4 days in Eau Claire, Rice Lake & Minneapolis Itinerary

Eau Claire is a city in Chippewa and Eau Claire counties in the west-central part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. On the 26th (Fri), explore the engaging exhibits at Children's Museum of Eau Claire and then take an in-depth tour of Chippewa Valley Museum.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Eau Claire trip itinerary site.

Chicago to Eau Claire is an approximately 5-hour car ride. Expect slightly colder evenings in Eau Claire when traveling from Chicago in May, with lows around 45°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Rice Lake.

Rice Lake is a city in Barron County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. For more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Rice Lake trip planner.

Getting from Eau Claire to Rice Lake by car takes about an hour. In May in Rice Lake, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 44°F at night. On the 27th (Sat), you're off to Minneapolis.

Located on both banks of the Mississippi River, Minneapolis salutes the state's love of the outdoors with numerous lakes, wetlands, creeks, and waterfalls--many connected to one another by a national scenic byway great for sightseeing.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Mall of America and Candyland - St Paul. The adventure continues: admire the sheer force of Minnehaha Park, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, and buy something for everyone on your list at Rybicki Cheese.

For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Minneapolis road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Rice Lake to Minneapolis takes 2 hours. Traveling from Rice Lake in May, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Minneapolis, with lows around 50°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.