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Eat & Drink:
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Claw River Coffee
Fresh coffee, baked goods, and light fare, with comfortable seating and a picture window overlooking the pond, right on Main Street.
02
The Lantern
Set inside a historic former saloon and hotel at the north end of Main. Refined dining, a full bar, candlelit evenings.
03
Ye Olde Ice Cream Parlor
Right next to the coffee shop, across the pond. Summer evenings start here.
04
The Coney Island
Breakfast, burgers, coneys — and what locals claim are the best french fries in the Midwest. A Claw River favorite for generations.
Local Landmarks:
01
Claw River High School
Home of the Tomahawks. Friday nights belong to football, and the whole town shows up.
02
Covered Bridge and Pond
Immediately east of Main, the Claw River widens into the downtown pond, then narrows back into the river beneath a covered footbridge. Quiet mornings, loud bullfrogs, and a cascade worth stopping for.
03
Historic Homes
Houses from the 1800s, lived in and loved for generations. Some of them remember more than they let on.
04
Claw River Library
One of the busiest buildings in town. The archives room has answers to questions you haven't asked yet.
05
The Mural
A full wall of painted brick welcoming you to town. The lake, the loons, the lantern, all in autumn color. On a side street west of Main. Bring your camera!
06
The Historical Society
Story Swap nights, town archives, and more family stories than any one building should hold.
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