Altoona (Wisconsin)

• From Interstate 94, take exit 70, Altoona has 2 exits off of US Hwy 53. Just east of the City of Eau Claire.

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• Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

  address: Starr Avenue, Eau Claire
  Delta Connection (Mesaba Airlines) from Minneapolis St. Paul and charter service. Rental cars available..

• Eau Claire TransitThe City of Eau Claire bus has hourly service to Altoona.

• Ski Sprites Water Ski Team

  address: Lake Altoona County Park
  Free water ski shows on Lake Altoona, Memorial Day through Labor Day.

• Hobbs Observatory

  phone: +1 715 877-2212
  address: Cty. Hwy. K

• Cinder City Days

  address: Cinder City Park
  Altoona's annual city festival, organized by the Lion's Club. Carnival, parade, softball tournament, live music, beer garden, Doll & Pet Parade

• Fourth of July Fireworks

  address: Cinder City Park, Spooner Ave.
  An annual event, on the 4th. Fireworks provided by the Altoona Lion's Club. Fireworks presentation done by the Altoona Fire Department.

• Beaver Creek Reserve

  address: Cty Hwy K
  Nature Center, Butterfly house, trails (hike, snowshoe, cross-country ski), various programs through the year to promote nature and science.

• Dick's Divots Golf Driving Range

  address: Mayer Rd
  Drive from mats or the grass. Beer and soda available. Four bucket sizes to choose from.

Recreation

• Bike TrailsNew bike trail opened along Lake Road, connecting 10th Street trail to the Lake Altoona County Park. River Prairie trail connects to trails in Eau Claire and provide access to the Chippewa River State Trail.

• Lake Altoona County ParkBoat landing, swimming beach, boating, water ski shows, playground, shelter, nature trail, horseshoe pits. Daily/annual park pass required

• Eau Claire Off Leash Dog Park Recreation Area

  address: 4503 House Rd
  Several acre fenced area for dogs to run and frolic off-leash. Users must pick up after dogs. Plastic bags available. Fresh water available.

Altoona is mostly a residential community, with a few places to shop. This will change with the development of the new River Prairie area in the next couple of years.

• Altoona Family Restaurant

  phone: +1 715 830-5000
  address: 2000 N Hillcrest Pkwy
  American/family. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

• Fischer's on the Green

  phone: +1 715 832-9711
  address: 2333 Hillcrest Pkwy
  Elegant dining. Legendary steaks. Located at the Hillcrest Country Club, restaurant and lounge are open to the public. Live music in the lounge several nights a week. Reservations accepted.

• Draganetti's Ristorante

  phone: +1 715 834-9234
  address: Hillcrest Pkwy at Otter Rd
  Italian restaurant. Patio dining available.

• Subway

  address: Hillcrest Pkwy at 3rd St E

• Happy Hallow Tavern

  phone: +1 715 832-2826
  address: 1628 N Hillcrest Pkwy
  This place was built just a few years ago. Large bar, food available, several TVs, DJ on some nights.

• Golden Spike Bar & Grill

  phone: +1 715 552-5526
  address: 228 Division St
  Recently renovated with a strikingly appealing exterior.

• 400 Club

  phone: +1 715 834-6226
  address: 1411 Spooner Ave

• Rolly's Coach Club

  phone: +1 715 832-4120
  address: 2239 Spooner Ave

• Whiskey Dicks

  address: Harlem St., Altoona
  This place recently had a major facelift, two outdoor sand volleyball courts, outdoor tiki bar. Live music.

• Otter Creek Inn

  phone: +1 715 832-2945
  address: 2536 Hwy 12
  Bed & Breakfast

• Altoona Post OfficeZip Code is 54720; Counter services, post office boxes.

• Wi-Fi spot, Coffee Traders International

  address: South Hastings Way
  Coffee house, sandwiches and pastries. Live music some Friday evenings. Free wi-fi access.

• Eau Claire, borders the city on the west side.
• Chippewa Falls, is about 10 miles to the north.
• Menomonie, is about 24 miles to the west.
• Augusta, is 20 miles southeast on Hwy 12. Be sure to take an Amish tour, tour the Dells Mill Museum, and visit the quaint historic downtown.
• The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul in Minnesota are about 85 miles to the west.