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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.
| Sleigh
Rides and Wagon Rides |
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 505
West Grand Avenue,
Chippewa Falls
(715) 723-7181 |
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.
Olson's
Ice Cream Parlor and Deli
Downtown Chippewa Falls
(715) 723-4331 |
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.
Dam
Tours
19760 Cty Hwy S, Jim Falls
(715) 839-1473 |
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.
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