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  - - - Dells of the Eau Claire
        
        This scenic county park is just a few miles east of Wausau and offers hiking, fishing, camping and more.
    - - Paddling to Pubs
        
        A flotilla of kayaks and other watercraft take to Lake Wausau for a Paddle Pub Crawl each July.
    - - Granite Peak
        
        Skiers and snowboarders from around the Midwest flock to Granite Peak each winter to enjoy a variety of runs.
- Trails
  - - - Dells of the Eau Claire
        
        This scenic county park is just a few miles east of Wausau and offers hiking, fishing, camping and more.
    - - Paddling to Pubs
        
        A flotilla of kayaks and other watercraft take to Lake Wausau for a Paddle Pub Crawl each July.
    - - Granite Peak
        
        Skiers and snowboarders from around the Midwest flock to Granite Peak each winter to enjoy a variety of runs.
- Parks
  - - - Dells of the Eau Claire
        
        This scenic county park is just a few miles east of Wausau and offers hiking, fishing, camping and more.
    - - Paddling to Pubs
        
        A flotilla of kayaks and other watercraft take to Lake Wausau for a Paddle Pub Crawl each July.
    - - Granite Peak
        
        Skiers and snowboarders from around the Midwest flock to Granite Peak each winter to enjoy a variety of runs.
- Waterways
  - - - Dells of the Eau Claire
        
        This scenic county park is just a few miles east of Wausau and offers hiking, fishing, camping and more.
    - - Paddling to Pubs
        
        A flotilla of kayaks and other watercraft take to Lake Wausau for a Paddle Pub Crawl each July.
    - - Granite Peak
        
        Skiers and snowboarders from around the Midwest flock to Granite Peak each winter to enjoy a variety of runs.
- Golf Courses
  - - - Dells of the Eau Claire
        
        This scenic county park is just a few miles east of Wausau and offers hiking, fishing, camping and more.
    - - Paddling to Pubs
        
        A flotilla of kayaks and other watercraft take to Lake Wausau for a Paddle Pub Crawl each July.
    - - Granite Peak
        
        Skiers and snowboarders from around the Midwest flock to Granite Peak each winter to enjoy a variety of runs.
- Sports Clubs
  - - - Dells of the Eau Claire
        
        This scenic county park is just a few miles east of Wausau and offers hiking, fishing, camping and more.
    - - Paddling to Pubs
        
        A flotilla of kayaks and other watercraft take to Lake Wausau for a Paddle Pub Crawl each July.
    - - Granite Peak
        
        Skiers and snowboarders from around the Midwest flock to Granite Peak each winter to enjoy a variety of runs.
- Competitions
  - - - Dells of the Eau Claire
        
        This scenic county park is just a few miles east of Wausau and offers hiking, fishing, camping and more.
    - - Paddling to Pubs
        
        A flotilla of kayaks and other watercraft take to Lake Wausau for a Paddle Pub Crawl each July.
    - - Granite Peak
        
        Skiers and snowboarders from around the Midwest flock to Granite Peak each winter to enjoy a variety of runs.
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  - - - Children’s Imaginarium
        
        After years of anticipation, fun-seeking families are one step closer to entering Wausau’s newest museum for kids.
    - - Fish Fry Friday
        
        Fish fries and Fridays go together in the Greater Wausau Region. Find a favorite and start your weekend.
    - - Birds In Art
        
        The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum hosts an exhibition each fall focused on flight in nature.
- Culture
  - - - Work from Home
        
        Wausau comes in number 22 in a list of the best cities to live in after the pandemic.
    - - Hmong Festival
        
        The Hmong Wausau Festival saw record-breaking numbers in the summer of 2021.
    - - Granite Peak
        
        Skiers and snowboarders from around the Midwest flock to Granite Peak each winter to enjoy a variety of runs.
- History
  - - - Work from Home
        
        Wausau comes in number 22 in a list of the best cities to live in after the pandemic.
    - - Hmong Festival
        
        The Hmong Wausau Festival saw record-breaking numbers in the summer of 2021.
    - - Granite Peak
        
        Skiers and snowboarders from around the Midwest flock to Granite Peak each winter to enjoy a variety of runs.
- Fine Arts
  - - - Children’s Imaginarium
        
        After years of anticipation, fun-seeking families are one step closer to entering Wausau’s newest museum for kids.
    - - Fish Fry Friday
        
        Fish fries and Fridays go together in the Greater Wausau Region. Find a favorite and start your weekend.
    - - Birds In Art
        
        The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum hosts an exhibition each fall focused on flight in nature.
- Performing Arts
  - - - Children’s Imaginarium
        
        After years of anticipation, fun-seeking families are one step closer to entering Wausau’s newest museum for kids.
    - - Fish Fry Friday
        
        Fish fries and Fridays go together in the Greater Wausau Region. Find a favorite and start your weekend.
    - - Birds In Art
        
        The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum hosts an exhibition each fall focused on flight in nature.
- Museums
  - - - Children’s Imaginarium
        
        After years of anticipation, fun-seeking families are one step closer to entering Wausau’s newest museum for kids.
    - - Fish Fry Friday
        
        Fish fries and Fridays go together in the Greater Wausau Region. Find a favorite and start your weekend.
    - - Birds In Art
        
        The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum hosts an exhibition each fall focused on flight in nature.
- Dining
  - - - Children’s Imaginarium
        
        After years of anticipation, fun-seeking families are one step closer to entering Wausau’s newest museum for kids.
    - - Fish Fry Friday
        
        Fish fries and Fridays go together in the Greater Wausau Region. Find a favorite and start your weekend.
    - - Birds In Art
        
        The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum hosts an exhibition each fall focused on flight in nature.
- Lodging
  - - - Children’s Imaginarium
        
        After years of anticipation, fun-seeking families are one step closer to entering Wausau’s newest museum for kids.
    - - Fish Fry Friday
        
        Fish fries and Fridays go together in the Greater Wausau Region. Find a favorite and start your weekend.
    - - Birds In Art
        
        The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum hosts an exhibition each fall focused on flight in nature.
- Shopping
  - - - Children’s Imaginarium
        
        After years of anticipation, fun-seeking families are one step closer to entering Wausau’s newest museum for kids.
    - - Fish Fry Friday
        
        Fish fries and Fridays go together in the Greater Wausau Region. Find a favorite and start your weekend.
    - - Birds In Art
        
        The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum hosts an exhibition each fall focused on flight in nature.
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  - - - Attached to Community
        
        The Gruhn family moved to Wausau from Rockford in 2010 to capitalize on a work opportunity.
    - - Escaping the City
        
        Several years ago, Todd and LaNae Johnson were looking for a change. An affordable real estate market was a large factor in moving their dental business north.
    - - Build a Career
        
        The Greater Wausau Region is the place to be for jobs. Great jobs!
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  - - - Attached to Community
        
        The Gruhn family moved to Wausau from Rockford in 2010 to capitalize on a work opportunity.
    - - Escaping the City
        
        Several years ago, Todd and LaNae Johnson were looking for a change. An affordable real estate market was a large factor in moving their dental business north.
    - - Build a Career
        
        The Greater Wausau Region is the place to be for jobs. Great jobs!
- Internships & Apprenticeships
  - - - Attached to Community
        
        The Gruhn family moved to Wausau from Rockford in 2010 to capitalize on a work opportunity.
    - - Escaping the City
        
        Several years ago, Todd and LaNae Johnson were looking for a change. An affordable real estate market was a large factor in moving their dental business north.
    - - Build a Career
        
        The Greater Wausau Region is the place to be for jobs. Great jobs!
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Marathon County Historical Society

The purpose of the Marathon County Historical Society is to collect, preserve and exhibit materials relating to the history of Marathon County. The organization offers guided tours of the Cyrus Yawkey Home, plus free exhibits and a research library.

Learn more: Current exhibits at the Marathon County Historical Society
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Dells of the Eau Claire

Paddling to Pubs

Granite Peak

Dells of the Eau Claire

Paddling to Pubs

Granite Peak

Dells of the Eau Claire

Paddling to Pubs

Granite Peak

Dells of the Eau Claire

Paddling to Pubs

Granite Peak

Dells of the Eau Claire

Paddling to Pubs

Granite Peak

Dells of the Eau Claire

Paddling to Pubs

Granite Peak

Dells of the Eau Claire

Paddling to Pubs

Granite Peak

Children’s Imaginarium

Fish Fry Friday

Birds In Art

Work from Home

Hmong Festival

Granite Peak

Work from Home

Hmong Festival

Granite Peak

Children’s Imaginarium

Fish Fry Friday

Birds In Art

Children’s Imaginarium

Fish Fry Friday

Birds In Art

Children’s Imaginarium

Fish Fry Friday

Birds In Art

Children’s Imaginarium

Fish Fry Friday

Birds In Art

Children’s Imaginarium

Fish Fry Friday

Birds In Art

Children’s Imaginarium

Fish Fry Friday

Birds In Art

Attached to Community

Escaping the City

Build a Career

Attached to Community

Escaping the City

Build a Career

Attached to Community

Escaping the City

Build a Career

Fuel Your Love for Learning

ELEVATE YOUR LIFE… Naturally.

Image Credit: Marathon County Historical Society

Marathon County Historical Society

Fossils

Yawkey House

Rural Arts

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