Things to do in Wausau
Plan a day around Wausau with outdoor stops, family activities, restaurants, events, coffee, parks, Rib Mountain, and seasonal ideas.
Popular ways to explore Wausau
Downtown Wausau
Coffee shops, restaurants, local events, art, shopping, and walkable city stops near the heart of Wausau.
Rib Mountain and Granite Peak area
A major Wausau-area destination for hiking, skiing, scenic views, restaurants, and shopping nearby.
Family-friendly Wausau
Parks, events, indoor activities, kid-friendly food stops, and seasonal things to do.
Weather, roads, events, and search
WausauNow combines live weather, Google Places, Ticketmaster, 511WI, and local city links.
Outdoor ideas
Rib Mountain State Park area
Scenic views, trails, seasonal recreation, and nearby food/shopping options.
Granite Peak area
A major winter destination near Wausau, with dining and lodging nearby.
Parks and trails
Search local parks, walking areas, playgrounds, trails, and outdoor stops.
Check weather before you go
WausauNow includes live weather on search pages for quick planning.
Family ideas
Kid-friendly things to do
Search family activities, parks, events, and indoor options around Wausau.
Family dining
Find casual restaurants, pizza, breakfast, and kid-friendly food stops.
Weekend family plan
Start with breakfast, add a park or activity, then check live events.
Useful city services
Garbage, snow removal, parking, road conditions, and official city links.