Altoona, WI Local Area Information

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Visit the largest shopping mall in Eau Claire. With over 110 retailers, this place will surely keep you busy as you shop from store to store. Oakwood Mall offers added convenience with a children's play area, family restroom, lockers, nursing lounge, and safety escorts. There's even a ten screen movie theater on site. Stop by the cafe court or one of the larger restaurants for a bite to eat. re... (read more)

Get some fresh air at Oakwood Hills Neighborhood Park. There's a basketball hoop, playground equipment, ice skating rink, and even a sledding hill here. A warming house is on site too. Whether you come for a picnic, a pick up game of basketball or volleyball, or for some winter fun - this park will satisfy you need for outdoor recreation. read more about Oakwood Hills Neighborhood Park (read more)

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Mount Simon Park hosts year round activities. There's a boat landing, dock, two pavilions, two sand volleyball courts, a baseball diamond, a Frisbee nine hole golf course, and even winter golf. You can canoe, fish, kayak, boat, waterski, and swim in the Chippewa River. This park even plays host to the Babe Ruth Baseball Program for kids ages 13-16.Find out more at www.eteamz.com. read more a... (read more)

Embrace Chippewa Valley history with a visit to the Chippewa Valley Museum. There's historic buildings, exhibits of the Ojibwe tribe and farm life, a library, dollhouse, and working ice cream parlor. Open year round, hours varyso check their website for the latest information. Admission is $5 for adults, and$2 for children ages 5-17. Ages five and under are free. read more about Chippewa Valley... (read more)

Ever wonder what life was like in an 1890's logging camp? Make a visit to the Paul Bunyon Logging Camp Museum to find out. The tour begins with a short film and then it's on to view the logging artifacts that were part of the rough camp lifestyle. Exhibits include a barn, blacksmith shop, cook shanty, bunkhouse,and a heavy equipment shed.Kids will enjoy the Tall Tales room where there are inter... (read more)

Celebrate a child's birthday or come for theme night, Hoffey's is fun for all ages. The large indoor skate park has themed areas like the jail, the birthday balcony, the White House, BroadWay, and the Moon Walk. Birthday packages include the Ultimate Birthday Party,Hot Dog Party, Ice Cream Party, and Balcony Party. Prices vary so check the website for details. read more about Hoffey's Skate Ame... (read more)

Popular with families, the Hillview Farm Orchard offers a nature trail, apple picking, and horse drawn wagon rides on the weekends. Additional homegrown products can be purchased here. Choose from pumpkins, squash, and gourds. Don't forget to try the apple cider and caramel apples. Open early September through October, 11AM-6PM, Thursday through Sunday. read more about Hillview Farm (read more)

There's tons to do at Beaver Creek Reserve. Guests can visit the nature center, butterfly house, observatory, field research center, and citizen science center. The reserve contains over 380 acres of unique habitat including woods, wetlands, river bottom forests, and savannah areas. Since it is bordered by the Eau Claire River, two small trout streams run through the reserve. Home to a variety ... (read more)