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A picturesque location surrounded by forests, lakes, and tumbling hills, Wausau is the perfect place to experience big-city amenities and attractions while still enjoying the great outdoors. You can experience four full seasons of outdoor adventure in the surrounding countryside and a city-life that’s bustling with a thriving arts scene, entertainment festivals, and a great boutique shopping culture. No matter how long your stay in Wausau is, your vacation will be filled with great sights and experiences.
Culture travelers will fall in love with Wausau. Nicknamed ‘Arts Town, USA’ thanks to its ongoing commitment to the creative arts, it ranks number one in the USA for per capita support of the arts in cities with a population of under 125,000. That means at every corner, you are bound to stumble across some unique and captivating art. However, if you really want to feel like you are staying on the doorstep of art and culture, choose a hotel in the ‘Art Block.’ In case you love Broadway productions, check out accommodation options right next to The Grand Theater, or the Woodson Art Museum. The latter hosts hundreds of interesting exhibits each year. Conveniently, the Andrew Warren Historic District and the Center for Visual Arts are just a stone’s throw away as well. Alternatively, travelers looking to explore the history of Wausau could choose a hotel near the Marathon County Historical Museums or near the Langlade County Historical Society Museum. Both offer huge insight into the origins of Wausau and the surround areas and documents the county’s development to the modern day. Should you be looking forward to the great outdoors Wausau, there are plenty of options for you to stay at, too. Why not stay right in the foothills of Rib Mountain and enjoy the walking paths and trails the beautiful state park has to offer? You could also hike to the top of the billion-year-old Rib Mountain, which is one of the oldest geologic formations on earth, and take in the views of the Wausau area and the Wisconsin River from the 60-foot observation tower. Another idea is to stay near Granite Peak Ski Area if you want to hit the slopes in the winter months, or stay near the popular Riverview Golf Course for a round of summer putting. Wausau has a hotel for every traveler’s budget, but the most popular option in the city are its 49 2 star hotels. With almost 50 budget-friendly hotels to choose from, and rooms starting at just Also popular with vacationers are the 13 3 star hotels in Wausau. You can expect little luxuries like on-site restaurants and bars, room service, minibar, pools and gyms, free WiFi, and 24-hour concierge. Wausau’s nearest airport is Central Wisconsin Airport, which is a short 30-minute ride away. If you would like to stay close to the airport for added ease, there are plenty of airport hotels to choose from and which are close to Central Wisconsin Airport. 3 star hotels in Wausau, Wisconsin
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