Other Things to Do While in Eau Claire
Discover Eau Claire's Impressive Public Arts Scene
In Eau Claire, we take the arts seriously. You can find some form of it almost anywhere you look. One of the best and easiest ways to appreciate Eau Claire's public art is by embarking on the Eau Claire Sculpture Tour. You can find sculptures made by local and international artists lining the streets of downtown Eau Claire and in other places scattered throughout the city. It's a pretty big deal because Eau Claire is home to the largest sculpture tour in the nation! While you're out hunting down sculptures, you'll probably run into a few murals too! One piece of advice: they are the perfect selfie backdrop!
Shop in Downtown Eau Claire
The heart of Eau Claire is the local businesses and people who make up our community. The best way to experience it is by taking a stroll through downtown Eau Claire and exploring the variety of different shops that line the streets. Check out places like Revival Records, Tangled Up In Hue, The Local Store, and many others to get a true taste of Eau Claire's tight-knit and unique local economy. On Saturday morning, make a stop at the iconic Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market to experience a fresh, vibrant selection of locally grown and raised produce!
Sip on Eau Claire Craft Brews
If you're from Wisconsin, you know how much we love our beer. If you're not from Wisconsin, you also know how much we love our beer! Lucky for you, Eau Claire has lots of it! Check out some of the local breweries in town for a glass or flight of something cold, crisp, and tasty. A few breweries that can be found in and near Eau Claire include Lazy Monk, The Brewing Projekt, Omibibulous, Northwoods Brewpub, and the Bloomer Brewing Company in downtown Eau Claire. If you have a chunk of time on your hands, plan a trip over to Chippewa Falls to tour the infamous Leinenkugel's brewery too!
Experience Chippewa Valley's Wineries
We get it - beer isn't for everyone. If wine is more your speed, there are a handful of beautiful wineries in the Chippewa Valley for you to visit. Pay a visit to Dixon's Autumn Harvest in Chippewa Falls or River Bend Winery & Distillery in the Town of Wheaton for scenic winery views, or grab a drink with friends and family at Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery in Eau Claire.
Eat a Hearty Brunch
One could argue that picking a place to eat in a destination that's new to you is one of the hardest parts of planning a getaway. While it's completely your call, can we offer up some suggestions for where to get a good brunch in Eau Claire? Just a fair warning, lines can get long! Try calling ahead or if you're really ambitious, roll out of bed early! Try out places like The French Press, the Nucleus, Chick-a-Dee's, Galloway Grille or Altoona Family Restaurant for a hearty breakfast that will keep you fueled and energized for the whole day. For the "I just want a good cup of coffee" people, every recommendation you need is right here.