Pro

Countryside well worth checking out
Con

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

I like to drink there in the true dives, and if you need a tour guide call me.
a map to the best dive in the midwest...
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...
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.
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...
VARIOUS: WATER STREET IS FUN FOR ONE NIGHT
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...
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...
Beautiful bike/walking trail...
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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