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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, Hair & Cars

Games & Vintage

Yoga & Gyms

WeTransfer Presents Bon Iver: Autumn

Check out a great mini-documentary about Bon Iver's upcoming tour and all that goes into taking their new music to the arena level – between the sound, the light, the band and more ...

Chalkfest 2019: The Winners

Once again, Volume One partnered with UW-Eau Claire to present Chalkfest on UWEC's beautiful campus mall – on Saturday, July 27 – with over 150 local and regional artists ...

Chalkfest 2019: All the Entries!

ce again, Volume One partnered with UW-Eau Claire to present Chalkfest on UWEC's beautiful campus mall – on Saturday, July 27 – with over 150 local and regional artists chalking up the college's various sidewalks ...

Chalkfest 2019: The Big Day

Once again, Volume One partnered with UW-Eau Claire to present Chalkfest on UWEC's beautiful campus mall – on Saturday, July 27 – with over 150 local and regional artists chalking up the college's various sidewalks ...

Wisconsin State Journal Profile Dives Deep on Eau Claire, Banbury Place

On July 14, the Wisconsin State Journal dedicated more than 3,500 words to the story of Eau Claire’s economic comeback and artistic endeavors, pointing to a number of developments helping to make it all happen ...

Life Support BBQ to Zap It up at Food Truck Friday

Don’t let it shock you: Life Support BBQ is zapping up good eats at Food Truck Friday this year, passing out pulled pork sliders, mac and cheese, their classic meat mac, pork belly burnt ends ...

Little Wissota Bakehouse Launches Sourdough-Based Biz

I grew up during the early Wonder Bread Years. It was the bread that “builds strong bodies 12 ways” by stripping all the nutrients out and then re-enriching the bread with additives. But I grew up in California ...

UWEC Program Welcomes Students Who’ve Experienced Homelessness and Foster Care

As a freshman at UW-Eau Claire, Taz Smith came up with a service-learning project that meant something personal: a program to help university students who have previously been a part of the foster care system. As a former foster child, Taz is all too familiar with the hardships associated with ...

Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 Locomotive Visit

The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive rolled into Altoona on Tuesday, July 23 to large crowds. Train fans of all ages were treated the world’s largest steam engine at the Union Pacific yard adjacent ...

Eau Claire-Based Bolton Refuge House Produces Podcast About Domestic Violence, Related Issues

People don’t generally like to talk about domestic violence and sexual assault, but Olivia Blaylock, a staff member at Bolton Refuge House in Eau Claire, is hoping they’re willing to listen ...

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