Quick Summary: Chippewa Falls was once a lumber town founded in 1869. While lumberjacks worked tirelessly, they enjoyed their time off with local outdoor activities and local cuisine, like Leinenkugel beer. Today’s guests find a population of over 14,000, and outdoor activities and cuisine worth the trip. Only a short distance from the 4-day music festivals, Country Fest and Rock Fest, guests can check out popular wineries, parks, and literal haunts.


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Irvine Park Zoo

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Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company

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Old Abe State Trail

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Lake Wissota State Park

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Autumn Harvest Winery

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Klinger Farm Market

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Sheeley House Saloon

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River Inn Bar

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Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology

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Cook Rutledge Mansion

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Heyde Center for the Arts

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Chippewa River Distillery

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Ojibwa Golf and Bowling

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Lake Hallie Golf Course

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River Bend Vineyard and Winery

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