 Eau Claire County Located in West Central Wisconsin, Eau Claire County features a thriving business and retail center as well as lots of cultural and recreational opportunities to suit everyone's needs! Eau Claire County features breath-taking views along the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers and outdoor recreation activities all year round. Historical attractions such as the such as the Chippewa Valley Museum and Anderson Log House, 1880's Chippewa Valley Railroad and Paul Bunyan Logging Camp and more offer glimpses in the area's heritage. Live entertainment featuring music, plays and other performances give residents and visitors local and national talent throughout the year. There's a lot of fun and activities for everyone in Eau Claire County! Outdoor Recreation Outstanding outdoor recreation is available year round in Eau Claire County. Extensive trails along the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers offer spectacular views to hikers and bicyclists in summer and snowmobilers and cross country skiers in the winter. In addition, nearby ski hills provide great local skiing in the winter. On the area's crystal clear lakes and rivers water sports enthusiasts will enjoy great fishing, swimming, boating, canoeing, and other water activities. Nature lovers will be delighted by the diversity of habitats and wildlife observed in the Beaver Creek Reserve, including bears, deer and wild turkeys. Many fine area golf courses provide challenging golf for both the novice and the experienced golfer Shopping, Dining, & Lodging You'll find it all in Eau Claire County. As the retail center for West Central Wisconsin, you'll be delighted by the variety and choices of shopping opportunities, including large shopping malls with department stores and many unique small shops. Historical downtown Eau Claire is filled with one-of-a kind shops and surrounding small towns offering quaint antique, gift and other specialty stores. The area features excellent dining for all tastes. From ethnic cuisine and gourmet dining to family restaurants with home cooked meals, you will enjoy every meal in Eau Claire County. With 26 hotels, 4 bed and breakfast inns, motels, and public and private campgrounds, there are lodging choices to accommodate the business traveler as well as families on vacation. The Eau Claire area is also a popular center for conventions with more than 125,000 total square feet of meeting facilities. Entertainment You'll be entertained by numerous cultural and music events in the Eau Claire area. The Eau Claire Regional Arts Center brings in national touring groups as well as providing home stage to local groups such as Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild and Eau Claire Childrens Theatre. In addition, the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and local dinner theaters feature a variety of theatrical productions, including comedies and musicals. The Chippewa Valley Symphony presents concerts throughout the year. During the summer, the Eau Claire area attracts thousands of people for both country and rock music festivals. Eau Claire County Eau Claire County Business Directory Click here for museums, parks and fun things to do in Eau Claire County! |
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