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Best Adrenaline Rush

Your blood pumps. Your anticipation rises. The excitement is palpable. The world slows down as you wonder "Could this really be it?" Is this the moment you make it? Dare you to...

Best Beach

If you know where to look, you can find hidden gem beaches throughout the Chippewa Valley watershed’s many rivers. Coming in first is Big Falls County Park, which has...

Best Body of Water for Recreation

Lake Wissota, held within the beautiful Lake Wissota State Park, has claimed the No. 1 spot in this category since 2014. That’s a generational run and speaks for itself. The...

Best Bowling Alley

No joke, Wagner’s Lanes & The Complexx (2159 Brackett Ave., Eau Claire) has nabbed the No. 1 spot in this category for almost 20 total years. You can cheers to that while...

Best Campground

For the fifth year in a row, folks have voted Stoney Creek RV Resort (50483 Oak Grove Rd., Osseo) the area’s No. 1...

Best Dance Studio

Dancing is like dreaming with your feet! At least according to Diamond School of Dance (2861 Mall Dr., Eau Claire), who...

Best Disc Golf Course

As the disc golf scene keeps on growing, so do the number of disc golf courses in the Chippewa Valley! Coming in at No...

Best Downhill Ski Destination

Nestled between Rice Lake and Ladysmith, Christie Mountain (W13755 Cty Rd O, Bruce) boasts trails for every skill level...

Best Golf Course

FOOORREEE! For all you golfers out there, the Chippewa Valley is home to quite a few options to get out on the green...

Best Gym

For the fourth consecutive year, 5th Row Lifting Co. (3944 Anderson Dr., 2111 Third St., Eau Claire)claims the throne...

Best Indoor Sports Facility

Valley Sports Academy (1855 125th St., Lake Hallie), an expansive sports complex complete with in-house sports teams...

Best Martial Arts Studio

Climbing to the top of this category for the first time, Ronin Fitness and MMA (800 Wisconsin St., Suite 209, Eau...

Best Run / Walk

For 11 years, folks have voted the Eau Claire Marathon their favorite local run/walk event. Don’t be scared by...

Best Sledding Hill

School’s out! Grab the toboggan, the ear muffs, and hit the hills. Our readers know where to get the best thrills...

Best Spectator Sports Team

When you want to crack open a cold one and enjoy some spectator sports, our readers are here to tell you who’s got...

Best Sports / Recreation Event (Non Run / Walk)

The U.S. National Kubb Championship has literally grown every year, bringing well over 1,000 individuals from across the...

Best Trail for Biking

The Chippewa River State Trail, a megatrail which connects riders all across the region, offers connecting paths to...

Best Trail for Cross-Country Skiing

Classic, skate, Nordic; however you like to strap on the skis and hit the trails, the Chippewa Valley has something for...

Best Trail for Hiking

A big part of the Midwest’s magic is its evolving four-season scenery. One of the best ways to enjoy it all? Get...

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