Eau Claire Attractions

Located in Augusta, Wisconsin, Dell's Mill is a fully functioning flourmill. Visitors are treated to the creaks, groans, and vibrations of a turn of the century flourmill. Dell's Mill is a large structure at 5 stories in height and held together with over 3000 wooden pegs.

The Black River State Forest is a wooded area that provides ample opportunities for outdoor activity. Features of the 67,000-acre forest include hiking and biking trails, along with picnic sites and comfort stations. In the winter, there are cross country skiing and snowshoeing trails. Camping is also available.

The small town of Chippewa Falls is a pleasant place to visit and good spot to base yourself for exploring the surrounding lake country. Chippewa Falls was named one of the top 10 small towns in the USA by Time Magazine. The town boasts of interesting museums, a lively cultural scene, and a strong sense of community.

It's not often visitors come across a museum dedicated solely to fishing but there is one in Osseo Wisconsin. The Northland Fishing Museum features a wide variety of mounted fish and almost every conceivable lure. Also on display is equipment ranging from rods to outboard engines.

Don't let the almost un-pronounceable name scare you off. The Schlegelmilch House in Eau Claire is worth a visit if you are interested in a perfectly preserved home from the mid to late 19th Century. The Schlegelmilch House also hosts educational and private group functions, and is managed by the Chippewa Valley Museum.

Crystal Cave was discovered in 1811 by a 16-year old farmboy, however development of the cave did not begin until 1941. Major exploration of Crystal Cave took place in 1992 uncovering the fact that the cave was triple the originally excavated size.

Cave formations include stalactites, stalagmites and rippling flowstone which hang from the ceiling or cover the ledges.