Signature Experiences
Here in Eau Claire, experiences are everything. Visit Eau Claire collaborated with local artists, makers, brewmasters and community leaders to bring you Eau Claire exclusive experiences. Whether you want to let out your inner-artist, rub shoulders with the Eau Claire Express Baseball team or sip and learn about the beer brewed right in town, there are many memorable adventures to explore in our indie city.
The Great Create
You'll use your creative muscles for this experience. There are many workshops to choose from, each where you get to create a unique souvenir you'll get to take with you after. Workshops take place at Banbury Place and Building 13, an iconic, historic building in Eau Claire.
Food and Friends at Forage
Whether you are a pro in the kitchen or are still trying to master the easy-bake-oven, Forage is offering a hands-on cooking experience. From exotic food to appetizers, you'll get to cook new food in a casual setting. No experience is necessary!
t-Riveting Wine Barrel Experience
Have you ever wondered about the life of a wine barrel? With this experience, you get to create your own functional piece of art.
Lazy Monk Brewery Tour
The oldest brewery in Eau Claire is offering a guided visit through their authentic Bier Hall. You'll learn all about the process and stages of brewing beer and will be able to try their most popular flavors.
Leinenkugel Brewery Tour
You've never experienced Leinenkugel’s Brewery like this. Learn about the history of the brewery and experience the Leine Lodge all while sampling beers at the bar.
Maker Workshops at Volume One & The Local Store
Eau Clarie is home to many local makers. If you choose this experience, you'll get to work hands-on with a local maker to create a souvenir to take home. You'll also learn about the Maker economy in Eau Claire.
Express MVP Behind the Bases
Go behind the scenes with this hands-on experience at Carson Park, home to baseball greats like Hank Aaron, Bob Uecker, and Joe Torre. You'll get to sample the official beer of the team, check out the press box, and even have dinner with the players.
Banbury History Tour
Experience Banbury Place and Building 13 to see how the old Uniroyal factory in Eau Claire - closed some 25 years ago - successfully transformed into an artists’ and entrepreneurs’ community. You will learn about Banbury’s remarkable history and tour the building with one of the resident artists.
Banbury History Tour + Meet The Artist
Get all of the great things about the Banbury History Tour and more. Afterwards, get an exclusive look at the life of CV Peterson, an artist at Banbury Place. They will let you into their world and teach you how you can incorporate art into your daily life. Their work combines scientific exploration and art as a way to examine environmental devastation.
Downtown Eau Claire Historical Walking Tour
This self-guided audio tour will take you through gorgeous Phoenix Park as we cover Eau Claire's fascinating logging era, when we truly were "Sawdust City". After that, the tour takes you to downtown Eau Claire in 1930 when we were a cultural and entertainment powerhouse, pulling in acts from throughout the nation and even the world.
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