Guidebook for Wausau
Drinks & Nightlife
Weekends have wonderful bands. Fun local atmosphere and some really good food.
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Malarkey's Pub & Townies Grill
408 N 3rd StreetWeekends have wonderful bands. Fun local atmosphere and some really good food.
Tine & Cellar
3806 Schofield AveFood Scene
Fantastic café with a super wine collection, delicious coffee selections, and creative menu items for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
http://www.vino-latte.com/
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Vino Latte
3309 Terrace CtFantastic café with a super wine collection, delicious coffee selections, and creative menu items for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
http://www.vino-latte.com/
Upscale and delicious "farm to table" dining for dinner.
https://www.backwhencafe.com/
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Back When Cafe
606 N 3rd StreetUpscale and delicious "farm to table" dining for dinner.
https://www.backwhencafe.com/
Unique eatery experience with awesome food. Fresh baked breads and pastries, Eggs Benedict, potato pancakes, rotating ingredients, fresh salads and more. Open for breakfast and lunch. Popular with locals.
https://www.facebook.com/6thStreetFillingStation
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Sixth Street Filling Station
1314 N 6th StUnique eatery experience with awesome food. Fresh baked breads and pastries, Eggs Benedict, potato pancakes, rotating ingredients, fresh salads and more. Open for breakfast and lunch. Popular with locals.
https://www.facebook.com/6thStreetFillingStation
Fabulous vintage diner with delicious home cooking and comfort food.
http://www.mintcafewausau.com/
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The Mint Cafe
422 N 3rd StreetFabulous vintage diner with delicious home cooking and comfort food.
http://www.mintcafewausau.com/
Fantastic eats with local flair in a beautifully renovated historic building near the waterfront.
http://thrivefoodery.com/
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Thrive Foodery
2105 N 2nd StFantastic eats with local flair in a beautifully renovated historic building near the waterfront.
http://thrivefoodery.com/
Red Eye Brewing Company
612 Washington StGreat casual place with fun atmosphere
Tine & Cellar
3806 Schofield AveBasil
2106 Schofield AvePatron Mexican Restaurant and Bar
4403 Schofield AveHi Restaurant
102 Jefferson StreetArts & Culture
A lovely collection of contemporary art that is just the right size for an afternoon visit.
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Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art
309 McClellan StA lovely collection of contemporary art that is just the right size for an afternoon visit.
Beaufully restored historical theatre. Be sure and check out their events calendar.
https://www.grandtheater.org/
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The Grand Theater
401 N 4th StBeaufully restored historical theatre. Be sure and check out their events calendar.
https://www.grandtheater.org/
Collections of local and regional artists.
https://www.cvawausau.org/
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Center For Visual Arts
427 N 4th StCollections of local and regional artists.
https://www.cvawausau.org/
A museum (and activity center) inspired by the beauty of nature. Famed for its "Birds in Art" exhibit each Fall.
https://www.cvawausau.org/
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Leigh Yawkey Woodson Kunstmuseum
700 N 12th StA museum (and activity center) inspired by the beauty of nature. Famed for its "Birds in Art" exhibit each Fall.
https://www.cvawausau.org/
For classical music lovers. Some free events. Excellence in music in a central WI.
https://www.wausausymphonyband.org/events
Wausau Symphony & Band
300 N 3rd StreetFor classical music lovers. Some free events. Excellence in music in a central WI.
https://www.wausausymphonyband.org/events
U Paint & Party Studio LLC
235 Forest Streetpainting party fun
https://www.upaintandparty.com/
Tours of a stunning historical home.
http://marathoncountyhistory.org/facilities/yawkey-house-museum
Yawkey House Museum
403 Mcindoe StTours of a stunning historical home.
http://marathoncountyhistory.org/facilities/yawkey-house-museum
Entertainment & Activities
Granite Peak Ski Area
227200 Snowbird Avehttps://www.skigranitepeak.com/
Sleigh rides, organized/catered events, food centered events, free public festivals
Willow Springs Garden LLC
5480 Hillcrest DrSleigh rides, organized/catered events, food centered events, free public festivals
Parks & Nature
Trails, hiking, snow mobiling (but no direct access from the park), picnic area, snow shoeing, hunting and trapping during season.
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Rib Mountain State Park
149801 Park RdTrails, hiking, snow mobiling (but no direct access from the park), picnic area, snow shoeing, hunting and trapping during season.
A park of beauty worth exploring on the banks of the Eau Claire River. 15 miles east of Wausau city limits.
https://www.travelwisconsin.com/campgrounds/dells-of-the-eau-claire-park-195016
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Dells of the Eau Claire Park
County Road YA park of beauty worth exploring on the banks of the Eau Claire River. 15 miles east of Wausau city limits.
https://www.travelwisconsin.com/campgrounds/dells-of-the-eau-claire-park-195016
One of the best and most beautiful public lake swimming spots in the State. About 15 min. from Wausau. https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/councilgrounds/
Council Grounds State Park
N1895 Council Grounds DrOne of the best and most beautiful public lake swimming spots in the State. About 15 min. from Wausau. https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/councilgrounds/
Warm weather indoor and outdoor pool, river beach swimming too
http://www.rothschildwi.com/Amenities/Parks-and-Recreation/Rothschild-Schofield-Aquatic-Center
Rothschild Aquatic Center
1004 Park StWarm weather indoor and outdoor pool, river beach swimming too
http://www.rothschildwi.com/Amenities/Parks-and-Recreation/Rothschild-Schofield-Aquatic-Center
Getting Around
City bus stops one block from the duplex (corner of 7'th and Augusta)!
http://www.ci.wausau.wi.us/Departments/MetroRide.aspx
Metro Ride
420 Plumer StreetCity bus stops one block from the duplex (corner of 7'th and Augusta)!
http://www.ci.wausau.wi.us/Departments/MetroRide.aspx
Essentials
Lamb's Fresh Market
730 E Wausau Ave2 blocks from the unit!
http://lambsfreshmarket.com/
Good prices on some grocery basics (bananas, milk, eggs). *Best prices on fuel*
https://www.hours-locations.com/kwik-trip/wi/wausau/3853-north-6th-st/
Kwik Trip #601
3853 N 6th StGood prices on some grocery basics (bananas, milk, eggs). *Best prices on fuel*
https://www.hours-locations.com/kwik-trip/wi/wausau/3853-north-6th-st/