Eau Claire is a city where the locals pride themselves in their collective sense of community and camaraderie. Everybody knows each other by name and everyone is eager to lend a helping hand – all possible due to being located within an idyllic landscape of vast forests, numerous lakes, and rolling hills that unite us with nature.
Let’s not forget what makes this place truly unique: it has been home to some of Wisconsin’s most innovative minds since 1845 when the lumber industry first began booming here. Thanks to these pioneers who laid down the foundations for our beloved city, we have seen countless changes over time; from becoming one of the leading paper-producing industries in America to evolving into a cultural hub filled with music venues, art galleries, and diverse food scenes – there is something for every inhabitant no matter how varied your interests may be. And let us not forget the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire which provides students access to world-class educational opportunities.