Local Directory — Minocqua, Eagle River & the Northwoods
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Minocqua Public Library
minocquaThe Minocqua Public Library provides a variety of resources and services for the community, including book borrowing, event programming, and space reservations.
Minocqua Yacht Club
minocquaA year-round bar and grill on Highway 51 with a rooftop patio and bar overlooking Lake Minocqua, featuring live music, karaoke, bar games, and a menu of pub favorites.
Monk Botanical Gardens
wausau29-acre park with themed areas such as a meditation garden, extensive trails & a treehouse.
Monster Hall Events
wausauAn outdoor event venue on County Road F in Unity hosting Monster Hall Music Fest and Midwest Unity Fest, with camping, live music, fundraisers, and community events.
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.
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.
Rouman Cinema
rhinelanderSix-screen movie theater in downtown Rhinelander, open since 2000, showing current first-run films.
The Emerald Night Club
wausauWausau's premier LGBTQ+ nightclub featuring a state-of-the-art sound system, drag entertainment, custom cocktails, and themed events.
The Folk Farm
wausauFamily-owned event venue near Rib Mountain with indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings, concerts, corporate retreats, and community events. Temporarily closed for 2026 renovations.
The Grand Theater
wausauLongtime venue showcasing an array of music & theater performances in a spacious, elegant interior.
The Q & Z Expo Center
wausauConcert venue east of Wausau in a converted 1961 elementary school with 787-person capacity. Hosts national touring acts from rock to country, plus community events and trade shows.
Tomahawk Public Library
tomahawkTomahawk Public Library offers a variety of community programs and resources, including reading activities for children and access to free state park passes for library cardholders.
Willow Springs Garden
wausauWedding and event venue near Wausau featuring a 1940s brick hall with maple floors and a unique 1895 Round Barn with 12,000 square feet across two levels.
Wisconsin Valley Fair
wausauWisconsin's second-largest fair, held annually at Marathon Park in Wausau since 1868. Features carnival rides, livestock exhibits, grandstand entertainment, and demolition derby.