Christmas Tea & Menomonie Mansions: A Lace, Lumber & Legacy Trolley Tour

A historic trolley tour celebrating the architecture, elegance, and fascinating past of this truly stunning lumber town. Enjoy a full afternoon that includes a traditional tea service at the historic (and beautifully decorated) Oaklawn Inn, a private tour of the grand Wilson Place Mansion, and vintage delights at Old Towne, complete with classic memorabilia and refreshments.

With live narration and a vintage-inspired trolley, you’re invited to dress up, relax, and relive the city’s storied past in style.

TOUR INCLUDES

  • Experience an elegant Victorian afternoon tea, complete with tiered cake stands, scones, fine china, light music, & more
  • Visit gorgeously decorated Oaklawn Inn, the region’s oldest bed and breakfast, built in 1889
  • Enjoy a rare private tour of the incredible Wilson Place Mansion, built in 1859
  • Make a return stop at Old Towne for a tour of their impressive Menomonie memorabilia collection
  • Between destinations enjoy a live narrated tour of Menomonie’s lumber history and associated high society stories

Option to board the trolley from either Menomonie or Eau Claire:

  • 12:00-3:00 $65 Menomonie pick-up: Old Towne parking lot (903 Cedar Falls Rd)
  • 11:00-4:00 $69 Eau Claire pick-up: The Local Store (205 N. Dewey St.)

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Cost

$65 Menomonie Pick-up, $69 Eau Claire Pick-up

Time(s)

Thu. Nov. 19   11am-4pm

Thu. Dec. 3   11am-4pm

Thu. Dec. 10   11am-4pm

Thu. Dec. 17   11am-4pm


For More Information
 chippewarivertrolley.org
 (715) 552-0457
The Local Store
205 N. Dewey St.
Eau Claire, WI 54703