Northwest Wisconsin

Chippewa valley

chippewa valley
 

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chippewa valley
Crystal Cave
Spring Valley
about 45 miles (72 km) west of Eau Claire
chippewa valley
Wise Nature Center
Fall Creek
From Eau Claire: Highway 12 east to Fall Creek (about 12 miles, 19 km), then north on County Road K (about 4 miles, 6 km)

Hands-on learning stations, interpretive displays of local fauna and flora, live animal exhibits, and a butterfly house.

Northland

northland
Big Top Chautauqua
near Bayfield & Ashland

Regional and national musical performers.

northland
Chippewa Moraine Interpretive Center
New Auburn
7 miles (11 km) east of New Auburn and 1.9 miles (3 km) east of State Highway 40 on County Highway M

Glacial history - exhibits, videos, live and stuffed animals.

St. croix valley

st. croix valley
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area
102 E. Crex Ave., Gransburg
715/463-2739
Visitors center open 8-4:30 weekdays, 10-4 weekends / driving tours at any time
north on Highway F out of Grantsburg

A wide variety of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects also reside here. The rare sedge marsh and brush prairie habitats make the area a utopia for wildlife which, in turn, makes Crex a paradise for bird watchers, naturalists, botanists, hunters, trappers, and all the other hearty explorers who are interested in the great bounty that nature offers.

st. croix valley
National Eagle Center
Wabasha, Minnesota
651/565-4989
10-5 daily
about 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Eau Claire
st. croix valley
Trade River Winery
21115 Deer Lane, Grantsburg, WI
715.327.4193
$5 wine tastings
From St. Croix Falls: Hwy 87 N to Hwy 0. Go East to Hwy 48. Right on 48. From Grantsburg: Hwy 70 E to Cty Rd M. Right on M to Hwy 48. Right on 48.

Trade River Winery - your source for unique, hard to find, quality New and Old World wines at a great value. Shop for our unique and affordable wines at the winery or online at . Founded in 2001, Trade River Winery is a family-owned venture located on beautiful Trade Lake in northwestern Wisconsin. Trade River Winery is just an hour and a half drive from the Twin Cities along the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Come to our forest glen to relax on our elegant patios, which are surrounded by landscaped gardens and a waterfall. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch or phone ahead to order a Wine Country Lunch. You will find a warm and friendly atmosphere in our tasting room, where novices to experts alike can explore these undiscovered wines. Don't forget to visit our gift shop where you will find a fun and interesting array of gifts for the epicurean at heart. Our 2009 season begins Memorial Day weekend. We're open Wednesday-Sunday during the summer for wine tastings or by appointment. Winter hours: Saturday only. Our patios also are available for rent for private parties. Our staff is delighted to assist you with weddings, receptions, corporate functions, fund-raisers, or other events. Our outdoor facilities can accommodate up to 300 people. It is our pleasure to answer any inquiries about our winery and other attractions or accommodations in the area. Please contact us today at 715-327-4193 or [email protected].

Ice Age Trail
13394 County Highway MM

Statewide hiking path passes through Chippewa County.