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Eau Claire is renowned as the "Indie Capital of the Midwest," located just an hour and a half east of Minneapolis at the confluence of the beautiful Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers. The city, which is named for the French term for "clear waters," is home to a wide variety of family-friendly attractions, including the Children's Museum of Eau Claire, the lively Chaos Water Park, and the Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum.
Culture lovers can check out performances at the Pablo Center, the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild, the National Register of Historic Places-listed Sarge Boyd Bandshell, or the city's many bars and clubs that host local independent music acts.
The delightful Chippewa River State Trail is open to bikers, while Riverview Park and Carson Park offer opportunities for swimming and boating.
The city is also renowned for its craft beer scene, home to hip breweries like K-Point Brewing, the Brewing Projekt, and Lazy Monk.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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