Wausau Area Information

Centrally located at the cross roads of I-39/Highway 51 and Highway 29, the Wausau/Central Wisconsin area includes the communities of Rib Mountain, Rothschild, Schofield, and Wausau. Surrounded by natural beauty, the area enjoys the fortunate combination of city amenities and the look and feel of the Northwoods. Maybe you first heard of the Wausau area from a Wausau Insurance ad and their Wausau train depot logo. Maybe you’ve been to Rib Mountain State Park. Or perhaps you had no idea of what you were missing as you drove through this pretty part of the state. What was once a thriving logging community is now a thriving destination full of wonderful attractions. From winter recreation to your favorite summer pastimes, the Wausau area has everything you’re looking for in an "Up North" experience.

Population

Marathon County: 134,063
Village of Kronenwetter: 7,266
City of Mosinee: 3,997
Town of Rib Mountain: 7,634
Village of Rothschild: 5,384
City of Schofield: 2,175
City of Wausau: 39,213
Village of Weston: 14,904

Visitor Information

Wausau/Central Wisconsin Convention & Visitors Bureau:
715-355-8788, 888-WI-VISIT (888-948-4748)

Accommodations Information

Number of Hotel Rooms: 1,960
Largest Room Block: 180
Largest Single Meeting Facility: 19,000 sq. ft.
Largest Exhibition Facility: 40,000 sq. ft.

Chambers of Commerce

Mosinee: 715-693-4330, www.mosineechamber.org
Wausau/Marathon County: 715-845-6231, www.wausauchamber.com

Recreation Information

Lakes: 30,000 acres
Public Use Lands: 50,000 acres
Local and County Parks: 57
State Parks and Trails: 1 Park and 2 Trails
Whitewater Course: 1
Swimming Beaches: 8
Boat Landings: 11
Swimming and Wading Pools: 8
Softball/Baseball Fields: 21
Fitness Clubs: 8
Indoor and Outdoor Tennis Courts: 27
Golf Courses: 8
Movie Theaters: 1 (10 screens)
Bowling Centers: 6
Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks: 14
Cross-Country Ski Trails: 34 miles (55 kilometers)
Snowmobile Trails: 880+ miles (1,416+ kilometers)
ATV Trails: 450 miles (724 kilometers)
Mountain Bike Trails: 58 miles (93 kilometers)
Bicycle Routes: 100 miles (161 kilometers)
Hiking/Nature Trails: 119 miles (191 kilometers)
Ski Hills: 1 (74 runs and 3 terrain parks serviced by 8 lifts)
YMCA: 2
YWCA: 1

Wisconsin Information

Department of Motor Vehicles
5310 Rib Mountain Dr, Wausau, WI 54401
715-359-6981, www.dot.wisconsin.gov

Department of Revenue
710 Third St, Wausau, WI 54403
715-842-8665, www.dor.state.wi.us

Department of Transportation - Road Conditions
800-762-3947, www.dot.wisconsin.gov

Department of Tourism
800-432-TRIP, www.travelwisconsin.com

Department of Workforce Development - Job Center
364 Grand Ave, Wausau, WI 54403
715-261-7700, www.wisconsinjobcenter.org

No Call List
866-9NO-CALL, https://nocall.wisconsin.gov