Area Attractions
Irvine Park & Zoo
Bridgewater Avenue,
Chippewa Falls
(715) 723-0051
Chippewa Falls businessman William Irvine, his firm, the Chippewa Lumber and Boom Company and L.C. Stanley, established Irvine Park in 1906 through the donation of 165 acres of land. . The size of the park has grown throughout the years and is now 318 acres. It has been a recreational resource of pride for Chippewa Falls residents and visitors for many years.
Abundant woods and waterways enhance Irvine Park's 300+ acres which play host to a zoo, historical displays, playgrounds, wading fountain, picnic areas hiking and cross country ski trails and the waterfalls of Glen Loch Dam.
Irvine Park Zoo is home to bears, cougars, buffalo, elk, whitetail deer, and monkeys
Rose & Lily Garden
Corner of Jefferson & Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls
The Rose & Lily Garden is a breathtaking site on the comer of Jefferson and Bridgewater Avenues. (across the street from the Leinenkugel Brewery) Over 500 roses, teas, floribunda, gradifloras, miniatures and climbers. It's a gardener's paradise.
Area History Center & Genealogical Society
123 Allen Street, Chippewa Falls
(715) 723-4399
Chippewa Falls is rich in history. You can see the history throughout the quaint city. What started out as an area of lumber with the largest sawmill in the world became an area of farming and today a large part of Chippewa Falls is supported by many manufactures. For more history about Chippewa Falls stop by the History Center.
Hours: Tuesdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology
21 East Grand Avenue, Chippewa Falls
(715) 720-9206
Experience first hand the legacy of Chippewa Falls at The Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology. The Museum interprets a rich, varied history of manufacturing and processing that began in Chippewa Falls in the 1840's and continues today. CFMIT relates the story of industry, as well as telling about the area and people. The Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology has new and exciting educational programs.
Hours: Tuesdays - Friday, 1-5 p.m., Saturday- 10-3 p.m.
Admission: Adults $3 Children 18 and under $1
Group rates are available, Call for more information (715) 720-9206
Historic Downtown
While many downtown areas are dying, Chippewa Falls Downtown is very much alive! The Chippewa Falls Main Street is continuously working to restore the downtown area and to bring new and innovative programs to rejuvenate Chippewa's Downtown. They are successfully bringing back the quaint historical look and they have received many prestigious awards to prove it.
One program the Chippewa Falls Main Street has developed was the Self-paced Historical Walking Tour. For a brochure of the tour contact the Main Street Office at (715) 723-7858.
Leinenkugel's Historic Brewery Tour
1 Jefferson Avenue, Chippewa Falls
(888) LEINIES
Leinenkugels has been a big part of the Chippewa Falls history. Not only do we have the historical brewery, but there is also a cave in Irvine Park that the Leinenkugel beer was stored in before there was adequate refrigeration. Jacob Leinenkugel opened his brewery in 1867 to produce the finest beer in the land. Today thousands enjoy Leinenkugels beer and specialty brews. Join the many visitors who tour the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company each year on their trips to the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Experience how their Specialty Beers are hand-crafted in small 160-barrel batches. At the end of your tour enjoy a couple of samples of Leinenkugels and enjoy browsing through the fabulous gift shop.
Leinie Lodge Hours and Tour Schedule
Monday-Thursday & Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 11a.m. to 4 p.m.
Brewery Tours every half-hour during the Leinie Lodge hours of operation, seven days a week.
The Northern Wisconsin State Fair
331 Jefferson Avenue, PO Box 48
(715)723-2861
July 9-13, 2008
The Northern Wisconsin Fair-over 104 years of fun in the Chippewa Valley. Last year over 70,000 people attended this wonderful fair. Exhibits include livestock, crafts, homemaking, education and outstanding 4-H displays. There is over a mile of carnival rides great food stands and other attractions. The FREE GRANDSTAND always consist of top name stars.
Pure Water Days
August 8-10, 2008
Chippewa Falls -(715)723-0331
Join us for our Pure Water Days celebration.
This community festival includes sporting events, kids games and entertainment, plenty of food and refreshments, craft show, a parade on Bridge Street and much much more. .
