Family Travel - AmericInn® of Eau Claire, WI
The Perfect Family Destination in Eau Claire Wisconsin
With our Wisconsin hotel’s convenient location, Kids Stay for Free program, complimentary AmericInn Perk breakfast, large indoor pool area, spacious family-style Eau Claire accommodations and signature suites sleeping up to 5 people, the AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Eau Claire provides the ideal setting for your next family vacation in Wisconsin.
Eau Claire Wisconsin provides year-round fun and excitement for the whole family. In the fall and winter, skiing, sledding, and hot chocolate by the fireplace will keep everyone in high spirits. In the spring and summertime you'll find hiking, swimming, golf, fishing, and more to provide you with the perfect family vacation in Eau Claire. Here is just a sample of what Eau Claire has to offer for family travel:
Family Attractions and Activities
Festival in the Pines – For years, this bustling festival has been a place to gather with friends and family to enjoy an afternoon of fun, food and shopping. Two stages feature live music, family entertainment, and games and rides for the kids. And with over 250 participating vendors, there is an endless amount of arts and crafts on display.
Address: Menomonie Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703 (Carson Park)
Distance: 8 miles
Phone: 715-552-5504
Hours of Operation: Seasonal. Please call for an updated schedule of events.
Summerfest – Every year, thousands of people flock to the streets of downtown Eau Claire to celebrate the spirit of the ‘50s and ‘60s with live music, vintage cars, a children’s funzone, and an abundance of food and drink.
Address: Downtown Eau Claire
Distance: 8 miles
Phone: 715-839-4914
Hours of Operation: Seasonal. Please call for an updated schedule of events.
International Fall Festival – Celebrate the rich cultural history of the Chippewa Valley in beautiful downtown Eau Claire.
Address: Downtown Eau Claire
Distance: 8 miles
Phone: 715-839-4914
Trinity Equestrian Center – This beautiful 67-acre horse lover’s paradise is located on the shores of Cooley Lake, just 4 miles south of Eau Claire on Hwy 37. The center offers riding lessons, summer camps, lessons in ranch care, and much more.
Address: South 5300 Hwy 37, Eau Claire, WI
Distance: 20 miles
Phone: 715-835-4530
Hours of Operation: Call for details.
Carson Park – Perfect for a fun-filled day outdoors, Carson Park has a playground, baseball stadium, softball field, and football stadium.
Address: Menomonie Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Distance: 8 miles
Phone: 715-839-5032
Hours of Operation: Dawn until dusk.
Chippewa Valley Museum – Dedicated to the discovery and preservation of Chippewa Valley’s history and culture, this museum offers award-winning exhibits, beautifully preserved historic structures, fun family activities, and a working vintage ice cream parlor.
Address: Menomonie Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703 (in Carson Park)
Distance: 8 miles
Phone: 715-834-7871
Hours of Operation: Tue-Sun: 1-5pm; Tuesday evenings open until 8 pm; Saturday mornings open early at 10am.
Paul Bunyan Logging Camp – Bring your whole family and experience what life was like in an 1890s logging camp. This authentic slice of 19th century Americana has several buildings to explore, including a blacksmith shop, foreman’s office, barn, cook shanty, and more.
Address: 1110 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire, WI
Distance: 8 miles
Phone: 715-835-6200
Hours of Operation: Open daily from 10am to 4:30 pm.
Children's Museum of Eau Claire – The Children’s Museum is an interactive environment for children and their grown-ups that inspires imagination, discovery, creativity and the love of learning.
Address: 222 S. Barstow Street, Eau Claire, WI
Distance: 7 miles
Phone: 715-832-5437
Hours of Operation: Call for details
Action City – Consisting of 55,000 square feet of games, rides, sports, and great food, Action City is Eau Claire’s newest and hottest place for fun-seekers of all ages!
Address: 2402 Lorch Avenue, Eau Claire, WI
Distance: 10 miles
Phone: 715-838-9663
Hours of Operation: Sun-Thu: 10am-9pm; Fri-Sat: 10am-11pm
Eau Claire Express Baseball – Come experience America’s favorite pastime in beautiful Carson Park!
Address: Carson Park Stadium
Distance: 8 miles
Phone: 715-839-7788
Hours of Operation: Call for current game schedules and ticket information.
Eau Claire Children's Theatre – Top-notch community theatre for all ages! Year after year, children and adults are treated to quality productions of new and classic family favorites, such as Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Oliver, Grease, and To Kill a Mockingbird.
Address: 18 South Barstow Street, Eau Claire, WI
Distance: 7 miles
Phone: 715-839-8877
Hours of Operation: Call for current show times and production schedules.
Wisconsin Renaissance Faire – Party like it’s 1599 at the Wisconsin Renaissance Faire! This annual community event takes place on the banks of the beautiful Chippewa River and features a wide range of good Old World-fashioned family fun, including jousting, stunt juggling, magic shows, and gypsy dancing. Join in on the raucous laughter and bawdy humor at Ales and Tales, where you’ll experience side-splitting stories as you munch on mouth-watering, meaty meals that are guaranteed to bust your corset!
Address: Hwy 53 and Nelson Road, Chippewa Falls, WI
Distance: 15 miles
Phone: 715-379-8449
Hours of Operation: (June 2009) Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-7pm
Country Jam USA – A veritable Woodstock for country music fans, this enormous outdoor venue features some of the greatest living country singers in the world. The 2009 lineup includes country greats such as Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, and more!
Address: Crescent Avenue, Eau Claire, WI
Distance: 4 miles
Phone: 800-7800-JAM
Hours of Operation: Call for current schedules and ticket prices
Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center – This enormous indoor sports center boasts two arenas, a café, conference rooms, and an events calendar that covers everything from football to dance lessons.
Address: 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire, WI
Distance: 10 miles
Phone: 715-552-1200
Hours of Operation: Call for details
