The Fall Creek Guidebook
Outdoor Activities
Our top recommended nearby outdoor attraction, only a 10 minute drive from our property
Offers: Waterfalls, picnic areas with grills, sandy beaches, canoeing/tubing, pit toilets, paved parking lots, fishing
*No Pets Allowed according to their website
Cost: Self-pay entrance fee at the parking lot of the park. Typically $3-5 (cash needed)
Hours: 6am-11pm daily
Entrance/Parking Address:
500 N 110th Avenue, Eau Claire (North Entrance) &
600 Big Falls Forest Road, Fall Creek (South Entrance)
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Big Falls County Park
600 Big Falls Forest RdOur top recommended nearby outdoor attraction, only a 10 minute drive from our property
Offers: Waterfalls, picnic areas with grills, sandy beaches, canoeing/tubing, pit toilets, paved parking lots, fishing
*No Pets Allowed according to their website
Cost: Self-pay entrance fee at the parking lot of the park. Typically $3-5 (cash needed)
Hours: 6am-11pm daily
Entrance/Parking Address:
500 N 110th Avenue, Eau Claire (North Entrance) &
600 Big Falls Forest Road, Fall Creek (South Entrance)
10 minute drive from our property. Perfect place to visit if you arrive in the area before our 3:00pm check-in time.
Hours: 9:30am - 3pm (Mon-Sat), 12pm-3pm (Sunday)
Beaver Creek Reserve is a premier environmental, educational and recreational complex that is open year round. Whether you are a family looking for some local outdoor fun or just passing through, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The Reserve includes an interactive Nature Center, 9 miles of trails, the Hobbs Observatory, a seasonal Butterfly House, rustic rental facilities and a Citizen Science Center. There are a variety of activities and programs for all ages to experience nature in every season of the year.
Address: S1 CTY Rd. K, Fall Creek, WI 54742
Check out their website for detailed hiking trails and additional information.
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Beaver Creek Reserve
S1 County Hwy K10 minute drive from our property. Perfect place to visit if you arrive in the area before our 3:00pm check-in time.
Hours: 9:30am - 3pm (Mon-Sat), 12pm-3pm (Sunday)
Beaver Creek Reserve is a premier environmental, educational and recreational complex that is open year round. Whether you are a family looking for some local outdoor fun or just passing through, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The Reserve includes an interactive Nature Center, 9 miles of trails, the Hobbs Observatory, a seasonal Butterfly House, rustic rental facilities and a Citizen Science Center. There are a variety of activities and programs for all ages to experience nature in every season of the year.
Address: S1 CTY Rd. K, Fall Creek, WI 54742
Check out their website for detailed hiking trails and additional information.
Open daily 10 AM to 7 PM.
Free admission and activities.
40 varieties of apples and pears. Pre-picked and U-pick pumpkins. Orchard walks. Rabbits and fish pond. Cut outs for photos. Small children can pick a free small Apple bag.
Address: E19252 Scenic Dr, Fall Creek, WI 54742
Scenic Orchard
E19252 Scenic DrOpen daily 10 AM to 7 PM.
Free admission and activities.
40 varieties of apples and pears. Pre-picked and U-pick pumpkins. Orchard walks. Rabbits and fish pond. Cut outs for photos. Small children can pick a free small Apple bag.
Address: E19252 Scenic Dr, Fall Creek, WI 54742
250-acre park providing a variety of hiking, skiing & biking trails, a fishing stream & picnic area.
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Lowes Creek County Park
5238 S Lowes Creek Rd250-acre park providing a variety of hiking, skiing & biking trails, a fishing stream & picnic area.
This 49-acre park features 2 picnic pavilions & a 9-hole disc-golf course, plus a boat landing & dock, baseball stadium/fields, electrical outlet(s), grill(s), nature trails for hiking, and restrooms. Once you hike to the top, you'll see why this is dubbed as "Top of the World" in Eau Claire. Mt. Simon boasts some of the best views in Eau Claire.
Mount Simon, Eau Claire, WI 54703, Egyesült Államok
This 49-acre park features 2 picnic pavilions & a 9-hole disc-golf course, plus a boat landing & dock, baseball stadium/fields, electrical outlet(s), grill(s), nature trails for hiking, and restrooms. Once you hike to the top, you'll see why this is dubbed as "Top of the World" in Eau Claire. Mt. Simon boasts some of the best views in Eau Claire.
Just three miles from the heart of downtown Eau Claire and situated along the Eau Claire River, River Prairie Park is an up-and-comer gathering spot for outdoor music, creative cuisine and fun for the whole family (pets, too!). This park, located in Altoona, is home to three amphitheaters to host live music, tons of play space to entertain the kids, a splash pad and a stream to cool off in, walking and biking trails to explore and kayak access to get you out on the water. Not to mention, there’s a lot of open, grassy space where you can kick back and read in the sunshine or set up a pick-up game of Kubb. River Prairie Park is home to some of the Eau Claire area’s tastiest restaurants, including 44 North, The Island Parkside, Cabin Coffee, Helix, and Cowboy Jack’s, not to mention the pop-up food trucks that are the essence of all things tasty.
Summer concert series include Kick'n it Country which takes place every Monday throughout the summer and Rock'n on the River which takes place on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. River Prairie is also home to a variety of other events including the annual River Prairie Festival and Ginormous Pumpin Festival.
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River Prairie Park
Front Porch PlaceJust three miles from the heart of downtown Eau Claire and situated along the Eau Claire River, River Prairie Park is an up-and-comer gathering spot for outdoor music, creative cuisine and fun for the whole family (pets, too!). This park, located in Altoona, is home to three amphitheaters to host live music, tons of play space to entertain the kids, a splash pad and a stream to cool off in, walking and biking trails to explore and kayak access to get you out on the water. Not to mention, there’s a lot of open, grassy space where you can kick back and read in the sunshine or set up a pick-up game of Kubb. River Prairie Park is home to some of the Eau Claire area’s tastiest restaurants, including 44 North, The Island Parkside, Cabin Coffee, Helix, and Cowboy Jack’s, not to mention the pop-up food trucks that are the essence of all things tasty.
Summer concert series include Kick'n it Country which takes place every Monday throughout the summer and Rock'n on the River which takes place on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. River Prairie is also home to a variety of other events including the annual River Prairie Festival and Ginormous Pumpin Festival.
Grocery Store
When you’re traveling around the Eau Claire area Weaver’s Country Store should be on your list! For bulk or individual sales the store offers wholesome products with a homemade, country flair! With candies, cheese and curds, milk, sugar-free products, and homegrown chickens and eggs this is the place to get the best that nature has to offer! It’s rumored that their banana jelly is the best around! Check it out just east of Fall Creek on Highway 12.
Weaver's Country Store LLC
When you’re traveling around the Eau Claire area Weaver’s Country Store should be on your list! For bulk or individual sales the store offers wholesome products with a homemade, country flair! With candies, cheese and curds, milk, sugar-free products, and homegrown chickens and eggs this is the place to get the best that nature has to offer! It’s rumored that their banana jelly is the best around! Check it out just east of Fall Creek on Highway 12.
Great place to stop for groceries if you're coming from west of Eau Claire, as it's directly off the exit you would take if you're going to our property. Only about a 25 minute drive if you forget anything or need any additional groceries during your stay as well.
Target
3649 S Hastings WayGreat place to stop for groceries if you're coming from west of Eau Claire, as it's directly off the exit you would take if you're going to our property. Only about a 25 minute drive if you forget anything or need any additional groceries during your stay as well.
Food scene
A wonderful local family style restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Altoona Family Restaurant
2000 N Hillcrest PkwyA wonderful local family style restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Mikes Buckhorn Bar and Campground in Augusta, WI serves up Fresh Burgers, Pizza, Appetizers, and Cold Beer Daily. With Raffles, Music, and an Outdoor Bar, Mike's Buckhorn is open to keep you warm and full of food and fun!
Mike's Buckhorn Bar & Campground
Mikes Buckhorn Bar and Campground in Augusta, WI serves up Fresh Burgers, Pizza, Appetizers, and Cold Beer Daily. With Raffles, Music, and an Outdoor Bar, Mike's Buckhorn is open to keep you warm and full of food and fun!
Harvest Moon Pub and Eatery
Local Pub near Lake Eau Claire
If you head over to Ramone’s, you'll feel like you stepped back in time at the old-fashioned parlor. They serve hand dipped cones, malts, pies and coffee. Ramone's has ice cream for everyone! Gluten-free, non-dairy, nut-free, no sugar added and vegan options are available.
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Ramones Ice Cream Parlor
503 Galloway StIf you head over to Ramone’s, you'll feel like you stepped back in time at the old-fashioned parlor. They serve hand dipped cones, malts, pies and coffee. Ramone's has ice cream for everyone! Gluten-free, non-dairy, nut-free, no sugar added and vegan options are available.
Firewood
Nearby locations that sell firewood if you want to have a bonfire during your stay.
Firewood available to purchase + other snacks and hot food if you're looking for a quick bite to eat
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Firewood available to purchase + other snacks and hot food if you're looking for a quick bite to eat
Firewood available to purchase + other snacks and hot food if you're looking for a quick bite to eat
Casey's
Firewood available to purchase + other snacks and hot food if you're looking for a quick bite to eat
Menards
Firewood available to purchase
Breweries/Distilleries
Local options if you're interested in going to a brewery or distillery, with some offering food as well.
If you're looking to take a brewery tour, head to the Leinenkugel website to book it ahead of time.
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
If you're looking to take a brewery tour, head to the Leinenkugel website to book it ahead of time.
This small brewery not only does beer well but food too. K Point is known for its refreshing beers and the mean dishes they serve out for dinner. When you're looking for a brewery and a place for a good ol' Wisconsin fish fry, K Point delivers. Their indoor atmosphere creates a rugged and rustic vibe while their outdoor patio is the perfect place to hang out and get cozy under the twinkly lights and the open fire. If beer isn't exactly your thing, you can walk over to the other side of the building to The Coffee Grounds; they can serve up a different kind of brew for you.
K Point Brewery
4212 Southtowne DrThis small brewery not only does beer well but food too. K Point is known for its refreshing beers and the mean dishes they serve out for dinner. When you're looking for a brewery and a place for a good ol' Wisconsin fish fry, K Point delivers. Their indoor atmosphere creates a rugged and rustic vibe while their outdoor patio is the perfect place to hang out and get cozy under the twinkly lights and the open fire. If beer isn't exactly your thing, you can walk over to the other side of the building to The Coffee Grounds; they can serve up a different kind of brew for you.
"Modicum" is defined as, "a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable." Now that you understand the meaning behind their name, you can expect that their beers live up to that definition -- they're desirable and valuable. When you come for the beers, expect to be greeted by a warm and folksy atmosphere. When you sit down to order your beers, expect that each and every single one on tap is brewed with quality at the top of mind. Modicum is considered to be a true gem in Altoona consistently being rated 5 stars by customers; experience what makes it a fan-favorite yourself!
Modicum Brewing Co.
3732 Spooner Ave"Modicum" is defined as, "a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable." Now that you understand the meaning behind their name, you can expect that their beers live up to that definition -- they're desirable and valuable. When you come for the beers, expect to be greeted by a warm and folksy atmosphere. When you sit down to order your beers, expect that each and every single one on tap is brewed with quality at the top of mind. Modicum is considered to be a true gem in Altoona consistently being rated 5 stars by customers; experience what makes it a fan-favorite yourself!
Ombibulous' brewery in Altoona was built to mimic that 1920's speakeasy vibe so once you walk through their doors, it'll feel like you've truly gone back in time! Their friendly staff will pour you a nice glass of their delicious beers and then you're set to have a fun and relaxing night out. You can play shuffleboard on their second floor or take in some fresh air with your beers under their pergola on their outdoor patio.
Ombibulous Brewing Company
Ombibulous' brewery in Altoona was built to mimic that 1920's speakeasy vibe so once you walk through their doors, it'll feel like you've truly gone back in time! Their friendly staff will pour you a nice glass of their delicious beers and then you're set to have a fun and relaxing night out. You can play shuffleboard on their second floor or take in some fresh air with your beers under their pergola on their outdoor patio.
When it comes to beverages, this place truly has something for everyone. Being both a distillery and brewery over in Chippewa Falls, you can expect exceptional spirits and cocktails along with beers that are serious crowd-pleasers. Their rooftop patio gives you a spectacular view of the Chippewa River too. Rumor has it their bloody marys are pretty darn good too! It doesn't get any better out here!
Brewster Bros. Brewing Co
402 W River StWhen it comes to beverages, this place truly has something for everyone. Being both a distillery and brewery over in Chippewa Falls, you can expect exceptional spirits and cocktails along with beers that are serious crowd-pleasers. Their rooftop patio gives you a spectacular view of the Chippewa River too. Rumor has it their bloody marys are pretty darn good too! It doesn't get any better out here!