Eau Claire Travel Guide

  Country Inn & Suites
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  • Country Inn & Suites
      Country Inn & Suites
    by Bwana_Brown
  • View from the boat on Chippewa River (Eau Claire)
      View from the boat on Chippewa River...
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  • Driving through the Dells
      Driving through the Dells
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  • Ginger Scallops & Szechuan Chicken take-out
      Ginger Scallops & Szechuan Chicken...
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  • Early morning view of the Country Inn & Suites
      Early morning view of the Country Inn &...
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Pro

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  Countryside well worth checking out 


Con

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  Not very progressive/ cold winters/ can be boring after a while 


In a nutshell

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  I like to drink there in the true dives, and if you need a tour guide call me. 

 

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Things to Do  

Take a look at the Wisconsin Dells

Take a look at the Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

 Bwana_Brown Says:  I must admit that I had never before heard of this spectacular natural attraction located in western Wisconsin! After skirting the southern edge of Chicago, we made our turn to the northwest on Interstate-94 as we headed toward Madison, Wisconsin but really aiming for Eau... 

Art Gallery

Art Gallery, Eau Claire

 Opulente Says:  Gallery is stocked with local artists of work such as paintings, sculpture, jewelry and local music cd's. Knowledgeable staff will help you if you get the bug to create your very own masterpiece of art. 

a map to the best dive in the midwest...

a map to the best dive in the midwest..., Eau Claire

 americanwildchild Says:  Ha ha! After 9 or 10 years...I still roll into this old dive!! I love seeing the same faces and drinking out of huge mason or Kerr jars. If you come for happy hour and look at the carpet, you can see all the cigarette burns for the last 20 or 30 years. I will be posting my... 

Carson Park

Carson Park, Eau Claire

 babybird Says:  At one time years ago, the Chippewa Riverchanged course and what is left is a dramatic small "oxbow lake" and island. The park is built throughout that island. Several sections to the park include playgrounds for the kids and picnic areas. 

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Restaurants  

Coffee Traders International: Great food at this coffee shop

Coffee Traders International: Great food at this coffee shop, Eau Claire

 frankspikoli Says:  Located on Business 53 (Hastings Way) in the Eastridge Center, this is an upscale coffee shop with great food and coffee roasted in house. Free WI FI access is included. Great atmosphere with comfy seating and a fireplace. It's a local coffee shop with a trendy national... 

Delivery Fix: Awesome

Delivery Fix: Awesome, Eau Claire

 troybeighley Says:  I just tried this new restaurant delivery company in Eau Claire and it is the best thing to hit Eau Claire.They deliver over 100 restaurants in the area that doesn't have delivery.Open 24/7 so you now can get breakfast delivered or a late night meal that does'nt consist of... 

Haymarket Grill: Best Experience in Town

Haymarket Grill: Best Experience in Town, Eau Claire

 bigreduw64 Says:  The ambience is great, three levels. The first level has a lot of natural light and resembles a cafe setting. The second level is a bustling bar area and the third level is an intimate dining room great for a date. The food and service was amazing. I ordered swordfish and it... 

Jade Garden: This was outstanding Chinese food!

Jade Garden: This was outstanding Chinese food!, Eau Claire

 Bwana_Brown Says:  After three days of constant driving, we were ready for some tasty take-out food when we finally reached this day's destination in Eau Claire. I spotted the next-door Jade Garden as we pulled into the motel parking lot and was even more pleased when, as we checked things out... 

Houligan's Steak & Seafood Pub: Best steak in town

Houligan's Steak & Seafood Pub: Best steak in town, Eau Claire

 frankspikoli Says:  A seafood and steakhouse, this a fine dining experience in a casual downtown lounge atmosphere. Great chefs with the best steak (fillet mignon) around. Ahh, the fillet mignon. 

The Bistro: Fine dining at casual dining prices - The Bistro

The Bistro: Fine dining at casual dining prices - The Bistro, Eau Claire

 frankspikoli Says:  Upscale food at very reasonable prices, located in Ramada Inn downtown. The menu has been changing a bit, but the spicy quesadilla and cajun dishes are great! 

High Shores Supper Club -...

High Shores Supper Club -..., Eau Claire

 sweetsue71 Says:  High Shores Supper Club - about 10 miles northeast of Eau Claire on beautiful Lake WissotaAtmosphere is relaxing with a gorgeous view of Lake Wissota. Good menu selections with moderate pricing. Outdoor dining available during summer months. Varies - good... 

Nightlife  

VARIOUS: WATER STREET IS FUN FOR ONE NIGHT

VARIOUS: WATER STREET IS FUN FOR ONE NIGHT, Eau Claire

 babybird Says:  Water Street is well known to the college set, although it is not uncommon to see people of all ages hang there at night. It is a series of college-style bars and some restaurants along the street near the university. Once you have done it, you will either love it or hate... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Not much

Not much, Eau Claire

 babybird Says:  It is a university town with a LOT of drinking. Some people can be a bit uncomfortable in that climate. If you are a female I would suggest going with a friend or a group to Water St.. Sometimes people get rowdy and dumb fights can break out. As far as dangerous crime, I... 

Tourist Traps  

Water Street - college kids meets local losers

Water Street - college kids meets local losers, Eau Claire

 sfjohnny Says:  Not as expensive as most cities in the USA as far as drinks. There is a row on both sides of the street of bars. The mistique is quite different than other college towns such as Iowa City, Madison, or even Berkely. Oh ya, that reminds me, eat early!!!!!!!! There is a semi... 

Can't think of any in our...

Can't think of any in our..., Eau Claire

 sweetsue71 Says:  Can't think of any in our community! 

Off The Beaten Path  

Beautiful bike/walking trail...

Beautiful bike/walking trail..., Eau Claire

 sweetsue71 Says:  Beautiful bike/walking trail along the river. Various starting points near university or Water St. area or Owen Park. Trail is paved and goes for miles - well kept. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Four of us are planning a trip to Eau Claire in July to spend Friday June 21st at Country Jam. We have hotel reservations through... 

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A: A little city about 20 minutes south on I-90 is Osseo. There's a place there that makes the best pies in the world. Seriously. It's called Norske Nook. You must go.... 

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An overnight stop on a long road-trip

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 Although it had taken us three long days of driving to reach Eau Claire from New Brunswick, Canada we had settled into a nice routine of cruise-control on the American Interstate highway system. By...... 

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EAU CLAIRE, my original hometown

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 Eau Claire is french for "clear water, although the french might not have seen Lake Altoona during a summer when the algae is thick. That aside, Eau Claire is a clean and mostly pretty small city... 

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Where we like to feed the ducks...

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 I am originally from Wisconsin. I was born in the tiny farm town of Stanley, population around 1,000. I don't know how interested the rest of the world is in Stanley or Thorp, Wisconsin, where I spent... 

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