9 days in Eau Claire & Port Richey Itinerary

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Crystal Cave and Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Children's Museum of Eau Claire and Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Eau Claire: Pioneer Village Museum (in Cameron), Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka (in Winona) and Grandad Bluff (in La Crosse).

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Minneapolis to Eau Claire is an approximately 2-hour car ride. Traveling from Minneapolis in August, plan for little chillier nights in Eau Claire, with lows around 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Port Richey.

Explore hidden gems such as Congo River Golf and Dolphin & Whale Watching. Family-friendly places like St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral and Parasailing & Paragliding will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Port Richey: Caladesi Island State Park (in Dunedin), Crescent Beach (in Siesta Key) and Madeira Beach (in Madeira Beach).

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You can drive from Eau Claire to Port Richey in 22 hours. Traveling from Eau Claire to Port Richey, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Eau Claire in August: high temperatures in Port Richey hover around 91°F and lows are around 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can drive back home.