Chippewa River Trolley Co.

13/08/2024

A handful of tickets are still available for Tuesday's and Wednesday's Urban Nature Adventure Tour this week with Beaver Creek Reserve! Don't miss out as there are only a few of these left!

You’ve never seen Eau Claire quite like this! Embark on an a remarkably woodsy adventure (considering it’s right in the heart of the city!) with our Urban Nature Adventure Tour, a partnership with the expert Naturalists from Beaver Creek Reserve. Guides will es**rt you off the trolley on short h...

23/07/2024

You’ve never seen Eau Claire quite like this! Embark on an a remarkably woodsy adventure (considering it’s right in the heart of the city!) with our Urban Nature Adventure Tour, a partnership with the expert Naturalists from Beaver Creek Reserve. Guides will es**rt you off the trolley on short h...

22/07/2024

SPORTS BAR TRIVIA ON WHEELS! Our Local Sports Legends tour is this Thursday, July 25 at 7pm! Hop on board for a fun and interactive look into the Chippewa Valley’s rich history of athletic achievement, storied competition, and surprising connection to national-level sports including the Packers, the Brewers, the Olympics and so much more. We’ll visit the Carson Park Hall of Fame to hear the truly incredible history of Eau Claire baseball including legends like Hank Aaron, Bob Uecker, Joe Torre and others. We’ll visit the base of Mt. Washington, taking in the incredible Flying Eagles Ski Jump Facility, to hear this community’s celebrated history of soaring through the air on skis. But there’s so much beyond baseball and skis — hear historic and current stories of high-level achievement in football, basketball, Indy and NASCAR racing, hockey, volleyball, running, water skiing and more. Plus unexpected and off-beat sports from horseshoes and kubb to curling and log-rolling. There’s even an Eau Claire sports connection to the long running tv show The Simpsons! This tour comes with a 100% guarantee you’ll learn something new! Tix and info: https://chippewarivertrolley.org/tours/sports-legends-tour/

11/07/2024

FRIDAY SIGNATURE TOUR JUST ADDED! We just added a last minute Signature Eau Claire Tour for Friday July 12 at 7pm! Plus there are still some tickets available for this weekend's Craft Cocktail, Family Express, and Winery Tours! Book these and more at http://chippewarivertrolley.org

03/07/2024

HOLIDAY SPECIAL! For one tour only, we're offering 2-for-1 tickets to our popular Craft Cocktail Tour this Friday, July 5 at 5:30pm. In full transparency, we just added the tour a bit too late for people to discover it and get tickets – these usually sell out! So if you're seeing this, you're in luck! The following code will get you 50% off any tickets at checkout for this tour only: CCJULY5241 Go here: https://chippewarivertrolley.org/tours/craft-cocktail-tour/

01/07/2024

It’s a Big Holiday Week at Chippewa River Trolley Co as we have our first-ever special Fourth of July tours all day Thursday, but we’ve got a sampling of just about everything we offer over the next six days – all coming and going from the bustling Local Store in downtown Eau Claire! Limited tickets remain! – so act fast:

THIS WEEK'S RUNDOWN!
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Urban Nature Adventure Tour (Tomorrow!)
Tuesday July 2 – 5:30pm-9pm

4th of July Holiday Trolley Tour
Thursday July 4 – all day

Craft Cocktail Tour
Friday July 5 – 5pm-8:30pm (Plus more dates just added!)

Family Trolley Express
Saturday July 6 – 9:30am

Local Sports Legends Tour
Saturday July 6 – 11am (Plus more dates just added!)

Signature Eau Claire Tours
Saturday July 6 – 1pm & 3pm

Northern Brewery Tour
Saturday July 6 – 5pm-8:30pm

Winery & Distillery Tour
Sunday July 7 – 1pm-4:30pm (Plus more dates just added!)

28/06/2024

NEW FRIDAY DATES! We just added a few new Friday Craft Cocktail tours, including the July 5th holiday weekend! Discover a guided taste of the growing craft cocktail scene of the Chippewa Valley and hear from expert mixologists and bartenders. Come along on the trolley as we ride through Eau Claire and Altoona to visit three award-winning establishments: Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe; The Lakely; and Infinity Beverages Winery and Distillery. On the journey, you’ll learn more about each establishment, their approach to making great cocktails, and you’ll be treated to a curated list of samples. Learn more and get tickets: https://chippewarivertrolley.org/tours/craft-cocktail-tour/

26/06/2024

IT’S TRUE! We’re decorating up the trolley on the Fourth of July for a handful of special holiday tours! Many tickets have already sold for these special editions of our Signature Eau Claire Tour, so grab tickets for you and your family today! Tours: http://chippewarivertrolley.org

06/06/2024

NEW TOUR!! Limited run starting Friday, June 14. Hop on board for an in-depth look into the Chippewa Valley’s rich history of athletic achievement, storied competition, and surprising connection to national-level sports including the Packers, the Brewers, the Olympics and so much more. We’ll visit the Carson Park Hall of Fame to hear the truly incredible history of Eau Claire baseball including legends like Hank Aaron, Bob Uecker, Joe Torre and others. We’ll visit the base of Mt. Washington, taking in the incredible Flying Eagles Ski Jump Facility, to hear this community’s celebrated history of soaring through the air on skis. But there’s so much beyond baseball and skis — hear historic and current stories of high-level achievement in football, basketball, Indy and NASCAR racing, hockey, volleyball, running, water skiing and more. Plus unexpected and off-beat sports from horseshoes and kubb to curling and log-rolling. There’s even an Eau Claire sports connection to the long running tv show The Simpsons! This tour comes with a 100% guarantee you’ll learn something new!

31/05/2024

FIELD TRIP! This year we've started partnering with area schools to offer local history field trips for elementary and middle school students around Eau Claire! This week we've been taking hundreds of kids from Longfellow Elementary out to learn the story of our community and visit some spots they've maybe never been before. If you're part of a school who'd like to make this happen for your kids, learn more and reach out on our website!

Throughout the week, grades k through 5 were able to explore the city on the trolley.

28/05/2024

NEW KIDS & FAMILY TROLLEY TOURS! Starting Saturday, June 1, hop on the new Family Trolley Express, the latest tour from the Chippewa River Trolley Co. This shorter tour of Eau Claire is geared toward kids 12 and under (and their grown-ups) who wanted to learn more about the amazing history and culture of Eau Claire. There will be tales of lumberjacks, a trip through a hidden tunnel in an urban forest, a walk over the famed “S-Bridge,” and much more. Follow the link to learn more and to find tickets: https://chippewarivertrolley.org/tours/family-trolley-express/

22/05/2024

THIS SATURDAY (and more!): Discover a guided taste of the growing craft cocktail scene of the Chippewa Valley and hear from expert mixologists and bartenders. Come along on the trolley as we ride through Eau Claire and Altoona to visit three award-winning establishments: Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe, The Lakely, and Infinity Beverages Winery and Distillery. On the journey, you’ll learn more about each establishment, their approach to making great cocktails, and you’ll be treated to a curated list of samples — Infinity: Razzgria Sangria, Helix: Strawberry Guava Mule, Lakely: Mysterio. DETAILS & DATES: https://chippewarivertrolley.org/tours/craft-cocktail-tour/

07/05/2024

MOTHERS DAY! Take mom on a beautiful Sunday afternoon cruise in the trolley this weekend (May 12!) to sip wine, tour distilleries, and enjoy the day! Details on the link in our bio! Limited tickets, act fast!

25/04/2024

Trolley tickets for the 2024 season go on sale Friday April 26 at 10am! Featuring returning favorite tours, plus many new experiences coming soon! Learn more at: http://chippewarivertrolley.org

05/03/2024

NEW TOUR! A new one-day only kids trolley tour is coming Saturday, March 30! Create a lasting springtime memory for your little ones with our Easter Trolley Eggspress! Board the trolley at The Local Store to ride through the heart of downtown Eau Claire on our vintage family trolley. Enjoy the interactive tour guide and seasonal kid’s music on your way to meet the Easter Bunny, where else, but at the garden! Families will enjoy a special egg hunt surprise at the Forest Street Community Garden near the Farmer’s Market. Kids will have a chance to meet and pose for a photo with the Easter Bunny, and take home a handful of colorful eggs with seasonal candy inside. After the hunt, board the trolley again for a trip back to The Local Store, where each child can ring the vintage bell, pose for more photos with the driver and trolley, and take home a free seasonal trolley coloring page. More details and tickets here:

Create a lasting springtime memory for your little ones with our Easter Trolley Eggspress! Enjoy the interactive tour guide and seasonal kid’s music on your way to meet the Easter Bunny, where else, but at the garden! Families will enjoy a special egg hunt surprise at the Forest Street Community G...

02/02/2024

DING DING: It's so warm that we're bustin' out the trolley! With no snow, warm temps, and plenty of sun, we decided what better way to commemorate a historic Wisconsin winter than by offering a few Snowless Surprise editions of the Signature Eau Claire Tour – THIS WEEKEND! Just four tours with limited tickets will go out Saturday and Sunday at 1pm and 3pm. Enjoy the sunshine and near 50 degree temps, short walks over beautiful river bridges, historic community stories, and more. Take advantage of this rare opportunity and grab yourself a couple of tickets on the link!

Here we are in a Wisconsin winter with no snow! Might as well take this highly rare opportunity for some seasonal fun and enjoy a historic winter trolley ride, with forecasts mostly sunny and near 50 degrees! Enjoy this charming experience taking you on a unique trolley ride to and through some of E...

15/01/2024

COME WORK WITH US! That’s right YOU could drive or perform as a part of our team in 2024 and land yourself a fun, community-oriented, part-time seasonal gig! We’ll even help you learn and get licensed. Tag that person who you know would be just perfect, and visit this page to learn more and apply: http://chippewarivertrolley.org/jobs

15/01/2024

COME WORK WITH US! That's right YOU could drive or perform as a part of our team in 2024 and land yourself a fun, community-oriented, part-time seasonal gig! We'll even help you learn and get licensed. Tag that person who you know would be just perfect, and visit this page to learn more and apply: http://chippewarivertrolley.org/jobs

05/01/2024

COME WORK WITH US! That's right YOU could drive or perform as a part of our team in 2024 and land yourself a fun, community-oriented, part-time seasonal gig! We'll even help you learn and get licensed. Tag that person who you know would be just perfect, and visit this page to learn more and apply:

Fun, community-oriented, part-time seasonal roles.

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas from local celebrity Finnley the Corgi!

21/12/2023

FINAL BOARDING CALL TO SEE SANTA! Only a handful of tickets remain for the final Schoolhouse Christmas Trolley Express rides this Friday and Saturday. Kids (and their grown-ups) have been loving this little 50-minute excursion, hosted by our victorian-era conductor, taking everyone for personal visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, plus music, cookies, stories, and more at the vintage schoolhouse in Carson Park. There are a few tickets here and there, but the 11:00am and 1:00pm tours on Saturday, Dec 23 have quite a few openings! Check it out and make a memory!

Ride through the heart of downtown Eau Claire to eventually arrive in the woods of Carson Park at the charming Sunnyview School House, to experience a historic schoolhouse Christmas with Santa and Mrs. Claus themselves!

19/12/2023

Some folks choose to get a little dressed up for the Holly Jolly Christmas Trolley. Maybe they wear a little holiday pin or a Christmas scarf. Then there are fun ladies like these who go a step further…

10/12/2023

It’s getting wintery for our holiday trolley tours! Great downtown drive-by photo caught today by Schrupp Photography

04/12/2023

Our holiday kids’ tour, the Schoolhouse Christmas Trolley Express, featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus themselves, has officially launched! Get your tickets now at http://ChippewaRiverTrolley.org

02/12/2023

We love seeing everyone in the Clearwater Christmas Parade tonight! What an absolutely incredible crowd on a beautiful December evening!

30/11/2023

4 tickets opened up for the Cocktail and Chocolate tour on Friday Dec. 8 at 5:00pm. Also 1 left on the 23rd, and 7 left on the 29th. Get tickets here:

Update: As of Tuesday Nov 28, 8:47am All dates are sold out except for: Fri Dec 8 5:00 (5 tickets left) Sat Dec 23 5:00 (1 ticket left) Fri Dec 29 5:00 (7 tickets left) Embark on a festive evening tour featuring seasonal custom cocktails and decadent chocolate, exploring Downtown Eau Claire and Rive...

29/11/2023

Due to popular demand, we added 2 more dates to the Holly Jolly Christmas Trolley tour! Sunday December 3rd, 5:15 and 7:00pm. Get tickets here:

Update: Two new times added! Sunday Dec 3, 5:15 get tickets Sunday Dec 3, 7:00 get tickets Update: As of Tuesday Nov 28, 8:47am All dates are sold out except for: Thu Nov 30 5:15 (1 ticket left) Sat Dec 2 7:30 (1 ticket left) Thu Dec 7 5:15 (1 ticket left) Thu Dec 14 5:15 (1 ticket left) Sun Dec 17....

27/11/2023

Holiday Tours are happening now! Many dates are sold out, but we're checking with the elves and may try to add more. The interactive kids tour (visiting SANTA himself!) – known as the Schoolhouse Christmas Trolley Express – has several dates/times still available, but act soon!

23/11/2023

HOLIDAY TOURS ON SALE NOW! Wow, lots of tickets sold today, there are now less than half left for the whole season! We’ve got three different holiday trolley experiences ready to go for you and yours this season! One classic light tour with stories on the way to Irvine Park, one for the kiddos to see Santa, and one for just the grown-ups with cocktails and chocolate. Tickets are limited, so get yours fast! Learn more at www.chippewarivertrolley.org