Eau Claire's Must-Try New Restaurants
This year, Eau Claire exploded with tasty, unique, new restaurants, and we can't get enough of them! Check out our new blog highlighting new restaurants and businesses in downtown Eau Claire, River Prairie, and throughout the city. Get a taste of authentic ramen, tasty tacos and Mexican food, delicious desserts, buildable pizzas, and even a golf simulator bar! We also feature new shops like book stores, kid-friendly boutiques, vintage clothing stores, and more local businesses that we've welcomed to Eau Claire this year. Click the button to view our complete (and growing) list of new restaurants in Eau Claire! Details »
Things To Do
Get a Cup of Joe on National Coffee Day
For all the coffee enthusiasts, don't let National Coffee Day go by without supporting your favorite coffee shops! On October 1, 2023, get your Fika fix at an Eau Claire coffee shop. Bring your pups along for Sunday morning coffee at Kahvi Coffee House and enjoy the pup patio, or visit the charming shops downtown like Shift, ECDC, or Acoustic Cafe. Stop for breakfast at the Nucleus or the Goat Coffee House on your way to class, or grab a coffee to-go at Coffee Grounds. Check out the link to see a full list of coffee shops in Eau Claire! Learn More »
Experience UWEC Homecoming 2023
Happy Homecoming current + former Blugolds! Get ready for a weekend full of festivities for UWEC's 2023 Homecoming. On Saturday, October 7, 2023, experience the parade, Blugold Pre-Game Fever Fest, and football game in Carson Park. While you're in town, reminisce at some of Eau Claire's still iconic hangouts on Water Street, and explore the up-and-coming downtown area for dinner, drinks, shopping, and entertainment. Visit the link to see a complete guide to spending a weekend in Eau Claire during UWEC Homecoming. Learn More »
Where to Celebrate National Taco Day in Eau Claire
Mark your calendars for October 4, 2023– it's National Taco Day! Celebrate at some of the best Mexican restaurants in Eau Claire with authentic tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and other fan-favorite options. Get the beloved Birria Tacos at California Tacos on Water Street, or choose from a huge menu at Casa Margarita, Cancun Mexican Grill, or Casa Vallarta. Click "Read More" to see some of the best places to eat tacos in Eau Claire.
Explore Eau Claire's Fall Color Routes
As September comes to an end, the fall colors are beginning to shine through in the Chippewa Valley! This season, see the fall colors for yourself on our routes from Eau Claire. Take a day trip to our beautiful neighboring cities, savor some fall treats, and take in stunning autumn colors along the way. Visit the link to view all of our recommend routes to seeing fall colors around Eau Claire!
Get a Taste of Fall Flavors at Leinie Lodge
Plan a visit to Leinie Lodge this season, and get a taste of fall beer flavors! Taste seasonal flavors like Oktoberfest, Red Lager, and Sunset Wheat at the Fall Beer Release Party on October 6, 2023, take a tour of the iconic brewery, and shop for Leinie's merch at the lodge! Click "Read More" to see all the ways you can enjoy Leinie Lodge in Chippewa Falls.