'''Altoona''' is a city with a populaton of nearly 7,000 people, in Eau Claire County in Wisconsin
Get in
<listing name="" alt="" directions="" address="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">From Interstate 94, take exit 70, Altoona has 2 exits off of US Hwy 53. Just east of the City of Eau Claire.</listing>.
<listing name="Chippewa Valley Regional Airport" alt="" directions="US Hwy 53 to Melby St. exit" address="Starr Avenue, Eau Claire" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">Northwest Airlink (Mesaba Airlines) from Minneapolis St. Paul and charter service. Rental cars available.</listing>.
Get around
<listing name="Eau Claire Transit" alt="" directions="" address="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="http://www.ci.eau-claire.wi.us/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.10" hours="" price="Adult fare is $1">The City of Eau Claire bus has hourly service to Altoona</listing>
See
Ski Sprites Water Ski Team. ake Altoona County Park. iver Prairie Drive to 10 St. W. to Lake Road. ttp://www.skisprites.com/main.asp. onations accepted. Daily county park fee required. Free water ski shows on Lake Altoona, Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Hobbs Observatory. t Beaver Creek Reserve. ty. Hwy. K. ake Hwy SS (9 Mile Creek Road) east out of Altoona, turn left on Hwy K, the observatory will be on your left. 15/877-2212. ttp://beavercreekreserve.org/observatory.htm. ours of darkness.
Do
Cinder City Days. inder 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. inder 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. ty Hwy K. wy SS east of town to north on Hwy K. cr@beavercreekreserve.org. ttp://beavercreekreserve.org/. onation. Nature Center, Butterfly house, trails (hike, snoeshoe, cross-country ski), various programs throught the year to promote nature and science.
Dick's Divots Golf Driving Range. ayer Rd. ast of Altoona, take Hwy 12 to right on Mayer Rd, Dick's is on the left after the mini storage. pen until sundown. arge bucket $5. Drive from mats or the grass. Beer and soda available. Four bucket sizes to choose from
Recreation
Bike Trails. rails throughout the city. ttp://www.altoonaoutdoors.org/. ree. New 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 Park. iver Prairie Drive to 10th St. West to Lake Road. ttp://www.co.eau-claire.wi.us/Parks_Forest/lake_altoona_county_park.htm. Boat 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. 503 House Rd. ateway Drive (past Sam's Club) to House road. ttp://www.ecdogpark.com/. pen year-round until dusk. Non-residents of City of Eau Claire) $25 annual fee. Several acre fenced area for dogs to run and frolic off-leash. Users must pick up after dogs. Plastic bags available. Fresh water available.
Buy
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.
Eat
Altoona Family Restaurant. 000 N. Hillcrest Parkway. ust north of Hwy 12. 15/830-5000. American/family. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fischer's on the Green. 333 Hillcrest Parkway. wy 12 at 10th St. W. 15/832-9711. 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. illcrest Parkway at Otter Rd.. wy 12 and Hwy 53 interchance. 15/834-9234. ttp://www.draganettis.com/. pen daily at 4 pm, closed Mondays during the summer. ntrees $12-19. Italian restaurant. Patio dining available.
Subway. t Mega Express. illcrest Parkway at 3rd St East.
Drink
Happy Hallow Tavern. 628 N. Hillcrest Parkway, Altoona. 15/832-2826. This place was built just a few years ago. Large bar, food available, several TVs, DJ on some nights.
Golden Spike Bar & Grill. 28 Division St, Altoona. cross from the Post Office. 15/552-5526. Recently renovated with a strikingly appealing exterior.
400 Club. 411 Spooner Ave, Altoona. 15/834-6226.
Rolly's Coach Club. 239 Spooner Ave. cross from Hobbs Arena. 15/832-4120.
Whiskey Dicks. arlem St., Altoona. ear the TV tower. This place recently had a major facelift, two outdoor sand volleyball courts, outdoor tiki bar. Live music.
Sleep
Otter Creek Inn. 536 Hwy 12, Altoona, WI. rom US Hwy 53, take Hwy 12 exit, go east, Inn is immediately on north side of Hwy 12. 15/832-2945. nfo@ottercreekinn.com . ttp://www.ottercreekinn.com/index.htm. pm. 1 am. Bed & Breakfast
Contact
<listing name="Altoona Post Office" alt="" directions="Lynn Avenue" address="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">Zip Code is 54720; Counter services, post office boxes.</listing>
<listing name="Wi-Fi spot, Coffee Traders International" alt="Clear Wire Spot" directions="one block from Altoona, in the East Ridge Center" address="South Hastings Way" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">Coffee house, sandwiches and pastries. Live music some Friday evenings. Free wi-fi access.</listing>
Get out
'''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.