100 Things To Do in EC
- Go rollerblading on the Chippewa River Trail
- Bike to Shift Cyclery & Coffee Bar and grab a yummy drink
- Stop at McIntyre Library or LE Phillips Public Library and check out a book
5. Stroll through the downtown Sculpture Tour to see various art installations
6. Treat yo’self to a fresh waffle cone and ice cream at Ramone’s Ice Cream
7. Grab some friends and your tube for a float down the Chippewa River
8. Grab a hammock and set up shop in Owen Park
9. Catch a hockey game at Hobbs Municipal Ice Arena
10. Get a good workout in on campus at McPhee or Crest Wellness Center
11. Climb to the top of Mount Simon Park and catch a beautiful view of the city
12. Visit Volume One for gift shopping and art exhibits
13. Take a lap through Phoenix Park’s farmers market on Saturday mornings (Summer and Fall)
14. Take a dip in the McPhee pool
15. Or go down the slide at Fairfax’s outdoor 50 meter pool
16. Attend an outdoor concert at the amphitheater in Owen Park
17. Grab lunch down at The Livery
18. Run in or cheer on the Eau Claire Marathon in the spring
19. Do some shopping at Oakwood Mall and enjoy all the food court options
20. See a movie at the Micon Budget Cinema, Oakwood Mall, or Micon Cinema 7
21. Take a photo in front of Bon Iver’s album mural downtown
22. Explore the three floors of the Antique Emporium on Main St.
23. Jam out to a bunch of bands at Jazz Fest in late April
24. Buy some vinyl records at Record Revival on Barstow St.
25. Get your arts and crafts fix at Tangled Up In Hue on Barstow St.
26. Play a board game at ECDC (Eau Claire Downtown Coffee)
27. Watch an outdoor movie for free at the UWEC Summer Cinema Series on the lawn of Haas Fine Arts Center
28. Take a painting class at Cheers Pablo
29. Star gaze at the Beaver Creek Observatory
30. Visit a local music festival: Country Jam, Eaux Claires, Rock Fest, and Blue Ox
31. Rent a canoe or kayak from the Environmental Adventure Center on campus and explore the rivers of the Chippewa Valley
32. Cheer on the gymnastics team at a meet on upper campus
33. Get outside and explore Big Falls and Little Falls
34. Strap up your rollerblades and spend an afternoon at High Roller Skating Center of Eau Claire
35. Go hop and jump around at Action City’s trampoline park
36. Enjoy a cold cone at the Menomonie St. Dairy Queen
37. Grab a friend and explore the Chippewa Valley Museum
38. Feel like royalty for a night and show off your best dance moves at the Annual Viennese Ball in April
39. Head to Ignite, The Yoga Room or Latitude 44 for a good work out and yoga session
40. Play disc-golf all around campus
41. Plan out a morning bike ride along Eau Claire’s paths and grab a friend or two to join you
42. Root on the UWEC swim team at a meet in McPhee on upper campus
43. Take a loop around the Bird Museum and check out the planetarium in Phillips Science Hall
44. Go ice skating at Hobbs Municipal Ice Arena
45. Grab a volleyball and hit the outdoor courts in Towers Field on upper campus
46. Drink a smoothie from VIBE Nutrition right under Aspenson Mogenson Hall
47. Ride along with some dogs on a sled in Towers Field during the annual winter carnival in February
48. See live performances at the Pablo Center (opening this fall)
49. Get adventurous and go rock climbing in McPhee on upper campus
50. Head over to The Nucleus for breakfast with your family
51. Get lots of free swag from different businesses when you attend UW Meets EC in the beginning of September AND get your portrait drawn!
52. Check out a football game and watch our Blugold Marching Band at half time in the fall
53. Impress your friends and take a dance lesson with the University’s Two to Tango group
54. Bring your younger siblings for a stroll through the Children’s Museum downtown
55. Exercise on the fitness course around the football field on upper campus
56. Do a stair ladder workout on the back stairs of campus
57. Take a seat and watch the sunset on Putnam Rock
58. Have a picnic with classmates on a rock in the campus mall
59. Try a game of Laser Tag over at Action City
60. Order large cube cheese curds at Dooley’s Pub or Milwaukee Burger
61. Need a new pair of running shoes? Shop around Blue Ox on Barstow St.
62. Sip on hot chocolate and listen to a live performance at The Acoustic Cafe downtown
63. Challenge your friends to a volleyball game at Mount Simon Park
64. Watch the sunset over the Chippewa River from the footbridge
65. Attend the homecoming parade and football game in the fall
66. Show off your talent at open mic night every Tuesday at The Plus
67. Go camping! Find a campsite in the area or over in Chippewa Falls
68. Rent a boat to explore Lake Wissota
69. In July take a walk on campus and check out all the beautiful artwork made by chalk from Chalkfest
70. Fill your day with water slides and fun at Chaos Indoor Water Park
71. Check out VisitEauClaire.com to find a list of the best bike trails around
72. Take a brewery tour at Leinenkugel Brewing Company & Leinie Lodge
73. Challenge your friends to a game of paintball at Battlefield Paintball
74. Complete an escape room challenge at Escape EC or Tactical Escape 101
75. Completely relax and take a spa day at Lotus Spa Eau Claire
76. Grab dinner and catch some live music at The Lakely attached to the The Oxbow Hotel
77. Get your bowl on at Bowl Winkle’s on Clairemont Ave.
78. Join an indoor volleyball league at The Complexx
79. Take a cycling class on upper campus at Crest Wellness Center
80. Stop in to Nelson’s Cheese Factory for food, ice cream, and of course cheese
81. Go on a social bike ride with the community. Meet at SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of every month
82. Treat yourself to a bowl of pasta at Stella Blues
83. Head to Autumn Harvest Winery for an afternoon of wine testing and beautiful country views
84. Visit shops within the historic Banbury Place
85. See some farm animals and pick the perfect apple or pumpkin at Ferguson’s Orchards
86. Nice day? Go for a run down Putnam Trail behind the University
87. Shop for fashionable clothes, accessories, and home goods at Red’s Mercantile
88. Have a day out at the cages and catch a university softball game
89. Snag some tickets to Fireball, Eau Claire’s drag ball extravaganza in late February
90. Schedule a date night at The Informalist located in downtown Eau Claire’s Lismore Hotel
91. Attend a night of Volume One’s Summer Concert Series in Phoenix Park every Thursday in the summer
92. Catch a free movie and eat popcorn in Davies’ Woodland Theatre during the school year
93. Grab a coffee and listen to various bands perform year-round in The Cabin on campus
94. Check out Eau Claire’s Brewing Projekt and try one of their unique beers
95. Take a cooking class or check out an event at Forage Eau Claire
96. Attend Trivia Night or a Zumba Class at UWEC’s Lookout on upper campus
97. Take in an Eau Claire Express baseball game at Carson Park in the summer
98. Play a game of soccer or go for a stroll around the Eau Claire Soccer Park
99. Challenge yourself to aerial yoga at Sky Yoga and Fitness on Barstow St.
100. Try one of the many local food trucks usually parked downtown or in Phoenix Park on the weekends.
