Chippewa River Trolley: Lace, Lumber & Legacy, A Menomonie Mansions & Afternoon Tea

An unforgettable trolley tour 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 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.


Tour Includes:



  • Experience an elegant Victorian afternoon tea, complete with tiered cake stands, scones, fine china, light music, & more

  • Visit Oaklawn Inn, the region’s oldest bed and breakfast, built in 1889

  • Enjoy a rare private tour of the incredible Wilson Place Mansion, built in 1859

  • Make a return stop at Old Towne for a tour of their impressive Menomonie memorabilia collection

  • Between destinations enjoy a live narrated tour of Menomonie’s lumber history and associated high society stories

  • Travel in style on our custom-built, vintage-inspired trolley!


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Cost: $60-$65

Time(s)

Thursday afternoons. Consult website for availability.

For More Information
 chippewarivertrolley.org
 (715) 552-0457

Location
Trolley departs from The Local Store
205 N. Dewey St.
Eau Claire, WI 54703