# Things to see in Wausau, Wisconsin (United States): 20 places and when to go

> Wausau, Wisconsin is a town in United States with around 75,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (7), Snow (4), Food and drink (3). The best known are Rib Mountain State Park, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and First Universalist Church. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/wausau/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 44.9592, -89.63
- **Population:** About 75,000
- **Places:** 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/senderismo/) (7) · [Snow](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nieve/) (4) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gastronomia/) (3) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/) (2) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) (2) · [Stargazing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/estrellas/) (2)
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March.
- **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 360 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Wausau, Wisconsin

The places in and around Wausau, Wisconsin, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Rib Mountain State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rib-mountain-state-park/): State park in Marathon County, Wisconsin · 6.0 km
- [Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/leigh-yawkey-woodson-art-museum/): Art museum in Wausau, Wisconsin · 1.4 km
- [First Universalist Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/first-universalist-unitarian-church-of-wausau/): NRHP-listed in Marathon County · 543 m
- [Karl Mathie House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/karl-mathie-house/): Historic house in Wisconsin, United States · 19 km
- [Bull Falls Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bull-falls-brewery/): Brewery · 1.3 km
- [Granite Peak Ski Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/granite-peak-ski-area/): Ski resort · 5.7 km
- [IAT - Dells of the Eau Claire-Plover River connector](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/iat-dells-of-the-eau-claire-plover-river-connector/): Hiking · 26 km
- [IAT - Dells of the Eau Claire Segment](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/iat-dells-of-the-eau-claire-segment/): Hiking · 23 km
- [IAT - Ringle Segment](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/iat-ringle-segment/): Hiking · 22 km
- [IAT - Thornapple Creek-Dells of the Eau Claire connector](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/iat-thornapple-creek-dells-of-the-eau-claire-connector/): Hiking · 21 km
- [IAT - Thornapple Creek Segment](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/iat-thornapple-creek-segment/): Hiking · 22 km
- [IAT - White Cedar-Ringle connector](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/iat-white-cedar-ringle-connector/): Hiking · 25 km
- [IAT - White Cedar Segment](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/iat-white-cedar-segment/): Hiking · 26 km
- [Mosinee Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mosinee-brewing-company/): Brewery · 19 km
- [Nine Mile Forest](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nine-mile-forest/): Ski area · 11 km
- [Prohaska Family Memorial Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/prohaska-family-memorial-park/): Ski resort · 11 km
- [Red Eye Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/red-eye-brewing-company/): Brewery · 565 m
- [Tribute Golf Course](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/tribute-golf-course/): Ski area · 3.8 km
- [University of Wisconsin-Marathon County Planetarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/university-of-wisconsin-marathon-county-planetarium/): Planetarium · 1.2 km
- [Wausau School District Planetarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/wausau-school-district-planetarium/): Planetarium · 2.4 km

## When to go to Wausau, Wisconsin

The best time to visit Wausau, Wisconsin is **April to October**; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 57 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 11 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 37 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 16 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 39 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 24 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 05 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 53 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 42 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 18 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 36 |

In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36. In April, 17 of the 20 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Wausau, Wisconsin

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 360 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=44.9592%2C-89.63)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.9592%2C-89.63)

## Other towns nearby

- [Antigo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/antigo/): 6 places · 44 km
- [Stevens Point](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/stevens-point/): 10 places · 49 km
- [Appleton, Wisconsin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/appleton/): 10 places · 124 km
- [Oshkosh, Wisconsin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/oshkosh/): 13 places · 135 km
- [Green Bay, Wisconsin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/green-bay/): 22 places · 137 km
- [Wisconsin Dells](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/wisconsin-dells/): 19 places · 151 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Wausau, Wisconsin?

The best known: [Rib Mountain State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rib-mountain-state-park/), [Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/leigh-yawkey-woodson-art-museum/), [First Universalist Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/first-universalist-unitarian-church-of-wausau/), [Karl Mathie House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/karl-mathie-house/). In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Wausau, Wisconsin?

April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 36.

### How do you get to Wausau, Wisconsin?

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 360 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.9592%2C-89.63) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Wausau, Wisconsin as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).