About Wausau

The City of Wausau is a premier, year-round destination for Midwesterners wanting to enjoy their free time in the great outdoors. Well-deserved, Wausau has earned a reputation as a mecca for outdoor adventure sports. The city is on par with the likes of Bend, Durango, and Santa Fe for its downhill skiing and snowboarding, urban whitewater kayaking, off-road biking, hiking, and mountain biking.

Home to the Midwest’s highest downhill ski hill at Rib Mountain State Park, Granite Peak services 75 runs and a terrain park system referred to as the “Best in the Midwest.” The State Park also has miles of beautiful hiking, trail running, and snowshoe trails.

In the warmer seasons, Wausau is home to several of the best mountain bike trail systems in Wisconsin. The Sylvan downhill mountain bike course ranges from tough to down right extreme and nearby parks host over 65 miles of mountain biking trails. The summer season in downtown Wausau provides the only urban whitewater kayaking course in the Great Lake States and there are numerous rivers and lakes to canoe and kayak. Wausau really does have it all!

Wausau is also a city of world-class art museums, touring Broadway productions, great restaurants, and an incredible selection of distilleries and micro breweries. The downtown area is regularly a buzz with live music, art festivals, and outdoor concerts throughout the summer months.

Wausau really has something for everyone and we hope you’ll join us on some adventures soon!