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Best Corn Maze

Getting lost in a corn maze is a must-do fall tradition in Wisconsin. Ferguson’s Orchards has a unique design for their corn maze every fall. Combined with the countless...

Best Day Trip Destination

Duluth, Minnesota is packed with adventure, from spotting 1,000+ sea creatures at the Great Lakes Aquarium and skiing at Spirit Mountain to enjoying CBD-infused sips at Bent Paddle...

Best Haunted Attraction

Taking first place for three consecutive years, the Ski Sprites Haunted House is crowned Best Haunted Attraction in the Valley again. With a new theme every year, this house keeps...

Best Hotel

For the sixth year in a row, our readers’ favorite is The Lismore Hotel, home to The Informalist, Dive, and ECDC, and perfectly located to check out everything downtown Eau...

Best Kept Secret

Hey, you. Yeah, you! Lean in a little closer. It’s time we let you in on a little secret — te Best Kept...

Best Museum/Historic Site

Explore immersive exhibits from the Chippewa Valley Museum, where artifcants and engaging displays bring the...

Best Neighborhood

Scene: On a sunny summer afternoon, the neighborhoods of the Chippewa Valley gather for a brawl. Everyone’s...

Best Orchard

Imagine yourself at an orchard with your favorite people. One moment, you’re enjoying a wagon ride and deciding...

Best People Watching

Demographic data continues to prove that the Chippewa Valley is growing and diversifying at a healthy pace, and this...

Best Place for a Kid's Birthday Party

You’ve got some celebrating to do, but where to go? Reboot Social offers delicious food options, fun arcade games...

Best Place to Impress Out-of-town Guests

It’s weird; when our aunt Peggy and uncle Lou come to visit, all they want to do is hit Pizza Ranch and watch TV...

Best Place to Meet New People

The Chippewa Valley has spoken: the best place to meet new friends is church! Does your spirit prefer the outdoors? Head...

Best Place to Spot a Ghost

Uncover the best spots in Eau Claire for ghostly encounters and supernatural experiences. Mysterious happenings...

Best Place to Take a Selfie

Strike a pose and capture unforgettable moments at these selfie-ready locations. The picturesque Phoenix Park Bridge...

Best Place to Take Your Kids

At Beaver Creek Reserve (S1 County Hwy. K, Fall Creek), little ones can learn all about plant and animal life in the...

Best Place to Take Your Pet (non-business)

It’s always great to let your best friend tag along on any adventure, especially locally! Locals love to let their...

Best Public Park

With a wide variety of beautiful parks throughout the Chippewa Valley, sometimes there’s nothing better than...

Best Tour / Tourist Attraction

Returning to the list, where it has held down first place since 2017, is Leinenkugel Brewing Co. / Leinie Lodge. Learn...

Most Beautiful Spot

In the Valley, we sure love to get outdoors, and specifically, into the woods. For the ninth year in a row, Big Falls...

Most Romantic Spot

Readers this year chose some beautiful local spots for a romantic connection, but each comes with important caveats. Big...

Worst Intersection for Pedestrians

Wait, people are still walking? Are their cars in the shop? If you’re one of these old-fashioned...

Worst Road

Here are the worst roads in the area that earn themselves these back-handed top-three honors. Within a ¼ mile...

Worst Stoplight

In first place for Worst Stoplight is the intersection of Gateway Drive and Golf Road, near Kohls and Jade Garden. In...

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