Name: Fall Colors Paddle
Start: 2026-10-11
End: 2026-10-11

Eau Claire Outdoors is your go-to haven for all things outdoor adventure. Whether you're gearing up for a thrilling hiking expedition, a serene camping trip, or a water escapade, Eau Claire Outdoors has you covered with a diverse range of top-notch outdoor recreation gear. Recognizing that not everyone wants to invest in expensive gear for occasional outings, Eau Claire Outdoors makes the great outdoors accessible to all by offering convenient rental options. So, whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a weekend warrior, Eau Claire Outdoors is here to equip you for memorable outdoor escapades.

Eau Claire Outdoors

Black Kettle Tea Shoppe provides natural, herbal remedies for many ailments through tea and tisanes with a spooky flair!

Black Kettle Tea & Bootique

Wine & Design is a fun way to create memories and masterpieces. This paint & sip experience is for artists of all levels!

Wine & Design

Serving local, fresh home-style Thai food - the perfect harmony between sweet, savory, hot, and sour. Their dishes consist of traditional, fusion, vegetarian & vegan options. Dine-in and carryout available.

Thai Orchid

Get cold drinks at The 410 Bar on Galloway Street in downtown Eau Claire! In the warmer months, check out this new bar for drink specials while the garage doors are open.

The 410 Bar

A pizzeria for the people, by the people.

Leona’s started as Covizza, a DIY backyard operation during the pandemic. It’s since done from doing regular pop-ups into a permanent restaurant.

Leona's

Galloway Grille is a comfortable and modern place to gather. It is the old school destination for comfort foods just steps away from the confluence in downtown Eau Claire.

Galloway Grille

Juicy burgers, delicious sandwiches, fresh seafood, a variety of soups, salads, and appetizers...The Livery caters to any taste. All of their food is made from scratch with fresh ingredients, including lots of local and seasonal goodies. Their chef creates new dishes daily, evolving and adapting the menu based on what you're asking for. There are always new flavors and combinations to try, making The Livery a great place to visit again and again. At The Livery, you'll find more than just your standard drinks behind this counter. Their savvy bartenders will mix you the perfect Mojito with fresh mint and real fruit puree or a homemade spicy Bloody Mary that will knock your socks off. If a brew is more your style, try one of their 12 craft beers or specialty bottles.

The Livery (Cowtown Saloon)

Come visit our BRAND NEW museum now open on 126 N. Barstow St. in Eau Claire, WI. CMEC provides a safe, inclusive environment for children to learn and play with others their age. With interactive exhibits, kids can grow socially and cognitively while having fun.

Children's Museum of Eau Claire

The Wigwam Tavern was established in 1939 and is one of Eau Claire's oldest and most well known establishments. They've been serving great food, cold beverages and fun times for over eighty years. And like a fine wine, the Wigwam just keeps getting better with age.

Wigwam Tavern

The Lakely is a cocktail lounge and Midwestern hub for live music and entertainment. A place to gather, hang, and absorb the culture. A place to feel at home whether you’re a local, a traveler, or something in between. The Lakely boasts Midwest pub-style comfort food menu, including their famous Koldtbord, and behind the bar features a cleverly curated list of craft cocktails and local brews on tap and in bottles. The Lakely hosts local and touring jazz and other live music, as well as Open Mic Nights, Trivia Nights, Drag Bingo, and more. Their generous courtyard patio offers outdoor lounge seating, high-top tables, two fire pits, a yard game lawn, and more.

The Lakely: Cocktail Lounge • Midwest Eats • Live Music

An upbeat, modern lodge located in the heart of downtown Eau Claire next to bike trails, rivers, parks, theaters, restaurants, bars, retailers, festivals and events. The Oxbow Hotel features hip and comfortable indoor spaces and flexible urban outdoor spaces for a variety of highly exclusive parties and events. We can host nightlife-driven revelries, site-wide celebrations, private corporate lunches and more. Guest enjoy highly unique single rooms and two-room suites featuring handcrafted wood furniture, custom artwork and record players.

The Oxbow Hotel

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.

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A blissful day on the river to view the fall colors from the river banks. Enjoy steady waters, undeveloped riverbanks, and enriching day of paddling. Includes gear, transportation, and lunch.

Fall Colors Paddle

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