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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

The Most Wikipedia’ed Names in the Chippewa Valley? You’ll Never Guess. Except You Will.

So who’s the person who put this town on the map? A nifty new online visualization project tries to answer that question with the help of data from Wikipedia ...

NOW: Emerging Artists of the Chippewa Valley

NOW: Emerging Artists of the Chippewa Valley presents new works by an emerging group of exciting artists making an impact on the Chippewa Valley ...

OXBEAUX III Lineup (w/ Jenny Lewis and The Shouting Matches) + Exclusive Shouting Matches Video

OXBEAUX – downtown Eau Claire’s annual summer street concert – returns for its third installment on Friday Aug. 9 and Saturday Aug. 10, expanding the lineup while adding another full night of live music to the mix ...

Eau Claire's New Fight Against Homelessness

Homelessness is an ever-growing problem in Eau Claire. A broad coalition is working to change that by setting a 100-day goal to find housing for chronically homeless individuals.

Eighteen months ago, Kathleen Kinnee finally felt like her life had reached a happy place, or at least a happier place than she had known for some time ...

Olson's Downtown Eau Claire Grand Opening

The grand opening of Olson’s Ice Cream at their new location in Haymarket Plaza in downtown Eau Claire began with a ribbon-cutting on Friday, May 24.

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