Introduction to
Eau Claire, WI

For those of you unfamiliar with Eau Claire (pronounced "Oh-clare"), Wisconsin, we thought we would provide you with some basic information as well as a few links you can visit to get yourself more familiar with this area.

Eau Claire is located in what is known as the Chippewa Valley, consisting of other nearby cities, Chippewa Falls (just north of Eau Claire), Menomonie (30 minutes west of Eau Claire). This city prides its self for being a safe community with low crime rate and great public schools, the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley Technical College.

Located in west-central Wisconsin, Eau Claire is approximately 90 minutes East of the Twin Cities, two-and-a-half hours north, northwest of Madison, four hours northwest of Milwaukee, and five hours northwest of Chicago.