Party with the Best: Plan Your Party with 2024 Best Of Winners
2024 Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader’s Poll results to help plan the best party
Looking to plan a party? Looking to plan the BEST party? Of course you are, and we’ve got you covered with a handful of results from our recent 2024 Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader’s Poll that’ll help you plan that award-winning shindig.
Best Place for a Kid’s Birthday Party
1. Reboot Social
2. Action City
3. Children's Museum of Eau Claire
You’ve got some celebrating to do, but where to go? Reboot Social (220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire) offers delicious food options, fun arcade games and unique features such as duckpin bowling, and even a banquet room that you can reserve for your child’s birthday celebration. For a party location with endless options for fun, head to Action City (2402 Lorch Ave., Eau Claire). They have party rooms to reserve, with lots of activities including an arcade, trampoline park, and much more. For a more peaceful party location, check out Beaver Creek Reserve (S1 County Hwy. K, Fall Creek). Kids will be able to be immersed in nature and beauty as they have a blast celebrating. —Briana Novacek
Best Shop for Gifts
1. The Local Store
2.The Glass Orchard
3. Ope! It’s Soap
Scratching your head at where to buy gifts for friends and family? Check out The Local Store (205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire), which features locally made goods with something for everyone. The Glass Orchard (130 Deerfield Road, Eau Claire) offers hand-blown and fused glass, local handmade art, and other home goods, all in an apple orchard setting. Relative newcomer Ope! It's Soap (29 W. Spring St., Chippewa Falls) sells custom-made bar soaps, hand soaps, bath bombs, body butters, and much more from a charming shop in downtown Chippewa Falls.
Best Local Brewery
1. The Brewing Projekt
2. Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co.
3. Lazy Monk Brewing
Whether you want to kick back with friends or you hope to discover a new local brew, hop over to one of these beloved destinations! The Brewing Projekt clinched the top spot as the best local brewery for the eighth consecutive year thanks to its expansive selection of beer and spacious building. In second place, is the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co., a staple in the Chippewa Valley; who doesn’t love Summer Shandy? Rounding out the category is Lazy Monk Brewing, where locals can expect a killer beer lineup and a welcoming taproom staff. —Natalie Derks
