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Visiting Eau Claire


Nestled in northwestern Wisconsin, Eau Claire County is surrounded by Chippewa and Dunn Counties, which help make up the Chippewa Valley.  The County has a population of approximately 104,000. The City of Eau Claire is the largest city in the Chippewa Valley with a population of approximately 68,000. Adjacent to the City of Eau Claire is Altoona, which has an estimated population of approximately 7,400.

The area enjoys a history of lumbering and now prides itself on its healthcare, education, and business.  Eau Claire is a great place to work and play, with all the recreational activities surrounding the area.  The city remains a center for arts and 
entertainment, a vast array of shops and restaurants, and lodging for those who are with us for a short time.  Whether you are just visiting or making Eau Claire your home, we would like to welcome you to the Chippewa Valley and the wonderful city of Eau Claire. ​​

Getting Here

Eau Claire, Wisconsin is connected to Interstate 94, along the Chicago-Milwaukee-Minneapolis/St. Paul corridor. U.S. Highway 53 connects the city with Lake Superior to the north and the Mississippi River to the south. Within the city, the North Crossing highway and bridge offer north side residents a convenient route between Highways 53 and 12.

The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is a certified FAA facility with automated weather service and an air traffic control tower. The facility serves the area with daily flights to Chicago through United Express Airlines. Hawthorne Global Aviation Services offers charter flights, including jet service and air freight. Chippewa Valley Airport Service also offers van shuttle services to take you to the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport. ​​​
Lodging in Eau Claire, WI
Hotels and Lodging
As for lodging, visitors have a variety of options. The area has numerous types of hotels to serve visitors. For those looking to spend a night enjoying the outdoors, campgrounds are located throughout the Chippewa Valley. 

Dining in Eau Claire, WI
Dining
Eau Claire’s selection of restaurants should satisfy everyone’s taste.  There are ethnic restaurants with Italian, Brazilian, Japanese, Mandarin, Malaysian, Korean, Szechuan, Cantonese, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Hmong, Cajun and Mexican cuisines.  A variety of fine dining, fast-food and chain restaurants are located throughout the city.  

Shopping in Eau Claire, WI
Shopping
Eau Claire is the retail center for West Central Wisconsin so there are a variety of choices for shopping including an indoor shopping mall, numerous strip malls, big box retailers and small boutique stores.

Entertainment in Eau Claire, WI

Entertainment, Arts & Recreation
You may need a rest from shopping during your stay in the area. Eau Claire offers a wide array of entertainment, arts and recreation, museums, cultural events, music festivals, bike trails, golf and many more!
To help make your visit even greater, please visit these community partner websites:

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101 N. Farwell Street - Suite 101, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Phone: (715) 834-1204 |  Fax: (715) 834-1956  |   information@eauclairechamber.org
  • About Us
    • Ambassadors
    • Board of Directors
    • Buy Local Bucks
    • Chamber Team
    • Committees
    • Communications
    • Contact Us
    • Invest With Us >
      • Chamber Membership at a Glance
      • Chamber Membership FAQs
      • Chamber Online Investor Application
  • Advocacy
  • Workforce
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
    • Explore Eau Claire Concierge Program
    • Jobs >
      • Job Board
    • Professional Development
    • Think Eau Claire >
      • Visiting Eau Claire
      • Moving to Eau Claire
    • Workforce Playbook
    • Western & Central Wisconsin Wage Survey
  • Education
    • Chamber Educational Foundation >
      • Leadership Eau Claire™
      • Youth Leadership Eau Claire >
        • Application & Tuition
        • Sponsors
    • Young Professionals (YPCV) >
      • Membership >
        • YPCV Membership Application
      • YPCV Board
      • Calendar of Events
      • YP Cares 2020
  • Investor Engagement
    • Chamber Sponsorships
    • Marketing Opportunities
    • Networking Opportunities
    • Our Newest Investors
    • Invest With Us
    • Investor Login
  • Events
    • Chamber Events Calendar >
      • Signature Events >
        • Breakfast in the Valley
        • Business at the Gardens
        • Business Salutes Eau Claire Golf Classic
        • Eau What a Night/Annual Meeting
    • Community Events >
      • Submit a Community Event
  • Blog