Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States

Wisconsin is a special place because all four seasons offer beautiful scenery across various cities. Eau Claire is one of those cities. From river scenery to bridge architecture, Eau Claire has a handful of places that you need to lay your eyes on. Check out the seven must-see scenic views in Eau Claire, WI.

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You’ll have to do a little bit of work to get this scenic view. The top of Mt. Simon gives you a tree-top look over Dell’s Pond and is incredibly pretty no matter the season. The climb to the summit is short but can be considered a little steep. Wear sturdy shoes and bring your camera for this one.

Putnam Dr
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Putnam Park is near and dear to UW-Eau Claire. The trail runs through campus, so during the school season, you can expect this area to be pretty busy. In the summer, the trees canopy the road and create a magical, green scene. The views here are pretty special in the wintertime too.

Chippewa River Dr
Eau Claire, WI

For a unique and incredible 360-degree view of Eau Claire, visit the High Bridge. The High Bridge overlooks the Chippewa River and the paper mill. The bridge itself is pretty neat too. However, if we had to pick our favorite season at this spot, it’s autumn. The fall colors from this location are unbelievable.

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S-Bridge gets its name from its shape. You guessed it - this bridge spans from one side of the Eau Claire River to the other in the shape of the letter “S”. Its shape along with its location are what lands this bridge a spot on this must-see scenic views list. Find S Bridge ride across the road from Banbury Place.

Downtown

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States

A great spot to go see Eau Claire’s city skyline is the downtown Eau Claire overlook located on Earl St. There’s even a little bench that this spot for you to sit back, relax and just take it all in for a moment.

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Altoona, WI

Technically River Prairie is in Altoona, WI, but we need to include them on this list because 1) the views at this park are worth it and 2) we love our neighbors. Take a leisurely stroll on the trail that runs along the Eau Claire River and enjoy the sights that nature has to offer. You even have a good chance of running into a few critters, especially birds. Look out for eagles - they’re known to fly around in this area.

Eau Claire, WI

The Town of Union Conservancy is one of Eau Claire’s best hidden gems. Take an easy hike here and find inner peace and serenity through the woods. You’ll stumble upon an opening in the trees where you’ll get a killer bird’s eye view of the Chippewa River.