Activities Guide
NEW to Marathon County Parks Recreation + Forestry are kayak rentals at DC Everest County Park.
Shepherd + Schaller is our local outdoor recreation store, from cargo boxes for your car, to Patagonia fleece.
Discover top name-brand shoes such as Chaco, Dansko, and Birkenstock at a fantastic price.
Hosted by the Central Wisconsin Offroad Cycling Coalition, explore diverse mountain bike destinations around the area. Check out open parks and courses!
Campbell Haines Menswear has the finest menswear in the area, from tailored formalwear to business casual polos and button-up shirts.
Crane Meadows is a family-friendly, affordable option to get out on the green.
Many of the Wausau area's best players honed their skills on the fairways and greens of the old American Legion course now known as Tribute in honor of those that have served this country.
Central Board Shop is Wausau’s local board store, with everything snowboarding and skateboarding, to skate-wear.
The Dells of the Eau Claire Park surrounds fantastic geological features created by the Eau Claire River.
WMOCA integrates exhibitions, performances, collections, and educational programs to excite, challenge, and enlighten our visitors.
From wheel throwing, to painting pre-made ceramics, to wood signs and canvas painting, take your friends and family out for a fun evening of creativity.
The Sawmill Adventure & Trampoline Park has virtual reality games, mini golf, and more!
Bike, hike, paddle, or wildlife watch in the most extensive contiguous state ownership of wildlife lands at George W. Mead.
From jackets and snowpants to goggles and base-layers, Dunhams offers great brands for a great price.
Jojo’s Jungle is a massive playground, built for kids of all abilities and ages in Brockmeyer Park on Wausau’s East side.
The Lil Ole Winemaker Shoppe boasts house-made wines, perfect for sipping in the tasting room, or take-home for celebratory gifts!
This historical theater originally built in 1927 and located in downtown Wausau hosts a variety of performances throughout the year, including plays, musicals, concerts, shows and dance performances.
Dale’s Weston Lanes has open bowing daily from open to close, with family bowling packages and bowling specials.
For our thrift-shop lovers, Nice as New is a curated consignment boutique with quality items and brands that never go out of style.
Pay a visit to the 45 x 90 Geographical Marker site and join the official 45 x 90 Club. This unique spot is halfway between the Equator and the North Pole.
Trails are groomed 6 days a week and feature scenic Northwoods beauty through woods, hills, and wide-open fields.
The Center for the Visual Arts (CVA) is one of the leading cultural institutions in Central Wisconsin.
Rib Mountain Cycles offers tune-ups with a full service center, professional bike fitting, and accessories for every rider.
400 Block in Downtown Wausau is the center of activity, dining, and the city.
Experience the Fall Harvest, fresh-baked goods, sunflower fields, apple picking, pumpkin patches, and more!
From Laos to America is a museum honoring the Hmong refugee experience.
Find light treats like macarons or lemon bars, or delicious chocolate fudge cakes and blueberry cheesecakes.
The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, in the heart of Wausau, Wisconsin, is known for its internationally acclaimed Birds in Art exhibition, which opens each fall on the weekend after Labor Day.
There are four segments of the Ice Age Trail nearby that you can hike: Plover River , Ringle , Dells of the Eau Claire River , and Thornapple Creek segments. One of only 11 National Scenic Trails in...
IRONBULL brings community together through adventure with trail racing, bike racing, bikepacking, and more!
Day’s Bowl-A-Dome, Inc. is comprised of a bowling center, a full-service pro shop, restaurant, and bar.
At The Local we pride ourselves in selling products made by Makers all throughout Wisconsin.
We offer a family-friendly atmosphere at a place where friends can meet, bowl, and enjoy the action.
Come in for advice on projects, classes, shopping, materials, friendship & inspiration on your needling or quilting projects!
Rib Mountain State Park is home to Granite Peak, and one of the tallest peaks in Wisconsin.
Pine Valley Golf Course is tucked into central Wisconsin's quiet landscape, practically a chipshot away from Wausau. They boast accessibility, are open to the public, and welcoming of all golf enthusiasts.
Wausau's most popular arcade, bar, restaurant, and family-friendly gathering spot on the water.
Wild Birds Unlimited has everything you could ever need to support bird populations in your area.
Explore Nine Mile Forest Unit on skis or snowshoes in the winter, and on foot or mountain bike in summer.
A casual 9-hole course features the longest tees for a par of 32, an easier challenge for the golf enthusiast.
Take your furry friend to Sandy’s Bark Park, a public green space for all to enjoy.
The Chocolate Shop the perfect place to satisfy your sweet tooth with decadent specialty chocolates, chocolate crunch cookies, or strawberry lemon cheesecake clusters.
Big Eau Pleine Park lives alongside the Big Eau Pleine Flowage with two separate campgrounds, hiking and biking trails, boat portages, a beach, and more.
Find delicious Wisconsin cheese packages, European cheeses, goat cheeses, and more.