Local Directory — Minocqua, Eagle River & the Northwoods
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Nevermore on Third Bar & Grille
wausauGothic Victorian-themed gastropub inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, featuring gourmet sliders, shareable plates, craft cocktails, and live music in an atmospheric setting with exposed tin walls and velvet curtains.
Nicole's Boutique
wausauWomen's fashion boutique in Wausau's historic River District since 1997, offering the latest apparel, shoes, handbags, and jewelry with personal shopping available.
Night School Night Club and Venue
wausauNightclub and event venue offering live music, DJ sets, dancing, and a full restaurant and bar, with a mission to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all.
Object Homewares
wausauCurated collection of sustainable new and vintage goods for the home in a remodeled historic downtown Wausau space, offering gifts, antiques, and purposeful home decor.
Oliva’s at Gulliver's Landing
wausauNautically themed restaurant on Lake Wausau serving seafood, steaks, and pastas with panoramic lake views, opened in 2025 by the team behind Carmelo's.
Pinewood Supper Club
wausauLakefront, family-owned restaurant serving seafood, steaks & pasta in a rustic, lodge-like interior.
Red Eye Brewing Company
wausauCasual spot with an open kitchen offering wood-fired artisanal pizza & small batch craft beers.
Redwood St. Roasters
wausauFamily-owned coffee roastery in Edgar founded by a Chilean winemaker-turned-roaster, using small-batch methods and cutting-edge technology for exceptional coffees and nitro cold brew.
Rib Mountain Amphitheater
wausauOutdoor amphitheater atop Rib Mountain, one of Wisconsin's highest points, with pine bench seating for 200 and panoramic views of Wausau, hosting the free summer Concerts in the Clouds series.
Rib Mountain State Park
wausauPark featuring billion-year-old Rib Mountain, hiking & an observation tower with panoramic views.
Richard Wunsch
wausauPhotography gallery and studio of Wisconsin landscape and nature photographer Richard Wunsch, known for infrared and digital panoramic work exhibited at the Woodson Art Museum.
Richard's Restaurant & Bar
wausauFamily-owned supper club serving homemade recipes for over 35 years, known for steak dinners, Friday fish fry, and Saturday prime rib buffet.
River District Antique Mall
wausauMulti-floor antique mall in downtown Wausau with numerous vendor booths showcasing furniture, home decor, collectibles, and a dedicated vinyl record room.
Riverlife Park
wausauPublic park along the Wisconsin River in Wausau with walking paths and river access.
Riverside Park
wausauPark featuring an island in the river connected by a pedestrian bridge, plus a playground.
Rue Brew Coffee Co.
wausauSmall-batch coffee roaster near Wausau offering specialty blends available online and at local retailers.
Shelves of Aeaea
wausauBookstore, herb shop, and movement studio offering books on wellness and spirituality, herbal teas and remedies, yoga classes, book clubs, and author talks.
Shepherd & Schaller Sporting
wausauFamily-owned sporting goods shop since 1949 and 2024 Wisconsin Main Street Business of the Year, specializing in ski and snowboard gear, bikes, kayaks, and outdoor apparel from brands like Patagonia.