Places & Resources

Corn Mazes 5

Get lost and found in the Valley's finest maize mazes

Orchards 8

Bushels of Apples, Fruit Picking, Tours, Cider, and so on

Patches & More 8

Pumpkins, Gourds, Hayrides, Mazes, Fruit Projectiles, Cider, and more

Wineries & Vineyards 14

Featuring locations in Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, La Crosse, Pepin, Pierce, St. Croix, Trempeleau, and Vernon counties.

400 State Trail 22 miles

E13660 State Highway 33, Reedsburg

The 400 State Trail is located between Reedsburg and Elroy with 5 communities conveniently spaced along the trail to provide small town hospitality. Part of the 101-mile State Trail System. A mostly level trail. Trail is used for bicycling, walking, and snowmobiling. There is also a 7-mile horse trail parallel to the bike trail between Wonewoc and LaValle.

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AVEnue Orchard

6700 Highway 53, Eau Claire

Producing at least 15 types of apples, three types of plums, two types of pears, and more. Orchard shop features jams, jellies, ciders, butters, and more.

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Beaver Creek Reserve

S1 County Road K, Fall Creek

Moderate difficulty. There are several trail loop options. Scenic, winding trails on two separate sections of the reserve, offer views of two creeks and the Eau Claire River. A local favorite $3 for adults, $1 for children (15 and under), free for members of Beaver Creek.

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Bella Vinez Winery

W10829 875th Avenue, River Falls

A family owned and operated wine destination in beautiful western Wisconsin, this Tuscan-style winery is set directly in the heart of the vineyard. Guests can enjoy a wide range of wine options and a small bite to eat from our brick oven or expansive appetizer menu.

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Cadott School Forest

Cadott

Several loops go through woods past two creeks and a covered bridge as well. From Hwy 29, take the Cty Rd X exit and drive to Cty Rd XX. Head north to 80th Street. Head east for 1 ½ miles and look for a gravel dead-end road. You might have to park at the gate and walk into the educational building area. Otherwise, there is parking at the building.

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Chateau St. Croix Winery & Vineyard

1998A State Rd. 87, St. Croix Falls

The Chateau grows its six hardy, cold resistant varietals of grape. They host events like grape stomping, car shows, harvest festivals, Oktoberfest, and more. They make a number of distinct, flavorful wines including whites, reds, roses, ports, zinfandel, and many more.

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City Wells Trail

Eau Claire

Difficulty: Easy. Description: Three-mile loop trail begins near the city wells and heads into the woods. Directions: From the North Crossing (Hwy 312) head north on Riverview Drive. Park in the dirt lot near the wells buildings off Riverview Drive.

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Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery & Orchard

19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls

Produces an array of sweet and semi-sweet wines using WI and American grown grapes, apples from their orchard, and quality ingredients. Their scenic winery serves specialty wines not available in retail stores, hand-crafted sangrias, as well as cider from their orchard. They regularly concerts and events throughout the summer and fall.

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Eau Claire River Route

1.5 miles - Trail goes from downtown Eau Claire to the East Side Hill

Start at the paved trailhead hidden across from the L.E. Phillips Memorial Library's underground parking entrance. The trail brings you across to the north side of the river on an old railroad trestle S bridge that offers spectacular views of the quarter-mile long Banbury Place industrial complex and of course, the valley. The trails in Phoenix Park and Boyd Park now connect and are ready for downtown cyclists.

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Evergreen Ski Trail

E 25501 County Road CF, Augusta

Easy to moderate difficulty. 2.2 miles of trail loops are open for hikers in the spring, summer, and fall. The westernmost trail follows Coon Fork Creek. $3 fee. Located 5 miles north of Augusta on Cty Rd CF (across the road from Coon Forks County Park). Park at a small dirt lot.

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Fairfax Park - Trail

4200 Fairfax St., Eau Claire

Difficulty: Easy. Small woods trail that doubles as ski trail goes into small prairie area past a few ponds and re-enters woods. Directions: Access Fairfax Park Drive from either Golf Road and park in the Fairfax Pool lot, or go down Fairfax Street and park near the ball fields south of South Middle School.

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Ferguson's Orchard

6470 Balsam Road, Eau Claire

Stroll through a large pick-your-own orchard, pick the perfect pumpkin, and find hours of fun for all ages in the Apple Blossom Park. Their country store offers delicious baked pastries, local jams, syrups and gifts, and caramel apples. Check out the corn maze and look forward to the haunted house later in the season.

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