Local Directory — Minocqua, Eagle River & the Northwoods
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Westsider Diner & Lounge
wausauNeighborhood diner and lounge on Wausau's west side, reborn from a 1920s-era diner. Serves breakfast, burgers, curds, and craft cocktails with outdoor seating.
What's Brewin?
tomahawkLocally owned gourmet coffee shop in downtown Tomahawk serving breakfast, lunch, homemade soups, sandwiches, and their signature homemade fudge. Indoor seating and garden patio.
White Lake Golf Course
White Lake Golf Course offers a scenic and challenging golfing experience with lush greens and strategically designed fairways. Located in Montello, Wisconsin, it caters to golfers of all skill levels.
White Oak Grill
manitowish-watersUpscale restaurant at Chippewa Retreat Resort on Lake Manitowish, serving hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, and scratch-made pastas in a rustic lodge with a 1933 Art Deco bar.
Wiisini-Daa
crandonRestaurant near Crandon named for the Ojibwe word meaning 'Let's Eat,' connected to the Sokaogon Chippewa Community.
Wild Roots Apothecary LLC
wausauApothecary and wellness shop on Ross Avenue in Schofield near Wausau.
Wild’s Granary Restaurant
boulder-junctionPopular breakfast and lunch spot in Boulder Junction run by Michael and Brian Wild, known for creative breakfast dishes, pizzas, desserts, and a welcoming family atmosphere.
Williams's Pine Gables Supper Club
eagle-riverClassic Wisconsin supper club in Eagle River with rustic log cabin ambiance, known for prime rib, steaks, German schnitzel specialties, and Friday fish fry. Rated 4.9 stars on OpenTable.
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.
Wise Guys Saloon
hurleySilver Street saloon in Hurley featuring live music, food, Hurley's only mechanical bull, a dance floor, and a hidden upstairs bar echoing the town's prohibition history.
Wish Steakhouse
wausauClassic American steaks, chops & seafood pair with craft beer & whiskey in unpretentious digs.
Wolf River Dells
antigoStunning granite rock formations along the Wolf River near Hollister in Langlade County. A short trail leads to dramatic narrows where the river squeezes through ancient rock walls — one of the most photogenic spots in the Northwoods.
Wolf's Den
mercerNewly remodeled bar and grill inside the Great Northern Motel in Mercer with views of Lake San Domingo. Serves hand-pressed burgers, Friday fish fry, and prime rib. On snowmobile and ATV trails.
Wolff's River Inn
antigoFamily-owned Wisconsin supper club in Elcho since 1973, known for exceptional prime rib, steaks, fish fry, and old-fashioneds in a classic bar-side ordering format.
World's Largest Penny
woodruffA 10-foot-diameter, 17,452-pound concrete penny in Woodruff commemorating a 1953 fundraiser where 1.7 million pennies were collected to build a local hospital.
Yawkey House Museum
wausauA 1900 Classical Revival mansion on the National Register of Historic Places, featuring original Yawkey furnishings, stained glass windows, and art glass lighting. Guided tours available.
