Explore the fascinating history of Downtown Eau Claire on this self-guided walking tour. Learn about the city’s lumber history, steamboat era, and more in just 90 minutes!
- Phoenix Park - The tour makes a roughly 10 minute stop in Phoenix Park where you’ll hear about Eau Claire’s early history.
- Pablo Center at the Confluence - The tour briefly stops outside the Pablo Center at the Confluence. You’ll hear a little about the centre and have the opportunity to pause the tour and go in.
- The District Pub & Grill - The tour briefly stops outside the District Pub. You’ll hear a bit about some of the food served and what the pub is like.
- Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub - The tour stops briefly in front of Houligans. You’ll hear a bit about the pub and have the chance to pause the tour if you decide to eat there.
- Schlegelmilch-Mc Daniel House - The tour briefly stops in front of Schlegelmilch House. You’ll hear about Schlegelmilch and how the house has changed over the years.
- State Theatre - The tour briefly stops in front of the State Theatre. You’ll hear a bit about the theatre’s history before continuing with the tour.
- Ramone’s Ice Cream Parlor - The tour stops briefly outside Ramones Ice Cream Parlor. You’ll hear about the parlor and have the chance to go inside and get some ice cream if you with. (The cost of the ice cream is not included in the tour.)
- 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.
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Explore the transformation of a modest logging settlement into a vibrant cultural hub on this economically priced, self-guided audio tour.
• Dive into over 30 discussions including the captivating history of Eau Claire’s lumber industry, its steamboat epoch, electric streetcars, and its majestic Opera House
• Listen to the narratives of Roger Gostomski, the creator of Eau Claire Tours, who has considered the city his home for more than three decades
• Cover everything in only 90 minutes or spend more time at places of interest, with absolute autonomy on commencement and completion time
• Enjoy unlimited access before and after your reservation date
• Utilize the benefits of the virtual tour feature from the comfort of your home
Upon booking, you will receive a ticket containing instructions and a distinctive code under the ‘Before You Go’ section. All you have to do is download the VoiceMap app and input your unique code.
The application provides directions to the starting point. Once you’re there, plug in your earphones and tap start. VoiceMap features automatic GPS playback, along with directional cues. Moreover, it also functions in offline mode.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
