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Eau Claire, WI Lodging near Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

Searching for the ideal Eau Claire, WI lodging? Country Inn & Suites is conveniently located only six miles from the Chippewa Valley Airport and a number of local attractions sure to please the entire family. Spend the afternoon shopping at the Oakwood Mall or go hiking on the Chippewa Valley State Trail system. Be our guest at Country Inn & Suites and see what sets us apart from other hotels in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Our Eau Claire, WI lodging offers easy access to these great nearby attractions:
  • Oakwood Mall (0.7 miles)
    Looking for great Eau Claire shopping? Make the short trip to the Oakwood Mall, with an array of name-brand stores, delicious restaurants and even a movie theater to keep the entire family entertained.
    Phone: (715) 836-0044
  • University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (4.9 miles)
    Stay at the Country Inn & Suites when visiting the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus or cheering on the BluGolds at an athletic event.
    Phone: (715) 836-2637
  • Carson Park (6.1 miles)
    Attend a baseball game, take a rail-car ride through the park or just enjoy the outdoor recreation at Carson Park.
  • Paul Bunyan Logging Camp (6.9 miles)
    Interested in folk tales? Be sure to stop in and see the Paul Bunyan Logging Camp.
    Phone: (715) 835-6200
  • Chippewa Valley Museum (7 miles)
    Sample the tasty ice cream at the vintage ice cream parlor, located in the museum, and learn about the history of Chippewa Valley and early America.
    Phone: (715) 834-7871
  • Cook-Rutledge Mansion (14.2 miles)
    The Cook-Rutledge Mansion is the perfect place for wedding receptions or formal meetings and events in Eau Claire. The beautiful 19th century décor and landscaping is well worth the short drive from our hotel.
    Phone: (715) 723-7181
  • Chippewa River State Trail (12 miles)
    Go biking, hiking, skiing and much more on the Chippewa River State Trail.
  • Wisconsin Yellowstone Trail (25 miles)
    View a part of the country's history and hike along the first transcontinental automobile route ever created.

About Eau Claire

In 1767, French fur traders led by Jonathan Carver discovered that, at the Chippewa River's confluence with a smaller river, the latter served as a filtering system of sorts, emptying its clear waters into the larger, muddier river. So amazed were the traders by these clear waters, that they named the smaller river "Eau Claire." In subsequent years, other Europeans, particularly Scandinavians and Germans, would move into the area and settle on the land between the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers. By the middle of the 19th century, Eau Claire was a bustling "saw dust" town whose economy relied heavily on logging. The rivers continue to be the lifeblood of the city - though, today it's thanks to the natural beauty they bring to the area. Modern Eau Claire is a bustling city with a rich array of opportunities, especially in the leisure category. Historic Water Street, near the UW-EC campus, features an eclectic mix of specialty shops, restaurants and bars. Carson Park, aside from being home to the Chippewa Valley Museum, Paul Bunyan Logging Camp, and the city's Minor League baseball stadium, offers public picnic facilities, excellent fishing holes and spectacular vistas of Half Moon Lake. Within a few minutes' drive of Eau Claire are Chippewa Falls, with its historic downtown area and famous Leinenkugel Brewery, and Menomonie, which sits on the shores of scenic Lake Menomin and boasts an attractive downtown area of its own. Those with active pursuits in mind should plan on buying a pass for the Chippewa Valley Trail System, a unique network of trails that leads bikers, cross-country skiers, and hikers along the banks of the Chippewa and Red Cedar River for some 50-plus miles, offering along the way spectacular views of the rivers and, perhaps, a glimpse at a bald eagle or two.

Did you know?

The historic Leinenkugel Brewery, located in Chippewa falls, is the seventh-oldest continuously -running brewery in the United States, having been founded in Jacob Leinenkugel way back in 1867. Tours of the brewery are available year around, and area stores proudly carry bottles bearing the tell-tale Leinenkugel label.

Nearby Attractions

Chippewa Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Theatre Shopping Luther Hospital Country Jam Country Fest

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