A&W has been making their fan favorite Root Beer made fresh with real cane sugar, served in a frosty mug since 1919. This family friendly restaurant takes pride in serving delicious American treats like 100% beef Burgers, 100% all white meat Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, Coney Dogs, Fries, Cheese Curds, and of course, Root Beer Floats!

A&W Restaurant

Located along the Eau Claire River in Altoona’s [River Prairie Park](https://www.visiteauclaire.com/river-prairie/), the Chippewa Valley Veterans Park is a peaceful place to honor, remember and learn about those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Visitors can walk through thoughtfully designed memorial spaces, read stories from different periods of military history and pause among the flags, statues and riverfront scenery.

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- Veterans Tribute Mall with military flags, statues and seating
- Paved Veterans Tribute Trail along the Eau Claire River
- Educational exhibits honoring military conflicts from the Civil War through the War on Terror
- Legacy Stones recognizing individual veterans
- Welcome Home Sculpture and additional memorials
- Large American flag known as Old Glory
- Accessible pathways and places to sit and reflect
- Connections to River Prairie Park’s paved walking trails

The park is designed for quiet reflection, education and community ceremonies, while its paved riverfront setting makes the tribute welcoming and easy to explore.

Chippewa Valley Veterans Park

Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.

Starbucks

Cabin Coffee is a fun and welcoming new coffee shop located at the River Prairie Park in Altoona. They offer breakfast and lunch all day every day and other sweet little treats to satisfy your cravings! Beans are roasted on-site every day for guaranteed freshness and deliciousness. Featured on the menu is a very special product called White Coffee that is unlike any other in the world! It’s sweet, nutty, and a whole new experience your taste buds will love. Stop in for a fruit smoothie, meet some friends for lunch, or grab a cup to enjoy on your walk around the beautiful River Prairie Park. Don't want to get out of the car? Use the drive thru! Business meeting? Call about the conference room! Local owners and friendly staff that would love to see you!

Cabin Coffee Co.

Located on the first two floors of the Fairway are stunning, fully furnished apartments available for extended stays shorter than a month. All the apartments are specially designed with your needs in mind with ready-to-use kitchens, in-unit washer and dryers and free high-speed Wi-Fi and internet for every type of traveler in the Chippewa Valley, from single guests to families or groups. Fairway offers virtual concierge services, contactless check-ins and additional amenities to help you enjoy the Chippewa Valley to its fullest potential.

Fairway

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

Centennial Park is a 38-acre park tucked along Otter Creek in Altoona, offering wooded scenery and beginner-friendly trails within the city. The trail system follows the creek, winds through the woods and includes a few gradual climbs, making it a fun place for hiking, trail running and off-road biking.

### Park activities and amenities include:

- Approximately 2.5 miles of singletrack trails for hiking, trail running and mountain biking
- Playground
- Grassy hill and open green space
- Wooded and creekside scenery
- Free park entry

Centennial Park does not have restrooms. Visitors should avoid using the singletrack trails when they are wet to help prevent trail damage.

[GOOGLE TRAIL MAP HERE](https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1Pehw6GsubB3kiHVtaKkTMyqqV74X7Y0&ll=44.80328913202687%2C-91.459981&z=16)

Centennial Park

Helix is a Wine and Craft Cocktail Bar and Café with an extensive Spirits List of over 400 liquors by the ounce, including 250+ Whiskeys and dozens of tequilas, as well as a carefully curated Wine & Spirits Retail Bottle Shop. Pouring regional beers, crafted Mocktails and Peet's Coffee & Tea beverages, Helix offers something for everyone! Dine with us for Sunday Brunch, Friday through Sunday lunch, and dinner and dessert every day.

Helix

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

Galloway Flats is a brand new upscale apartment complex close to downtown, shopping, and restaurants offering 1, 2, and 3-bedroom rentals. Amenities include a fitness center, secured entrance, gym, community room, rooftop patio, pickleball court, dog park, outdoor gas fireplace walking trails, and plenty of green space. Minutes away from Costco, Woodman's Food Market, and Festival Foods.

Galloway Flats

44 Below is an ice cream shop located in the beautiful River Prairie Park in Altoona, WI. This will be the perfect stop for those hot days. Stop by and grab your favorite scoop or try any of our specialty items including malts and nachos!

44 Below

44 North Gastropub offers a variety of atmospheres under one roof. From watching sports, playing arcade games to just relaxing with a glass of wine on their heated patio, 44 North is the place for everyone. Their menu offers a wide variety of delicious flavor which are sure to satisfy your taste buds. Locally owned and operated, come check them out in River Prairie park and have an experience unlike any other in the area.

44 North: American Gastropub

Established in 1901, Eau Claire Golf & Country Club enjoys a long-standing reputation of possessing one of the finest and most challenging golf courses in the upper Midwest. The 18-hole, par 71 Championship course is spread out over 250 acres of mature, wooded terrain, including sweeping hillsides and towering white pines. With the spectacular views overlooking the Chippewa Valley, ECGCC continues to be one of the premier private clubs in western Wisconsin.

The Eau Claire Golf & Country Club is the only private club in the community that can offer its members all of the amenities one would expect from a first-class club.

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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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