Title: Wausau Travel Guide: Best of Wausau, Wisconsin Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Wausau](https://expedia.co.uk/Wausau-Hotels.d6059699.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Wausau](https://expedia.co.uk/Wausau-Holiday-Rentals.d6059699.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Wausau](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Wausau.d6059699.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Wausau Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Wausau.d6059699.Car-Hire-Guide)[Wausau Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Wausau.d6059699.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Wausau Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Wausau East Riverfront District in downtown Wausau, Wisconsin along the Wisconsin River,](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059699/5fcfc805-34e7-4717-90cb-ce641ecd9b7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Near Wausau, Wisconsin, USA, July 10, 2021, Taste N Glow Balloon Fest. Hot air balloons fill the sky in central Wisconsin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059699/7a367769-f3a6-4f02-8ff7-922b1c84e1b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Colorful autumn maple trees next to a cornfield in Wausau, Wisconsin in October](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059699/e4d12256-da05-4141-985f-ed5e79040557.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wausau](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094019/7b603818-11a5-491c-82c3-d94a14d68f43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wausau](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094011/6d5d9d57-2aa8-4930-bfeb-cd44146860f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Wausau Things to do - Top hotels in Wausau - Top Holiday Rentals in Wausau ![La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Wausau](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/39900/39884/e523c6bc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Wausau 1910 Stewart Ave Wausau WI £70 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Wausau. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8/10 Very Good! (993 reviews) . Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=39884&PinnedHotelID=39884&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059699) ![Reliance Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7400/7349/7824f681_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Reliance Inn 116 South 17th Ave Wausau WI £46 18 Apr - 19 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Wausau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) I booked the hot tub room and it was awesome as I usually get a sore back from travel but didn't get it on this trip. The room was clean and comfy. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F04%2F2026&endDate=19%2F04%2F2026&selected=7349&PinnedHotelID=7349&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059699) ![Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24500/24481/b7628606_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Wausau Tower Inn 201 N 17th Ave Wausau WI £95 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wausau. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (397 reviews) Had a two day reservation. The hotel canceled our reservation after the first night for no reason. Staff was not helpful at all and had no idea why. 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(53 reviews) Tthis house was awesone..everything was fantastic. Definetly will be staying here again Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wausau-Hotels-Pet-Friendly-Spacious-Home-Near-Rib-Mountain.h88090244.Hotel-Information) ![Experience the charm of Wausau, Wisconsin in this Historic Upper-Level Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100560000/100559900/100559854/df63507a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Experience the charm of Wausau, Wisconsin in this Historic Upper-Level Apartment Wausau WI Stay at this apartment in Wausau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attractions Arts Block/Grand Theatre and Wausau Museum of Contemporary ... 10/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews) Lovely home and lovely host! Fantastic spot. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Wausau hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059699&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059699&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059699&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059699&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059699&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059699&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Old Wisconsin ski resort. Night view of Granite Peak ski resort with lights and traces of moving people on the long exposure shot. Midwest USA, Wisconsin, Wausau area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094011/14bf01a6-4e3e-43df-ac91-ea384a86eb27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Granite Peak Ski Area Hit the slopes in Rib Mountain with a visit to Granite Peak Ski Area. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its local cheese shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Granite-Peak-Ski-Area-Wausau.d6094011.Attraction) ![Rib Mountain State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094011/6d5d9d57-2aa8-4930-bfeb-cd44146860f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rib Mountain State Park Enjoy a trip to Rib Mountain State Park and popular activities such as skiing in Rib Mountain. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its local cheese shops. 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