Eau Claire (Wisconsin)

Eau Claire (pronounced: O'Clare, French for clear water) is a city of about 62,000 in Northwest Wisconsin.

Travel to Eau Claire (Wisconsin)

Travel on a Bus in Eau Claire (Wisconsin)

• Greyhound - 6251 Truax Lane 44.84271, -91.595486 off Highway 12/312 near I-94 exit 59 ☎ +1 715 874-6966 - Eau Claire is served by Greyhound services from Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Chicago. The bus "terminal" is inside a McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) restaurant at the far northwestern outskirts of town, so you will need to hire a taxi from there to your lodgings unless you feel like walking 7 miles to downtown.

By car

Eau Claire is on Interstate 94 and U.S. Highway 53 and is 90 miles (145 kilometers) east of the Twin Cities.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Eau Claire (Wisconsin)

• Chippewa Valley Regional Airport IATA Flight Code: EAU - 44.862333, -91.482705 - Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Is a public airport on the north side of town. Most U.S. destinations are available within 2-3 hours of transfer. As of March 2010 service is available to O'Hare International Airport|Chicago O'Hare with several Flights each day.

Alternatively, you can fly into Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (IATA Flight Code: MSP) and take the shuttle service to Eau Claire:

• Chippewa Valley Airport Service 6204 Chuck Lane - The terminal in Eau Claire is in the northwestern part of town, across the street from the Greyhound terminal.

Get Around

Like most U.S. cities of its size, all Eau Claire offers by the way of mass transit is a relatively anemic municipal bus system. The buses have bike racks. The downtown and Water Street areas, and most of the University academic buildings, are located within a river valley. Other parts of the town are located on higher ground. Walking and biking is an option in and between downtown, Water Street, and the University lower campus. However, for most folks (particularly in the winter) travel to other parts of the city will be by auto, taxi, or bus.

What to See

• Chippewa Valley Museum | located next to the Paul Bunyan Logging Camp in Carson Park ☎ +1 715-834-7871 - Award-winning exhibits, beautifully preserved historic structures on the grounds, fun activities, a working turn-of-the-century ice cream parlor, and more.
• Idea Gardens | 5530 Fairview Dr at Eau Claire County Expo Center, across from Action City - Presented by Eau Claire Master Gardeners and UW-Extension.
• Paul Bunyan Logging Camp | located next to the Chippewa Valley Museum in Carson Park - A museum.
• Schlegelmilch-McDaniel House | downtown
• Waldemer Ager house |

Nearby towns

• Chippewa Moraine Interpretive Center | New Auburn, Wisconsin 7 miles (11 kilometers) east of New Auburn and 1.9 miles (3 kilometers) east of State Highway 40 on County Highway Monday - Glacial history - exhibits, videos, live and stuffed animals.
• Crystal Cave | Spring Valley, Wisconsin about 45 miles (72 kilometers) west of Eau Claire
• National Eagle Center | Wabasha, Minnesota about 50 miles (80 kilometers) southwest of Eau Claire ☎ +1 651-565-4989 Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 5PM
• Leinenkugel Brewery | 1 Jefferson Avenue, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729-1318 about 15 miles north of Eau Claire ☎ +1 715-726-0346 Opening Hours: Daily 9AM Monday - 5PM Free

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Eau Claire (Wisconsin)

For a fairly complete listing of current events, pick up a copy of Volume One, a free magazine available at more than 200 locations throughout the area. Another listing can be found in the Thursday edition of the local Eau Claire Leader-Telegram newspaper.

General

Chaos Water Park GPS 44.7643,-91.4638 - located in Eau Claire

• Action City | Indoor/outdoor amusement center, including a climbing wall, arcade, laser tag, go karts, mini bowling, bumper cars, and mini golf.
• Cinema

• Cameo Budget | downtown
• London Plaza |
• Oakwood Mall 12 |
• L.E. Phillips Planetarium | Phillips Hall on UW-Eau Claire Campus
• Ski Sprites - Water ski shows offered in the summer months.
• Wise Nature Center | Fall Creek, Wisconsin Highway 12 east to Fall Creek (about 12 miles, 19 kilometers) and then north on County Road K (about 4 miles, 6 kilometers) - Hands-on learning stations, interpretive displays of local fauna and flora, live animal exhibits, and a butterfly house.

The arts

• State Theater | Plays, musical performances, occasional headline acts.
• Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild | 102 W. Grand Ave
• Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra | 316 Eau Claire St. - Performances at the State Theatre
• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Theatre and Arts | Haas Fine Arts Building, 121 Water Street

Younger children

• Children's Museum | downtown
• Chippewa Valley Railroad | located in Carson Park
• Eau Claire Children's Theatre | 1814 Oxford Avenue West Madison Avenue, north on First Ave
• See also the Fairfax Pool listing in the "Recreation" section below, and the Crystal Cave and Wise Nature Center listings in the Northwest Wisconsin Halal Travel Guide.

Festivals and events

These listings are presented in chronological order.

• Sawdust City Days | Carson Park - A family festival. Third weekend in June.
• U.S. National Kubb Championship - The largest kubb tournament in North America. Held in mid-July.
• Country Jam | A country music festival. Third weekend in July.
• Summerfest | downtown - Celebration of the 1950s and 60s featuring food, live music, chalk art, and classic cars. Fourth Saturday in July.
• Pioneer Days | ☎ +1 715-834-5983 - Tractor pulls, antique cars, steam engines, etc. Second weekend in August.
• Western Wisconsin Pride | Riverview Park - A family (traditional and otherwise) festival. Third weekend in August.
• Festival in the Pines | Carson Park - A family festival. Fourth weekend in August.
• International Fall Festival downtown - Opening Hours: Third Saturday in September Bazaar, performances, and parade.
• Coalition Blues Festival | ☎ +1 715-577-4197 Opening Hours: Third Saturday in September. 11am-8pm Free

Nearby festivals

• Chippewa Valley Renaissance Faire - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin North of Eau Claire off Highway 129 - Opening Hours: Mid-May to Mid-June: daily 10AM Monday - 6PM Jousting, juggling, comedy, minstrels, magic, stage shows and more! You’ll find gourmet delights and entertainment fit for a king! Our artisan village is filled with merchants offering pottery, stained glass, jewelry, costumes & finery and other handmade wares. Plenty of fun for the wee ones too!
• CountryFest | Cadott, Wisconsin about 24 miles (36 kilometers)) northwest of Eau Claire - A country music festival held in the fourth weekend in June.
• Rockfest | Cadott, Wisconsin about 24 miles (36 kilometers) northwest of Eau Claire - A rock music festival held in the third weekend in July.
• Village of Terror - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin North of Eau Claire off Highway 129 - Opening Hours: 5PM Monday - 11PM - Magic, music, mayhem & more. Unlimited carnival rides every night. One price for all attractions. Friday and Saturday nights late September - late October.

Recreation

• City Parks | Eau Claire has many city parks. Carson Park is in the center on the city, surrounded by an oxbow lake. Home to Eau Claire baseball and football teams, Chippewa Valley Museum, Chippewa Valley Railroad, and Paul Bunyan Camp. Phoenix Park is the newest park at the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers. It is home to the Eau Claire Downtown Farmer's Market and features free concerts on Thursday evenings in the summer. Other city parks include Mount Simon, Rod & Gun, Boyd, Owen, and Riverview.
• Bowling | Two public bowling alleys: Wagner's (South Hastings Way, East side) and Bowlwinkles (North Clairemont Ave, West Side).
• Chippewa River State Trail | trail head is located at the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa rivers in downtown Eau Claire - Bicycling, walking, running, in-line skating, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Connects to the Red Cedar Trail to the south, and planned expansion will link it to Chippewa Falls to the north, and eventually to the Old Abe State Trail.
• Disc golf - Three courses, one in town at Mount Simon City Park, another just a few miles east of Eau Claire at the Tower Ridge Recreation Area, and the final located an North Star Middle School.
• Fairfax Pool - The facility includes a main swimmingpool with zero depth entry and an olympic size, eight lane, 50 meter swimming area. A stationary waterslide, 22 feet high with a flume extending 150 feet, is one of the main attractions of the pool. The swimmingpool also features a "Raindrop" in the zero depth area of the pool. A separate diving well includes both a one meter and a three meter diving board. Also located on the grounds are a sand volleyball court, a concession stand, and a covered pavilion.
• Golf - Six public courses. Pine Meadows (Par 3 course), Mill Run, Wild Ridge, Lake Hallie Golf, Hickory Hills (a few miles south of town, on Highway 93), Princeton Valley Golf. Two private clubs, Hillcrest Country Club and the Eau Claire Country Club (both in nearby Altoona)
• Riverside Bike & Skate | 937 Water Street at the end of the Water Street neighborhood ☎ +1 715-835-0088 - Offers rental bicycles, canoes, kayaks, rollerblades, child trailers, and ice skates. It also offers one to four hour canoe and kayak trips on the Eau Claire or Chippewa Rivers.

Sports

• Chippewa Valley Predators Great Plains Football League (April - August).
• Eau Claire Cavaliers | Wisconsin State Baseball League(May - August).
• Eau Claire Express | Northwoods League Baseball (May - August).
• University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Athletics Collegiate sports events.

Shopping in Eau Claire (Wisconsin)

• Oakwood Mall | south of town near the intersection of Interstate 94 and Highway 53 - The Oakwood Mall commercial area includes Target, Walmart, and Best Buy stores.
• Water Street District | Small shops primarily catering to the nearby University population.

Farmers' markets

• Downtown Farmers Market | downtown - Opening Hours: May: Saturday 7:30AM Monday - 1PM; June - October West & Saturday 7:30AM Monday - 1PM, Thursday 1PM Monday - 5PM
• Festival Foods Farmers Market | Web: arm 3007 Mall Dr ☎ +1 715 838-1000 Opening Hours: May-October Sunday 7AM Monday - 2PM
• Oakwood Mall Farmers Market | Web: arm - ☎ +1 715 878-4328 Opening Hours: mid-June through late October: West & Saturday 7:30AM Monday - 1PM
• Winter Farmers Market Opening Hours: November - Apr: second Saturday of the month, 9AM Monday - 12:30PM

Halal Restaurants

Eau Claire has its share of the usual chains. For more unique dining try:

Downtown

• Ray's Place | 838 Water Street Street - Hot beefs and hot ham sandwiches, and Ray's hot horseradish mustard.
• Acoustic Cafe Barstow Street - Coffee house and sandwiches shop.
• Dessert First | 210 South Barstow Street ☎ +1 715 833-8440 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30AM Monday - 5PM, Saturday 8:30AM Monday - 3PM Bakery and cafe.
• Grand Avenue Cafe | West Grand Avenue Near the courthouse - Coffee house and cafe. Sidewalk seating available.
• Houligans | South Barstow Street $10-30 Steaks and seafood. Upscale casual.

Oakwood Mall Area

• Northwoods Brewpub - 3560 Oakwood Mall Dr ☎ +1 715 552-0510 - Eau Claire's only brewpub. 10 soft drinks and seasonal brews crafted on the premises. Norske Nook food and pies.
• Hmong Noodles Wrap | 3509 Gateway Dr ☎ +1 715 552-0525

Upper Campus Area

• Randy's Family Diner
• Shanghai Bistro | Chinese and Japanese (sushi and sashimi.)
• Sweetwaters | Upscale casual.

Water Street

• El Patio | Water Street - Mexican food.
• Mona Lisa's 428 Water Street ☎ +1 715 839-8969 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 4PM $12-40 Upscale casual contemporary Italian and Mediterranean
• The Nucleus - Opening Hours: Thursday - Sunday 8AM Monday - 2PM Casual. Serving breakfast (until closing on weekends) and lunch. Unique variety of sweet and savory breakfasts, including daily varieties of quiche.

Other

• Draganetti's Ristorante Clairemont Ave at Highway 53 ☎ +1 715 834-9234 Opening from Monday to Saturday from 4PM Italian cuisine. Patio seating available.
• Mike's Smokehouse | 2235 North Clairemont Avenue Near Westridge Center ☎ +1 715 834-8153 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 9PM; Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - 9:30PM Barbeque.
• Monkey in the Middle Pizzas Co. | 2402 Lorch Avenue inside Action City amusement center
• Olympic Flame | London Road - Gyros and a few other Greek specialties. A long time Eau Claire favorite.
• Tokyo | London Road - (Japanese). Dinner is grilled at the table. Lunch is table service from the kitchen.

Nearby restaurants

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Coffee houses

• The Coffee Grounds | Highway 93Across from the Saturn dealership ☎ +1 715 834-1733 - Coffee roasted on the premises. Sandwiches. Also sell bulk Coffee, craft soft drinks, none-alcoholic drinks, fine teas, Chocolates, gourmet foods. Walk-in cigar humidor. Outdoor seating available.
• The Goat Coffee House | 408 Water Street - Sidewalk seating available.
• The Living Room Coffee House & Drive Thru | 2006 Cameron Street off the Clairemont intersection ☎ +1 715 831-0245 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 5:30AM Monday - 6PM, Friday 5:30AM Monday - 9PM, Saturday 7AM Monday - 5PM
• Racy D'Lene's Very Coffee House | 404 Riverside DrJust off Water Street - Behind the Nucleus Cafe (connected), faces the Chippewa River and bike trail. Outdoor bench seating available.
• Seattle Pride | Brackett Avenue Upper East Side - Locally owned. Drive up window.
• Coffee Traders International | South Hastings Way In the East Ridge Center - Coffee roasted on the premises. Live music on some Friday nights.
• Gloria Jeans | Oakwood Mall and at Menards West 2 locations
• Seattle's Best Cafe | Inside Borders bookstore, near Oakwood Mall
• Starbuck's | Located in Target, one on Hastings Way, one on Clairemont Ave (near Shopko) 3 locations - Drive up at Hastings Way and Clairemont Ave locations

Downtown

• The Mousetrap | South Barstow Street - Live music.
• Clancy's Irish Pub | 414 South Barstow Street

Water Street

The primary bar scene in Eau Claire is on Water Street, near the University lower campus. There are 10-15 bars within a few blocks. Highlights include:

• Stella's Red Room near downtown

• Dooley's Irish Pub Corner of 5th & Water, on the ground of the former Camaradarie - Food available. Private room available.
• The Joynt
• Mogie's Pub | Burgers and Chicken Wings, and other food available.
• Brother's Pub
• The Pioneer
• The Brat Kabin |

Upper West Side

• Tailgates Sports Cafe | North Clairemont AveAcross from Bowlwinkle's Bowling - Food menu. Outdoor sand volleyball court. Patio seating available. Live music on weekends.

South Side/Upper Campus Area

• O'Learys Pub | West Clairemont Ave - Live music on weekends.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Downtown

• Green Tree Inn and Suites |
• Ramada -

Upper Campus Area

• Days Inn |
• Exel Inn - Budget Closest to campus.
• Hampton Inn |
• Holiday Inn | 2703 Craig Road ☎ +1 715 835-2211
• The Plaza | Web:

Other

• Antlers Lodge |
• Best Western Trail Lodge Hotel and Suites | 3340 Mondovi Road South of the upper campus area. ☎ +1 715 838-9989 Easy access to the Chippewa River State Trail.
• Econo Lodge -

Bed & Breakfast

• Otter Creek | Web:

Travel Next

• Augusta (Wisconsin) | Augusta, Wisconsin.
• Altoona (Wisconsin) | Altoona, Wisconsin.
• Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is about 12 miles (19 kilometers) to the north.
• Menomonie, Wisconsin|Menomonie, Wisconsin, is about 24 miles (38 kilometers) to the West.
• The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul in Minnesota are about 90 miles (145 kilometers) to the West.

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