Historical Downtown Eau Claire: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Wisconsin booking from $7.99

Historical Downtown Eau Claire: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Overview

See where the city got its start from a small logging town that grew into a cultural powerhouse on this affordable self-guided audio tour.

• Take in over 30 topics including Eau Claire’s fascinating lumber history, its steamboat era, electric streetcars, and its Grand Opera House
• Hear from producer Roger Gostomski, founder of Eau Claire Tours and who’s called the city home for over 30 years
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

City: Wisconsin

Fri 20 Sep

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What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
All of VoiceMap's audio tours are self-guided and users must bring their own smartphone and headphones to take the tour. We urge all our users to wear facemasks and carry hand sanitiser with them to ensure their own protection and the protection of others.

What To Expect

Phoenix Park

The tour makes a roughly 10 minute stop in Phoenix Park where you'll hear about Eau Claire's early history.

The Local Store

The tour stops briefly in front of The Local Store. You'll hear a bit about its history and what it sells.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (13)

mallorieb207

Jun 2021

After going to school in Eau Claire for the past four years, I have fallen in love with this city. Taking this tour was a great way to learn about the history that had been surrounding me the whole time. Fantastic to listen to while going for an evening stroll downtown. Plus, I can't wait to use the included vendor discounts! Overall, this tour is well worth the small fee to purchase it! Would recommend to anyone looking for something new to do around town!

Username11111111111

Jun 2021

Well done and easy to follow. I have lived in EC my entire life and heard and saw several new and interesting things. Great way for visitors to get a feel for the city.

HarryCane62

Jun 2021

Although I have lived within 25-miles of Eau Claire for the past 25 years, I was not aware of the rich history of the city. The self-guided audio walking tour along the river and through historic downtown Eau Claire is informative, interesting, and presented in a manner that made the walk enjoyable. The first half of the self-guided walking tour takes you along the confluence of the Eau Claire River and the Chippewa River in the Phoenix Park vicinity. The development of this part of Eau Claire during the past decade has created a wonderful environment for leisure in a urban setting. During this portion of the tour the audio guide tells of the history of the logging and manufacturing industries in Eau Claire in the 19th and early 20th century. The second half of the tour travels the main thoroughfares of the historic downtown district in Eau Claire. Thankfully the audio directions are clear and concise as there are a number of times that the tour route crosses its own path and makes some switchbacks. During this portion of the tour the audio guide tells of the history of many original buildings as well as background on early Eau Claire businesses and artistry. There are a number of local businesses that offer discounts to audio tour patrons. In my case I finished the tour and then enjoyed a great meal at Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub with my discount nearly recovering the cost of the tour. Visitors to the Eau Claire area or local residents that want to learn more about the city should definitely make plans to spend a beautiful day out in the open-air while enjoying a pleasant history lesson about Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Historical Downtown Eau Claire: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

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