EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - Eau Claire is ranked second on USA Today's '10 hidden gems to explore' list.

Tupelo, Mississippi snagged the number one spot.

According to the article, the cities were judged on a number of factors, including number of restaurants, museums, landmarks, safety, and cleanliness.

The article describes Eau Claire as a vibrant city, especially for music lovers.

"It's the hometown of the band Bon Iver and has a rich music and arts scene, with various festivals hosted in the city," Matt Kowalewski, chief of staff at Wander told USA Today. "The spot is also the second-fastest-growing major city in Wisconsin, so it likely won't be overlooked for long."

Wander is a vacation rental service.

Kowalewski said anyone hoping for a quiet vacation might want to get to Eau Claire so

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