Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to kick-start your summer adventures! From ice cream shops to museums, Eau Claire is packed with fun things to do and delicious food to indulge in. Keep reading to discover plenty of activities and places to visit in Eau Claire, Wisconsin during Memorial Day weekend.

Beaver Creek Nature Reserve

Discover the natural diversity of Chippewa Valley at Beaver Creek Reserve! Go for a hike through Beaver Creek's 400 acres of diverse habitat, home to a multitude of flora and fauna, or get a closer glimpse of the planets and stars at the Hobbs Observatory.

Museums

Learn more about the local history and the community at the Chippewa Valley Museum, featuring roughly 1,300 preserved historic objects!

If you're looking for something a little more exciting for the little ones, check out the Children's Museum of Eau Claire to combine learning & play, and inspire curiosity!

Eau Claire Sculpture Tour

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Eau Claire holds the record for having the largest sculpture tour in the United States! Dive into the local art scene with over 150 unique sculptures that rotate annually. Visit Eau Claire offers maps of the current tour, as well as a place to vote for your favorite sculpture to stick around for next year's rotation.

Ice Cream Shops

Downtown Eau Claire is home to two delicious ice cream shops! Ramone's, located near Phoenix Park, is an old-fashioned ice cream parlor that features 24 flavors that change daily.

Olson's Ice Cream is another decadent dessert option, offering not only ice cream, but also coffee, locally-made artisan-crafted popcorn, and more!

Metropolis Resort

Our list wouldn't be complete if we didn't mention Metropolis Resort! Featuring Chippewa Valley's only indoor water park and largest fun center, Metropolis Resort has something fun for everyone.

Check out summer attractions like the zipline, outdoor go-karts, and 19-hole mini golf at Action City, or make a splash in Chaos Water Park! Looking to grab a bite to eat? Visit City Eats or Monkey in the Middle Pizza, located in Action City, or visit our on-site Dairy Queen to satisfy your sweet tooth!

For an extensive list of activities and places to eat during Memorial Day weekend, check out Knead to Roam's list of getaway ideas. Whether you're looking for activities in Eau Claire or nearby cities like La Crosse or Duluth, this list has got you covered!