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    WAUSAU AREA SCHOOLS

    Moving to a community can be a big decision on many levels.  Ensuring your children have access to good quality schools is usually at or near the top of the list for most parents.  Below is a list of schools in the Wausau area.

    Public schools in Wausau, Wisconsin:

    MAP OF WAUSAU SCHOOLS

    Public Schools in Weston, Wisconsin:

    MAP OF WESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

    Private Schools in Wausau and Weston, Wisconsin

    Colleges and Technical Schools

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    COMMUNITY INFO AND EVENTS

    Trying to decide if buying real estate in the Wausau area is for you? 

    Click on any of the links and see that there is no shortage of areas or events in the Wausau area to keep you busy.

    Take an art class!

    The Center for Visual Arts in Wausau offers courses and workshops for adults and children. There are a variety of prices to fit every budget. There is also a summer ARTventure camp for school age children. The Center for the Visual Arts is also a gallery where you can find interesting work by local artists.

    Located at 427 N 4th St Wausau WI 54403

    Phone: 715-842-4545

    See a movie!

    Cedar Creek Cinema

    Features $5 movie admission on Tuesdays!

    10101 Market St Rothschild, WI 54474

    Cosmo Theater

    Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday Late Show Special- 2 tickets, 1 large popcorn and 2 large drinks for $22.

    813 E Main St Merrill, WI 54452

    Go to a Concert!

    Q&Z Expo Center

    Live Concerts, mostly metal and rock. This is an all-ages venue. Rock 94.7 FM often gives away tickets to their shows!

    E3640 County Rd Q Ringle, WI 54471

    Intermission Bar

    Small bar in downtown Wausau, has open mic nights and local bands.

    325 S 4th St Wausau, WI 54403

    Monk Botanical Gardens

    Take a gardening class, attend an event, or simply visit and enjoy the gorgeous views!

    1800 N 1st Ave Wausau, WI 54401

    Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

    Check out the list of current exhibits or the list of events and exhibits targeted towards children and families! Admission is always free.

    700 N 12th St Wausau, WI 54403

    Dales Weston Lanes

    Features Bowling and arcade games.

    5902 Schofield Ave, Weston WI 54476HOME / WAUSAU AREA SHOPPING

    WAUSAU AREA SHOPPING

    Wausau is home to some amazing local shops, check out the list below to see what kind of fun shopping you can do.

    Chain Stores

    Wausau Center Mall C-302 Wausau Center Wausau, WI 54403

    Features a play area, small grocery store, food court, and soon to be a movie theater. People come home to Wausau just to get the Bourbon Chicken at Zhou’s Mongolian Barbecue! Free Parking is available for trips lasting less than 2 hours, or on weekends and holidays!

    Thrift Stores

    Furniture and Appliances

    Shoes

    • Eastbay – 111 S 1st Ave Wausau, WI 54401
    • Rogans Shoes – 4100 Rib Mountain Dr Wausau, WI 54401

    WAUSAU AREA RESTAURANTS

    Sit-Down Restaurants

    Wasabi

    Japanese food, including Sushi and Teppanyaki. Take out available. The mushroom soup is always a crowd pleaser!

    Address: 3703 Schofield Ave Schofield, WI 54476

    Phone: 715-359-2888

    La Prima Deli

    Italian cuisine. Voted #1 Best Sandwiches in Wausau by the City Pages for 2016! Check out their freezer to stock up on soups, lasagnas, etc. or grab some baked goods and a cup of coffee and enjoy free wifi and a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of downtown Wausau!

    Address: 529 3rd St Wausau, WI 54403

    Phone: 715-848-1260

    Wausau Mine Co.

    American Style sit down restaurant with a fun, unique theme! The entire restaurant is designed to look like a gold mine with slow stalactite fountains, rock walls, and even authentic mining artifacts for decor! Favorites from our office include the Italian cheese fries and Baked French Onion Soup.

    Address: 3904 Stewart Ave Wausau, WI 54401

    Phone: 715-845-7304

    La Taqueria

    Delicious, authentic Mexican food and beverages. Homemade chips, salsa and guac!

    Address: 520 S 17th Ave Wausau, WI 54401               

    Phone: 715-298-0033

    Sweet Lola’s Cupcakery and Bake Shop

    Cute, custom-made cupcakes and baked goods featuring high quality ingredients. Features ice cream in summer and holiday treats in winter. There’s always something new to try!

    Address:303 3rd St Wausau, WI 54403

    Phone: 715-849-5698

    Delivery food and takeout

    Angelo’s Pizza

    Italian style sit down dining or delivery. EXCELLENT Alfredo pizza, garlic bread, and tiramisu.

    Address: 1206 N 6th St Wausau, WI 54403            

    Phone: 715-845-6225

    Toppers

    Chain pizza place in the Wisconsin area. Variety of unique toppings. Online ordering available! You’re not really from central Wisconsin ‘til you’ve tried Topperstix.

    Address: 1700 Stewart Ave Wausau, WI 54401

    Phone: 715-261-2323

    Polito’s Pizza

    Several locations in Wausau, Weston, Stevens Point, etc. Huge, foldable slices of pizza with unique toppings like macaroni and cheese alongside traditional favorites. Garlic knots are a local favorite! Dine in or take out.

    Address: 311 3rd St Wausau, WI 54401

    Phone: 715-298-9079

    715 Delivery

    Order from a variety of different local restaurants online or over the phone! American, Chinese, Italian, and many more.

    Address: 2102 N 6th St Wausau, WI 54403

    Phone: 715-298-6325

    Jimmy Johns

    Who doesn’t remember their funny commercials?

    Wausau:

    2205 Stewart Ave Wausau, WI 54401

    Phone: 715-845-8585

    Weston:

    3910 Schofield Ave Weston, WI 54476

    Phone: 715-241-9988

    Grocery and Deli

    Kreger’s Bakery and Deli

    Family style deli and bakery. Everything is made from scratch in house by the third generation of the family to own this local business! Breakfast sandwiches, fresh baked bread and buns, seasonal treats, coffee cakes, and donuts. Business catering and custom orders available. The french bread, croissants, and danishes are to die for!

    Address: 1506 N 3rd St Wausau, WI 54403

    Phone: 715-845-3644

    Kohlmans’ IGA

    Small local grocery store featuring a Hmong deli. Pick up some dinner or a snack while doing your shopping. The egg rolls and sticky rice are really good!

    Address: 735 S 3rd Ave Wausau, WI 54401

    Phone: 715-845-4991

    Market and Food Bar by Downtown Grocery

    Healthy, locally produced, and organic produce, featuring a deli and food bar right in the mall! Very friendly for special diets and vegetarian/vegan.

    Address: 168 Wausau Center Mall Ave Wausau, WI 54403

    Phone: 715-848-9800

    WAUSAU AREA PARKS AND RECREATION

    LOCAL PARKS

    Big Eau Pleine County Park

    Marathon Park

    Rib Mountain State Park

    HUNTING AND FISHING

    Hunting rules and regulations obtaining a WI hunting license here.

    If fishing sounds more your speed, check out information on obtaining a fishing license here in Wausau.

    DOG FRIENDLY PARKS AND INFORMATION

    Dog Friendly City Guide

    Pets are important parts of our family and when you move to a community it’s nice to know there will be plenty for them to do as well.

    There are many parks in the Wausau area that allow our four legged friends, some leashed and some without.   Below is a list of some of the parks in the Wausau area that allow dogs.

     Sometimes we have to leave town and having a safe place for our pets to stay is important. Below are a few places in Wausau for boarding your pets.

     First Class Pet Lodge – 1400 N. County Rd X Wausau, WI 54403 715-849-5365

    Coming to visit the Wausau area and need a hotel that allows pets? Below is a list of pet friendly hotels in Wausau.

    Pet friendly stores in the Wausau area