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.)
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


