Eau Claire Sports History: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

About this activity

See where ski-jumping Olympians, Hall of Fame players, and Major League Baseball players got their start in Eau Claire with this affordable audio tour.

• Find out about the famous sports stars with a connection to the city and about the unique sporting tournaments that Eau Claire's hosted and participated in

• Hear from producer Roger Gostomski, founder of Eau Claire Tours and who’s called the city home for over 30 years

• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish

• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it

• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · pass by

   The tour passes by the Zorn Arena, home of Blugold Basketball. You'll hear about the arena while you drive.

2. Phoenix Park · pass by

   The tour guides you past Phoenix Park. You'll hear a bit about the park and some of the events that have taken place there while you drive.

3. Wisconsin Logging Museum:Home of the Paul Bunyan Logging Camp · pass by

   The tour passes by the Wisconsin Logging Museum. You'll hear about the museum and the annual chainsaw competition while you drive.

4. Chippewa Valley Museum · pass by

   On this tour you'll hear about the Chippewa Valley Museum.

5. Carson Park · pass by

   The tour passes by Carson Park. You'll hear about some of the sports heroes that have played there while you drive.

6. Stop 6 · pass by

   The tour passes by the Mt. Washington Ski Jump. You'll hear about the Olympians connected to the ski jump while you drive.

7. Stop 7 · pass by

   The tour ends in front of the Hobbs Municipal Ice Center, home to Eau Claire’s rich hockey tradition. You'll hear a bit about Eau Claire's hockey history before the tour concludes.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: This driving tour ends in front of the Hobbs Municipal Ice Center.

Good to know

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.