Cottages in Eau Claire

Wander among 50 quirky sculptures scattered through downtown, each one seemingly placed to surprise you just when you've forgotten to look. The Chippewa River beckons with kayak rentals that locals insist are 'the only proper way' to see the city. Phoenix Park's summer concerts draw crowds with impressive picnic spreads. The Pablo Center at the Confluence hosts performances in spaces with remarkable acoustics. Children's Museum exhibits entertain the small humans while parents mentally calculate how to recreate the activities at home. University students mix with families at the Downtown Farmers Market, where cheese vendors discuss their wares with religious seriousness. Don't miss Action City when rain appears – the indoor go-karts save many a vacation day.