Altoona (Wisconsin)

Altoona is a city with a population of nearly 7,900 (2019) people, in Eau Claire County in Wisconsin. Altoona is well known for its focus on outdoor recreation. It attracts fishers on the lake and bikers on its trails to enjoy the fresh air.

Get in
From Interstate 94, take exit 70, Altoona has 2 exits off of US Hwy 53. Just east of the City of Eau Claire.



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Altoona is mostly a residential community, with a few places to shop. This will change with the development of the new River Prairie area in the next couple of years.

Go next

 * Eau Claire, borders the city on the west side.
 * Chippewa Falls, is about 10 miles to the north.
 * Menomonie, is about 24 miles to the west.
 * Augusta, is 20 miles southeast on Hwy 12. Be sure to take an Amish tour, tour the Dells Mill Museum, and visit the quaint historic downtown.
 * The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul in Minnesota are about 85 miles to the west.