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Eau Claire Travel Guide: 15 reviews and 8 photos
Although it had taken us three long days of driving to reach Eau Claire from New Brunswick, Canada we had settled into a nice routine of cruise-control on the American Interstate highway system. By mid-October, the long winter nights are starting to set in, so 10-hours a day is about all you can squeeze out of it before the numerous deer begin to dart out unexpectedly while you are at full tilt - just not worth the risk.
I had spent a few days in Milwaukee, Wisconsin a few years before on business, but this was our first trip through the western part of the state. The landscape was quite impressive, with its glacially carved stone formations, but we were a bit put-off by the numerous garish water-slide theme parks and the odd casino that have plunked themselves down beside the highway in this unique wilderness area. However, I guess that is to be expected, since this has been a prime American tourist area for over 100 years!
At the end of the day, we had a fantastic meal and a beautiful sleep!
- Pros:Countryside well worth checking out
- Cons:A major tourist destination with prices to accompany in 'season'
- In a nutshell:Eau Claire treated us well
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This was outstanding Chinese food!
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It was nice to splurge a little bit!
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After so much time on the road it sounds like you found a great place for both food and accommodation! Too bad about all the them-parks and casinos along the road!
Happy to have found this little gem, Glenn. Have not seen much of WI but The Dells look to be worth going back for! Thank goodness for Chinese take-out, surely the road warrior's savior.
The name itself is appealing. It might as well have been coined by the Tourist office! I understand that after driving such a long way, you did not look for the clear water !
Glenn, you certainly deserved a little comfort after driving 1000 km per day! Country Inn Suites must be a nice place to stay. The food looks really tempting, especially scallops in ginger sauce with celery... Yummy! :)
Glenn, as usual your writings and pictures bring places alive. Places I never have heard of before.
Chinese food looks yummy even to go. Cheers, SL
I’m embarrassed to admit that prior to reading this page I knew absolutely nothing about the Dells. But as always, you have proven to be a source of insight. Thanks! How about those Red Sox!
Wisconsin Dells are looking interesting !
The Dells are one of the most touristy spots in the midwest, but they still have their beauty if you can get past the waterskiing squirrels and endless water parks!