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The Wisconsin River first drew settlers to the area during the mid19th century. The area had been called "Big Bull Flats" or "Big Bull Falls" by the original French explorers because the long rapids in the river created many bubbles, called bulle in French. Wausau means "a faraway place" or "a place which can be seen from far away" in the Ojibwe language. Wausaus favorable location on the Wisconsin River was partly responsible for the citys survival. By 1852, Wausau had been established as a town, focused on the lumber industry, and it continued to grow and mature. Wausau Insurance Companies was established in the 20th century and its logo, the downtown Milwaukee Road railroad depot set against the backdrop of the communitys skyline, put Wausau in the minds of people across the country.

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Located in the middle of north central Wisconsin, the Wausau area includes the communities of Wausau, Rib Mountain, Schofield, Rothschild, Mosinee, Kronenwetter and Weston. Surrounded by woods, lakes and hills, the Wausau area enjoys the combination of big-city amenities with the look and feel of the great Northwoods and smalltown hospitality. Four seasons of outdoor recreation, a thriving arts community, entertaining festivals and events, diverse shopping and dining are just some of the many things to discover in Wausau.

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Downtown Arts Block

Yawkey House

Red Eye Brewing Company

Parks and Recreation

The Wausau area has miles of great walking and hiking trails, offering scenic views and plenty to explore. With over 1,500 acres, Rib Mountain State Park boasts a well-maintained network of hiking and nature trails. Take your time or head straight for the 60-foot observation tower. At the top, miles and miles of beautiful color unravel before you. Granite Peak Ski Area at Rib Mountain offers some of the best skiing in the Midwest. Quickly becoming Wisconsins premier ski destination, it has the tallest vertical drop in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula, 76 runs, excellent terrain variety, and lots of fresh snow. Granite Peak

Arts and Culture

The Wausau areas thriving arts community offers an intriguing variety of visual arts. You can always count on a fascinating exhibition at the famous Woodson Art Museum, including the annual Birds in Art exhibition. The Center for the Visual Arts has rotating exhibits that showcase the works of local artists. Wausau has a variety of theater and performing arts to entertain audiences both young and old. As part of the downtown Arts Block, the Grand Theater brings an incredible variety of performances to the stage, including Broadway shows, music, comedy, dance, and family programs to its stages. The Grand Theater

Historic Sites
Located on the northeast edge of downtown Wausau, the Andrew Warren Historic District owes its charm to its fine houses and homes. Walk this District and youll find examples of Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, Classical Revival, and Prairie School architecture. The Yawkey House is the most famous of these homes and can be toured daily. The neighboring Woodson House is the home of the Marathon County Historical Museum and Archives, which contains the library, archives, artifacts, and exhibits that document Wausaus rich history. Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

Dining and Shopping

From the casual to the refined, the Wausau area has a great mix of dining, night life, and entertainment. Area restaurants are home to a variety of standout chefs using seasonal fresh ingredients, locally purveyed dairy, produce, herbs and spices. Wausau is the home to three different microbreweries, all of which offer up many delicious options of craft-brewed beverages. Take a trip to the Wausau Center Mall and explore the brick paved streets of the River District, lined with renovated 19th century buildings, with boutique and specialty stores, cafes, and restaurants.

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