Located in the heart of northwestern Wisconsin, Eau Claire is a quaint city offering an acclaimed Midwestern lifestyle. Ranked No. 69 on the 2010 CNN/Money list of America's Best Small Cities, Eau Claire is celebrated for its surrounding rivers, rolling hills, and exceptional regional attractions. More than 66,000 residents live here year round and enjoy the energy and amenities offered by the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. Search for Eau Claire apartments for rent and find one of Wisconsin's most diverse, exciting communities.
Eau Claire was first designated as the town of Clearwater in 1855. Home to the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College, and Immanuel Lutheran College, the city distinguished itself as a center of innovation in Wisconsin. Today, Eau Claire is known for its expanding economic base in healthcare, information technologies, manufacturing, and retail trade. With great fishing opportunities on the Chippewa River, an active indie folk music scene and cultural opportunities at the local universities, Eau Claire has something to offer to everyone. Whether in Historic Randall Park, Mt. Washington, North Side Hill, Third Ward, or other neighborhoods, apartments in Eau Claire make the perfect home for students and families alike.
Many of the Eau Claire attractions are centered on outdoor activities. Residents enjoy scenic walking, biking, and inline skating on the Chippewa River Trail, City of Eau Claire Bike Trails, Lowes Creek County Park Mountain Bike Trail, Old Abe Trail, and more. Eau Claire has an active arts scene and offers many performances by the BareBones Ensemble Theatre Company, Chippewa Valley Symphony, Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra, and Eau Claire Regional Arts Center. The city also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including the Chippewa Valley Music Festivals, Country Jam USA, Festival in the Pines, and Northern Wisconsin State Fair.
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