Chippewa Area History Center

2 Bridgewater Ave., Chippewa Fall, 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 Candy Shop

322 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls

OK, so the Chippewa Candy Shop may NOT be recommended by your dentist, but it’s just the place your sweet tooth needs. Select from a massive assortment of candies, chocolates, and coffee. Gazing upon jar after jar of sugary treats will make you feel like a kid (or at least an adult) in a candy store. They’ve got weigh-and-pay soft-serve ice cream, too!

Frozen Treats Sweet Stuff

Chippewa Falls Happy Tails Dog Park

841 Chippewa Crossing Boulevard, Chippewa Falls

Open year-round, this park has 53+ fenced acres, a walking trail around the perimeter, and a small dog area. Dog waste bags provided but no water as of yet, so please bring your own. $3 daily, $25 annual fee.

Dog Parks

Chippewa Falls Main Street Farmers Market

Across from the Chippewa Falls Area Visitors Center, Chippewa Falls

Thursday afternoons from noon to 6pm head for fresh grown vegetables, fruits, and flowers, as well as locally made baked goods, brick oven pizzas, salsas, jams, jellies, soaps, wood carvings, crafts, and much more. Runs from June 15 to mid-October.

Farmers Markets

Chippewa Falls Middle School

750 Tropicana Blvd., Chippewa Falls

18 holes, 5,107 feet, par 62, mixed tees - Wonderfully creative, wrapped around the school and surrounding woods. Varied elevations. Mix of open and wooded.

Disc Golf Courses

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.

Museums Local History Science Interests Attractions

Chippewa Moraine State Rec. Area

13394 Cty Hwy M, New Auburn

Situated along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, the 3180-acre Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area offers unspoiled beauty with kettle lakes and many glacial features. The Chippewa Moraine is one of nine units of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve.

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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

Chippewa Valley Produce

A local produce company that practices sustainable soil agriculture, and doesn't use pesticides or herbicides. Their produce is available for retail at Down to Earth, and wholesale orders are available. Mushroom varietals, basil, and salad mix are available year round with more produce seasonally.

Community Supported Agriculture

City Wells Trail

Eau Claire

Difficulty: Easy. Description: Three-mile loop trail begins near the city wells and heads into the woods. Directions: From the North Crossing (Hwy 312) head north on Riverview Drive. Park in the dirt lot near the wells buildings off Riverview Drive.

Hiking & Biking Trails Hiking & Biking Trails

Cold Stone Creamery

4613 Keystone Crossing, Eau Claire

Personal customization is the name of the game at Cold Stone where you can mix and match an armada of toppings and ingredients into one (or more) of the shop's many high-quality ice creams. Be sure to try the Birthday Cake Remix, a customer favorite…

Frozen Treats

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.

Tours Local History Museums Menomonie Local History

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.

Tours Local History Attractions

Coon Fork Lake County Park - Campground

E 25501 County Road CF, Augusta

Located 30 miles from Eau Claire, this serene campsite has a boat landing and rental, picnic shelter, swimming beach, volleyball court, playground, hiking trails, and more. Makes for a quiet weekend getaway.

Campgrounds Camping