Leinenkugels Historic Brewery
The Cook Rutledge Mansion
History Center
Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology
Sleigh Rides and Wagon Rides
Historic Walking Tour
Olson's Ice Cream Parlor & Deli
Dam Tours
Winery Tours

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
Monday-Thursday & Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Leinie Tour Schedule
Monday-Thursday & Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Reservations are recommended by calling 1-888-LEINIES
The Leinie Lodge is closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Enjoy horse drawn wagon rides through the historic downtown during the Christmas season. The rides start downtown and go through our beautiful Christmas Village in Irvine Park. Contact the Chippewa Falls Main Street for more information.

Cabin Ridge Rides
4271 220th St. Cadott
715-723-9537 or 715-723-0960

Wagon and sleigh rides groups of 16 or more can enjoy bonfires, picnics and meals in the woods. Two pavilions allow groups to sit around the bonfire to toast marshmallows and sip hot chocolate. If the groups prefers they can roast hot dogs and munch on potato chips along with the marshmallows and hot chocolate.

Groups may want to relax and stay longer in the woods. The Lodge seats 120 and the Chalet 35. As with the outdoor parties the Cabins are private. A wide range of catered meals are available for the Cabin parties.

The Cook-Rutledge Mansion is in the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the finest examples of High Victorian Italianate architecture.The Mansion has an interesting history that extends to various parts of Chippewa Falls.
Mr. Edward Rutledge performed extensive remodeling when he purchased the house. He made the Mansion one of the most beautiful and elegant homes in Northern Wisconsin. Mr. Rutledge also built the Hannah M. Rutledge home for the Aged, located on Bridgewater Avenue, in memory of his beloved wife.

In 1915 Dayton Cook purchased the home and in 1973 it was sold to the Chippewa County Historical Society by surviving family member Mabel Cook. This made it possible to have this beautiful mansion open to the public for tours. During the Christmas Holidays the Mansion is decorated in a beautiful Victorian manner.

Tours Available: June, July & August
Thursday - Sunday at 2 p.m.
Christmas Open House: The first Saturday & Sunday of December, call for times.

Donations: Adults $5.00-18 years or under $1.00

Weddings, Small Events & Group Tours may be arranged throughout the year by calling 715-723-7181.

There is a window in the parlor for visitors to watch the ice cream making process (10:00 a.m. - noon). Olson's, which features 20 flavors of ice cream, have made their famous "Homaid" ice cream since 1923.

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 County Genealogical Links
Chippewa County Wisconsin Genealogy
Chippewa County WIGenWeb

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 a.m. 3 p.m.
Admission: Adults $3 Children 18 and under $1
Fees vary for group tours and programs
Discover Hour- Summer science series for kids of all ages.
Thursday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. $ 1.00.
Tech Time: Various Saturdays throughout the school year. Call for dates. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Boredom Busters
Thematic programs during Winter vacation, spring break and the dog days of summer. Fees Vary.

Historic Walking Tour

Step back in time and experience the history of Chippewa Falls on a Self-paced Historical Walking Tour. The tour will take you to a building that was built 1864 that housed Old Abe the Civil War bald eagle. See the famous Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge that was built in 1916 and survived the flood. There are over 36 sites along this walking tour.

If you would like a copy of the Historic Walking Tour stop by the Visitors Center or contact us.

Tours at Jim Falls, Chippewa Falls, Wissota, Cornell and Holcombe plants. The newest and finest example is the plant at Jim Falls where two generators have been installed in the new powerhouse, each with a capacity of 24,000 kilowatts. Tours must be prearranged by Linda Bradley at (715) 839-1473.

Photo Credit Chippewa Herald

Nestled in the heart of apple orchard country the Autumn Harvest Winery produces fruit & grape wines as well as fruit & grape wine blends. Visitors can enjoy complimentary wine tasting,sample gourmet foods and indulge in farm fresh apples harvested from their orchard.

Open Seasonally: June-December

June, July and August
Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Labor Day to Halloween
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

November-December
Friday-Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.