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BRING ON THE FRESHMAN FIFTEEN. There’s some darn good food here and someone’s gotta eat it. Whether you’re looking for fancy or cheap, Eau Claire’s got exactly what you want to chow down on.

Cheap Eats

Late Night

Coffee Shops

YOU LOOK LIKE YOU NEED A BREAK FROM STUDYING. Or at least a new soundtrack to get you through the night. Check here for info on what bands to listen to, where to see movies, and where to find inspiration.

Local Music

Visual Arts

Stage & Screen

THERE’S NOTHING LIKE THE GREAT OUTDOORS. And Eau Claire’s out- doors are really great. Whether you just want a place to sit out and tan or you’re looking for your next centennial trail ride, check out the ammenities here.

Eau Claire Parks

Kubb

Cycling & Culture

Winter Fun

Summer Fun

EAU CLAIRE IS PRETTY RICH ON THE HISTORY FRONT. From Native Americans to loggers to baseball, this community has a lot behind it. This context will help you enjoy your time here even more.

Notable Locals

Local Politics

By The Numbers

Eau Claire 101

EAU CLAIRE HAS A LOT TO OFFER, BUT FIRST YOU HAVE TO GET OUT THERE. Luckily, we’re also pretty good at that. Whether you have a car, a bike, or just your own two feet, check here for the scoop on getting around.

Transportation

Bus Routes

Neighborhoods

WE KNOW YOU’RE NOT A MONEYBAGS OVER THERE. College students are notoriously strapped for cash as they juggle school and jobs, but start here to find the best places to get the essentials – or to treat yourself.

Food & Music

Hotels

Vintage, Thrift & Games

Yoga & Gyms

City Returns to Old Winter Parking Rules

The City of Eau Claire’s winter parking rules have gone back to the future. For the past five years, alternate-side parking has only been in effect when the city’s ...

Catching a Drift

new programming gets locals on the Pablo stage

What do homegrown acts The Ben Shaw Band, LASKA, and Pit Wagon have in common? In terms of musical genres, not much. After all, one brings a gritty, yet folksy, Americana, another features ...

A Bon Hiver for Eaux Claires

Ani DiFranco and more converge for winter version of Eaux Claires Nov. 21-24

The organizers of the Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival have announced the full details and lineup for Eaux Claires Hiver, a special winter extension of the fest happening at the Pablo Center ...

Strange Happenings on Lowes Creek Hill

"Something bright flashed in the trees on the creek and a curious sort of cork screw wind seemed to race around the wagon and scare the horses. Oliver’s and Max’s headgear was not interfered with, but strange to say Joe’s nice new ..."

Romeo: Eau Claire's Oldest Avian Resident?

Comfortably housed between chattering lovebirds and a skeptical-looking Grey Parrot nicknamed “The Professor,” a gentle bird from another time sits and enjoys sporadic bursts of attention ...

Grand Re-Opening: State Theatre and Community Center

Downtown Eau Claire's State Theatre reopened on Friday, October 11 as the State Theatre and Community Center with a ribbon cutting and re-lighting of the historic marquee. The event featured ...

Pit Wagon - Metal

Music video for "Metal" by Pit Wagon.

The Nunnery - Proud

Music video for "Proud" by The Nunnery.

State Theatre Reopens as Hub for Nonprofits, Job Training – and Film Screenings, Too

“A building this beautiful with this much potential shouldn’t be sitting dormant,” said Luginbill, whose nonprofit group, the Luginbill Children’s Foundation, will operate the State, which opened in 1926 for vaudeville shows before becoming a movie theater and arts center ...

It’s Happening: UWEC Plans to Start $100M Arena Project by Next Summer

Long-Planned Sonnentag Center on Menomonie Street Will Be Partnership with YMCA, Mayo ...

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