Visit Eau Claire

Sports aren't just a pastime in the Eau Claire area, they're our way of life, and we are committed to providing the best experience possible from the start of the bid, to the last out.

Located just 75 miles east of The Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul, the Eau Claire area consists of the following communities: Eau Claire, Altoona and the Town of Union. We are located in the rolling hills and river valleys of Western Wisconsin. The Eau Claire area offers natural beauty, outdoor recreation, a rich heritage, unique attractions and second-to-none sporting facilities! Eau Claire has a variety of venues for your event, including soccer, football and baseball fields, indoor ice rinks, pools, and a large indoor sports center with several areas that can be customized to your sport. With over 2,000 hotel rooms, we can host events of all sizes. The city of Eau Claire is also easy to navigate and all hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues are no more than 20 minutes away.

You want your visit to Eau Claire, Wisconsin to be unlike any other Midwest trip you’ve ever taken. Located just 90 miles east of Minneapolis, Eau Claire, Wisconsin has things to do for the outdoor adventurer, the history buff, the indie music lover, the art connoisseur and the foodie.

With two rivers that converge in the heart of downtown, there are plenty of opportunities to paddle the water trail or bike along the Chippewa River State Trail. Get hands-on with local artists, chefs and athletes by signing up for an Eau Claire Signature Experience. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in art, plan your trip around a show at Pablo Center at the Confluence in downtown, where you can simultaneously check out their multiple art galleries and installations.

We have museums, outdoor sculptures, and parks that make for the perfect day of entertainment for the kids (and the kids-at-heart), not to mention all of the pet-friendly things you can do with your four-legged friend. And don’t worry beer-lovers, we have breweries that will keep your interest piqued and your tastebuds satisfied. Midwest may be best, but Eau Claire is unlike any other.

Domestic airports near Eau Claire, WI 5 miles to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport. 86 miles to La Crosse Municipal Airport. 94 miles to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. 103 miles to Rochester International Airport. 114 miles to Central Wisconsin Airport.