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The Village Of LAKE HALLIE
Year-Round FUN!
The Village of Lake Hallie began in Wisconsin’s logging era in the 1870’s, so the area is jam-packed with history. Follow the Yellowstone Trail markers and visit the Badger State Planing Mill. For avid golfers, the Lake Hallie Golf Course is an 18-hole course known for its fun atmosphere and beautiful landscape. Fishermen enjoy casting a line into the Chippewa River year round. Don’t forget to stop by one of Lake Hallie’s local restaurants to experience genuine small-town hospitality and amazing food! Nationally known for their baseball, softball, and soccer complex.
THE LOCALS LOVE: Hallie Ball Park, Kemper’s Woods, Peace Memorial Park lakehallie.us I 715-726-2660 I 13136 30th Ave., Lake Hallie, WI
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MORE COMMUNITIES TO GO + VISIT
Chippewa County is comprised of even more communities that each offer visitors a unique experience. Make your way through the county to visit museums, restaurants, outdoor beauty, shops, markets, and so much more! Conveniently, it takes less than one hour to drive from one end of the county to the other. Whether it’s a day trip or a week long trip, you can see all of Chippewa County!
Bloomer is the ultimate destination to experience the charming Wisconsin small town vibes. From boutique shopping at Bloomer Floral & Gifts to stepping back in history at the Bloomer Historical Society Museum, there is something for everyone. Grab a bite to eat at Bohemian Ovens Restaurant & Bakery before heading out for an adventure in the beautiful Northwoods. End the day with a brew and plenty of fun at the Bloomer Brewing Company.
The Locals Love: Annual Holiday Light Show, Bloomer Oktoberfest, Main Street
Nicknamed “The Friendly Town,” Boyd is nestled among the farms and woodlots along WI-29. With its small-town charm, 680 residents welcome visitors to Ringelspiel Days. This festival is filled with sports tournaments, a carnival, parade, and live music all weekend! Lotz Park is where you will find residents playing baseball, tennis, volleyball, and more! With a play area for the kids and pavilions for your next gathering, you are sure to enjoy this beautiful park.
The Locals Love: Dahm’s Sugar Bush, Tolley’s Bowl and Bar, Maple Hill Tavern
Located in Northern Chippewa County, Holcombe is home to the Lake Holcombe Flowage with 120 miles of shoreline. The Lake Holcombe Recreation Area is the spot to visit for year-round outdoor recreational activities. Enjoy fishing, boating, and kayaking or explore 3,400+ acres of public forest. Hike the Ice Age Trail or go horseback riding in the County Forest. During the winter months, access more than 400 miles of groomed trails and lake riding, with plenty of stops for food!
The Locals Love: Pine Point County Park, Phat Bobs, Fishing at Lake Holcombe
Jim Falls is perched on the scenic Chippewa River banks and offers a small town full of local history and year-round outdoor recreational activities. The Old Abe State Trail can be accessed from Jim Falls, welcoming bikers, snowmobilers, horseback riders, and hikers. Boating access to the Old Abe Flowage and Lake Wissota’s upper end provides excellent angling opportunities for walleye, muskie, smallmouth bass, and catfish. Don’t forget to stop at a local restaurant!
The Locals Love: Old Abe War Eagle Statue, Old Abe’s Supper Club, Bike Rides
New Auburn is home to the Blue Diamond Recreation Area and the Chippewa Morraine Recreation Area. With more than 3,300 acres of ridges and lakes, the recreation areas offer access to the thousand-mile long Ice Age National Scenic Trail. The adjacent Chippewa County Forest provides hunting, fishing, hiking, and snowmobiling opportunities for all! New Auburn has hosts of campgrounds and restaurants ready to welcome you as you pass through or for your stay.
The Locals Love: Ice Age Trail, Round Lake County Park, ATV Trails
Home to the first farm in Chippewa County, Tilden is rich with agricultural history that lives on in crop and dairy farms. Visit Duncan Creek to fish, kayak, and cool off during the hot summer months. Tilden offers year-round recreational activity with its access to ATV, snowmobile, and bike trails. After a day of adventure, stop in at one of Tilden’s restaurants or taverns for a delicious bite to eat and a cold beverage.
The Locals Love: Shady Pine, Duncan Creek, Bike Trails