Visit Eau Claire

Join us & our tourism partners in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week! 🧳✈️✨ This week celebrates the industry’s critical role in powering our nation’s economy, communities and connections. Travel is a $2.8 trillion industry that supports nearly 15 million American jobs while fueling other important industries like manufacturing, health care and agriculture—all which depend on travel to generate business, spur innovation and support education. The travel industry is essential to America’s success—it is an economic powerhouse that unites people, benefits society and is paramount to the United States’ global competitiveness. It’s important to continue to grow this vital sector of the U.S. economy. Visit Eau Claire is dedicated to representing the cities and townships we serve and making a positive impact on our local economy through travel and tourism! #NTTW24

We’re thrilled to announce that Eau Claire is the newest expansion franchise for The Arena League! 🏟️🏈 Starting in 2025, our team will play home games at the brand-new Sonnentag Event Center. At last Friday’s press conference, Commissioner Tim Brown and The Arena League advisor Tommy Benizio shared their excitement about bringing arena football to our vibrant community. We’re so proud that the decision to choose Eau Claire was influenced by our passionate community and the strong support from local leaders and fans. Season tickets are now available, along with exciting partnership opportunities. 🎟️ Plus, don’t miss your chance to submit ideas for the team’s name, mascot, and logo in the “Name-The-Team Contest.” Find more details here: https://lnkd.in/gkyBFZvV

Last night was the artist reception at The Brewing Projekt, celebrating the incredible talents in Eau Claire’s 2023-24 Sculpture Tour. We are so excited to announce the award winners: 🏆 Best of Show Bronze 'A Delicate Balance' by Kimber Fiebiger 🏆 Best of Show Other Materials 'Willie' by Don Gaber 🏆 People’s Choice 'Learning to Fly' by Nick Legeros Congratulations to these outstanding artists for their remarkable achievements! We’re so lucky to have this amazing showcase of art in our city!

Today marks the highly anticipated installation day for the Eau Claire Sculpture Tour! 🎨✨ We're thrilled to see our city come alive with stunning new works of art! A huge thank you to all the artists, organizers, volunteers, and sponsors who make this possible. 👏 Come and explore the fresh sculptures and experience the creativity and talent that make Eau Claire so special!

It's game time for Eau Claire! 🎉🏈 The Arena League has chosen our city as its newest expansion franchise! Eau Claire will proudly stand as the league's sixth team, alongside established franchises in Duluth, Minnesota; Waterloo, Iowa; Springfield, Missouri; Kansas City, Missouri; and Hot Springs, Arkansas. The season is scheduled to kick off at the Sonnentag Event Center in 2025! Be part of this exciting unveiling at the press conference led by Commissioner Tim Brown on Friday, May 17, at 12:30 PM, hosted at the Eau Claire Event Center. 🗓️

We’re so excited to celebrate Nick Meyer, founder of Volume One, for receiving Altoona’s 2024 Champion of the Arts Award this past weekend! 🏆🎨 Nick's significant contributions to the cultural landscape of the Chippewa Valley have been invaluable. Through our collaboration with Nick and Volume One, we've witnessed firsthand his dedication to promoting and celebrating arts and culture in our community. Congratulations, Nick, on this incredible achievement! 🎉

Yesterday, we had the distinct pleasure of hosting Andrew Nussbaum from Travel Wisconsin, who visited our team to present not one, not two, but THREE Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grants! 🎉 🎸 The first grant goes to the Reverb Music Festival, now in its thrilling second year and expanding to a spectacular two-day event! This year’s lineup promises an electrifying blend of music genres: from a day dedicated to hip-hop throwbacks to an exhilarating mix of emo, pop-punk, and alt-rock on the second day. 🎷 We are also thrilled to receive a grant for the Eau Claire Jazz Festival, marking the second consecutive year of support. This funding amplified the promotion of the 59th Annual Eau Claire Jazz Festival, recognized as the largest student-run festival in the Midwest! 🎃 Lastly, we are honored to receive continued support for the Ginormous Pumpkin Festival, once again securing a grant for its second year. This captivating event, held at River Prairie Park every September, showcases the magnificence of giant pumpkins and celebrates the artistry and dedication of participating growers. A heartfelt thank you to Travel Wisconsin for their unwavering support! 👏 Be sure not to miss out on these extraordinary festivals—mark your calendars and experience the magic of our area firsthand!

Another incredible Eau Claire Marathon weekend in the books! 🏁 Year after year, our city transforms into a vibrant hub of athleticism and excitement, and each time, we're blown away by the dedication and passion of all the participants. 💪 Congratulations to all the athletes! 🎉 - 📸 (photos from Instagram): @braytonbmeyer @alicia_b_realty @pegwilke @samantha.faulkner @ashleighkroschel

Say hello to our newest free mobile pass, Geau Outside, an online passport that guides you to bike trails, swimming holes, picnic spots, waterfalls, tubing rentals, and more unique, beautiful locations in the Eau Claire area! 👋🌳 By checking in, you can earn points, and win awesome prizes! Ready to start your adventure? Click the link to get your pass now: https://lnkd.in/gtDMusxw

The City of Eau Claire sure is ‘trailblazing’ with the addition of the Half Moon Lake Boardwalk Trail! 🌿🏞️ This new path connects Carson Park to Rod & Gun Park with a seamless blend of concrete pathways and raised boardwalk trails! Get ready to immerse yourself in nature's beauty as you stroll along the 1,800-foot concrete trail, designed for accessibility and adventure. With handrails in areas for safety and elevated boardwalks featuring bumpers to keep you on track, this trail offers a perfect opportunity to explore the serene Half Moon Lake and Braun’s Bay wetland area.