Lime Kiln Park - Menomonee Falls, wi
This 19-acre park features the original falls of the Menomonee River within the park, along with remnants of historic lime kilns and a quarry within its boundaries. There are multiple walking trails with bridges for viewing the river, and plenty of benches to just sit and take in the view. The park is part of the Menomonee Falls Historic Walking Tour, and is on the list of National Historic Places: Wisconsin. It's also a wonderful birding spot during spring and fall migration seasons.
Little known fact: The Niagara Escarpment runs through the park. Lime Kiln Park surrounds the original falls of the Menomonee River, and the remnants of the Garwin Mace Lime Kilns, which operated on the site in the late 19th century. You can see the rock formations as they rise up on either side of the flowing river, though the actual cliffs of the escarpment are buried beneath the ground here.
Location: South of Main Street and east of Appleton Avenue. Menomonee Falls, WI (Waukesha County)
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Little known fact: The Niagara Escarpment runs through the park. Lime Kiln Park surrounds the original falls of the Menomonee River, and the remnants of the Garwin Mace Lime Kilns, which operated on the site in the late 19th century. You can see the rock formations as they rise up on either side of the flowing river, though the actual cliffs of the escarpment are buried beneath the ground here.
Location: South of Main Street and east of Appleton Avenue. Menomonee Falls, WI (Waukesha County)
For more information, click here.
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