Eau Claire Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Haymarket Plaza and Phoenix Park Footbridge at Night

Our guide on where to stay in Eau Claire

Find the best Eau Claire areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Eau Claire

If you're spending some time in Downtown Eau Claire, Pablo Center at the Confluence and Children’s Museum of Eau Claire are top sights worth seeing.

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Historic Randall Park

While Historic Randall Park isn't home to many top sights, Pablo Center at the Confluence and Carson Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Third Ward

Third Ward might not have many top sights, but Pablo Center at the Confluence and Children’s Museum of Eau Claire are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Eastside Hill

While Eastside Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Pablo Center at the Confluence and Children’s Museum of Eau Claire.

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Photo by Alyssa Kohls
Open Photo by Alyssa Kohls

Water Street Historic District

Though Water Street Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Carson Park and Pablo Center at the Confluence.

Baymont by Wyndham Eau Claire WI

Baymont by Wyndham Eau Claire WI

2.5 out of 5
4075 Commonwealth Avenue Eau Claire WI
The price is AU$122 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$122
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Eau Claire. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,010 reviews)
"Very clean room. Fabulous staff. Great breakfast."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Eau Claire WI
Holiday Inn Eau Claire South I-94 by IHG

Holiday Inn Eau Claire South I-94 by IHG

3 out of 5
4751 Owen Ayres Court Eau Claire WI
The price is AU$166 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$166
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Eau Claire. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Holiday Inn Eau Claire South I-94 by IHG
Metropolis Resort

Metropolis Resort

3.5 out of 5
5150 Fairview Dr Eau Claire WI
The price is AU$230 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$230
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Eau Claire. Enjoy water park access (surcharge), breakfast (surcharge) and a lazy river. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
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Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Metropolis Resort
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Spacious family friendly home with a heated indoor pool

Spacious family friendly home with a heated indoor pool

Eau Claire WI
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Eau Claire. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
10/10 Exceptional! (225 reviews)
"The listing was 100% accurate. The house was beautiful. Karen was always available for any questions that we had and always was very prompt in her responses. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning soon. The pool was a huge hit. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Spacious family friendly home with a heated indoor pool
Cabin Home in the City!

Cabin Home in the City!

Eau Claire WI
Stay at this holiday home in Eau Claire. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Chaos Waterpark and Action City are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (161 reviews)
"Paul's house is awesome!!! 3 bedrooms and room for 2 more people. Everything was clean, stocked, high quality, spacious, and comfortable. Bottom floor is huge family room, game table room and bathroom. The outside is like a resort with plenty of seating, fire ring, deck, lots of parking. Saw deer ..."

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

Cabin Home in the City!
Close to everything! DISCOUNTS for Long Stays- Fully Remodeled

Close to everything! DISCOUNTS for Long Stays- Fully Remodeled

Eau Claire WI
Stay at this holiday home in Eau Claire. Enjoy a garden, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum and Pablo Center ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
"Great location! Nice, clean house."

Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Close to everything! DISCOUNTS for Long Stays- Fully Remodeled
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Eau Claire attractions

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Carson Park

8.8/10 (199 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Carson Park, a lovely green space in Eau Claire. Discover the waterfalls and breweries in this family-friendly area.
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