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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

Charlie Park, The Grad

UWEC grad explores tough topics through hip-hop

An Eau Claire native is finding a new way to better himself through positive music expression. Charlie Park (a.k.a. Zachary Klein) – or as he is known in the musical community, Charlie Park The Grad – is a 25-year-old hip-hop artist with a deep love for lyricism and self-improvement ...

COLUMN: Making the Change I Want to See in Eau Claire

sometimes all it takes is one person to change the world

I am using my pain as propane to spark something in my life and make the changes I want to see in our community. Growing up in a single-parent household played a big role in molding the man I am today ...

Black Lives Matter Mural Memorializes Vibrant Lives Lost

'This is still happening,' one muralist says. 'It's not necessarily gotten better.'

“Each time the world loses a Black life, a mother, father, son, daughter, best friend, or neighbor is lost ...

Taylor Swift Calls on Bon Iver for Surprise Album Out Tonight

megastar sings with Justin Vernon and worked with The National’s Aaron Dessner + more

Taylor Swift said she recorded her new surprise album, "folklore," in isolation. Who knows what isolation looks like for Taylor Swift, but it makes sense that she’d call on somebody who knows a little somethin’ about that – Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, who ...

Pablo Center Donates ‘Together Chippewa Valley’ Funds To Eight Arts Nonprofits

as local arts venues face extinction, COVID-formed coalition seeks to support nonprofits

The Pablo Center at the Confluence announced Wednesday that it has donated a total of $9,484 in funds from Together Chippewa Valley – a fundraising coalition formed amid the COVID-19 pandemic in response to local community needs – to eight ...

Decadent Cabaret 41

Decadent Cabaret #41 took place at Brickhouse Pub and Grub and featured South Farwell, Do it Yourself Daisy, Drunk Drivers, Stare Across, FMDown, Ghosts of the Sun, Orenda Fugue, The Broken Eights, Venison, and more. Photos are from Thursday, March 5th and Saturday, March 7th.