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Ellsworth, Wisconsin
Skip unless you're already in Northwest Wisconsin for the Pierce County Fair or a quiet weekend. Half a day covers the village; one night if you're passing through on US 10 or 63.
Ellsworth is the county seat of Pierce County, a small village on US 10 and 63 between Prescott and Baldwin. It has a handful of motels, a summer fair and little else for a dedicated trip. Most travellers use it as a stop between the Twin Cities and Eau Claire or as a base for exploring the Kinnickinnic River valley.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Airports
- MSP · EAU
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ellsworth, Wisconsin911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ellsworth, Wisconsin, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyEllsworth is a low-crime village.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (About 1 h 15 min drive west via US 10; the main gateway for the region.).
- Getting aroundCar is essential.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (About 1 h 15 min drive west via US 10; the main gateway for the region.) · EAU Chippewa Valley Regional (Eau Claire) (About 45 min east via US 10; limited flights.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Feb
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Mar
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ellsworth, Wisconsin: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
7 rd
Feb
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
6 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
8 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is essential. The village is compact but the region's attractions (river valleys, Stockholm) are 10–30 min away.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 25 min
Drive south on US 63 to Stockholm, about 20 min
Small river town with antique shops and a riverside park.
Door to door: 30 min
Drive west on US 10 to Hudson, about 25 min
Larger town with the St. Croix riverfront and more dining options.
Door to door: 50 min
Drive east on US 10, about 45 min
Regional hub with breweries, a music scene and the Chippewa River trail.
Door to door: 1 h 45 min
Drive north on US 63 to Baldwin, then US 8 east, about 1 h 30 min
A full day trip; the lake port and the Bong Recreation Area.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
US 10 corridor
David Motel and Lodge and a few others along the highway; car needed.
Village centre
Check Inn on Piety St, walkable to a couple of eateries.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- US 10 is a busy two-lane highway; watch for trucks and deer at dusk.
- Most businesses close early; plan dinner before 20:00.Most businesses close early; plan dinner before 8:00 PM.
- Cell service is fine in the village but can be spotty in the surrounding valleys.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- MSP → Ellsworth by car: about 1 h 15 min, US 10 west (check tolls)
- Ellsworth → Eau Claire by car: about 45 min, US 10 east
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ellsworth, Wisconsin. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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