Nice park and zoo with great views. We visited in the end of April so petting zoo was closed and some animal were not visible but we still had a good time. I was impressed at how accessible everything was by wheelchair and walker and the many benches that allowed rest breaks when needed. We did not see the whole area but many kids were enjoying the playground equipment and we enjoyed watching the geese in the river.

This is a great park & zoo! We have 3 children 4 and under and are vacationing in Lake Holcombe. The drive wasn’t too long and this is a great stop perfect for an adventure when not looking for an entire day stop. Bear, hyena, cow, eagle, hawk, and other small animals. Two playgrounds, a trail, and views of the river. And it’s free but you may leave a donation if you want. So glad we stopped! Highly recommend a visit!

If you are in the area, this is a MUST. Our expectations were beyond exceeded, and we are literally planning a trip back to see more of the property. The park itself is both massive, and absolutely GORGEOUS. As for the Zoo, what they are doing is amazing. They have delivered a top notch facility for both the animals and guests alike, and I can enjoy the space in good conscious knowing the animals are being cared for incredibly well. I would strongly recommend this place.

The zoo is really not the highlight of this park, it's the beautiful green space, playgrounds, picnic areas, water features and attention to renewing native plants that make it great! AND it's free. I am impressed!

Unfortunately this place is small, outdated, and sad. The animals all live on concrete floors with almost no enrichment, and there's about 6 of them to see. When we went they were repairing the lion enclosure, which had broken windows and broken wooden bridges inside for the lion. Sadly the animals do not seem happy or well kept, and the zoo owners seem to be asking for donations on every bad review rather than trying to find better homes for these creatures. Avoid at all costs!

Irvine Park is a beautiful place to explore. A lot of animals to see, nice nature trails with different experience levels, a petting zoo, splash pad, picnic areas and multiple playgrounds. All of the kids (ages 4,10,15) loved the dirt hiking trails by the river, waterfall and rock cliffs. The petting zoo is only opened certain days/times so definitely check if that's what you'd like to see. All of the other zoo animals are in enclosed glass, cages or in large fenced areas outside. The large animals are harder to spot in the fields but more exciting for the kids. Inside you can find frozen drinks, ice cream, snacks, hotdogs and other treats. Plus the museum with tons of really old trinkets, animal furs, even a carriage! I would highly recommend Irvine Park to anyone visiting or local looking for something fun outdoors to do with the family! We go at least once a month if not more! And the Christmas Village every year is breathtaking, definitely check it out if you haven't seen it!

We actually came across this while trying to find a spot for a picnic while on the road. This was a hidden gems that we enjoyed so much. Would love to come back and explore again. There was not a lot of animals when we went but it is based off donations and I wish I had a million to give away.

Loved the show. Peter Antoniou was great, we really enjoyed the performance. Very entertaining.

We went to see art on exhibit that a friend painted. Her art work is phenomenal! The building has great history and beautiful craftsmanship.

Rubenzer and Friends performed Nov. 6 2021 and it was a beautiful memory for all that attended. Not to mention this historic Building. There was Lots of dancing, laughter, friends, and family. I can't wait to attend another performance

A gem of a cultural center in Chippewa Falls. Fantastic volunteer services kept the building up.

We had a great time tonight at Heyde Center For the Arts. It is an old, beautiful building and has some of the fanciest bathrooms with artwork and old-fashioned couches. We saw Noah Sonie there tonight who is a mentalist magician. He made one of my bucket-list dreams come true by reading my mind. I always thought it was legit, but you don't really know till it happens to you. The theater is a small venue, which is what I prefer, as every seat in the house is great. We actually got front row seats, just by showing up early. I really had a wonderful evening and want to thank all the staff/ volunteers who made this event possible. You're awesome!

I love this space for 3 BIG reasons 1. The ATMOSPHERE is family friendly and prices are accommodating for our community for CULTURALLY RELEVANT shows. 2. COMMUNITY is welcoming and well established, from school age kids and art shows with our schools, to annual programs put on BY, FOR and WITH our neighbors. The space is great for events too! They helped me arrange a fundraising event for our nonprofit and make a beautiful wedding venue. 3. EDUCATION form a wide variety of supporting artists. It could be a class from a well-established local artist, a gallery showing, or a show from artists traveling the world. And they bring it all to Chippewa Falls.

I have attended a couple of classes here. I love it! I haven't specifically ordered food or drink, but they supposedly provide coffee and snacks for our class(?). It's good. All the people we've come across there are friendly. I'm not sure who works there or not, but every one is friendly enough.

The leinie lodge was so fun! We stopped in on a Saturday and were able to get in for a tour. Our tour guide was so nice and knowledgeable she was wonderful! We enjoyed the beer garden afterwards and tasted some pilot beers. I had the pomegranate shandy and it was delicious!

This was a wonderful look into the rich history of Leinenkugel beer. The staff was phenomenal and the beer is as well. The lodge has displays and a wide assortment of related items for sale.

Such a great place to check out! We didn't have time for the tour but the beer, pretzels and gift shop were awesome! We were excited the Trolley food truck was there and tried the mac n cheese with pulled pork and the nachos. Both were delicious!

While they are not using the original brewery, Leinenkugel's in Chippewa Falls is still open, giving tours, and serving great beer! They are doing some amazing things in the Pilot Brewery in the Lodge, and the Barrel Yard in Milwaukee. At the Lodge, they have the typical Leinenkugel brews, PLUS the brews they are making in the Pilot Brewery and the Barrel Yard. I had an excellent Maibock (Helles) today while Kris and Pat enjoyed the Bourbon Old Fashion and Sandy had the Grapefruit Shandy. I can also recommend the Barrelman Ale, Dry Hopped Pilsner, Big Eddy Imperial Stout, Octoberfest, Northwoods Amber, Dark Lager, Tropical Hazy IPA, Northwoods Amber and Lakeside Cherry.#Linenkugels. #leininkugels, #leinielodge, #barrelyard

This was a cool place to visit. Seating and atmosphere was awesome. Being from Texas it was cool to see how some places are trying to mimic this concept. The decor and history all around the building was so nice. The multiple choices of beer leaves you wanting to buy more flights. Be careful though there is not food served here so flight two might take you over the limit if you have no food in your stomach. Would have enjoyed the beer tour but I had kids and other people with me. For your family that cannot consume gluten they have options for them to enjoy while enjoy all the beer flavors and mixes.

Really awesome lodge with a large, rotating tap of delicious Leinenkugel beers! The vibe inside the lodge is fun while still feeling cozy. Plus they have a ton of cool merch for sale. I could definitely spend a long time just looking through their merch to be honest 😂 I thought it was all really fun! I liked the stout I tried and the staff here were pretty nice. They also offer tours so I would love to come back for a tour and hang out at the lodge afterwards. I definitely recommend checking out Leinie Lodge if you’re in the area!

NANA IS AWESOME! Best tour guide for sure! My boyfriend and I were the only two signed up for a tour of the brewery and she gave us so much cool insight and facts about the history of Leinenkugels. 10/10 impulse trip I hope Nana always has the best days, you rock!

First time here, this place was excellent. Great service and awesome drinks. They had something for everyone, house made cocktails and beer. I had no clue the "Trumie's" brand was made here, that's for all you vodka lovers out there.

Nice atmosphere and service. Large selection of their own liquor. Their beers are not as good in my opinion

Number one place in the valley for Bloody Marys. Cocktails flavorful and inexpensive, recently I've been hooked on the Bucks (whiskey and ginger). The beer options are more limited but I usually find one that I like. No food here so bring your own if you like. Free Trivia on Thursdays. (pictured: Bourbon Buck)

I was pleasantly surprised with this local distillery. I went there to try some of the n Spirits the make and found they had a sampler package for both the spirits and beers. If you are not familiar with what they have I would recommend starting with a sampler. Prices were better than I expected and the service was good. We were on a Saturday afternoon and even with it being busy we had good service.

Gettin’ spiritual by the Chippewa River! Great service experienced here (thank you Brittany!). Tried the flight of Spirits! The Horseradish Vodka was a surprise-delightfully smooth yet still tasting like horseradish!

Great vodkas, whiskeys, and beer. We come to Chippewa Falls every year. This year we stopped in at Chippewa River Distillery, which will become a new tradition!!!! Great service, amazing people and experience. Thank you for a great afternoon...!!! Chippewa River Distillery is a must try!!!

Bloodies! Never been a big fan of them, but today I got invited with the blood crew. CRD make it easy to transition from my normal morning screwdriver. Nice day out and they have a killer patio. This is a must-stop destination if you’re in the Chippewa area. Classy place to warm up before crushing Bud heavies later at lesser establishments.

Once you’ve had frozen custard, you can’t really go back to regular ice cream. But the ice cream was still good! If you’re wanting something sweet and happen to be in the Chippewa Falls/Eau Claire area, check out Olson’s ice cream.

Olson’s always reminds me of home, so I had to stop by for some nostalgia—especially on a hot day at the air show. For the most part, it’s still the Olson’s I remembered. The exterior has gotten a nice revamp, which looks great and freshens things up. Inside, it was very crowded with people lined up wall to wall, but that just speaks to how popular it still is. I got a root beer float, which was awesome and hit the spot. I also had to get my longtime favorite—cotton candy ice cream. But I think they may have changed something in the recipe. It used to have these little rainbow chips that gave it a fun texture and flavor, but it just didn’t taste the same this time around. A bit disappointing since that flavor was such a childhood staple for me. Still, it’s always nice to return to a place tied to so many good memories.

Visiting from out of town, and this was our first time at this location (we’ve been to the one in Eau Claire). It’s a cute shop with a fun, oversized ice cream seat out front. You can enjoy your treats there or grab a table inside. We got a warm greeting from a young woman who helped with our order. We chose a couple of malts, a dish, and a double scoop in a waffle cone. The portions were very generous (maybe I should have gone with a single?). Everyone loved what they got. They also sell other items, including bulk coffee, apparel, and various merchandise. Would definitely come back again.

The lemon poppy seed was one of the best ice cream flavors that I have had in a very long time. Portions are huge, especially in a waffle cone. Single flavor was more than enough.

They have so many flavors of ice cream there that is amazing and it is all homemade. Fortunately, I am a large chocolate shake guy. Best ice cream around and the atmosphere is awesome. Took my nephew, my great nephew and my great niece there yesterday and we all had a great time. Makes for a great memory.

What's there to add about this place that others have not said but...ICE CREAM! Fantastic place and Olson's ice cream is delicious 😋 stopped yet again, tried the coffee expresso, so good!!

Large variety of unique flavors. Indoor and outdoor seating. They also offer catering. Their grapefruit sorbet was delicious. Being ice cream (not custard, for that please find a Culvers) their product is very fresh, served at the proper temperature- not too hard or soft, not grainy, and not too airy. It is “homaid” (not home made) so it does contain ingredients like cellulose gum, guar gum, mono & diglycerides… all legally allowed food ingredients in the USA. See pic

My husband and I stopped in here for breakfast. It’s a family restaurant and had that style of atmosphere. They have fresh squeezed OJ and it was delicious. (The machine was right there when you walk in so you know they are squeezing their own.) We both got a skillet and they were very tasty. My only comment would be to have the shredded hash browns crispier. I got a cinnamon roll and it was SO good. I had to stop myself from eating the whole thing. Service was quick and good. Would def recommend for breakfast.

It's traveling day, and we stopped in Chippewa Falls for breakfast. Great place with good food and coffee. Hubby ordered the Country omelet, and it came with hashbrowns and toast. I ordered the smaller ham and cheese omelet, which also came with hashbrowns and toast. Nice portion size on both and very delicious. Our server was very attentive.

Great experience, food was very tasty. Wonderful staff and atmosphere. Very clean. Great for kids and families, thus the name :-)

Wow!!! Great food, extremely fast. Excellent staff!

Good food and reasonably priced. Service was a little on the shower side but was still decent. Only had to wait for coffee refills for a bit. And, server kept forgetting things. I believe they may have been newer so no shade there. I'm sure they'll continue to learn and will do better in the future. Go early for breakfast or be ready to wait.

Plenty of parking in parking lot. I ordered lemonade, water, gyro, & fries. Kind staff & quick service. I will come back next time I visit Chippewa Falls, WI. I highly recommend coming to Chippewa Falls Family Restaurant.

Fantastic Experience! Staff was incredibly friendly and service was lightning quick! Food was delicious- large portions and reasonably priced. Will definitely come back!

I love everything about this restaurant, I’ve never experienced anything under a 9/10. Foods amazing along with the service . And I really enjoy the beautiful atmosphere.

I absolutely love this place. It's a go to for our family. The service is always top notch, the food comes out hot and fast, there are tons of options for meals, reasonably priced, and has the best bright atmosphere.

Really cute place but food was quite disappointing. I had the lunch chicken enchilada. There was hardly any chicken and what was in it was dry and probably 4-5 days old. Entire group had sub par dishes and the food was not very hot even tho the plates were warm. Would not go back, there are plenty of other great dining options in the area.

Update: My husband and I both got sick from this food, it seems great at first… beware. Great food and service, it was very very cold in the restaurant.

Amazingly colorful restaurant, well decorated, and fun to eat in. The food is really good and there are lots of choices. Portions are very generous, and the staff is attentive and friendly. Will be back again.

The food was awesome. Looks good tastes good!

It was a great first time visit. My fajitas were great and lots of it. The people were very nice. The gent working had a great singing voice. I stopped in yesterday, I was not disappointed. Thanks guys, you'll be seeing me again.

Visiting from California, this place is so nice we came twice. The Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich is one of the best things I've ever eaten. Our server, Bailey, and the staff overall were awesome, friendly, and accommodating. Will definitely be back the next time we find ourselves in this part of the U.S.

We came for the tubing and stayed for some food. First, the tubing. This place really has their stuff together. We’ve been tubing at a few other places in Wisconsin, but this is the first one who keeps your car keys safe for you while you float the river. We went for a tube with cooler, and wow - they bring the cooler out, you load it, and they fill it with ice. The bus was air conditioned and the staff took care of the tubes, etc. Super easy and well worth it. Afterwards we hung out at the tiki bar and had a sandwich and some drinks. Food was good, drinks were cold, and service was pretty great Yeah, you should do this.

Stopped in at Loopy’s for lunch and it did not disappoint! I tried the smash burger tacos, which were basically a Big Mac in taco form — absolutely amazing and super flavorful. The fries were also spot on: crispy, coated, and so tasty. Great food, fun atmosphere, and friendly service. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone in the area, and I’ll for sure be back the next time I’m in Chippewa Falls!

This is the most awesome place! We stopped in for a cocktail and we had the nicest bartender who made us a specialty monitor with mulled raspberries and blackberries and more. Best drink I had in ages. He took so much time with them and they were just delicious! The place had a great down home atmosphere. They also had patrons come there to go tubing on the river. Such an interesting place that I sure wish was closer!

Townie place for sure. If they don't know you then they don't want to. Went just to tube the river and that didn't disappoint. The guys handing out tubes and driving the bus were fantastic. Stayed for a burger and the wait staff and service wasn't the best. Food was good.

We rented a canoe online. The two hour route felt like more like 30 minutes. We fished from the canoe along the way. When we arrived, they shuttled us right away (great service). There was a shuttle going about every 10 minutes it seemed. Easy to get in and out. They have tubes too!

Love this place Volleyball, great food, location and lazy river.

I really like their menu! I ordered shrimp dish and there was option to have smaller/half portion. Also seasonal vegetables as sides is a great plus because as Polish I suffer to have enough vegetables in a restaurants. To sum up - great spot, friendly service, lovely outdoor area.

We stopped in to have a quick lunch and walked in to a BUSY lunch rush! The bars dining tables were full, as well as the side dining area, so we sat at the bar. Joe was the only bartender/server working and I was amazed at how well he handled himself under such a stressful situation! He remained calm and polite! I am extremely impressed. And to top it off, my Hawaiian Long Island and Lunch was great!

Beautiful spot to eat- love the outdoor patio. Had the Big Boom entree and an old fashion. Delicious! The vegetables did need a little salt but loved the variety and how they were sautéed!

I got house salad with blue cheese dressing, chicken pesto flatbread, tiramisu, water, & sprite. All were tasty. I watched the Lions vs Chargers football game on T.V. Staff is friendly & very helpful. Street parking. I will come back next time I visit Chippewa Falls, WI.

Very tasty. Good portion sizes. Great steak medallions. Local meat and cheese curds. Staff was super friendly. Celebrated our anniversary and gave a tour of the historic building.

Overall I'd say 4.5/5, so we're rounding it to 5. Food was good and better than expected. We really liked the smaller portion options and wide variety of food options. My wife liked that the entrees came with grilled vegetables. We'll come back.

We sat for an hour and didn’t get our burger and tacos on a slow night. The bartender never made eye contact but did her best to manage the front of house. Food looked amazing on other patrons plates. The place has a really cool cozy saloon vibe though. Maybe it was just an off night. 🤷‍♂️

Lucy's is a great place to stop for lunch. They have a huge menu that is a tad hard to navigate but has a ton of variety. I had the summer chicken sandwich and a garden salad, everything was delicious.

The food is fresh and delicious! Highly recommend Becky Sassy.

Great service and hospitality. Ordered a sunshine salad and Reubens sandwich both very good. Prices not cheap but reasonable.

Great food, great service and a free cookie! Something for everyone, fast and fresh.

Good solid menu. Little disorganised. Need to improve flavors on a few sandwiches.

We were in Chippewa Falls for the Great Race. Ordered lunch from Lucy's and it was plentiful and delicious. I had the turkey bacon ranch wrap, husband had the hot beef sandwich. We were both full to the brim and loved our meal. Great customer service as well, even during the busy lunch rush!

Fantastic place. If you want to have great coffee and complement the coffee with a bakery item,this is the place to go.Nice relaxing atmosphere. Fish specials on Friday is excellent. They do a great job serving a large crowd. Can't say enough about the excellent service of the staff.