Hotels in Wausau, WI

Resting along the banks of the Wisconsin River in central Wisconsin is the culturally fervent city of Wausau. Stay at top Wausau hotels to tour the incredible art scene, including the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum to see nature-inspired paintings and sculptures, or check out the Yawkey House Museum to the west, which preserves a grand neoclassical home built in 1901. Explore the outdoors at Rib Mountain State Park to enjoy a wealth of nature trails and an observation tower, and any snow lovers looking to hit the slopes, make your way to the Granite Peak Ski Area, where you’ll be able to cruise down the highest skiable peak in Wisconsin. There’s so much to explore and adore about this mountain town, so don’t wait to book your next stay in stunning Wausau.

For unparalleled skiing, snowboarding, and powdery slopes, head to the Rib Mountain State Park just outside Wausau hotels. This 1,528-acre Wisconsin state park features billion-year-old Rib Mountain, a ski resort, a delicious concession stand, plus picnic areas, an amphitheater, an observation tower, and 15 miles of beautiful nature trails. Ski or snowboard down powdery fresh slopes all afternoon long before grabbing something warm from the buzzing resort bar or restaurant. Located just 10 miles northwest of Central Wisconsin Airport, you’ll enjoy easy access to this beautiful park. While here, you can expect to find live music, quality brews, and a nice warm fire in the chalet.

For an incredible display of art depicting the natural world, plan a worthy visit to the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum just outside hotels in Wausau. With year-round free admission, this renowned cultural attraction is known for its diverse rotating exhibitions year-round, a stunning sculpture garden, Art Park, dynamic programs for all ages, plus its internationally acclaimed Birds in Art exhibition each fall since the museum's founding in 1976. Museum hours vary depending on the day, so it’s a good idea to check before heading out.

A serene spot worth seeing while exploring the city from the best Wausau hotels is the 30-acre Monk Botanical Gardens. These well-maintained grounds offer multiple themed areas such as a meditation garden, extensive trails, and even a treehouse! The garden works to offer the community and visitors to the area the opportunity to experience plants and understand their significance all from one impactful setting. While strolling the gardens you can relax the day away in the contemplative environment of the Memory Garden and Memorial Plaza, climb the treehouse with the kids, and enjoy a lovely outdoor lunch in the Kitchen Garden at the “Potager” pavilion. Plus, there are some great foot trails on-site worth exploring that wind through the fields and woods and border the pond.

Have a wonderful time touring Wausau, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels in Appleton, Hudson, Superior.