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Welcome to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, gateway to the Northwoods. The Chippewa Falls area blends small town living with quality jobs and unsurpassed quality of life. In fact, Chippewa Falls was selected as one of the top ten Small Towns in America by Time magazine. Whether you are considering a weekend visit or relocating, you will enjoy the recreational opportunities of the area. More than 300 lakes in Chippewa County will keep you busy searching for that elusive musky or basking in a bay on a lazy summer afternoon.
Chippewa Falls is rich in history. You can see the history throughout the quaint city. What started out as an area of lumber with the largest sawmill in the world became an area of farming and today a large part of Chippewa Falls is supported by many manufactures.
Chippewa County's many recreational facilities and beautiful scenery are enjoyed by thousands of vacationers and outdoor enthusiasts each year. ... places of historical interest throughout the county are noted by official county and state markers. Chippewa County is a beautiful county with many historical markers along with many historical museums and genealogy societies.
Irvine Park & Zoo is a 300 acre park home to bobcats, cougar, black bears, monkeys, white-tailed deer, buffalo, many different bird species and other wildlife. During the summer months there is a red barn full of farm animals for the public to enjoy.
Leinenkugels has been a big part of the Chippewa Falls history. Not only do we have the historical brewery, but there is also a cave in Irvine Park that the Leinenkugel beer was stored in before there was adequate refrigeration. Jacob Leinenkugel opened his brewery in 1867 to produce the finest beer in the land. Today thousands enjoy Leinenkugels beer and specialty brews. Join the many visitors who tour the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company each year on their trips to the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Experience how their Specialty Beers are hand-crafted in small 160-barrel batches. At the end of your tour enjoy a couple of samples of Leinenkugels and enjoy browsing through the fabulous gift shop.
Chippewa County is served by a network of U. S. and State Highways. USH 53 and STH 27,40, 124 and 178 run north and south through the County. USH 53 and STH 29 are 4-lane expressways. STH 64 and 29 run east and west. Many other county and town roads connect with these highways to link the cities, villages, and recreational areas in the County.
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