WOO HOO!! The holidays are (basically) here! It’s that cherished season when we all have visions of sugar-plum friends and family dance around in our heads. Presents, trees, kids scampering, delectable recipes made for one and all… we look forward to the holidays all year long! Thankfully, we live in one of the best places of all to celebrate this wintry season. It’s a pretty darn special place, with friendly folks and fabulous places all over town to visit and explore for the holidays. And the best way to do that? Why, aboard the Chippewa River Trolley, of course!

If you haven’t already, this time of year is absolutely the moment to experience the magic of this vintage-inspired trolley. Here’s a peek at our fun and festive holiday tours, including some brand-spankin’ NEW tours to boot. ALL ABOARD!

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NEW! The Sweets & Treats Trolley Tour: A Taste of Christmas

All aboard for a sweet holiday adventure! This tour is all about the magic of the season – experienced through delicious local flavors, festive stops, and plenty of cheer! Climb aboard our heated and cozy vintage-inspired trolley and enjoy music and twinkling lights as we travel through the winter countryside in search of seasonal delights. It’s a merry mix of sweets, sips, shopping, and seasonal nostalgia, all wrapped up into one fabulous experience!

This tour is three hours and will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout December • Tickets

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NEW! The Christmas Tree Trolley: A Cut-Your-Own Tree Farm Adventure

It’s here, it’s here! The Evergreen Express! Create a brand-new holiday tradition with a good old-fashioned Christmas tree-cutting adventure – now aboard the Chippewa River Trolley! Gather your family or a few friends for a festive journey to find the perfect tree (or book the whole trolley for a private experience)! When your freshly-cut tree is ready to go, we’ll load it onto a trailer behind the trolley, pause for some photos, and then enjoy the picturesque ride back to The Local Store.

This tour is two-and-a-half hours and will run during the weekend following Thanksgiving and the first weekend of December • Tickets  

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The Holly Jolly Christmas Trolley: A Spectacle of Stories and Lights

It’s all in the name: this is the holliest jolliest tour around! Experience the wonder of the holidays past and present with this tour. Along the way, your festive host will bring Christmas to life with entertaining and historic local holiday stories, vintage photographs, interactive trivia, and favorite seasonal music. It’s a delightful blend of nostalgia, laughter, and holiday wonder for all ages. Gather your family and friends and make some merry memories on this one-of-a-kind Eau Claire “spectacle”!

This tour is 75 minutes and has a slew of available dates November-December • Tickets

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Holiday Cocktail & Chocolate Tour: A Spirited Journey Through Holiday Flavors

Embark on an evening of custom seasonal cocktails and decadent chocolate sure to get you in the holiday spirit! You’ll trolley to three establishments to sip and savor their artisanal holiday drink, expertly paired with a handcrafted truffle of the very same elixir. Yummy! To end the night, you’ll meander to The Lakely to relax in the cozy fireside space with the final cocktail of the evening: House-made holiday-spiced mulled wine, served hot!

This tour (21+) is three hours and will run on Fridays and Saturdays • Tickets

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The Schoolhouse Christmas Trolley Express

Create a lasting memory with Santa and your little ones with our Schoolhouse Christmas Trolley Express! From the seasonal warmth of The Local Store, board the festively decorated trolley with your Christmas princess host as she shares kid-focused holiday stories, local legends, songs, and more. Ride through the heart of downtown Eau Claire to eventually arrive in the woods of Carson Park at the charming Sunnyview School House, to experience a historic schoolhouse Christmas with Santa Claus himself!

This tour is 50 minutes and will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays in December • Tickets

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The Bad Santa Naughty List Tavern Tour

This holiday season, Santa’s ditching the sleigh and hopping on the trolley for a wickedly fun, adults-only pub crawl you won’t soon forget. It’s Bad Santa’s Naughty List Tavern Tour — a highly limited and hilarious party with just a few chances to ride! Join award-winning local comedian Cullen Ryan as he embodies a beleaguered and bottomed-out Santa, bringing you edgy, off-the-wall, interactive comedy between stops at three classic local watering holes, all of which are dolled up for the season. It’s the perfect blend of laughs, libations, and a little bit of holiday mischief — all while enjoying a festive seasonal drink at each stop included with your ticket!

This tour (21+) is two-and-a-half hours and will be offered on Fridays and Saturday from the end of November-December • Tickets

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Christmas Tea & Menomonie Mansions: A Lace, Lumber & Legacy Tour

A historic adventure celebrating the architecture, elegance, and fascinating past of this truly stunning lumber town! Enjoy a full afternoon that includes a traditional tea service at the historic (and beautifully decorated) Oaklawn Inn, a private tour of the grand Wilson Place Mansion, and vintage delights at Old Towne, complete with classic memorabilia and refreshments. With live narration and a vintage-inspired trolley, you’re invited to dress up, relax, and relive the city’s storied past in style.

This tour is three hours and will be held on Thursdays from Nov. 19-Dec. 17 • Tickets

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COMING SOON! The Merry Makers Trolley Tour: A Holiday Crafting Adventure

Get into the holiday spirit with a festive, hands-on crafting adventure! Climb aboard the trolley for a merry journey to three local maker destinations around Eau Claire, where you’ll get creative, make something special, and enjoy a little holiday magic along the way. Gather your friends and get ready to make some memories! Each tour will take place on weekday mornings or afternoons throughout December.

This tour is three hours and will be held on Wednesday and Friday mornings in December • Tickets not yet available; details will be updated soon online

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The Chippewa River Trolley Co.’s full schedule, tour details and tickets are available online at chippewarivertrolley.org. Keep up with the local trolley company on social media for future updates and tour drops.