Best of the Chippewa Valley

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Best Tour / Tourist Attraction

The Leinenkugel Brewing Co./Leinie Lodge tour (124 E. Elm St., Chippewa Falls) is well-known for locals and visitors, earning the brewery the No. 1 spot each year since this category’s creation in 2017. With a few tour options, there’s something for everyone to enjoy – including the views of Duncan Creek while sippin’ a beer in the sunshine. Irvine Park and Zoo (125 Bridgewater Ave., Chippewa Falls), another Chippewa Falls gem, is fun for kids and adults alike. The zoo continues to be updated, offering more and more for visitors to enjoy. Sculpture Tour Eau Claire, which recently earned the title of Largest Sculpture Tour in the Nation, showcases whimsical and stunning works all throughout the city’s streets, and it’s earned a spot in the top three of this category each year since 2017. –McKenna Scherer