1. Rent Kayaks
The new self-serving station at DC Everest Park makes it easy to get out and paddle calm waters. Download the app, scan to unlock the kayak storage locker, and grab the kayak, paddle, and life jacket. You can be on the water in a matter of minutes! More Info.
2. Tour the Art
Greater Wausau has a variety of murals and sculptures. Mainly located around downtown, mosey streets on the search for show stopping art pieces strategically placed on building sides and alleyways. Get your camera ready to remember these remarkable pieces later. You'll be surprised at where you can find some of the murals in this area!
3. Catch a Ski Show
There is NO Labor Day water ski show this year.
Their closest show to Labor Day is on Thursday, August 29th at Lake Du Bay at 6:30 PM. Free Popcorn sponsored by Vortex Tool Company Inc.
Enjoy an early Labor Day Ski Show from the Water Walkers on Thursday, August 29th at 6:30 p.m. on Lake Du Bay. You can expect to hear entertaining and toe-tapping music, while skiers of all ages perform tricks on the water in dazzling costumes. Free popcorn will also be available! Schedule here
4. Labor Day Car Show
See beautifully preserved cars as you wander among the rows of classic muscle cars, sleek sports models, and custom creations. You can feel the buzz of excitement from fellow enthusiasts. There will also be a parade for the whole family to enjoy.
5. Relive the Roaring 20's
The newest exhibit at the Marathon County Historical Society “The 1920s: Rebellion Prosperity and Loss” is in full swing. Travel back a century to experience life in the vibrant 1920s and discover the rapid transformations even in Marathon County, Wisconsin. This exhibit vividly showcases the era's excitement with emerging media such as radio and film, the challenges of enforcing national Prohibition, and the rise of electric appliances that revolutionized both work and home life, among other fascinating changes. More Info
6. Grab a Bite (or two...or three)
Soak in the last bits of summer on a patio. The Velveteen Plum offers Wausau's First rooftop bar and restaurant featuring a Latin flair.
The lively patio at Sconni's Ale House & Eatery makes for the perfect outdoor dining atmosphere. Lounge seating, covered bar stools, or sunny high-tops can accommodate whatever you feel.
WOW is the perfect patio for waterfront dining downtown. Surrounded by the Riverlife trail and park, it's ideal for the whole family.
Get creamy soft serve from Briq's along the river. Enjoy a cold treat as you stroll the riverwalk, or let the kids climb the playground equipment.
Soak in a piece of history at the old iconic Milwaukee Road Train Station while sipping a perfectly crafted cocktail or ice cream drink at Timekeeper Distillery.
Don't forget to make your lodging reservations!
