Last updated: 2025-04-22
Eau Claire’s indoor scene offers a vibrant escape from Wisconsin’s unpredictable weather. From craft breweries to cultural havens, these local spots provide engaging experiences that showcase the city’s creative spirit and community energy.
Whether you’re seeking family-friendly adventures or adult entertainment, Eau Claire’s indoor attractions deliver unique experiences. Explore local museums, enjoy craft beer, or discover artistic spaces that capture the region’s distinctive character.
Discover Eau Claire’s coolest indoor hangouts now!
Featured Indoor Activities in Eau Claire
- Children's Museum of Eau Claire
- Chaos Waterpark
- Silver Lanes Bowling Center
- The Brewing Projekt
- Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts (Menomonie)
- Lazy Monk Brewing
- Volume One Gallery
- Wisconsin Logging Museum
Chaos Waterpark
What to Expect
Wisconsin's premier indoor water park with diverse aquatic attractions
Description
Chaos Water Park offers an exciting indoor aquatic experience with multiple attractions for all ages. Features include twisting water slides, an aquatic playground for younger children, challenging lily pad paths, and a relaxing lazy river. Perfect for families seeking year-round water-based entertainment in a climate-controlled environment.
Where: Eau Claire | More Info: Chaos Waterpark
Children's Museum of Eau Claire
What to Expect
Screen-free play zones promoting parent-child interaction
Description
Interactive children's museum offering hands-on learning experiences that encourage developmental growth. Children explore engaging exhibits designed to stimulate curiosity through touch, play, and discovery. Provides educational programming with spaces specifically crafted for children to learn through interactive experiences.
Where: Eau Claire | More Info: Children's Museum of Eau Claire
Lazy Monk Brewing
What to Expect
Czech and German-style craft brewery with community-focused beer hall
Description
Lazy Monk Brewing offers a European-inspired craft brewery experience in downtown Eau Claire. Their Czech/German beer hall provides a welcoming atmosphere for groups and individuals, featuring traditional Bohemian and German lagers alongside craft IPAs, stouts, and ales. The venue includes a family and dog-friendly beer hall and garden overlooking the Chippewa River.
Where: Eau Claire | More Info: Lazy Monk Brewing
Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts (Menomonie)
What to Expect
Meticulously preserved Victorian-era performance space with community-focused programming
Description
Historic theater offering diverse live performances, concerts, and cultural events in a beautifully restored 19th-century venue. Features live music, tribute bands, movie screenings, and a specialty cocktail lounge called The Spirit Room. Presents an eclectic mix of musical acts, community celebrations, and performing arts experiences.
Where: Menomonie | More Info: Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts
Silver Lanes Bowling Center
What to Expect
26-lane bowling center with multi-purpose entertainment complex
Description
Wagner's Lanes offers a comprehensive indoor entertainment experience with 26 bowling lanes, diverse league options, and family-friendly cosmic bowling. Their facility includes The Complexx, featuring volleyball courts, bean-bag areas, and an event space with a full-service bar and rooftop seating, making it a versatile entertainment destination.
Where: Eau Claire | More Info: Silver Lanes Bowling Center
The Brewing Projekt
What to Expect
Stubbornly crafted beer with unconventional brewing approach
Description
The Brewing Projekt is a craft brewery in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, dedicated to creating distinctive and innovative beers. Their taproom offers a unique brewing experience with an emphasis on crafting non-traditional, bold beer styles that challenge conventional brewing expectations.
Where: Eau Claire | More Info: The Brewing Projekt
Volume One Gallery
What to Expect
Community-focused art gallery highlighting Eau Claire regional creators
Description
Volume One Gallery showcases local Eau Claire artists through curated exhibits featuring regional artwork, photography, and creative installations. Located within The Local Store, this gallery provides a platform for community artists to display their diverse talents and connect with art enthusiasts.
Where: Eau Claire | More Info: Volume One Gallery
Wisconsin Logging Museum
What to Expect
Authentic Paul Bunyan logging camp preservation
Description
Historic logging museum showcasing Wisconsin's forestry heritage through an authentic Paul Bunyan logging camp. Visitors explore a preserved logging environment, learn about early forestry practices, and discover the crucial role of logging in Wisconsin's economic development. Features full-scale exhibits and opportunities to photograph iconic Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues.
Where: Eau Claire | More Info: Wisconsin Logging Museum
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