Overview
Visiting Amery, WI in Polk County, Wisconsin places you near Island Lake (8.9 km), Geology of the Taylor Falls Region Historical Marker (24.9 km), Taylor Falls Wayside Park (24.9 km), with regional access via Amery Municipal Airport (2.8 km) (elevation 0 m (0 ft), pop. 2,834). Travelers stop in Amery for classic American main-street dining, state & national park scenic byways, and signature dishes from Wisconsin.
Local Food & Regional Specialties — Amery
In Amery (Polk County, Polk County), local tables feature: Signature Wisconsin dishes—Squeaky fresh Wisconsin cheese curds (fresh & beer-battered), Beer-braised bratwurst on a pretzel bun, and Friday night fish fry (perch or walleye with rye bread).
Around Amery and across Polk County, local beverage lists highlight: Regional pours and beverages in Wisconsin: Milwaukee pilsners, New Glarus-style fruit ales & brandy Old Fashioned, alongside independent American craft breweries, local roasters, and regional vineyards.
At farmers markets and specialty shops in Amery (Polk County), look for: Local specialties across Wisconsin: Door County cherry pie & Danish kringle from Racine, farmers-market seasonal produce, and regional smokehouse or bakery traditions.
Classic Wisconsin dining—hearty diner or café breakfasts, casual lunch counters and food trucks ($12–$20), and evening neighborhood restaurants where 18%–20% table-service tipping and state/local sales tax apply at checkout. In a smaller American town like Amery (pop. 2,834), dining centers around Main Street cafés, family diners, barbecue smokehouses, and seasonal farmers markets; note that rural kitchens in Polk County often wrap up dinner service by 20:30–21:00.
Getting There & Local Transit
Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (MKE), Amtrak Hiawatha (7 daily round-trips from Chicago in 90 mins), and I-94/I-90/I-43. Because Amery is a community of 2,834 residents in Polk County, most visitors arrive via Amery Municipal Airport (2.8 km) or Milwaukee, Madison, Door County & Wisconsin Dells (MKE Milwaukee Airport, MSN Madison Airport & Amtrak Hiawatha / Borealis) and connect by Interstate highway, rental car, or regional intercity bus.
Primary Transit & Airport Hub: Amery Municipal Airport (2.8 km).
What to See & Do — Amery
- Nearby Landmarks & Points of Interest: Island Lake (8.9 km) · Geology of the Taylor Falls Region Historical Marker (24.9 km) · Taylor Falls Wayside Park (24.9 km) · Taylor Falls Overlook - South (24.9 km) · Folsom House Historical Marker (25.0 km)
- Local Districts & Neighborhoods: Historic Downtown Amery, Polk County District
- Downtown & Historic Main Street of Amery: Explore the central courthouse district, independent diners, local coffee roasters, and weekly farmers markets.
- State Parks & Scenic Byways (Polk County): Drive or hike scenic overlooks, riverfronts, and trailheads surrounding Amery (0 m (0 ft)).
Nearby US Cities & Towns near Amery
Explore the 5 closest neighboring US cities and towns to Amery by straight-line distance:
- New Richmond, WI (24.6 km)
- Osceola, WI (26.8 km)
- Somerset, WI (31.7 km)
- Scandia, MN (35.2 km)
- Baldwin, WI (37.8 km)
Best Time to Visit
Jun–Oct. Browse all cities in Wisconsin or search the complete directory of 10,714 US cities & towns.