"Pretty, affordable, fascinating and fun, Eau Claire is leading Wisconsin’s art, food and music renaissance.

Once you catch the infectious vibe of the small city (population 67,000) 90-some miles east of Minneapolis, you’ll be hooked for the weekend.

True, during the ’80s, Eau Claire’s youngsters spent their graduation checks on the fastest tickets to Austin or Portland to join the ranks of hip. Today those folks are moving back to Eau Claire to catch the wave of its new-born creative spirit. It’s leading the Wisconsin Renaissance as a magnet for artists of all flavors." 

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