Weekend trip to Eau Claire, WI coming up

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Hi! It's Wednesday in my world and I am just finishing up the rest of my 2 hour shift at work (it's my Monday, but I worked all throughout my weekend, so it didn't feel like much time off) - but that's OK as I am *completely* off my main job next week. AND I have a couple of fun mini-trips and bigger trips planned in the next couple of weeks here. The soonest one is a mini weekend getaway to Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It is about 1 1/2 hours from Minneapolis (my location), and we are staying at a waterpark resort in Eau Claire, WI. We are planning on going to a distillery or two, enjoying the attached pub, bowling, and other activities, doing some thrift shopping, and getting some nature walks in (weather permitting). I am kind of excited for this one because during the winter time, I hardly EVER take a vacation to another cold place. I usually either stay home or go to a warmer place. So, this is kind of exciting in a different way. It's going to be and one of my friends I've been friends with forever, but we don't get along very well after about 1 day. She is stubborn and likes to drink a lot and "always be doing something" - and I am stubborn and I like to drink a little, exercise, read, and relax. So, we have conflicting desires for sure. But, I am excited to go to a water park anyway. I can't see myself going down slides or anything, but I could definitely chill in a hot tub or shallow pool for quite some time! Have you ever been to Eau Claire, Wisconsin or the surrounding area? Or, do you have any day trips or weekend trips coming up?