete details.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

Occasionally, Delta Stays may offer SkyMiles Members an opportunity to earn Medallion® Qualification Dollars on hotels and vacation rentals booked through Delta Stays. For the most current MQD earning opportunities and their associated requirements, we recommend visiting the dedicated Delta Stays MQD Offer page where you can review all available offers and their corresponding terms and conditions.

Do I need to be a Delta SkyMiles Member to book a hotel on Delta Stays?

While Delta Stays welcomes all travelers to use their hotel booking services, obtaining SkyMiles account unlocks additional benefits including mile-earning opportunities and access to Member-only rates and promotions. As a SkyMiles Member, you will receive 2 miles per $1 spent through Delta Cars and Stays (not including taxes and other charges). Joining the SkyMiles program is entirely free. Become a Member today by visiting the delta.com.

Can I book a vacation rental through Delta Stays?

Absolutely, Delta Stays features an extensive portfolio of vacation rentals in addition to traditional hotel accommodations. You can explore a variety of homes, condos, and specialty lodging powered by Vrbo by visiting the Vacation Rentals page.

Which hotels have high ratings in Rice Lake?

You will find 8 hotels in Rice Lake to choose from when you book on Delta Stays. Curriers Lakeview Lodge has a guest rating of 9.2 out of 10, and features a cafe and a health club.

What's a good time of year to visit Rice Lake?

To experience Rice Lake during great weather, consider a visit in July when temperatures average in the mid-70s and the conditions are perfect for water activities. For off-peak prices and fewer crowds, consider visiting during April when temperatures reach the low 40s with quieter trails and lower pricing as the season transitions.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar