Head to Chippewa County where you can paddle-board with your pals, wine-taste with your partner, and roast marshmallows with your kids, all in the same day! Make time for everyone on your list with unique activities sure to make your bucket list. Keep reading for our top picks with links so you can explore yourself!
Grab Your Crew & Get Away
Time passes quickly in our busy lives, make time to reconnect with friends this summer! Whether your crowd is adventurous or calm and collected, there’s no shortage of fun excursions!
- Get on the water at your speed. Go paddling or kayaking, float down the Chippewa River on a tube from Loopy’s, or go boating on one of the many pristine rivers and lakes.
- See an outdoor concert! Check out the local music festivals from June to August, and don’t forget performances at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair in July!
- Tour and taste at a local winery, distillery or brewery. See the local favorites guaranteed to wow your circle.
- Pick out the best fresh produce at the Chippewa Falls Farmers Market.
- Plan a delicious dinner at local favorites like Anderson’s Chic N Fish, Dylan’s Dairy, Eggbreak Café, and many more!
A Family Friendly Destination
Summer in Chippewa County offers an opportunity to give kids some of the best memories of childhood. Let them run for hours, get their clothes dirty, and experience nature at its best. They’ll sleep soundly after the adventures that await them!
- Explore the beautiful Beaver Creek Reserve for a nature walk or outdoor scavenger hunt!
- Take the kids fishing and watch their excitement when they catch their first fish!
- Spend an afternoon exploring the popular Irvine Park & Zoo. Kids of all ages will be in awe of the animals, from bears to tigers. Run off energy in the beautiful park, and complete the day with a trip to Chippewa Candy Shop where the whole family will find their favorite treats.
- Stay up late with a bonfire and s’mores! Don’t forget to chase fireflies and watch for shooting stars.
- Have some fun family competition playing golf and bowling at OJ Golf-Bowl-Grill. Don’t forget ice cream at Olson’s for the winner!
The Perfect Date Spot!
Don’t forget about time with your better half! You might go see a movie and go out to dinner this summer, but why not really impress your partner with a date that you’ll talk about for years to come.
- Take a boat out and watch the sunset on the water. Sunsets in the beautiful Lake Wissota make way for stargazing you just can’t get in the city. There are plenty of places to rent a boat of your choice, from kayaks to pontoons!
- Tap into your creativity and design a keepsake masterpiece at Glaze N’ Glass Creations!
- Enjoy amazing outdoor music festivals in picturesque locations. See the nation’s hottest stars at Rock Fest, Force Fields, and OneFest.
With all these unique ideas to add to your bucket list, this summer in the Chippewa County is shaping up to be the best one yet!
