Places & things to do.

Tahoe Lynx Golf Course

A relaxed 9-hole golf course carved out of the woods near downtown Mercer, built in 1991. Par 35, 2,606 yards, welcoming players of all ages and skill levels.

The Crafty Cup

Coffee shop and café serving coffee and food items.

The Emerald Night Club

Wausau's premier LGBTQ+ nightclub featuring a state-of-the-art sound system, drag entertainment, custom cocktails, and themed events.

The Folk Farm

Family-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

Longtime venue showcasing an array of music & theater performances in a spacious, elegant interior.

The Key To Escape

Escape room attraction in Minocqua offering themed challenges including Madd Doctor and The Rescue of Uncle Ande. Teams of 2-10 players, private bookings only.

The Kove

Cafe called The Kove.

The Q & Z Expo Center

Concert 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.

The Reve

Coffee shop and café offering coffee and food items.

The Rhinelapus

Folk art monster sculpture in Monico Community Park, created in the 1940s from a massive tree root that resembled a cross between a rhino, elephant, and octopus. A beloved Northwoods oddity.

The Snowflake Ice Rink

Theater North

Theatre North is among the three oldest continuously operating community theatres in the United States, founded in 1964. Located in a renovated former Coca-Cola bottling plant on Lake Street, the intimate venue has staged over 130 productions and continues to showcase plays, musicals, and other live performances year-round.

Three Lakes Aqua Devils

Water ski performance club in Three Lakes, WI, hosting public ski shows on Wednesday and Saturday evenings during the summer.

Three Lakes Historical Museum

Museum and historical landmark dedicated to preserving the history of the Three Lakes area.

Timber Ridge Golf Club

Premier 18-hole championship public course in Minocqua designed by Roger Packard, with six sets of tees ranging from 4,545 to 6,807 yards. A top-20 Wisconsin golf course.

Tomahawk Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area

A 244-acre State Natural Area in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest featuring old-growth eastern hemlock forest, bog ponds, and a mile of undeveloped lake shoreline.

Tomahawk Water Tower

Torpy Park

Lakefront recreational park featuring a sandy beach area & children's playground.

Trout Lake Golf & Country Club

The oldest 18-hole golf facility in the Northwoods, established in 1924. Par 72, 6,331 yards, with fairways winding along the Trout River through rolling, tree-lined terrain.

Upper and Lower Post Lake

Upper Post Lake

Van Vliet Hemlocks State Natural Area

A 400-acre State Natural Area near Presque Isle protecting a rare remnant of old-growth hemlock forest the loggers missed, with 4.5 miles of trails and 1.5 miles of shoreline.

Vilas County Fairgrounds

Community fairgrounds on Highway 70 West in Eagle River hosting the annual Vilas County Fair in August, the Cranberry Festival, and year-round events.

Vilas County Historical Museum

Museum in Sayner with 7,500 square feet of exhibits chronicling Vilas County history, including the original 1924 Carl Eliason snowmobile and a Paul Bunyan statue out front.

Waaswaanaganing Indian Bowl - Pow Wow

Museum and cultural site dedicated to the Waaswaanaganing (Indian Bowl) Pow Wow tradition.

walleye mike fishing guide

Walleye Mike Fishing Guides offers professional guided fishing services targeting walleye in northern Wisconsin. They provide half-day and full-day fishing experiences for all skill levels.

Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art

This 1901 building houses a regional gallery showcasing contemporary American artists.

Wausau Whitewater Park

Nonprofit locale for competitive kayaking & canoeing, with slalom & freestyle runs.

WDH Guide Service LLC

This website offers fishing trips in Northern Wisconsin, including musky, ice, and multispecies fishing.

Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari

Home to over 1,700 animals and 229 species, Wildwood offers a safari tram ride, petting zoo, and up-close giraffe encounters. One of the largest wildlife parks in Wisconsin.

Willow Springs Garden

Wedding 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 Hockey Hall of Fame

Museum dedicated to preserving and displaying the history of hockey in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Valley Fair

Wisconsin's second-largest fair, held annually at Marathon Park in Wausau since 1868. Features carnival rides, livestock exhibits, grandstand entertainment, and demolition derby.

Woken Bear Coffee Company

Coffee shop and roastery offering coffee drinks and related goods.

Woodson History Center

Houses the Marathon County Historical Society's archives in a 1914 George W. Maher-designed home. Free admission with research library, artifacts, and exhibits on local history.

World's Largest Penny

A 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

A 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.

Your Boat Club Eagle River

Boat club and rental service on West Division Street in Eagle River.