- TripBuzz found 16 things to do with kids in or near Wausau, Wisconsin.
- From Granite Peak to Day's Bowl-A Dome, the Wausau area offers 34 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Parks, Bowling and Arts & Crafts Classes.
- Throughout the year, the city of Wausau, Wisconsin hosts many cultural festivals such as Screen on the Green and Harvestfest in the community. The attractions and landmarks of Wausau range from agricultural farms, orchards, and landscapes to the Salem Lutheran Church Pipe Organ. The historic downtown River District features art, museums, businesses, and shopping opportunities with local stores.
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Italian eatery makes pizzas with quality ingredients like homemade sausage and fresh mozzarella from Wisconsin
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The 700 foot high Granite Peaks is a ski resort within Rib Mountain State Park with 500 snowguns. The ski resort has 74 runs and five terrain parks and has the Midwest's longest high-speed chairlift.
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A traditional bowling center, Day's Bowl-A-Dome offers open and league bowling with a full-service pro shop. The center provides a cafe with lunch and dinner menus, private event hosting and a bar with adult beverages.
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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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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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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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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!
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Located on nearly 5,000 acres of land, the Nine Mile Recreation Area is a forest preserve that offers a large number of amenities for guests to enjoy. These include mountain biking and horseback riding trails, camping, and chalet rentals.
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Wausau Curling Center is the location of a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the sport of curling. The center has 8 seasonal sheets of ice and often features adult and children league and bonspiel tournaments.