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Celebrating a New Addition to Downtown Eau Claire! 🎉 A big congratulations to The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen on their ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce! Located along the beautiful Chippewa River, The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen offers a unique experience as the Midwest's largest self-pour taproom. With 72 taps, a full cocktail bar, and a menu of delectable tapas, this new spot is sure to stand out! 🍺🍸🍽️ A riverside patio is coming soon, offering a perfect place to relax and enjoy the view. Additionally, their versatile private event space, The Barrel Room, is perfect for a variety of meetings and celebrations. We’re so lucky to have such a cool downtown with exciting additions like this, making Eau Claire an even better place to live and visit. Be sure to check it out on your next visit to downtown Eau Claire! 🍻

The 2024-25 Sculpture Tour Eau Claire is LIVE! 🎨📣 This means people's Choice voting is officially open, so cast your vote for your favorite! With 51 new sculptures among 120+ masterpieces, there's plenty to explore. Plus, check out the interactive map and additional details here. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gFS5HrTy

Attention foodies! 🍽️ Travel Wisconsin's Foodie Pass is your ticket to exclusive deals at some of Wisconsin's best dining spots, including our local favorites Monk's Bar and Grill and Northwoods Brewpub. Sign up for free, earn points, and redeem them for fantastic prizes as you explore award-winning restaurants, iconic supper clubs, and craft breweries. 🍻🌟 Ready to embark on a delicious journey? Visit the link to learn more about the pass: https://bit.ly/3XyjXCx

Exciting Opportunity to Shape Eau Claire's future outdoor recreation! 🌿🎨 We're conducting a vital study to explore the economic impact of trails and free public art exhibitions in and around Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Whether you're a local trail enthusiast or a visitor enjoying our beautiful outdoors, your feedback is invaluable. Your participation will help us showcase how these trails promote health, build community, and contribute economically, paving the way for enhanced support and funding. Take just 5 minutes to share your experiences and insights anonymously. Join us in making Eau Claire's outdoor spaces even better! 🚴♂️🌲✨ Visit this link to access the survey: https://lnkd.in/gnJMm2NX

Join us in celebrating Juneteenth tomorrow in Carson Park from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM! 🌟 Uniting Bridges’ 24th Annual Juneteenth Day Commemoration is a family-friendly event with food, drinks, children’s activities, speakers, and music, all free of charge. Let's unite and celebrate together!

We had an amazing time at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Pondview Lavender Farm yesterday! 🌿💜🎉 This beautiful farm spans 4 acres of naturally grown lavender and will offer u-pick fields, seasonal events, and a charming gift shop with locally handcrafted lavender goods. Pondview Lavender Farm is set to be a must-visit destination, promising to delight all your senses. Congratulations to the Pondview Lavender Farm team! We can't wait to see all the wonderful experiences you have in store.

Exciting news for Eau Claire! 📣 We are thrilled to announce that 2023 was a monumental year for Eau Claire County tourism, generating a staggering $459 million in total economic impact! This marks a back-to-back record-breaking year, with $284.5 million in direct visitor spending, a 5.4% increase from 2022, supporting 3,893 jobs and generating $31.4 million in state and local tax revenue. Statewide, Wisconsin welcomed 113 million visits, including a record 45.9 million overnight visits, contributing to Wisconsin tourism’s historic $25 billion economic impact. We couldn't have achieved this without the support of our community, partners, and visitors. Thank you for making Eau Claire a top destination! To dive deeper into our record-breaking year and explore local 2023 economic impact data, visit the link: https://lnkd.in/gfH425W6

Visit Eau Claire is a proud member of Destinations Wisconsin. ✨ Destination marketing organizations, such as us, are working to ensure that the Wisconsin tourism industry is stronger than ever. Collectively, our work boosts Wisconsin’s economy, supports jobs, and improves our quality of life. As we celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week across the state, visit the link to learn about the positive impact our association is making in Wisconsin. >> https://lnkd.in/gbJu4P4a

Join us at the next regional outdoor recreation meeting at Beaver Creek Reserve on June 4th from 10:30 AM - 1 PM! Joe Thiel, the CEO of Innovate Marquette SmartZone, as part of the Make it Marquette Initiative, and Holly Larson, the National Park Service-Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program planner, will be working with the group for the next year on outdoor recreation! This is a great time to engage with other individuals and organizations who want to promote and foster growth in the regional outdoor recreation scene to make West Central Wisconsin a nationally known family friendly recreation destination. Please register for the event here>> https://lnkd.in/gTQHuvWz There is an option for virtual attendance if you’re unable to join us in person. See you there!