Food & Restaurants
Blue Marble Pub
Grab some of the best wood-fired pizza in town at Blue Marble Pub! This bar and grill is located right across the street from Leinie Lodge in Chippewa Falls, and it's the perfect spot for a tasty lunch or dinner on your day trip. Get local Leinenkugel's beer on tap, delicious burgers, sandwiches, or appetizers at Blue Marble Pub.
The Edge
Get stunning waterfront views of Lake Wissota at The Edge Pub & Eatery in Chippewa Falls! Tune in for live bands on the water, and sit back and enjoy daily specials on drinks, Friday fish fries, Saturday Prime Rib, wings, pizzas, and more.
Olson’s Ice Cream
The Olson family has made ice cream since 1944 in the same building as today at 611 North Bridge Street. The tradition of making ice cream in small batches with original ingredients creates a high-quality product that is still available today. With the help of local dairies in the area, Olson's uses fresh whole milk, cream, and sweetened condensed milk – never any powders or fillers! You may even see them making ice cream when you stop in for a scoop or two!
SandBar & Grill
At this Lake Wissota destination, you're sure to find cold, local beer, great food, and an amazing, friendly atmosphere! Check out the SandBar & Grill on Saturday nights for free Juke Box fun and Darts competitions. If you're in town for Packers game day, be sure to stop in for 2-for-1s when the Packers score a touchdown! Check out more events and specials at SandBar.
Sheeley House Saloon
Step inside the Sheely House Saloon for a historic venture in downtown Chippewa Falls. The Sheely House serves upscale dining options with a frequently changing menu including burgers, salads, seafood, tacos, flatbreads, and amazing desserts. Beware, though– The Sheely House Saloon is known as one of the Chippewa Valley's haunted locations!
The View
Party on the shores of Lake Wissota at The View! Come enjoy burgers, snacks, fresh, homemade pizza, a full-service tiki bar + deck, as well as sand volleyball courts, summer DJs, and live entertainment in the winter. They call it The View for a reason– you're guaranteed to get beautiful views of Lake Wissota!
Wissota High Shores Supper Club
Experience Friday fish fries, cold Old Fashioneds, soup & salad bars, and stunning outdoor views at the High Shores Supper Club on Lake Wissota. This restaurant is the epitome of northern Wisconsin Supper Clubs, and you can tell as soon as you pull into the driveway! You're guaranteed a delicious dinner & inviting atmosphere when dining at High Shores on your Chippewa Falls day trip.
Wissota Lodge
Come out to the Wissota Lodge for scenic sunset views of Lake Wissota! Find a delicious menu with pizzas, salads, pasta, appetizers, sandwiches, seafood dishes, and other favorable entrees. In the summertime, check out their pontoon rentals, and take groups of 6, 10, or 12 out exploring Lake Wissota!
Breweries & Wineries
Chippewa River Distillery & Brewster Bros. Brewing Company
For visitors who are looking for a wide variety of cocktails and beer, Chippewa River Distillery & Brewster Bros Brewing Company is your spot. The distillery produces Trumie's vodka, Old Chippewa whiskey, and Chippewa rum, gin, and schnapps, and offers more than 60 different cocktails. Check out more than a dozen beer options at Brewster Bros. for more flavors of Chippewa Falls!
Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery
Nestled in the heart of apple orchard country, Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery has been creating wines by combining the hobby of winemaking to the already existing orchard of a family business. Proudly celebrating their 10th anniversary, Autumn Harvest has something unique to offer wine lovers! The crisp apple taste of a glass of their wine is distinctly Wisconsin. Bring the whole family for fun in the outdoors as the orchard offers wagon rides and apple picking as well!
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company + Leinie Lodge
Chippewa Falls is home to the famous Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, where fine hand-crafted beer is not just a business but also a passion. A family heirloom that has been passed down for generations, the Leinenkugel family invites you to raise a glass and get a taste of the quality, heritage, and craftsmanship they have been known for since 1867. Visit the Leinie Lodge and tour the seventh-oldest brewery in the United States. Open year-round for visitors, this free tour introduces you to the history and brewing process. After the tour, stay in the Leinie Lodge for a tasting of the award-winning beers at the sampling bar or outside on the patio!
Outdoors & Attractions
Apple Orchards
When you're visiting Chippewa Falls, you should know that you're in apple orchard country! Explore a variety of different apple-picking experiences on your next day trip. Check out Connell's Family Orchard for apple, blueberry, and raspberry picking and more seasonal activities for the whole family. Head over to Dixon's Apple Orchard for world-famous Champagne apples and beautiful fall views, or explore Niblett's Apple Shed to see one of the oldest orchards in Chippewa Falls.
Area 178
Bring your biking gear to Chippewa Falls to explore Area 178. This region is filled with diverse terrain & some of the best water's edge scenery around, and it is widely loved by locals & visitors. These trails are multi-use and open throughout all of the seasons to suit your summer running routes or even winter biking adventures. Take the trails by snowshoe in the winter for unbeatable snowy views of the Chippewa Falls region!
Irvine Park
Over 100 years ago, William Irvine had a dream to preserve the precious land of the Chippewa Valley to enhance and protect the natural environment. With activities to meet various interests all year round, Irvine Park is a great way to spend the day! Sports and recreational facilities, as well as hiking and picnic areas, dot this natural park. The music enthusiast will enjoy performances at the band shell and the whole family will love the beautiful zoo, which features cougars, tigers, bears and so much more! Activities and attractions in Irvine Park are free to visitors. If you’re visiting in the winter be sure to check out the Christmas lights spectacle that encompasses the entire park!
Lake Wissota State Park
While in Chippewa Falls it would be worthwhile to visit Lake Wissota State Park, just north of the city. The park is open all year round and features many recreational opportunities on huge Lake Wissota. Visitors can fish, swim, canoe, or kayak in the clear water or ice skate and ice fish in the winter! In addition to day trips, Lake Wissota also offers camping options with horseback riding and picnic and playground areas. Outdoor fun for the whole family is what you will find when visiting!
Lake Wissota Golf & Events
Spend a day on the course at Lake Wissota Golf & Events. This golf course offers 18 holes with stunning views along Lake Wissota and a full driving range. Find golf deals nearly every day of the week, and feel free to utilize golf equipment rentals available at the course. After you've worked up an appetite on the golf course, stop at the bar & grill for pizza, wings, and happy hour!
Skydive Wissota
If you like to live on the wild side, skydiving might be the perfect adventure for your day trip to Chippewa Falls. Schedule your tandem skydiving session at Skydive Wissota, and get a stunning bird's eye view of Chippewa Falls and beyond!