With some great road trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to enjoy all that Eau Claire, 35 miles away, has to offer. Oakwood Mall, Chaos Waterpark and Action City alone justify the drive. Located 40 miles away, Chippewa Falls is another popular tourist destination. If you visit, make sure you check out Lake Wissota State Park, Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company and Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology.