Eau Claire, Wisconsin is known for its large parks, which become venues for a variety of entertainment. With a great location off I-94, guests of our hotel can check what's happening at the band shell in Owen Park, or find out if there's an open air concert in Phoenix Park. The city has a strong musical tradition and hosts many local music festivals including Country Jam USA, Rock Fest, and Country Fest. Bob Seger wrote "Turn The Page" in a hotel room in the city - sadly not one of ours!

Leisure and outdoor activities abound. Tee off at one of the city’s golf courses, explore Beaver Creek Nature Reserve, or take a tour of Leinenkugel Brewery in nearby Chippewa Falls. Curling is a traditional Scottish winter sport that's been popular in Eau Claire, WI for over 50 years. An even older game called Kubb, also known as Viking chess, involves knocking over wooden blocks by throwing clubs at them. Eau Claire hosts the US National Kubb Tournament, the largest outside Sweden, and is globally ranked third after the world and Swedish championships.

(1.4 miles) AMC Theater

Please call 715.835.1030

(2.8 miles) Hillcrest Golf & Country Club

A historic, challenging, private golf course with easy access at a comfortable pace. Always a game with players of similar ability.

(4.7 miles) Children's Museum

Located within 5 miles of the GrandStay® the Children's Museum has fun events for almost everyday of the year. Children can bring their adults and interact with others with fun crafts and activities for all ages. Please call 715.832.4537

Tuesday-Wednesday: 10:00am-6:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am-7:00pm
Friday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday: Noon-5:00pm

(5.3 miles) Hickory Hills Golf Course

Located on 100 stunning acres just three miles south of Eau Claire on Highway 93, Hickory Hills Golf Course is geared towards the recreational golfer.

(5.6 miles) Paul Bunyan Logging Camp

Established in the mid 1900's the Paul Bunyan Camp takes you back to life in the late 1800's, with a short film to begin the tour, you can tour authentic barns, a blacksmith shop, a bunk house and much more. Full of history the Logging Camp will show the importance and impact logging had on our forests and wild life. The Camp is located less than 8 miles from the GrandStay®. Please call 715.835.6200

April-October: 10:00am to 4:30 pm

(5.6 miles) Chippewa Valley Museum

Located in Carson Park right next door to the Paul Bunyan Logging camp, and the Eau Claire Baseball Field where Hank Aaron played his first professional games, and less than 8 miles from the Grandstay® Hotel. The museum paints Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley history from its birth to today, with historic structures and a working vintage ice cream parlor, Chippewa Valley Museum is a great place to visit. Please call 715.834.7871

Tuesday-Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm . Tuesday open until 8:00pm *with free admission from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Saturday open early at 10:00am

(5.7 miles) LE Phillips YMCA Sports Center

Located about 6 miles from the GrandStay®. Please call 715.552.1200. Monday-Friday: 9:00am-10:00pm Saturday-Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm

(7.3 miles) Bowlwinkles Bowling

With 24 lanes Bowlwinkles accommodates all ages with its flexible hours. With a bar, and toppers pizza located on the same premises bowling can go on for hours. Please call 715.552.0564

Monday-Friday: 11:00am-12:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: 9:00am-12:00pm
Monday-Thursday: 5:00pm-9:00pm
*Bowling Leagues Only
May stay open until 2:30 am

(11.5 miles) Wild Ridge and Mill Run

Less than 10 miles from the GrandStay®, the Wild Ridge and Mill Run Golf course is open to the public. Mill Run is the local favorite, a smaller course but strategically built and placed in a park setting. Wild Ridge is a championship golf course, home too several wildlife including turkeys, deer, hawks, eagles. Please call 715.834.1766
Generally open daily from 8:00am to Dark. Earliest Open 6:30-Dark in the summer

(14.5 miles) Leinenkugel Brewery Co.

With tours daily throughout the year, those 21 and over can taste test and tour the seventh oldest brewery in the United States, located about 15 miles from the GrandStay® Hotel. As the oldest business in the Chippewa Valley during the tour you will learn of it's history from the beginning up until today and it's 145 year expansion to the Leinenkugel's beer enjoyed by many today. Please call 715.720.1471

Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm . Tours every half hour from 9:30am-4:00 pm
Friday: 9:00am-8:00pm Sunday 11:00am-4:00pm
Tours from 9:30am-6:30 pm Tours from 11:30am-3:00pm