What to do and eat in Wausau
Food scene
La Taqueria
520 South 17th AvenueEverything here is a winner. We’ve had all their tacos, tamales, and salsa. We love it.
Ciao
307 N 3rd StreetGreat Italian food especially the Chicken Marsala and Chicken Parmigiana.
The hibachi (my favorite) is excellent as is the sushi (Nicole’s favorite). There isn’t sit down hibachi here. You’ll need to go to Wasabi in Weston for that.
Masa Sushi Grill And Bar
1800 Stewart AveThe hibachi (my favorite) is excellent as is the sushi (Nicole’s favorite). There isn’t sit down hibachi here. You’ll need to go to Wasabi in Weston for that.
Nueske's at Gulliver's Landing
151701 Gadwall LaneWe love Gullivers. Their steak, fish, shrimp and scallops are great.
All of the food here is great. Great breakfast spot. Try the French toast.
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Sixth Street Filling Station
1314 N 6th StAll of the food here is great. Great breakfast spot. Try the French toast.
Mandarin Chinese Restaurant
150 East Stewart AvenueGreat Chinese!
The Mint Cafe
422 N 3rd StreetThe roast is really good!
Kreger's Bakery & Deli LLC
1506 N 3rd StreetExcellent local bakery! Enjoy.
Blue Willow Cafe
1111 N 4th AveExcellent breakfast especially the crepes and hot chocolate
Jalapenos Mexican Restaurante & Bar
300 N 3rd StreetLove the Mexican food here especially the salsa.
Briq's Soft Serve
1605 Merrill AveYay soft serve!
Red Eye Brewing Company
612 Washington StExcellent local beer and food.
Mosinee Brewing Company
401 4th StAbout 20 minutes south of Wausau they have excellent beer.
Sawmill Brewing Co.
1110 E 10th StExcellent beer here about 30 minutes north of Wausau.
Tine & Cellar
3806 Schofield AveGreat food here especially the Creme brûlée.
Our favorite cheese curds. Get them in all forks, but especially fried. The regular cheese is great too. In season, have the soft serve.
Mullins Cheese Retail Store
203843 County Rd DBOur favorite cheese curds. Get them in all forks, but especially fried. The regular cheese is great too. In season, have the soft serve.
Great pizza - my wife loves the Chicken Alfredo pizza and I the meat lovers.
Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Wausau/Rib Mountain
227255 Rib Mountain DriveGreat pizza - my wife loves the Chicken Alfredo pizza and I the meat lovers.
Wausau Mine Company
Stewart AvenueThe food is great! I especially recommend the quesadillas!
Wish has some of the best steak I’ve ever had. They got the temperature of my steak perfect. Also, try the calamari, the Creme Brûlée, and Butterscotch Budino.
Wish Steakhouse
Wish has some of the best steak I’ve ever had. They got the temperature of my steak perfect. Also, try the calamari, the Creme Brûlée, and Butterscotch Budino.
This is an excellent local cheese shop. Most of the cheese isn’t local, but it is excellent!
The Milk Merchant
This is an excellent local cheese shop. Most of the cheese isn’t local, but it is excellent!
I used to buy cheesecake from Hannah when she sold it out of her house. Now she has a brick and mortar and it is cute! The cheesecake is excellent as is the gelato.
Sugar 'n Spice Cheesecakes & Coffee
I used to buy cheesecake from Hannah when she sold it out of her house. Now she has a brick and mortar and it is cute! The cheesecake is excellent as is the gelato.
This is an excellent restaurant. We’ve never had a bad meal here and it’s run by a Newman(our school) family. Ryan’s tip: try the Sangria and their top shelf tequila. The owner is a tequila lover and stocks the good stuff. Sip it.
El Tequila Salsa
151522 County Rd NNThis is an excellent restaurant. We’ve never had a bad meal here and it’s run by a Newman(our school) family. Ryan’s tip: try the Sangria and their top shelf tequila. The owner is a tequila lover and stocks the good stuff. Sip it.
This place is new to town. It has a great upscale diner vibe but the price is right. It’s a beautiful space. If you’re not hungry when you walk in you will be after the sizzling of the flat top catches your ear. We both had burgers and they were excellent! A tip: if you don’t like seasoning on your fries be sure to tell them. Also it’s the rare place in town open past 9 or 10. 7a-12a.
Westsider Diner & Lounge
This place is new to town. It has a great upscale diner vibe but the price is right. It’s a beautiful space. If you’re not hungry when you walk in you will be after the sizzling of the flat top catches your ear. We both had burgers and they were excellent! A tip: if you don’t like seasoning on your fries be sure to tell them. Also it’s the rare place in town open past 9 or 10. 7a-12a.
We love their locally roasted coffee. The roastery is in the building which is great!
The Pinery Coffee Co.
We love their locally roasted coffee. The roastery is in the building which is great!
We have been here several times. All the desserts are excellent. I particularly recommend the honey cake, the mango vanilla cake, and the pavlova. Love having a European bakery in town.
Just Right: Cakes, Gifts, Coffee
We have been here several times. All the desserts are excellent. I particularly recommend the honey cake, the mango vanilla cake, and the pavlova. Love having a European bakery in town.
Forward Beverage Co
Excellent non alcoholic cocktails!
Sightseeing
Awesome hiking all over. If you’re here in the fall take the chair lift to see the leaves. The look out is really nice.
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Rib Mountain ríkisvæði
149801 Park RdAwesome hiking all over. If you’re here in the fall take the chair lift to see the leaves. The look out is really nice.
Granite Peak Ski Area
227200 Snowbird AveExcellent skiing!
A beautiful venue to see a show in. Check their website for current offerings.
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The Grand Theater
401 N 4th StA beautiful venue to see a show in. Check their website for current offerings.
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
700 N 12th StBeautiful art museum
The oldest independent bookstore in Wisconsin. I love it. Make sure to go downstairs to see their used book section.
Janke Book Store
505 N 3rd StreetThe oldest independent bookstore in Wisconsin. I love it. Make sure to go downstairs to see their used book section.
Monk Botanical Gardens
1800 N 1st AveBeautiful botanical gardens.
Marathon Park
1201 Stewart AveBeautiful park in the city
Good food, drinks, and games to play.
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Wausau On Water - Wausau Restaurant & Bar, Family Entertainment Center (Arcade, Laser Tag)
1300 N River DrGood food, drinks, and games to play.
Marathon County Historical Society
410 Mcindoe StExcellent museum covering the history of Marathon County
The tallest point in Wisconsin. Great views. About 45 minutes from Wausau
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Timms Hill
The tallest point in Wisconsin. Great views. About 45 minutes from Wausau