| the warmly decorated rooms provide wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, microwaves and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemakers. off highway 29, this low-key hotel is 8 miles from the childrens museum of eau claire and 8 miles from owen park. there's also a laid-back restaurant, a bar, 5 meeting rooms and a business center. room service is available. parking and a hot breakfast buffet are available. other amenities include a gym, a game room, an indoor heated pool and a hot tub, plus a convenience store and coin-operated laundry facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add living rooms and pull-out sofas; some have whirlpool tubs
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport 16 min
Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry & Technology (16 min) Chippewa Valley Museum (17 min)
Local museum showcasing the Chippewa Valley people & culture through time, with an ice-cream parlor. Christ Church Cathedral (16 min)
Cathedral and church Irvine Park Zoo (22 min)
318-acre city park with a petting zoo, cross-country ski trail, 1903 schoolhouse & picnic grounds. Children’s Museum of Eau Claire (16 min)
Educational interactive exhibits for children & play spaces for toddlers, plus art activities. Leinie Lodge (18 min) Lake Wissota (22 min)
A popular fishing hole, this 6,148-acre manmade reservoir offers boat landings & a swimming beach. Action City (21 min)
Massive activity space with indoor go karts, laser tag, bumper karts & 18-hole mini golf. River Prairie Park (17 min) Wisconsin Logging Museum (17 min)
Local logging history information & exhibits with a whimsical Paul Bunyan theme, plus a gift shop. Phoenix Park (15 min)
This 9-acre riverbank park offers a walking labyrinth, picnic pavilion & year-round farmers' market. Carson Park (14 min)
Serene lakeside park with a historic baseball stadium, kiddie train ride, local museum & playground. Mount Simon Park (19 min)
This 49-acre park offers 2 picnic pavilions & a 9-hole disc-golf course, plus a boat landing & dock. River Bend Vineyard & Winery (10 min)
Picturesque vineyard offering winery tours, a tasting room, light fare & patio seating. | 
