Escape to Wausau

Wondering what to do this summer? Escape to Wausau!

For the value, Wausau is the place! 

Located in the center of Wisconsin, Greater Wausau has tons of Outdoor Recreation, known as Wisconsin's Basecamp. 

• Hike the NEW National Parks Ice Age Trail. 
• Paddle the National Parks Great Pinery Water Trail.
• Climb up Rib Mountain State Park. 
• Mountain Bike at over 7 trails of all types. 
• Gravel Bike on hundreds of miles of perfect Red Granite in Marathon County.
• Try casual rides on our Rails to Trails and Urban paths.
• Participate in our outdoor events with IronBull, Wausau24, Trek, Ragnar and more!

Need a cultural fix?  Our summers are filled with events for everyone!  Art, Music, Festivals every week!

• National Medal Winning Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
• Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art
• Center for Visual Arts
• Free Wednesday Night Concerts on the Square
• PrideFest
• Hmong Fest
• Community Cultures Fest
• Artrageous
• Wings Over Wausau
• Chalkfest
• Big Bull Falls Bluesfest on Fern Island

Need a foodie fix?  From Asian fusion to Belgium Chocolate, food is fun!  

We have tons of Food Truck at our events!

• Mumble Wrap - NEW urban wrap experience
• The Westsider - NEW neighborhood comfort food
• Lemongrass - Asian Fusion downtown
• Ciao - Scratch Italian
• Oishii Ramen - NEW authentic Japanese ramen
• The Chocolate Cafe - European cafe flair
• The Velveteen Plum - Rooftop dining overlooking Rib Mountain
• Coming soon: Authentic Indian Restaurant...
• Don't forget our amazing coffee shops, breweries and distilleries!

Family and Group Fun!

• Sawmill Adventure Park
• Kennedy Park Water Park
• Wausau on Water (WOW)
• Northern Lights Sauna
• Section 715 Axe Throwing
• Frisbee Golf and Real Golf
• Wisconsin Moonstone Field

There's so much more, so we invite you to explore!