Explore Chippewa Falls

Olsons Ice Cream is an ice cream shop and cafe in Chippewa Falls. At our time-tested sweet shop, we churn our ice cream on premise and also serve sandwiches.

Leinie Lodge is a brewery taproom in Chippewa Falls, offering draft pours, tasting flights, and historical brewery tours along Elm Street. Our taproom pours a rotating selection of more than 15 Leinenkugel beers, including pilot batches brewed on-site, snifters, and six-sample flights. Our outdoor patio welcomes dogs and provides open-air seating for enjoying a pint or snacks like warm pretzels and loaded tots. Inside, historical displays throughout the lodge highlight the Leinenkugel family brewing history and heritage in Chippewa Falls. Our gift shop stocks branded Leinie apparel and gear alongside to-go crowlers. Guided Legacy Brewery Tours explore the brewing facilities and share the history of the brewery.

Chippewa Family Restaurant is a traditional American restaurant in Chippewa Falls. Our down-to-earth dining room welcomes locals with generous plates of classic dishes.

Irvine Park Zoo is a city park and zoo in Chippewa Falls spanning 318 acres. Across our grounds, we offer a petting zoo, cross-country ski trails, an original 1903 schoolhouse, and open picnic areas.

Heyde Center For the Arts is an arts center in Chippewa Falls. Our historic building hosts rotating art exhibits, live jazz band performances, and creative workshops like stained glass classes.

Cook Rutledge Mansion is a historic house museum in Chippewa Falls, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1873, our High Victorian Italianate residence preserves the history of the regional lumber era. Docents lead guided tours through the furnished interior, highlighting hand-painted wallpaper, stained glass, and detailed woodwork from the home's original era. We also hold seasonal public events, including a holiday open house. The house and grounds accommodate up to 60 seated guests for weddings, corporate meetings, and catered luncheons, offering indoor and outdoor event spaces on West Grand Avenue.

Market on River by Wisconsin Farmers Union is a food hall and community gathering space in Chippewa Falls on West River Street. Our renovated building features small local shops, food vendors including steamed buns, and indoor seating alongside outdoor eating spaces. On our fourth floor, visitors can head up to our rooftop area. We also provide event venue space with amenities such as a warming kitchen, ice, and in-room Bluetooth speakers.

Irvine Park - Main Pavilion is a public park facility in Chippewa Falls, providing shelter space with accessible seating. The kitchen behind the shelter includes a stove, refrigerator, freezer, sink, and serving counter, situated right beside restrooms in the Activity Building. Our grounds at Irvine Park feature walking trails, barbecue grills with picnic tables, and a tree-identification path with a stairway. Visitors can also explore the zoo area to see animals like bald eagles and bison, or stop by the concession stand for ice cream and snacks.

Lake Wissota State Park is a state park in Chippewa Falls spanning over 1,000 acres of forest and prairie. Our grounds feature a swimming lake alongside dedicated trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.