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Best Happy Hour Spot

“Forget your troubles. Come on, get happy!” These local “Happy Hour” deals surely will chase all your cares away. Cowboy Jack’s (1432 Front Porch Pl, Altoona) offers daily specials including $3 rails and domestic beers, or half-off its appetizers. Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe (1444 Front Porch Place, Altoona) continues to spotlight its happy hour drink specials, every Sunday-Friday from open until 6pm. The cult classic Leinenkugel’s Leinie Lodge (124 E Elm St., Chippewa Falls) rounds out the category with 50% off beers and $2.50/pint every week from Sunday-Wednesday. —Evelyn Nelson