Local Directory — Minocqua, Eagle River & the Northwoods

Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region

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Center For The Visual Arts

Center For The Visual Arts

gallery
wausau

Nonprofit visual arts center in downtown Wausau with four professional gallery spaces hosting 18 exhibitions annually, an art school with classes for all ages, and a juried gallery shop featuring work by over 200 American artists.

Central Board Shop

Central Board Shop

Shopping
wausau

Local board shop in downtown Wausau carrying snowboarding and skateboarding gear, accessories, and skate-wear for all skill levels. Open Monday through Saturday.

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CHAR Grillhouse

CHAR Grillhouse

Restaurant
wausau

Upscale restaurant inside the Jefferson Street Inn in downtown Wausau, serving New American cuisine with expertly grilled meats and seafood, craft cocktails, and signature rubs and seasonings. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

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Chatterbox Bar

Chatterbox Bar

Bar $
wausau
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Children's Imaginarium

Children's Imaginarium

gallery
wausau

A 10,000-square-foot children's museum in downtown Wausau featuring STEM exhibits, interactive galleries, a water play area, and hands-on exploration spaces for kids.

family-friendly
Ciao

Ciao

Restaurant $$
wausau

Italian restaurant in downtown Wausau specializing in homemade pasta, fresh seafood, oysters, and craft cocktails, with an impressive wine list.

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Clay Corner Studio LLC

Clay Corner Studio LLC

gallery
wausau

Central Wisconsin's original paint-your-own pottery shop offering pottery painting, canvas art, glass fusing, wheel throwing, and a coffee bar with espresso.

Cop Shoppe Pub

Cop Shoppe Pub

Bar $
wausau

A welcoming corner bar in Wausau known for its Bloody Marys, free popcorn, Tuesday taco bar, trivia nights, and live music.

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D Anthony Gallery

D Anthony Gallery

gallery
wausau

International art gallery, atelier, and frame shop in downtown Wausau featuring female painters and sculptors, painting workshops, and life drawing classes.

Dells of the Eau Claire County Park

Dells of the Eau Claire County Park

Park
wausau

A 190-acre county park featuring ancient volcanic rock formations, spectacular waterfalls, swimming beach, nature trails, and campsites along the Eau Claire River. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

family-friendly
Denmar Tavern

Denmar Tavern

Bar $
wausau
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Doepke Recreation Area

Doepke Recreation Area

Park
wausau

A 38-acre community park near Rib Mountain with playgrounds, ball diamonds, soccer fields, nature trails through wetlands, and winter ice rinks.

family-friendly
Era Cafe Rib Mountain

Era Cafe Rib Mountain

Restaurant $$
wausau
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Evolutions In Design

Evolutions In Design

Shopping
wausau

Full-service floral studio and gift shop in a 110-year-old building in Wausau, featuring two floors of plants, home accents, local artisan goods, and wedding coordination services.

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Forward Beverage Co

Forward Beverage Co

Brewery
wausau

Wisconsin's own nonalcoholic cocktail taproom in downtown Wausau, crafting soft cocktails and social seltzers from real fruit juice and natural extracts, including their signature In-Fashioned.

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Glass & Grain House

Glass & Grain House

Bar
wausau

Husband-and-wife-run bar and bakery in Wausau offering over 100 craft beers and ciders on tap alongside a rotating menu of house-baked treats, games, and good vibes.

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Grand Ave Artifactory

Grand Ave Artifactory

Shopping
wausau

Vintage-inspired boutique on Grand Avenue in Wausau featuring antique, upcycled, and handcrafted home decor, gifts, clothing, and a small selection of wines and spirits.

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Granite Peak Ski Area

Granite Peak Ski Area

Attraction
wausau

Founded in 1937, the 265-acre resort offers ski runs for all levels, terrain parks & a base village.

family-friendly
Greater Wausau Children's Museum

Greater Wausau Children's Museum

gallery
wausau

Interactive children's museum in Rothschild's Cedar Creek Mall offering hands-on activities, sensory play, music, art, and imaginative play for kids ages 0-12.

family-friendly
Hiawatha Sports Bar

Hiawatha Sports Bar

Bar
wausau

A family-owned sports bar on Grant Street in Wausau since 2022, featuring NFL package, weekly wing specials, Thursday karaoke, Friday fish fry, and a menu of American dishes and burgers.

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