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Start: 2026-12-11
End: 2026-12-11

All-suite accommodations await you at **Staybridge Suites**® **in Altoona, WI,** one of the fastest-growing small towns in America. Located between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, and just minutes from the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU).

This beautiful, home-away-from-home style hotel is situated in the River Prairie area of Altoona featuring a number of restaurants, bars, and businesses that are within walking distance. A few of those include Cowboy Jacks, 44 North with Versus Arcade & Bar, Cabin Coffee, Helix, The Island Parkside, River Prairie Nutrition, Woodman's Grocery Store, Kwik Trip and a variety of other business styles. River Prairie Park, directly across the street is a pet-friendly park featuring local art, a bird sanctuary, and fun for the kids such as a splash pad and wading river. The park runs along the river and connects to over 70 miles of biking/hiking trails. If you're holding events at the River Prairie Center it's less than a 5-minute walk from this great location.

The Chippewa Valley offers diverse industries in manufacturing, I.T., health care, and retail trade. The city is home to University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College, and many medical facilities including St. Joseph, Sacred Heart, Mayo Clinic & Oakleaf Surgical Center. Companies such as Hewlett Packard, Cray, TTM Technologies, and Menards call the area home. Visit Leinenkugel’s Brewery, local wineries, numerous bike and snowmobile trails, cultural centers and parks. Don't forget to visit one of our many artisan cheese makers.

Enjoy a quiet evening in our Great Room, relax by our indoor pool or grill in our BBQ Gazebo. At night, mingle while enjoying drinks and appetizers Mon. thru Wed. at The Social®. Catch up with work at our business center and stay on track with your workout at our 24-hour fitness center. We also offer an on-site 24-hour laundry facility, and The Pantry®, to shop for forgotten essentials and snacks.

At Staybridge Suites®, you’ll have an apartment-style feel without the hassle of apartment living. Whether it’s for a night, week, month or more, you will be at home.

Settle in tonight at the Staybridge Suites® Eau Claire-Altoona

Staybridge Suites

This restaurant offers authentic Japanese cooking prepared at your table. Tokyo's menu includes selections of steak, chicken, vegetables, fish, and seafood. They feature Teppanyaki dining daily from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Closed on Monday.

Tokyo also serves a traditional Japanese lunch Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:30 a.m to 2:00 p.m.

During Teppanyaki dining (dinner only) groups of 8-10 people can be accommodated.

Tokyo Japanese Restaurant

If you're in the mood for some quality BBQ, bring the family by for a meal. Karl's Bar-B-Q serves some of the best Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork and Ribs Around! Their BBQ is available for lunch and dinner every day of the week except for Sundays.

**Catering:** Dive into homemad meals made by top catering chefs! When you throw a party or event, you want to make sure that each and every guest leaves with a full and happy stomach. If you want the best catering food around, then you need to trust your party with Bar-B-Q Express of Eau Claire, WI.

Karl's Bar-B-Q Express

Board & Brush Creative Studio is a place for creating fun and unique wood décor projects from scratch while enjoying a fun instructor led upbeat atmosphere. Board and Brush is a great place for girls night out and date night. We also offer private events for team building, birthday parties, bridal showers, and family friendly events! No need to be crafty, we will teach you every step of the way! At Board and Brush we take pride in assisting our guests in their creations so that everyone takes home a piece of art they are proud of!

Board & Brush Creative Studio

Just three miles from the heart of downtown Eau Claire and situated along the Eau Claire River, River Prairie Park is an up-and-comer gathering spot for outdoor music, creative cuisine and fun for the whole family (pets, too!). This park, located in Altoona, is home to three amphitheaters to host live music, tons of play space to entertain the kids, a splash pad and a stream to cool off in, walking and biking trails to explore and kayak access to get you out on the water. Not to mention, there’s a lot of open, grassy space where you can kick back and read in the sunshine or set up a pick-up game of kubb. River Prairie Park is home to some of the Eau Claire area’s tastiest restaurants, including 44 North, Cowboy Jack’s, Cabin Coffee, Helix, The Island Parkside and not to mention the pop-up food trucks that are the essence of all things tasty.

River Prairie Park

Treat yourself to a little piece of Mexico. Dine in a festive atmosphere or order to go. Enjoy authentic Mexican at its best, including fajitas, tacos, chalupas, vegetarian combos, sopapillas, and fried ice cream.

Cancun has two Eau Claire locations:

2713 N. Clairemont Ave.  
(715) 830 -0211

2120 Highland Ave. 54701  
(715) 552 - 8011

Open 11:00am to 10:00pm daily and Sundays Noon to 9:00pm.

Cancun Mexican Restaurant

At ReJuve Lounge, we are committed to enhancing wellness across all ages and stages of life. Nestled at the forefront of the health and wellness industry, our innovative space offers a unique blend of advanced therapies designed to rejuvenate the body and elevate overall well-being. Our core services include state-of-the-art Red Light Therapy, the transformative LymphActive suit, the soothing Cocoon Pod, the restorative Salt Booth, the dynamic Cryo T-Shock, and invigorating Vibration Plates.   
  
What sets ReJuve Lounge apart is our exclusive combination of high-tech equipment, making us the only business in the area to offer such a diverse suite of healing modalities. We believe in crafting personalized experiences that empower our clients to embrace their wellness journey fully.   
  
Our mission is simple yet profound: to help people feel better and facilitate the healing of their bodies. Join us at ReJuve Lounge, where innovation meets care, and take the first step towards a healthier, more vibrant you.

Rejuve Lounge

Wagner’s Lanes is not your typical bowling alley. Equipped with 26 lanes, a full menu, ample space, and competitive party packages, Wagner’s is the perfect place for all occasions and all ages. Wagner’s also features The Complexx, an innovative sports and entertainment facility which is home to a full-service bar complete with rooftop seating, ample event space, three volleyball courts, bean-bags, and volley- pong. The opportunities in The Complexx are endless, easily making it the hottest spot in the Eau Claire area.

Wagner's Lanes & The Complexx

Lake Altoona is an 840 acre lake with a maximum depth of 25 ft. Surface Acreage: 840 Maximum Depth: 25 ft. Common Species: Walleye, SM Bass, Black Crappie Others: Muskie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Perch Number of Launches: 2 Location: City of Altoona

Lake Altoona

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

Come in from the cold and celebrate Christmas with Altoona Lutheran Ministry. Enjoy the lights and a variety of Nativity displays, beautiful and peaceful Christmas Music, Free Cookies, Cocoa and Crafts for the entire family. Live Music and Narration 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

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