- The list below includes 13 free or cheap things to do in or near Wausau, Wisconsin, including 36 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Arts & Crafts Classes and Art Museum.
- From Rib Mountain State Park to Nine Mile Forest, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wausau.
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Italian eatery makes pizzas with quality ingredients like homemade sausage and fresh mozzarella from Wisconsin
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The mountain at Rib Mountain State Park is one of the oldest geological formations on earth. The park contains an amphitheater; facilities for picnicking, hiking trails, a 60-foot observation tower, downhill skiing, and terrain parks.
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Spanning a total distance of 4,900-acres of land, Nine Mile Forest is a wooded forest that features hiking trails that can be used for running, biking, and cross-country skiing. The forest is characterized by marshes, uplands, and water impoundments.
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Located on an island in the Wisconsin River, Isle of Ferns Park offers a variety of diversions for visitors. There are boat landings, playgrounds, a skateboard park, and tennis courts, as well as picnic areas.
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The 400 Block, the centerpiece of downtown Wausau, features a lighted fountain, landscaping, and a permanent stage for hosting weekly concerts and events. Thursdays in the summer feature fresh produce. In the winter, it features an outdoor ice-skating rink.
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Visitors can spend a relaxing day among the natural beauty of the Robert W. Monk Public Gardens. The pet-friendly gardens are an urban sanctuary and feature walking trails, tree houses, flower gardens and gazebos.
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700 North Twelfth Street, Wausau, WI 54403
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The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum contains over 2,000 works with a special emphasis on art that shows animals from around the world. The works include 125 Victorian glass baskets, nearly 100 Dorothy Doughty Royal Worcester porcelain bird figures, and hundreds of decorative glassware and porcelain items.
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Offering guided tours, the Yawkey House Museum was originally built in 1901 and housed a prominent family involved in the local logging and paper industries. The museum contains period furnishings and clothing as well as other artifacts on display.
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With a quarter mile racing oval, the State Park Speedway hosts a variety of racing events as well as memorial races for drivers who lost their lives while competing. There is off-site parking with a free shuttle offering advance tickets.
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Dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of Marathon County and the surrounding area, the Woodson History Center is located in the historic Woodson house. The center hosts a variety of exhibits and programs.
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Groups, individuals and couples can enjoy a session of do-it-yourself fun at Clay Corner Studio. Many craft activities are available including pottery, canvas or wineglass painting, glass fusing, wheel throwing, and board art. Great for a fun day out of memory making, scouts, birthday or bachelorette parties!