Best BuildingIn its first eligible year, The Pablo Center at the Confluence (128 Graham Ave., Eau Claire) took a solid first place...read more » 1 Pablo Center at the Confluence 2 Banbury Place 3 Mabel Tainter Theatre
Best Day Trip DestinationDon’t get us wrong … there’s plenty of fun to be had in the Valley. But every now and then,...read more » 1 Duluth, Minnesota 2 Stillwater, Minnesota 3 Minneapolis, MN
Best Free ActivityThere’s nothing quite like spending your Saturday morning strolling through the Eau Claire Downtown Farmers...read more » 1 Farmers' Market at Phoenix Park 2 Irvine Park Zoo 3 Thursday Summer Concerts in Phoenix Park
Best HotelThe Lismore Hotel (333 Gibson St., Eau Claire), a salute to its artsy namesake city in Australia, is a boutique...read more » 1 The Lismore Hotel 2 The Oxbow Hotel 3 Staybridge Suites, Altoona
Best Kept SecretIf you find yourself in need of bulk baking goods, seasonal produce, or even a wind chime, Weaver’s Country...read more » 1 Weaver's Country Store in Fall Creek 2 Eau Claire Cheese and Deli (Nelson Cheese Factory) 3 Devil's Punchbowl
Best Museum/Historic SiteThe Chippewa Valley Museum (Carson Park, Eau Claire) aims to connect people to the community and inspire curiosity by...read more » 1 Chippewa Valley Museum 2 Children’s Museum of Eau Claire 3 Paul Bunyan Logging Camp
Best NeighborhoodThe Eastside Hill is a six-time winner in this poll, with its cozy homes, proximity to downtown, and amazing views,...read more » 1 Eastside Hill (Eau Claire) 2 Third Ward (Eau Claire) 3 West Side (Eau Claire)
Best People WatchingAt the right time and place, people watching can be a fun, fascinating way to fill a few hours or an entire day...read more » 1 Walmart 2 Sounds Like Summer 3 Oakwood Mall Food Court
Best Place That's Open 24 HoursWhen you’re searching for somewhere to go at 3am, Woodman’s Markets (2855 Woodman Ave., Altoona) is a...read more » 1 Woodman's Market 2 Festival Foods 3 Kwik Trip
Best Place to Impress Out-of-town GuestsYour guests can’t help but be impressed by the Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market in Phoenix Park. Unique...read more » 1 Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market 2 Leinie Lodge and Brewery Tour 3 Irvine Park Zoo and Nature Area
Best Place to Take Your KidsThe Children’s Museum of Eau Claire (220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire) welcomes superheroes, princesses, and...read more » 1 Children’s Museum of Eau Claire 2 Irvine Park Zoo 3 Beaver Creek Reserve
Best Place to Take Your Pet (non-business)Eau Claire Off-Leash Dog Park (4503 House Road, Eau Claire) has a fenced, nine-acre site that’s open...read more » 1 Eau Claire Off-Leash Dog Park 2 Happy Tails Dog Park 3 Irvine Park
Best Public ParkIrvine Park in Chippewa Falls is a veritable wonderland: With more than 300 acres of scenic beauty; a zoo with bears,...read more » 1 Irvine Park and Zoo 2 Carson Park (Eau Claire) 3 Phoenix Park (Eau Claire)
Best Tour / Tourist AttractionFor 150 years, six generations of Leinenkugels have perfected their brewing craft at the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing...read more » 1 Leinenkugel Brewing Co. tour / Leinie Lodge 2 Irvine Park 3 Sculpture Tour Eau Claire
Most Beautiful SpotNature’s beauty surrounds you at Big Falls County Park near Fall Creek. Whether you are looking for a sandy...read more » 1 Big Falls County Park 2 Phoenix Park 3 Rod & Gun Park
Most Romantic SpotPlanning to propose to your significant other or hoping to take someone out on the perfect first date? Look no...read more » 1 Phoenix Park Bridge 2 Rod and Gun Park 3 Irvine Park (by the Dam)
Worst Intersection for PedestriansThe myriad of streets meeting at the intersection of Hastings Way and Brackett Avenue in Eau Claire make it a...read more » 1 Hastings Way and Brackett Ave (by Walgreens and CVS) 2 Clairemont and Stein (by CVTC and Sacred Heart) 3 Anywhere on Farwell
Worst RoadTake a drive on Clairemont Avenue in Eau Claire when you want to practice patience — you’ll need it...read more » 1 Clairemont Avenue (the stoplights) 2 53 Bypass (Aggressive/stupid driving) 3 Oxford Ave by the Children's Theatre
Worst StoplightBring a good book with you when you know you’ll be traveling through the intersection of Gateway Drive and...read more » 1 Gateway Dr. and Prill/Golf Road (by Kohls, Target and Walmart) 2 Clairemont and Stein (by CVTC and Sacred Heart) 3 Hastings Way and Bracket (by Walgreens)