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Best Corn Maze

It may sound corny, but this is an a-maze-ing tradition and acres of fun for all! Ferguson’s Orchards (6470 Balsam Road, Eau Claire) even has extra-wide paths to keep you...

Best Day Trip Destination

Whether you’re looking for an outdoor adventure or a place to wine and dine you won’t be able to fit all that Duluth, Minnesota, has to offer into one day. A trip to...

Best Haunted Attraction

After a spooky past October, voters agree the best place to scare your socks off is the annual Ski Sprites Haunted House (415 S. Dewey St., Eau Claire), courtesy of the Ski Sprites...

Best Hotel

Amenities are one thing, but ambiance is everything when it comes to choosing a hotel. And The Lismore Hotel (333 Gibson St., Eau Claire) does not disappoint. This cozy, recently...

Best Kept Secret

Shhh, we have a few cool things to tell you about, but try and keep them to yourself if you can (they’re pretty...

Best Museum/Historic Site

Experience the rich history of the Chippewa Valley through the Chippewa Valley Museum (1204 E. Half Moon Drive, Eau...

Best Neighborhood

Eau Claire’s Eastside Hill is just as sweet as the people who live there. With a Little Free Library on every...

Best Orchard

Orchards offer more than just tasty apples, they’re places for the whole family to gather and have a fun day out...

Best People Watching

It's easy enough to find somewhere to go have a drink, grab some food, or take in a show in the Chippewa Valley. But...

Best Place for a Kid's Birthday Party

Action City (2402 Lorch Ave, Eau Claire) has it all: go-karts, video games, laser tag, and tasty food. Children’s...

Best Place That's Open 24 Hours

At some point in time, we’ve all found ourselves at one of Kwik Trip’s more than 20 Chippewa Valley...

Best Place to Impress Out-of-town Guests

You have guests coming into town and you want to show them a good time. Where do you go? The Eau Claire Downtown Farmers...

Best Place to Meet New People

Meeting new people in the “real world” may seem like a scary thing during a worldwide pandemic, but these...

Best Place to Spot a Ghost

The James Sheeley House Restaurant and Saloon (236 W. River St., Chippewa Falls) tops this spooky list. The only thing...

Best Place to Take a Selfie

The Phoenix Park Bridge (in Phoenix Park, obviously), overlooks the Eau Claire River, offers gorgeous views of the Pablo...

Best Place to Take Your Kids

The remedy for your kids’ “I’m Bored” Syndrome is a bit of fun mixed with an educational...

Best Place to Take Your Pet (non-business)

Your pets deserve to go on a little vacation every now and then, too. Treat your pup to Eau Claire Off-Leash Dog Park...

Best Public Park

Parks in the area often don’t get the credit they deserve, as they serve as the setting for countless memories...

Best Tour / Tourist Attraction

Leinenkugel Brewing Co. (124 E. Elm St., Chippewa Falls) takes the prize this year as the best tour/tourist attraction...

Most Beautiful Spot

Big Falls County Park (600 Big Falls Forest Road, Eau Claire) features gorgeous rock formations and a beautiful river...

Most Romantic Spot

With our serene landscapes, it’s easy to get swept away in the Chippewa Valley. Nestled on the Eau Claire River...

Worst Intersection for Pedestrians

Should anyone need to take to the sidewalks, a few local intersections are known for the white-knuckle terror they...

Worst Road

After years of complaining about these roads in the Best of Poll, one would assume those in charge would GET ON IT. OK...

Worst Stoplight

There’s no better testament to the quality of life in the Chippewa Valley than the rage people feel at certain...

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