Riverfront • Downtown • Trails • Arts • Western Wisconsin
Meet Eau Claire.
A creative western Wisconsin city built around rivers, trails and a downtown that's easy to explore — with parks, music, breweries and road-trip country just beyond town.
A creative western Wisconsin city built around rivers, trails and a downtown that's easy to explore — with parks, music, breweries and road-trip country just beyond town.
Eau Claire sits where the Eau Claire and Chippewa rivers come together, giving the city a waterfront character that shows up in its parks, trails and downtown.
It's big enough for a full weekend of restaurants, breweries, music and local culture, but small enough that the river and outdoors never feel far away.
River paths, downtown streets and a city with an unmistakably creative streak.
Walk, bike or simply slow down beside the rivers that run through the city.
Restaurants, local shops, public spaces and an easy base for a weekend.
Music, public art and local culture give Eau Claire a personality all its own.
Keep the weekend simple: river, trails, downtown, food and music.
Explore parks and paths along the waterways running through Eau Claire.
See the city and surrounding area on two wheels.
Spend an afternoon walking between restaurants, shops and public spaces.
Work a concert or local performance into your Eau Claire weekend.
Sample another side of Wisconsin's beer culture while you're in town.
Use Eau Claire as a base for parks, trails and outdoor escapes nearby.
Build the evening around downtown restaurants and local Wisconsin flavor.
Explore more of northwestern Wisconsin beyond the city limits.
Eau Claire's relationship with the water isn't hidden on the edge of town. The rivers run right through the community and help connect downtown with parks and recreation.
Walk beside the water, bring a bike or simply use the riverfront as your route from one part of the city to another.
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Eau Claire is at its best when you don't over-plan it. Walk downtown, stop when something looks interesting and leave enough time for dinner and drinks.
The compact city center pairs naturally with the nearby riverfront, making it easy to combine both in the same afternoon.
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Eau Claire has developed a strong reputation for music, arts and creative culture, giving visitors another reason to stay after the trails and riverfront.
Look for live performances, public art and events while planning your weekend.
Explore Arts & Culture →Northwestern Wisconsin gives you plenty of reasons to keep driving.
Turn Eau Claire into one stop on a longer drive through western Wisconsin.
Slow DownAdd smaller communities to the trip and see more beyond the city.
Find the WaterUse Eau Claire as a jumping-off point for lakes and outdoor recreation nearby.
Come Back in AutumnCooler weather and changing leaves can turn the drive itself into the attraction.
A simple two-night itinerary for seeing the city without rushing it.
Check in, find dinner and spend the first evening getting a feel for downtown Eau Claire.
Start outside with a riverfront walk or bike ride through the city.
Grab dinner, find a brewery or catch live music before calling it a night.
Visit another park, take a scenic drive or turn the trip home into part of the weekend.
Warmer days bring riverfront walks and outdoor weekends back into the plan.
SummerLong evenings are ideal for combining trails, downtown and outdoor events.
FallPair Eau Claire with changing leaves and a drive through western Wisconsin.
WinterTrade long outdoor days for restaurants, culture and a slower city getaway.
That's enough time to explore downtown and the riverfront, get outside, find good food and still leave room for whatever you discover after arriving.
Eau Claire is known for its river setting, parks and trails, downtown, arts and music culture and its location in western Wisconsin.
Yes. Downtown, riverfront recreation, restaurants, breweries and cultural attractions fit easily into a two- or three-day trip.
Yes. Visitors can explore riverfront paths, parks, biking routes and other outdoor recreation in and around the city.
Downtown works well for visitors who want to combine restaurants, shops, public spaces and nearby riverfront areas on foot.
Summer is excellent for outdoor activities and events, while fall works especially well for road trips through western Wisconsin.
Eau Claire can be paired with nearby lakes, small towns, parks or a longer western Wisconsin road trip.
Follow the river, explore downtown and see where the weekend takes you.