Eau Claire Walking and Driving Self-Guided Audio Tours
Eau Claire Walking and Driving Self-Guided Audio Tours
Eau Claire Walking and Driving Self-Guided Audio Tours
Eau Claire Walking and Driving Self-Guided Audio Tours
Eau Claire Walking and Driving Self-Guided Audio Tours
Eau Claire Walking and Driving Self-Guided Audio Tours
Welcome to Eau Claire! Whether you’re visiting or have lived here for years, our tours are an awesome way to explore Eau Claire’s fascinating history. Our self-guided audio tours can be enjoyed while walking or driving, on your own, or with a group. Each tour covers many of Eau Claire’s noteworthy landmarks, famous people, and stories of our interesting past.
As a bonus, you will see pictures of what the area looked like, with many of them from over 100 years ago. Also, be sure to check out the maps at the bottom of each tour to page to see some nice discounts from some of my favorite restaurants, pubs, and shops along the route!
Photo Courtesy of the Chippewa Valley Museum
The Making of a City: An Eau Claire Story
This walking tour takes you back to Eau Claire’s first settlers, impressive lumber era, early manufacturers, and top-notch entertainment venues! Hear the fascinating stories of Eau Claire’s Steamboat Era and Downtown Trolley. The tour ends with full coverage of what it was like to live in the city in the year 1900.
Time: 1:00 hour
Price: $5.00
Length: 2.0 miles
Type: Walking
Photo Courtesy of the Chippewa Valley Museum
How Lumber Made the Chippewa Valley Tour
Enjoy a leisurely drive while learning what made this area the nation’s lumber capital! You will see the area’s major lumber landmarks and hear about its many famous lumber companies. The tour ends with you reliving what is was like to be a lumberjack, chopping down the mighty white pines in northern Wisconsin.
Time: 1:15 hour
Price: $7.00 per carload
Length: 8 miles
Type: Driving
Carson Park Baseball Field
The eau claire sports driving Tour
This tour goes in-depth on the Eau Claire area’s sports history, from legendary Hank Aaron’s early playing days here, to our Olympians, Hall of Famers, and National Championships. Toss in some great sports venues and unique side stories involving Eau Claire sports and this tour is sure to be a Home Run!
Time: 1:15 hour
Price: $7.00
Length: 10 miles
Type: Driving
Photo Courtesy of the Chippewa Valley Museum
the Downtown Eau Claire Historical Walking Tour
If the Making of A Lumbar Capital Tour interests you, and you have a little extra time, take the extra step to hear about the rise of entertainment in Eau Claire from 1900 to 1930.
Time: 1:30 hour
Price: $7.00 per carload
Length: 2.6 miles
Type: Walking
Tour Information
Wow: Your phone’s GPS activates audio/picture files as you walk/drive
Start: Check individual tours for location
Awesome: Vendor discounts along the route
Lost? Never, VoiceMap shows where you are in reference to the route.
Cost: $5.00 to $7.00, see each tour for price
Length: See each tour for time and distance
When: Anytime you want (self-guided)
How: The tour uses the worldwide VoiceMap app
