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          • Dells of the Eau Claire

            This scenic county park is just a few miles east of Wausau and offers hiking, fishing, camping and more.

          • Paddling to Pubs

            A flotilla of kayaks and other watercraft take to Lake Wausau for a Paddle Pub Crawl each July.

          • Rib Mointain
          • Granite Peak

            Skiers and snowboarders from around the Midwest flock to Granite Peak each winter to enjoy a variety of runs.

          • Rib Mountain
          • Council Grounds
          • Rookery Park
          • Big Eau Pleine
          • McMillan Marsh
          • Monk Gardens
    • Trails
          • Dells of the Eau Claire

            This scenic county park is just a few miles east of Wausau and offers hiking, fishing, camping and more.

          • Paddling to Pubs

            A flotilla of kayaks and other watercraft take to Lake Wausau for a Paddle Pub Crawl each July.

          • Rib Mointain
          • Granite Peak

            Skiers and snowboarders from around the Midwest flock to Granite Peak each winter to enjoy a variety of runs.

          • Rib Mountain
          • Council Grounds
          • Rookery Park
          • Big Eau Pleine
          • McMillan Marsh
          • Monk Gardens
    • Parks
          • Dells of the Eau Claire

            This scenic county park is just a few miles east of Wausau and offers hiking, fishing, camping and more.

          • Paddling to Pubs

            A flotilla of kayaks and other watercraft take to Lake Wausau for a Paddle Pub Crawl each July.

          • Rib Mointain
          • Granite Peak

            Skiers and snowboarders from around the Midwest flock to Granite Peak each winter to enjoy a variety of runs.

          • Rib Mountain
          • Council Grounds
          • Rookery Park
          • Big Eau Pleine
          • McMillan Marsh
          • Monk Gardens
    • Waterways
          • Dells of the Eau Claire

            This scenic county park is just a few miles east of Wausau and offers hiking, fishing, camping and more.

          • Paddling to Pubs

            A flotilla of kayaks and other watercraft take to Lake Wausau for a Paddle Pub Crawl each July.

          • Rib Mointain
          • Granite Peak

            Skiers and snowboarders from around the Midwest flock to Granite Peak each winter to enjoy a variety of runs.

          • Rib Mountain
          • Council Grounds
          • Rookery Park
          • Big Eau Pleine
          • McMillan Marsh
          • Monk Gardens
    • Golf Courses
          • Dells of the Eau Claire

            This scenic county park is just a few miles east of Wausau and offers hiking, fishing, camping and more.

          • Paddling to Pubs

            A flotilla of kayaks and other watercraft take to Lake Wausau for a Paddle Pub Crawl each July.

          • Rib Mointain
          • Granite Peak

            Skiers and snowboarders from around the Midwest flock to Granite Peak each winter to enjoy a variety of runs.

          • Rib Mountain
          • Council Grounds
          • Rookery Park
          • Big Eau Pleine
          • McMillan Marsh
          • Monk Gardens
    • Sports Clubs
          • Dells of the Eau Claire

            This scenic county park is just a few miles east of Wausau and offers hiking, fishing, camping and more.

          • Paddling to Pubs

            A flotilla of kayaks and other watercraft take to Lake Wausau for a Paddle Pub Crawl each July.

          • Rib Mointain
          • Granite Peak

            Skiers and snowboarders from around the Midwest flock to Granite Peak each winter to enjoy a variety of runs.

          • Rib Mountain
          • Council Grounds
          • Rookery Park
          • Big Eau Pleine
          • McMillan Marsh
          • Monk Gardens
    • Competitions
          • Dells of the Eau Claire

            This scenic county park is just a few miles east of Wausau and offers hiking, fishing, camping and more.

          • Paddling to Pubs

            A flotilla of kayaks and other watercraft take to Lake Wausau for a Paddle Pub Crawl each July.

          • Granite Peak
          • Granite Peak

            Skiers and snowboarders from around the Midwest flock to Granite Peak each winter to enjoy a variety of runs.

          • Rib Mountain
          • Council Grounds
          • Rookery Park
          • Big Eau Pleine
          • McMillan Marsh
          • Monk Gardens
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          • Children's Imaginarium tree with children looking up

            Photo credit Dave Junion

          • Children’s Imaginarium

            After years of anticipation, fun-seeking families can now experience Wausau’s newest museum for kids.

          • Fish Fry Friday

            Fish fries and Fridays go together in the Greater Wausau Region. Find a favorite and start your weekend.

          • Birds In Art

            The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum hosts an exhibition each fall focused on flight in nature.

          • Escape Room
          • Evolutions
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          • Fine Dining
          • ChalkFest
          • Art Exhibit
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          • Work from Home

            Wausau comes in number 22 in a list of the best cities to live in after the pandemic.

          • Hmong Festival

            The Hmong Wausau Festival saw record-breaking numbers in the summer of 2021.

          • Rib Mointain
          • Granite Peak

            Skiers and snowboarders from around the Midwest flock to Granite Peak each winter to enjoy a variety of runs.

          • Rib Mountain
          • Council Grounds
          • Rookery Park
          • Big Eau Pleine
          • McMillan Marsh
          • Monk Gardens
    • History
          • Work from Home

            Wausau comes in number 22 in a list of the best cities to live in after the pandemic.

          • Hmong Festival

            The Hmong Wausau Festival saw record-breaking numbers in the summer of 2021.

          • Granite Peak
          • Granite Peak

            Skiers and snowboarders from around the Midwest flock to Granite Peak each winter to enjoy a variety of runs.

          • Rib Mountain
          • Council Grounds
          • Rookery Park
          • Big Eau Pleine
          • McMillan Marsh
          • Monk Gardens
    • Fine Arts
          • Children’s Imaginarium

            After years of anticipation, fun-seeking families are one step closer to entering Wausau’s newest museum for kids.

          • Fish Fry Friday

            Fish fries and Fridays go together in the Greater Wausau Region. Find a favorite and start your weekend.

          • Birds In Art

            The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum hosts an exhibition each fall focused on flight in nature.

          • Escape Room
          • Evolutions
          • Hotels, Motels, Resorts
          • Fine Dining
          • ChalkFest
          • Art Exhibit
    • Performing Arts
          • Children’s Imaginarium

            After years of anticipation, fun-seeking families are one step closer to entering Wausau’s newest museum for kids.

          • Fish Fry Friday

            Fish fries and Fridays go together in the Greater Wausau Region. Find a favorite and start your weekend.

          • Birds In Art

            The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum hosts an exhibition each fall focused on flight in nature.

          • Escape Room
          • Evolutions
          • Hotels, Motels, Resorts
          • Fine Dining
          • ChalkFest
          • Art Exhibit
    • Museums
          • Children’s Imaginarium

            After years of anticipation, fun-seeking families are one step closer to entering Wausau’s newest museum for kids.

          • Fish Fry Friday

            Fish fries and Fridays go together in the Greater Wausau Region. Find a favorite and start your weekend.

          • Birds In Art

            The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum hosts an exhibition each fall focused on flight in nature.

          • Escape Room
          • Evolutions
          • Hotels, Motels, Resorts
          • Fine Dining
          • ChalkFest
          • Art Exhibit
    • Dining
          • Children’s Imaginarium

            After years of anticipation, fun-seeking families are one step closer to entering Wausau’s newest museum for kids.

          • Fish Fry Friday

            Fish fries and Fridays go together in the Greater Wausau Region. Find a favorite and start your weekend.

          • Birds In Art

            The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum hosts an exhibition each fall focused on flight in nature.

          • Escape Room
          • Evolutions
          • Fine Dining
          • Hotels, Motels, Resorts
          • ChalkFest
          • Art Exhibit
    • Lodging
          • Children’s Imaginarium

            After years of anticipation, fun-seeking families are one step closer to entering Wausau’s newest museum for kids.

          • Fish Fry Friday

            Fish fries and Fridays go together in the Greater Wausau Region. Find a favorite and start your weekend.

          • Birds In Art

            The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum hosts an exhibition each fall focused on flight in nature.

          • Escape Room
          • Evolutions
          • Hotels, Motels, Resorts
          • Fine Dining
          • ChalkFest
          • Art Exhibit
    • Shopping
          • Children’s Imaginarium

            After years of anticipation, fun-seeking families are one step closer to entering Wausau’s newest museum for kids.

          • Fish Fry Friday

            Fish fries and Fridays go together in the Greater Wausau Region. Find a favorite and start your weekend.

          • Birds In Art

            The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum hosts an exhibition each fall focused on flight in nature.

          • Escape Room
          • Evolutions
          • Hotels, Motels, Resorts
          • Fine Dining
          • ChalkFest
          • Art Exhibit
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          • Attached to Community

            The Gruhn family moved to Wausau from Rockford in 2010 to capitalize on a work opportunity.

          • Escaping the City

            Several years ago, Todd and LaNae Johnson were looking for a change. An affordable real estate market was a large factor in moving their dental business north.

          • Build a Career

            The Greater Wausau Region is the place to be for jobs. Great jobs!

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          • Attached to Community

            The Gruhn family moved to Wausau from Rockford in 2010 to capitalize on a work opportunity.

          • Escaping the City

            Several years ago, Todd and LaNae Johnson were looking for a change. An affordable real estate market was a large factor in moving their dental business north.

          • Build a Career

            The Greater Wausau Region is the place to be for jobs. Great jobs!

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          • Attached to Community

            The Gruhn family moved to Wausau from Rockford in 2010 to capitalize on a work opportunity.

          • Escaping the City

            Several years ago, Todd and LaNae Johnson were looking for a change. An affordable real estate market was a large factor in moving their dental business north.

          • Build a Career

            The Greater Wausau Region is the place to be for jobs. Great jobs!

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  • Explore - Unique Outdoor Opportunities Attract Adventure Racers

    Unique Outdoor Opportunities Attract Adventure Racers

    After living in Los Angeles and Miami, Tim Buchholz and Anna Nummelin could’ve chosen to live anywhere in the country. The unique access to the outdoors in the Wausau area drew the couple back to Central Wisconsin. “It just seemed like the perfect fit.” said Anna.
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  • Plenty of Parks

    Jamie Polley is the Director of the Marathon County Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department. Jamie and her family enjoy the variety of parks available to her in the region, including the new Riverlife Park in Wausau.
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