The Country Inn Chippewa Falls is located on the north side of Highway 124 at the intersection of Highway J (Park Avenue). The hotel offers easy access to a wealth of exciting attractions and entertainment options including Cabin Ridge Rides, Irvine Park & Zoo, Country Fest and Rock Fest, and The Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. The hotel is close to the smaller communities of Bloomer, Cadott and Stanley.
We are also conveniently located near many businesses, including Cray Research, Mason Shoe, Silicon Graphics Inc, St. Joseph's Hospital and Marshfield Clinic, TTM Technologies and Pliant Corp. We welcome all corporate travelers.
Nearby Chippewa Falls attractions:
Autumn Harvest Winery (6.8 miles) Tour the winery, sample gourmet foods, taste local wines and more. Phone: (715) 720-1663
Cabin Ridge Rides (6.8 miles) For a unique adventure, head to Cabin Ridge Rides for a wagon or sleigh ride. Phone: (715) 723-9537
Chippewa County Historical (1.8 miles) Discover the history of Chippewa Falls at this historical center. Phone: (715) 723-4399
Cook Rutledge Mansion (1.5 miles) This former lumber baron's home was built in 1887 and has been fully restored for group tours and events. Phone: (715) 723-7181
Heyde Center for the Arts (1.8 miles) Enjoy at night out at this world-class performing arts center, just minutes from our hotel. Phone: (715) 726-9000
Irvine Park & Zoo (4.1 miles) Take the family to the zoo for a fun, affordable day out. Phone: (715) 723-0051
Leinenkugel Brewing Co (2.1 miles) Tour this local brewery that has achieved national fame with its hand-crafted brews. Phone: (715) 720-1471
In 1767, French fur traders led by Jonathan Carver discovered that, at the Chippewa River's confluence with a smaller river, the latter served as a filtering system of sorts, emptying its clear waters into the larger, muddier river. So amazed were the traders by these clear waters, that they named the smaller river "Eau Claire." In subsequent years, other Europeans, particularly Scandinavians and Germans, would move into the area and settle on the land between the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers. By the middle of the 19th century, Eau Claire was a bustling "saw dust" town whose economy relied heavily on logging. The rivers continue to be the lifeblood of the city - though, today it's thanks to the natural beauty they bring to the area. Modern Eau Claire is a bustling city with a rich array of opportunities, especially in the leisure category. Historic Water Street, near the UW-EC campus, features an eclectic mix of specialty shops, restaurants, and bars. Carson Park, aside from being home to the Chippewa Valley Museum, Paul Bunyan Logging Camp, and the city's Minor League baseball stadium, offers public picnic facilities, excellent fishing holes, and spectacular vistas of Half Moon Lake. Within a few minutes' drive of Eau Claire are Chippewa Falls, with its historic downtown area and famous Leinenkugel Brewery, and Menomonie, which sits on the shores of scenic Lake Menomin and boasts an attractive downtown area of its own. Those with active pursuits in mind should plan on buying a pass for the Chippewa Valley Trail System, a unique network of trails that leads bikers, cross-country skiers, and hikers along the banks of the Chippewa and Red Cedar River for some 50-plus miles, offering along the way spectacular views of the rivers and, perhaps, a glimpse at a bald eagle or two.
Did you know?
Weekend dinnertimes at most Chippewa Valley (and Wisconsin, for that matter) restaurants are distinguished thusly: fish fries are on the slate each Friday, and Saturday is "Prime Rib Night." If you plan on participating in one of these statewide rituals, be sure to bring the heartiest appetite you can muster - that's right, they're usually of the all-you-can-eat variety.