Getaway Guide - tourist attractions near the Chippewa Valley

Whether it’s roadside attractions, cultural tours, cross-country road trips, romantic getaways, or family outings, Volume One’s special travel section has got you covered.

YURT ABOUT THIS? A Different Way to Camp

you don’t have to go too far to try out a yurt-style rental

We’ve published our fair share of stay-cay options: roundups of unique area Airbnbs, local bed-and-breakfast businesses, and even a treehouse-style rental near Pepin. It turns out, we didn’t specifically search for one type of build: yurts. The traditional yurt (known as a ger) is rooted in Central Asian culture, a primary style of home in places like Mongolia for thousands of years ...

The Nation’s Best Pie Is Made One Hour Outside Eau Claire

an hour's drive from the Chippewa Valley brings you to the doorstep of Stockholm Pie and General Store

Saturday, March 29 was a fairly typical spring day in northwestern Wisconsin: cloudy, rainy, and still a bit chilly despite the lack of snow. I decided it was time to revisit a place I’d ventured to once, years ago: Stockholm Pie and General Store ...

TAKE IT OUTSIDE: Stoney Creek RV Resort Has Offered Family Fun for Over 20 Years

Osseo attraction offers next-level activities and amenities for the whole family

When it comes to exciting getaways for the whole family, no one does it quite like the Stoney Creek RV Resort. Located at 50483 Oak Grove Road in Osseo, the family-run, full-service camping and RV resort boasts 231 sights including full hook-up RV sites, water ...

Adult Treehouse Getaway Just an Hour from Eau Claire

you don’t always need to hop on an airplane for an amazing vacay

It’s like a treehouse for adults – seriously. About an hour away from Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley, you can find yourself wrapped in Wisconsin’s Driftless Region at this treehouse Airbnb, fitted with modern amenities and an outdoor patio space, fire pit, and hot tub ...

Of Lakes and Lumberjacks: Hayward Offers Forests, Fishing, and Much More

Hayward is a classic northwoods destination

If you’re looking to really take advantage of Hayward’s ample forests, the area boasts a ton of campgrounds. These include – but are not limited to – the bustling Treeland Resorts, equipped with deluxe motel suites and boat rental for travel on the “Big Chip,” or ...

Door County Never Disappoints as a Vacation Destination

the scenic thumb on Wisconsin’s hand is worth the drive

On the way there, you might need a quick caffeine boost from Door County Coffee & Tea Co. in Sturgeon Bay. With a gift shop inside this country-style cafe, you can stretch your legs, soak up some sun with their outdoor seating, or even watch as the popular ...

Best of the Chippewa Valley 2023: Day Trip Destinations

our readers’ choices for the best Upper Midwest vacation locales

Eau Claire and surrounding areas are cool and all and we know you’d never want to move away, but maybe you just need a little change in scenery. Not sure where to travel for a day trip? Well, you’re in luck, because we’ve got the deets on the Best Day Trip ...

Outdoor Fun at Wisconsin’s Famed Horicon Marsh

Wisconsin is home to the nation’s largest freshwater cattail marsh

The school district of Horicon has a pretty unusual mascot that I have come to love: the Marshman. I could tell you the reason why, but the best way to get it is to go see for yourself! Less than a 3½-hour drive from Eau Claire lies the nation’s largest ...