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2012 Tour Guidebook & Itineraries for Group Travel

2012 Motor Coach Planner

2012 Sample Itineraries

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Accommodations

AmericInn Motel & Suites
Contact: David Madsen
11 W. South Avenue, Chippewa Falls
715-723-5711 ● 1-800-634-3444
www.americinn.com
Newly renovated with top of the line furnishings
including 32” flat screen televisions. Delicious hot breakfast including their famous waffles. Tour guides
receive free lodging during stay.

Avalon Hotel & Conference Center
Contact: Kirsten Bube
1009 W. Park Avenue, Chippewa Falls
715-723-2281 ● 1-888-727-5288
www.avalonhotelchippewafalls.com
Full service hotel & conference center with 67 first floor guest rooms and banquet accommodations for up to 500 guests! Featuring customized welcome receptions,
baggage handling, indoor pool, whirlpool, wireless
internet, and complimentary breakfast. Drivers receive a free guest room during the groups stay.

Country Inn
Contact: Erin Lorberter or Alicia Dahl
1021 W. Park Avenue, Chippewa Falls
715-720-1414 ● 1-800-456-4000
www.countryinns.com/chippewafallswi
Newly renovated 62 room hotel with hot breakfast
available in the morning. The friendly and caring staff will work with groups on baggage handling.

Attractions

Autumn Harvest Winery
Contact: Marykay McIlquham
19947 Co. Hwy J
715-720-1663
www.autumnharvestwinery.com
Open May 1-October 31. Tasting room, gift shop & picnic area to easily accommodate motor coaches. Free wine tasting, gourmet food samples and video of wine making process. Step on introduction & history by owner. Outdoor
bathroom facilities available.
Price: Free | Time: 1 hour

Cabin Ridge Rides
Contact: Judy Gilles
4271 220th Street, Cadott
715-723-9537
www.cabinridgerides.com
Take a horse drawn wagon ride through 400 acres of natural woods to a private log cabin for a meal and entertainment. A variety of meal options are available and the Danville
Singers round out this trip back in time.
Price: $7-$32 | Time: 1-3 hours

Chippewa County Historical & Genealogical Society
Contact: Jim Schuh
123 Allen Street
715-723-4399
www.chippewacountywihistoricalsociety.org
Discover the rich history of Chippewa Falls and Chippewa County. Housed in a historic building, the museum has 13 rooms of artifacts and the genealogical library has resources for family history.
Price: Donation | Time: 2 hours

Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry & Technology
21 E. Grand Avenue
715-720-9206
www.cfmit.org
Provides visitors with a look at the variety of industries that started here, from beer making to nano-technologies. Visit the history of Chippewa Falls.
Price: $5 | Time: 1 hour

The Cook-Rutledge Mansion
Contact: Barbara Ray or Melanie Berg
505 W. Grand Avenue
715-723-7181
www.cookrutledgemansion.com
Listed in the National Register of Historic places and one of the finest examples of High Victorian-Italianate architecture. View the elegant life-style of the lumbering era with a tour of this home.
Price: $5 | Time: 1 hour

Down to Earth Garden Center
Contact: Ben Polzin
22223 Co. Hwy O, Cadott
715-289-4567
www.dwntoearth.com
Down to Earth is a one of a kind garden center that becomes an event as soon as you arrive. The grounds are bursting with color! Your senses will be teased with the sights, sounds, and smells as you stroll through the fountain layden garden yards and the quaint gift shop.
Price: Varies | Time: 1 hour

Heyde Center for the Arts
Contact: Debra A. Johnson
3 S. High Street
715-726-9000
www.cvca.net
A beautifully restored 1907 building that overlooks downtown. The Center offers a variety of high-quality events from theater, to music, to dance.
Price: $8-$20 | Time: 1-3 hours

Irvine Park & Zoo/Christmas Village
Contact: Parks & Recreation
30 W. Central Street
715-723-0051
300-acre park & zoo open year round with picnic areas, fountain, hiking trails, petting zoo, bear, deer, bison, elk, cougars, tigers and more. Christmas Village is open from Thanksgiving to New Years day.
Price: Free | Time: 1 hour

John McIlquham Orchard
Contact: Marykay McIlquham
19947 Co. Hwy J
715-720-1663
www.autumnharvestwinery.com/orchard
Open daily 9am-6pm from mid-Aug. to Oct. 31. Free wine tasting, corn maze, and 17 varieties of fresh picked apples. Gift shop, Wisconsin cheeses and gourmet food samples. Step on history of orchard and winery available. Outdoor bathroom facilities available.
Price: Free | Time: 1 hour

Klinger Farm Market
Contact: Mary or David Klinger
12756 132^nd Street
715-288-6348
Klinger Farm Market is open year round and is a great destination for all seasons. Offering plants, shrubs, seeds, produce, pumpkins, gourds and much, much more throughout the seasons.
Price: Free | Time: 1 hour

Leinenkugel’s Leinie Lodge
Contact: Mike Ruff
124 E. Elm Street
715-723-5557
www.leinie.com
Join thousands of folks who visit the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company each year on their trips to the Northwoods. Take a tour, sample their brews, and relax in the Leinie Lodge museum and gift shop. Reservations are recommended.
Price: Free | Time: 60 minutes/15 people per tour

Loopy’s Saloon, Grill & River Rentals
Contact: Loopy or Lori Kleich
10691 Bus. 29/Co. Hwy X
715-723-5667
www.723loop.com
Enjoy a relaxing day floating the river with their tube, canoe, or kayak excursions. Followed by food and drinks at Loopy’s open air tiki bar overlooking the scenic Chippewa River. Large group seating available for motor coach.
Price: $10-$35 w/shuttle |Time: 2-3 hours

Mason Companies Shoe Outlet Store
Contact: Amanda Smith
301 N. Bridge Street
715-723-4323
www.masoncompaniesinc.com
Mason’s footwear and women’s clothing outlet, K. Jordan, in historic downtown, is a destination stop for visitors from around the world. More than 1,000,000 name brand shoes for men, women, and children.
Price: Free | Time: 45-60 minutes

O’Neil Creek Winery
Contact: Joseph or Dorinda Wynimko
15369 82^nd St., Bloomer
715-568-2341
www.oneilcreekwinery.com
Sample specialty fruit wines which include rhubarb, dandelion, pumpkin, and strawberry. Enjoy the scenery along with the relaxing atmosphere on the patio while sampling wine.
Price: $4 | Time: 1-2 hours

River Bend Vineyard & Winery
Contact: Donna Sachs
10439 33^rd Avenue
715-720-9463
www.riverbendvineyard.com
River Bend offers complimentary wine tasting in a relaxed atmosphere. Stroll the vineyard or visit with the winemakers. Open Thursday through Sunday, May to December or by appointment.
Price: Free | Time: 1 hour

Yellowstone Cheese
Contact: Jeff Soppeland
24105 Co. Hwy MM, Cadott
715-289-3800
www.yellowstonecheese.com
Offering over 40 varieties of cheese made fresh at their factory/store. All the milk used to make the cheese comes from the farm right next to the factory. A new meaning to "FARM FRESH!"
Price: Free | Time: 1 hour

Dining

Bake & Brew Café and Coffee Shop
Contact: Sandy Harvey
17255 Co. Hwy X, Chippewa Falls
715-720-2360
Tours/buses welcome. Homemade is their specialty.
Bakery, breakfast, lunches, boxed lunches with seating for 50. Located minutes from Ray’s Beach Park on Lake Wissota. Call for information and reservations.

Bridgewater Restaurant & Pub
Contact: Aaron Hunt
1009 W. Park Avenue, Chippewa Falls
715-723-6941
www.avalonhotelchippewafalls.com
Bridgewater Restaurant & Pub specializes in steak,
pastas, and pizzas, along with a variety of homemade soups, salads, and sandwiches. With seating up to 165 guests, this is the perfect setting for an intimate dinner or group gathering.

Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe
Contact: Debbra Cobb
1120 122^nd Street, Suite 3, Chippewa Falls
715-833-CAFE
www.camillescafe.com
Exit #92 off Hwy 53 bypass. Private room seats 50. Gourmet wraps, soups, sandwiches, salads, and full
coffee bar. Open 7 days a week. Buses/tours welcome.

Fill-Inn Station Saloon & Restaurant
Contact: Linda or Brigid
104 W. Columbia Street, Chippewa Falls
715-723-6551
www.fillinnstation.com
Located in downtown Chippewa Falls offering a wide variety of items including: pizza, wraps, burgers, and more. Full bar available as well as a private room that seats over 200 people.

High Shores Supper Club
Contact: Dennis or Diane Schroeder
17985 Co. Hwy X, Chippewa Falls
715-723-9854
www.highshores.com
Casual fine dining on Lake Wissota, seating for 110
inside; 150 outside. Menu features beef, pork, poultry, seafood, sandwiches, soup & salad bar. Banquet menu available. Exclusive dinner & champagne cruises and special packages for motor coach tours.

 
Loopy’s Saloon & Grill
Contact: Loopy Kleich
10691 Bus. 29/ Co. Hwy X, Chippewa Falls
715-723-5667
www.723loop.com
Loopy’s Log Cabin Grill & Saloon has a large
backyard, 30’ x 60’ tent, & outdoor tiki bar
overlooking the Chippewa River. Great Food! Tube,
canoe, & kayak rentals. Year round sand volleyball & beanbags inside the Loopy Dome.

Lucy’s Delicatessen—Foreign 5
Contact: Roxanne Konsella
117 N. Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls
715-720-9800
www.foreign5.com
Authentic NY style deli. Homemade soups, salads,
sandwiches-serving local wines & beers. Foreign 5 Gifts– Wisconsin souvenirs, t-shirts, unique items and wine.

Olson’s Ice Cream Parlor & Deli
Contact: Rick Hunt
611 N. Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls
715-723-4331
www.olsonsicecream.com
A charming deli style restaurant with a dining room that can seat up to 50 guests. Call ahead of your visit and they can have your meal ready for you. Boxed lunches also available for off-site locations.

The View Bar and Grill
Contact: Rusty Faschingbauer
17779 Co. Hwy X, Chippewa Falls
715-861-5200
Outdoor dining overlooking Lake Wissota offering homemade pizza, wings and a full menu. Volleyball and a boat launch. Open 7 days a week.

Events

Leinie Lodge Family Reunion
Contact: Gloria Belshause
124 E. Elm Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
P.O. Box 368
715-723-5557
www.leinie.com
June 16, 2012
The Leinenkugel brothers invite you to an annual celebration at the Leinie Lodge to say thank you to Leinie loyalists! Come and enjoy family, beer sampling and entertainment.

Country Fest
Contact: Jill Brenner
24447 CTH S, Cadott, WI 54727
800-326-FEST
www.countryfest.com
June 21-24, 2012
Experience the best Country Music has to offer at Country Fest… a Chippewa Valley event featuring National
Country Music Recording Artists, food, drink, camping and endless camaraderie! Motor coach parking is available.

Northern Wisconsin State Fair
Contact: Rusty Volk
331 Jefferson Ave, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
P.O. Box 48
715-723-2861
www.norwisstatefair.com
July 11-15, 2012
Conveniently located off Highway 124 just north of downtown Chippewa Falls (near Leinenkugel’s Brewery). The Northern Wisconsin State Fair offers a nostalgic atmosphere, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the “park-like” setting filled with clean hometown hospitality.

Rock Fest
Contact: Jill Brenner
24447 CTH S, Cadott, WI 54727
800-326-FEST
www.rock-fest.com
July 19-22, 2012
Experience the best Rock-n-Roll Music has to offer at Rock Fest… a Chippewa Valley event featuring National Rock-n-Roll Music Recording Artists, food, drink, camping and endless camaraderie! Motor coach parking is available.

Pure Water Days
Contact: Allyson Gommer
10 S. Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
1-888-723-0024
www.chippewachamber.org
August 10-12, 2012
Come and enjoy affordable, family oriented activities for all. Including: arts/crafts, food, entertainment, parade, run/walk races and more!

Autumn Harvest Winery Annual Fall Festival
Contact: Marykay McIlquham
19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
715-720-1663
www.autumnharvestwinery.com
September 15-16, 2012
A charity event held rain or shine featuring live music both days, concessions, free wine tasting, door prizes, and family activities. One dollar from every bottle of wine sold and profits from "wine-by-the-glass" is donated to a local non-profit charity. Visit our website for this year’s beneficiary.

Oktoberfest
Contact: Jill Herriges
10 S. Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
1-866-723-0340
www.visitchippewafallswi.com/oktoberfest
September 21-23, 2012
Willkommen to Oktoberfest, a weekend celebrating our German Heritage. Motorcoaches will enjoy four stages with a variety of live entertainment, plenty of scrumptious food and beverages, dancing, sing-a-longs and surprises.