The Eau Claire Insider

Tired of the same-old, same-old when it comes to dining out? Looking for an eatery that offers more than a tried-and-true franchise menu and generic décor? You’re in luck: The Eau Claire area is home

For some of us, autumn is the season for pumpkins. For others, it’s the season for pumpkin spice lattes. If you’re part of the latter group, the nip in the air is as good an excuse as any to find a

Whether you look at the calendar or glance at the weather forecast, there’s no denying it: Fall is here – and with it shorter days and nippy weather. And rather than bemoan the passing of summer, that

The Chippewa Valley’s most famous Civil War veteran never fired a shot, nor did she – yes, SHE – ever stand at attention or march off to battle. In fact, she flew most everywhere and perched at

Sidewalk chalking isn’t just for children who want to doodle or play hopscotch. Eau Claire’s Chalkfest has been proving this each August since 2008, and this year the outdoor art event is making use

It took a lot of talent, perseverance, and collaboration to put Eau Claire’s homegrown music scene on a national stage. Now, the same factors are at work in boosting the city’s burgeoning stand-up

The tales of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox may be told wherever larger-than-life lumberjacks felled timber, but anyone who’s ever been to Eau Claire’s Carson Park knows where the ax-wielding giant

Hollywood’s got it all wrong: Time travel doesn’t require a futuristic machine or a magical spell. All you need is some historical knowledge and imagination, although guys in buckskin help, too. These

Sure, the Chippewa Valley has plenty of paved recreational trails and hundreds of miles of streets, roads, and byways where you can pedal to your heart’s content. But what if your heart isn’t content