Erin & Erik Tobias

August 3, 2024 • Eau Claire, WI

Erin & Erik Tobias

August 3, 2024 • Eau Claire, WI

Things to Do

Leinie Lodge

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124 E Elm St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, USA
(888) 534-6437

The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company is a historical part of Chippewa Falls. You’re sure to love their famous brewery tour, where one of their guides will introduce you to nearly 150 years of beer brewing and 6 generations of Leinenkugel family history! Alongside their brewery sits the Leinie Lodge, filled with historical photos, vintage equipment and plenty of Leinie’s merchandise and collectibles to take home from their gift shop. Head over to relax with family and friends, sample their fresh, award-winning beers and get the full flavor of all things Leinenkugel’s!

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Marieke Gouda

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200 West Liberty Drive, Thorp, WI 54771, USA
(715) 669-5230

It includes a store and viewing windows to see the farm and cheesemaking from up close. This is where their ultimate dream came true; the opportunity to have a location where they can share their passion for modern family farming and handcrafting the best Marieke Gouda in an open and educational environment.

Chaos Water Park

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5152 Fairview Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
(844) 855-2724

Chaos Indoor Water Park, located inside the Metropolis Resort, is not only a park that you and your little ones will enjoy, but it’s a park you can afford too! Chaos features multi-story slides, an activity pool, a lazy river, lily pads course, double hot tub and an aquatic playground with cool splash features and a dump bucket.

Action City

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2402 Lorch Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
(715) 710-2259

Welcome to Action City Family Fun Center and Trampoline Park, located inside the Metropolis Resort. If you're looking for fun things to do in the Eau Claire, Wisconsin area with your kids, family, and friends we have something for everyone. Our indoor go-kart track is the largest track in the Midwest. You'll find a laser tag course and laser maze vault room at the edge of the massive arcade featuring over 150 of the latest video arcade games, redemption games, and racers. All the fun continues outside with a challenging 19 hole mini golf course, a Zipline that will soar you 130 feet in the air, and an outdoor go-kart race track.


Action City also features one of the largest Trampoline Parks in Wisconsin and Minnesota. The trampoline park houses two dodgeball courts, an open jump arena, airbag stunt jump, basketball slam dunk stations, fidget ladder, slack line, jousting, and three different challenging ninja warrior courses all overlooking an indoor playground made to entertain the little ones for hours! Feeling hungry after all that fun? Try out Monkey in the Middle pizza or a frozen treat from Dairy Queen.

Wisconsin Logging Museum

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1110 E Half Moon Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
(715) 835-6200

Since 1934, the Wisconsin Logging Museum invited visitors to step back in time to experience a time when Wisconsin Pine was filling out rivers and supplying a growing nation. Explore a real logging camp, learn about the men who lived in them, and learn about the trees that build cities across the country and put Northern Wisconsin on the map. You can even get your picture taken with Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox!

Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery and Orchard

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19947 Co Hwy J, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, USA
(715) 720-1663

Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery is located in the beautiful rolling hills of Chippewa Falls, just a short drive from anywhere in the Chippewa Valley and beyond. The winery offers 15 equally delicious varieties of wine, each produced right here at the winery. With varieties spanning the entire spectrum from white to red and dry to sweet, the winery offers something to delight every palate.

In addition to the wide variety of wine, enjoy live music every weekend! Dixon’s Autumn Harvest is a must-visit boasting local food trucks, beer options, specialty wine drinks, wine slushies, and many special events throughout the summer. Take time to soak in all of the beauty around you. Relax on the patio and spend time catching up with friends and family!

Crystal Cave

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W965 WI-29, Spring Valley, WI 54767, USA
(715) 778-4414

Crystal Cave is fun for the entire family! Discover the wonders of their cave with professionally guided tours. Descend more than 70 feet below ground to learn about the history, the geology, and the bats who call the cave home! There’s a lot to do above ground. Once you’re out of the cave, search for real gems and fossils at Prospector’s Creek. Enjoy their hiking trails, picnicking, and the educational gift shop. There’s always something new to enjoy and explore at Wisconsin’s longest cave! You are guaranteed an adventure that is truly under this world!

Ski Sprites Water Ski Shows

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604 N Beach Rd, Altoona, WI 54720, USA

Each summer the award winning Ski Sprites Water Ski Show Team entertains visitors with their exciting water ski show. Wednesday and Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. from June to Labor Day. All performances take place at Altoona Beach on Lake Altoona. Admission is free. Don't forget to check out the Ski Sprites annual Haunted House, weekends in October!

Oakwood Mall

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4800 Golf Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
(715) 836-0048

As the Chippewa Valley's premier shopping destination, Oakwood Mall has a strong mix of the hottest local and national retail brands to suit any number of tastes such as Ulta Beauty, Old Navy, and Victoria’s Secret. Major anchors include Hom Furniture, Hobby Lobby, JCPenney, Scheels, and a multi-screen movie theatre with stadium seating. Enjoy popular restaurants such as Five Guys & Grizzly’s Wood-Fired Grill plus a food court full of tasty options. Other features include the enchanting Oakwood Forest children’s soft play area, family restrooms, and convenient parking.

Randy's Family Restaurant

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1132 W MacArthur Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
(715) 839-8449

Down-home plates, from breakfast staples to classic American mains, whipped up in unfussy surrounds.

Old Abe Trail Traihead

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13836 County Hwy S, Jim Falls, WI 54748, USA

The Old Abe State Trail is a cooperative effort between the State of Wisconsin and Chippewa County. This paved 20-mile trail connects Lake Wissota State Park and Brunet Island State Park in Cornell. The trail is on an abandoned railroad grade and winds through agricultural and forest land while following the undeveloped shoreline of the beautiful Chippewa River. The trail features an abundance of wildlife and natural beauty, with many historical sites along the way.

The Old Abe State Trail is part of the Chippewa Valley Trail System. When completed, the trail system will feature an 80-mile network of trail stretching from Cornell, through Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire to Durand and Menomonie.

Olson’s Ice Cream

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611 N Bridge St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, USA
(715) 723-4331

Olson's Ice Cream is the only locally made ice cream since 1944! They have developed over 250 recipes (and counting) of delicious homemade ice cream! When you visit, choose from the largest selection of classic and seasonal flavors made with fresh milk, cream, and high-quality ingredients.




Lake Wissota State Park

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18127 Co Hwy O, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, USA
(715) 382-4574

Lake Wissota State Park, northeast of Chippewa Falls, offers secluded campsites, hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, picnic and playground areas and a swimming beach on a 6,300-acre man-made lake. Boating, canoeing, kayaking and water skiing are popular summer activities on the lake.

Mall of America®

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60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA
(952) 883-8800

A leader in retail, entertainment and attractions, Mall of America is one of the top tourist destinations in the country and is known around the world.