Rusk County Visitor Center and Rail Museum

Located on State Highway 27, two blocks south of U.S. Highway 8, the Rusk County Visitor Center offers all the information you need for a great trip in the land of four rivers. You'll find maps showing the rivers and trails, lodging options, event information, driving directions, Rusk County apparel and more. Binoculars, snowshoes, cross country skis, disc golf, and handheld GPS units are available to check out. Just look for the replica of the Soo Line Depot -- you can't miss it!

While there, browse the railroad display. It includes some interesting railroad memorabilia.

Rail cars at the Rusk County Visitor Center are open for boarding Memorial Day through Labor Day.  Vintage Soo Line Equipment:  Soo Line Diesel #500, Passenger-Baggage #358, Rail Post-Office - Railway Express Agency #552, Coach # 998, and Caboose #99103.    "Old Smoky"  Soo Line #1011 L-2 Mikado Locomotive is on display about 1 mile away on Highway 8, but not available for boarding at any time of the year. Call the Visitor Center for more details.

The Rusk County Visitor Center is open:

Winter Hours:      Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm.

Summer Hours:    Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm and Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm

Attraction type: Museums