Name: Chippewa Valley Railroad Association
Address: 611 Carson Park Dr, Eau Claire, WI, 54701

The Chippewa Valley Railroad (CVRR) offers rides in/on wooden 1880 passenger-style coaches pulled by coal-fired, steam locomotives. Chippewa Valley Railroad Association offers train rides on their mini train replica during the summer months through scenic woods by Half Moon Lake. Experience a 1/4 size working railroad featuring coal-fired steam locomotives, a diesel locomotive, and wooden 1880-style passenger coaches, streamline passenger coaches, a gondola car and one caboose. Depot, passenger waiting canopy, roundhouse, turntable, switch yard and the oldest interlocking tower in the state. With an upgraded track, the Chippewa Valley Railroad offers a genuine railroad experience. Two of the railroad's three engines run on coal, and the 1880s-style cars and vintage train station are home to suspender-clad conductors wearing pin-striped engineer's hats.

For general inquiries about the Chippewa Valley Railroad, please contact their team directly through Facebook Messenger.

Chippewa Valley Railroad Association

Located in western Wisconsin, Eau Claire offers sports planners a destination that's easy to reach, easy to navigate, and ready to host. Just 90 minutes from the Minneapolis–St. Paul area and within driving distance of Chicago, Eau Claire is well positioned to welcome teams, athletes, and fans from across the Midwest.

A versatile mix of indoor and outdoor venues supports events across a wide range of sports and competition levels, with tournament-ready fields, courts, ice facilities, pools, trails, and large-scale indoor spaces. Hotels, restaurants, venues, and visitor amenities are conveniently located throughout the community, making it easy for teams to get where they need to be throughout the event.

Visit Eau Claire's sports team works alongside event organizers to help bring the details together, connecting planners with venues, accommodations, local resources, and destination support.

And there's plenty waiting beyond the competition. Eau Claire's walkable downtown, local restaurants and breweries, miles of trails, public art, live music, family attractions, and the Chippewa River give athletes and their families more to experience between games and after the final whistle.

Eau Claire has the facilities to host the event and the destination experience to make the trip worth it.**** Bring the competition, bring the crowd, and come as you are — Eau Claire is ready to host.

Visit Eau Claire

We are located in the original Mike's Smokehouse location on the corner of Menomonie and Clairemont. There is a full service bar with 22 taps. We also have a $5 soup & salad bar Tuesday - Friday.

The Eau Claire Ale House

The Eau Claire Soccer Park is the most popular soccer park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. With 9 fields all around, teams of all ages can run around and enjoy a great game of soccer.

Eau Claire Soccer Parks

There is a boarded hockey skating rink and warming house on the grounds of Putnam Heights Elementary. It is open week nights from 4pm until 7pm and weekends from 11am until 7pm.

Putnam Heights Elementary School

Immerse yourself in the dynamic and creative spirit of Eau Claire at the Azure Apartments. Minutes away from downtown Eau Claire, and an array of restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques, Azure offers the best of city living with a modern twist.

The azure apartments offers spacious floor plans, stylish interiors, and premium amenities, including:

- Fully equipped fitness center
- Community lounge with cozy seating
- Convenient on-site parking and underground
- Pet-friendly environment
- Beautiful outdoor spaces
- High-speed internet and cable
- Sauna

Azure Apartments

The YMCA Sports Center is 48,000 sq ft full of action for all athletes and event users. It includes 2 separate arenas (Turf 16,000 sq ft and Sport Court 12,000 sq ft) a Gymnastics Area (6,000 sq ft), 2 meeting rooms, 1.5 basketball courts, 3 volleyball courts, 6 pickleball courts, large open space with high ceilings, open and free parking, concessions and family events year-round. The opportunities are endless! Make plans now to visit Western Wisconsin’s Premier Indoor Sports Facility at the YMCA Sports Center!

YMCA Sports Center

The Quality Inn of Eau Claire is near the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire off Interstate 94. The 100 percent non-smoking. Conveniently located with easy access to Interstate 94 and downtown in a quiet setting within walking distance from the Chippewa River State Trail, featuring biking and cross-country skiing. This Eau Claire, WI hotel is close to many area attractions, including Carson Park, a 132-acre community park located on an island surrounded by Half Moon Lake. Eau Claire Regional Arts Center, Chippewa Valley Museum, Action City Family Fun Center and Chaos Indoor Water Park are within five miles of the hotel. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Bollinger Fields, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Sacred Heart Hospital and Marshfield Clinic are also in the area. The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is only 10 miles from the hotel.

Quality Inn Eau Claire

Super 8 Eau Claire hotel is located in North America's Kubb Capital, conveniently placed off the major roadways of I-94 and Route 12. With the campus of University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire down the road, getting on campus is incredibly easy. Super 8 Eau Claire is also only a short walk away from the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center for those visiting to compete, and the Hutchinson Technology manufacturing plant is just across the Chippewa River for those on business trips. Enjoy free breakfast and free wi-fi.

Super 8 - Campus

Stop in to enjoy a wide selection of delicious food from Burgers & Shakes to Quesadillas to Fried Chicken to all day Breakfast! Randy's Family Restaurant aims to serve through hospitality with friendly staff, quick service, and affordable prices that will make your dining experience enjoyable.

Randy's Family Restaurant

Hello Hyderabad Indian Grill brings the authentic flavors of Hyderabad to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, proudly serving 100% halal Indian cuisine.

Open: Monday-Saturday 10am-11:45pm, Sunday 10am-10pm

Hello! Hyderabad Eau Claire

Coffeehouse chain serving signature drinks, mochas & lattes, plus coffee & breakfast.

Open daily: 5am-7pm

Caribou Coffee

Wingstop is a popular American restaurant chain that specializes in cooked-to-order classic and boneless chicken wings tossed in a wide variety of signature sauces and dry rubs.

Open daily: 10:30am-1am

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