Carson Park

101 Carson Park Dr, Eau Claire

One of the more historical parks in the Upper Midwest. Carson Park in Eau Claire contains three major attractions, the Paul Bunyan Logging Camp, the Chippewa Valley Museum, along with Eau Claire's baseball stadium. The Eau Claire Express became the newest tenant of Carson Park in 2005. During the winter season Carson Park offers cross-country skiing with several shorter, groomed trails perfect for beginners looking to stay away from steep grades.

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Carson Park Train Rides

Carson Park, Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire

Enjoy a scenic half mile minature steam- and gasoline-powered train ride located in Eau Claire's Carson Park, presented by the Chippewa Valley Railroad Association. Opens May 30th, and runs on Sundays throughout the summer from noon until 5pm. Additional days: July 4th and September 5th.

Amusement & Fun

Casper Park

440 Old Eau Claire Road, Chippewa Falls

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Chaos Water Park

5150 Fairview Dr., Eau Claire

Chaos Indoor Waterpark has been reviewed as one of the best indoor water parks in Wisconsin. Chaos features multiple slides, an activity pool, a lazy river, double hot tub, lily pads and a Kid's Aquatic Playground. Admission included in overnight hotel stays. Visit website for walk-in admission information.

Water Park Amusement & Fun

Charles Music Studio

Eau Claire

Kristin Charles (or “Charlie”) has been teaching music lessons since the age of seventeen. Her enthusiasm and passion for music is contagious. She enjoys teaching both children and adults. If you’ve been looking for a good instructor, a place to belong and a fun time, look no further. First two lessons FREE.

Music Lessons

Child Care Partnership

418 Wisconsin St., Eau Claire

A resource and referral agency that works with parents by providing a list of child care providers that is customized to their family’s needs and the area they live. They work with child care providers to assess their program qualities, provide training on early childhood education, and work with other community agencies.

Parenting Resources

Chippewa Area History Center

12 Bridgewater Ave, Chippewa Falls

The new Chippewa County Area History Center opened in early 2023. Learn about the history of the area’s people, including Native Americans, fur traders, and early immigrants; the role the river played in the region, the history of the local logging industry, farming, military service, and products made in Chippewa Falls.

Local History Attractions

Chippewa County 4-H Chapter

711 North Bridge St./Courthouse Rm. 13, Chippewa Falls

4-H is the youth development program of our nation's Cooperative Extension System. Locally brought to you by UW-Extension.

4-H Chapters

Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology

21 E. Grand Ave., Chippewa Falls

The museum was an idea that sprang from local citizens who wanted to record and preserve the history of important, unique and ground breaking innovations in industry and technology that were developed right here in the Chippewa Valley. It opened in May 1998 and now has a variety of exhibits that include the Seymour Cray Supercomputer Collection, Leinenkugel's, Mason Companies Inc., and other area historic exhibits.

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Chippewa Moraine Interpretive Center

13394 County Hwy M, New Auburn

Exhibits and videos explain the glacial history of the region. Live and stuffed native animals are also on display. Visitors can also hold a snake, pet a turtle, dig for fossils, or snowshoe. Part of the Chippewa Moraine Ice Age State Recreation Area - FREE (but donations welcomed).

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Chippewa Ranch Camp for Girls

A month-long overnight camp near Eagle River. Girls get to make their own choices about what they want to do. Cabins of 10 campers and 5 counselors are "rustic" but homey and comfortable with private bathrooms. Activities include music, horseback riding, archery, swimming, and much more.

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Chippewa Valley Family YMCA

611 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa Falls

Chippewa Valley Family YMCA child care programs build positive relationships through curriculum and activities that foster all areas of child development. All day care is offered for children ages four weeks to pre-k. School Age Child Care is…

Childcare

Chippewa Valley Museum

1204 E. Half Moon Dr., Eau Claire

Have an adventure in history for all ages throughout exhibits showcasing American Indian history, European settlement, industry, farm life, and health and recreation. Grab a treat at the vintage ice cream parlor year round, or visit the schoolhouse and the log house during warmer months.

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Chippewa Valley Museum

1204 E. Half Moon Dr., Eau Claire

Have an adventure in history for all ages throughout exhibits showcasing American Indian history, European settlement, industry, farm life, and health and recreation. Grab a treat at the vintage ice cream parlor year round, or visit the schoolhouse and the log house during warmer months.

Local History

Clearwater Camp for Girls

Enjoy the great outdoors! Make lifelong friendships. Choose your own schedule. Become a tennis player, paddle a kayak, paint a watercolor. Build a campfire or swim! Take a trail ride. Ski. Go on a hike or canoe across the lake. Pick up a guitar! Laugh with your friends.

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Colfax Railroad Museum

500 E. Railroad Ave., Colfax

The depot houses the large collection of lanterns, railroad china, and the nation's largest railroad paper-weight collection. The primary purpose of these artifacts is to show what people encountered on day-to-day activities with the railroads and how the technology changed throughout time.

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Community Table

320 Putnam St., Eau Claire

A collaborative effort of local churches, serving over 100 meals a day, 365 days a year. They rely completely on volunteers to function and serve our community effectively. Donate or volunteer to cook, clean, serve, etc.

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Cook-Rutledge Mansion

505 W. Grand Ave., Chippewa Falls

The Cook-Rutledge Mansion, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the finest examples of High Victorian-Italianate architecture in the Midwest. Extraordinary hand-painted ceilings and walls, ornately carved woodwork, parquet floors, handcrafted silver doorknobs and hinge plates, and crystal chandeliers enhance the beauty of the interior. The grand staircase of carved golden oak provides an elegant setting for the cathedral stained glass window on the landing- Adults $5, 18 and under $1.

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County Farm Park

3309 County Farm Road, Eau Claire

10.3 Acres. Parking lot, picnic area, picnic shelter, and play equipment.

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Crystal Cave

W965 State Road 29, Spring Valley

Knowledgeable guides will lead you on a one-hour tour through a maze of well-lighted passages where glistening cave formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, and rippling flowstone can be seen hanging from the ceiling or covering the ledges. The cave is accessed by a series of steps and ramps that allow you to descend 70 feet underground where your journey follows well-lit, graveled trails. The cave temperature hovers near 50 degrees, so a sweatshirt is recommended.

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Danz Kraze

800 Wisconsin St. (Banbury Place, Bld 4/6 - Suite 205), Eau Claire

Youth dance teams use Eau Claire's largest studio space and are modeled after High School dance teams, offering poms, hip hop/funk, kick, and jazz. Short sessions available for those who are indecisive.

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Dells Mill and Museum

E18855 County Road V, Augusta

The five-story Dells Mill was built in 1864 as a grist mill. Wisconsin had been a state for just 16 years and Augusta was a town for eight years. The area was barely settled and Augusta was just a pioneer community; there were no automobiles and…

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Delong Middle School Playground

2000 Vine St., Eau Claire

30.4 Acres. Archery, baseball (90' field), football, parking lot, recreational field area, soccer, baseball/softball field, swimming, tennis courts, toilet facilities and track.

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Demmler Park

524 Putman Dr., Eau Claire

4 Acres. Basketball hoops, garden plot (community garden), hockey rink (snowbanked), play equipment, recreational field area, shelter house, and toilet facilities.

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