Museums
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
No admission feeArt museum in Wausau, Wisconsin, known for the annual Birds in Art exhibition and free general admission.
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Rib Mountain State Park
Drive to the top of an ancient quartzite ridge for views over Wausau and the Wisconsin River, hike its trails or ski Granite Peak in winter.
State Park Road, Wausau, WI 54401 (4 miles southwest of downtown Wausau) · Wausau, WI
About Rib Mountain State Park
Rib Mountain State Park covers 1,528 acres on a quartzite ridge about 1.8 billion years old that rises to 1,942 feet, four miles southwest of downtown Wausau. The summit has an observation deck with views over the city and the Wisconsin River, plus picnic areas, an amphitheater and about 15 miles of trails, some leading to an old quarry. Granite Peak Ski Area runs on the north face in winter. Out-of-state cars pay $16 a day, and Wisconsin cars $13.
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Council Grounds State Park
Check pricesRiverside state park in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, popular with paddlers, anglers, and campers.
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Food + Farm Exploration Center
Under $25Hands-on agriculture museum with 60-plus interactive exhibits, a tractor simulator, and a farm tech shed.
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Hartman Creek State Park
Check pricesLakeside state park in central Wisconsin offering camping, boating, trails, and a historic log cabin.
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