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Wausau (/ ˈ w ɔː s ɔː / WAW-saw) is a city in and the county seat of Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Wisconsin River. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 39,994. It is the core city of the Wausau metropolitan area, which includes all of Marathon County and had a population of 138,013 in 2020.
Nestled in Wausau/Central Wisconsin, discover the quintessential spot to anchor your explorations. Experience a tapestry of seasons with enriching outdoor pursuits, vibrant arts and culture, eclectic festivals, curated shopping experiences, and savory dining delights.
Head to Granite Peak Ski Area for downhill skiing, Nine Mile Forest for cross-country skiing, and Sylvan Hill for tubing. Visit the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Rib Mountain State Park or the downtown River District for shopping, dining and events.
- Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. 275. Art Museums. By texaspaula12. There is a small but beautiful sculpture garden and there was a yoga class in progress.
- Willow Springs Garden 24 Gardens. By TravisABarker. The food for our event was phenomenal! We received so many compliments about the venue being beautiful.
- Rib Mountain State Park. 248. State Parks. By Redwings88. Many hiking trails with great views.
- Yawkey House Museum 53 Speciality Museums. By sandradQ1904NU. You need to take a tour to see the house. It is very reasonable with tickets from $7 to $5. Really lovely house and...
- Timekeeper Distillery. The timekeeper Distillery is a good place to go if you are looking to stretch out and calm your nerves after arriving in Wausau.
- Rib Mountain State Park, Wausau. If you are looking to unwind more after getting to Wausau, then this is a good place. Whether you’re a resident of the local area or just passing through, Rib Mountain is for you.
- State Park Speedway. If you love parks, the state park speedway is another park to go to in Wausau. This park is definitely for the adrenaline junkies who enjoy car racing.
- Yawkey House Museum. You can’t come to Wausau and not visit a museum, especially one that talks about the history of an area. The nearby museum depicts the essence of life in north-central Wisconsin, and Yawkey House exposes so much about how the elites lived in a bygone era.
Wausau, city, seat (1850) of Marathon county, north-central Wisconsin, U.S. It lies on the Wisconsin River, about 90 miles (150 km) northwest of Green Bay. Settled in 1839 as a sawmill town, it was first called Big Bull Falls; by 1850 it had been renamed Wausau (Ojibwa: “Faraway Place”).
We invite you to explore our City of Wausau web site. You will find information about Wausau's history, demographics, local attractions, recreation opportunities, current events, city government officials, departments and services.
