Wausau · Marathon County, WI

Things to do alone in Wausau

Scout analyzed 49 Wausau places and surfaced the ones that actually fit solo.

Places analyzed

49

Matches

24

Typical spend

Typical visit

1.4 hr

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Marathon County Park

Outdoors

Marathon County Park

Large park with mature pine trees & campsites, plus ballfields, skating rinks & a kids' train ride.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Tucknee Coffee Company

Food & Drink

Tucknee Coffee Company

FoodArtsShopping
45 min visit
Breakfast Bear

Rib Mountain

Breakfast Bear

Food
1.3 hr visit
The Mint Cafe

Food & Drink

The Mint Cafe

Old-fashioned American comfort food served in a cozy room with retro details, booths & paneling.

Food
45 min visit
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

Arts & Culture

Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

Museum dedicated to art depicting the natural world, with year-round free admission.

Arts
2 hr visit
Ciào

Food & Drink

Ciào

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Tribute Golf Course

Sports & Recreation

Tribute Golf Course

OutdoorsSports
Jurustic Park

Arts & Culture

Jurustic Park

Arts
2 hr visit
Richard's Restaurant & Bar

Food & Drink

Richard's Restaurant & Bar

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Red Eye Brewing Company

Food & Drink

Red Eye Brewing Company

Casual spot with an open kitchen offering wood-fired artisanal pizza & small batch craft beers.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Dells of the Eau Claire County Park

Outdoors

Dells of the Eau Claire County Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Back When Cafe

Food & Drink

Back When Cafe

Farm-to-table American fare & signature martinis served in an urban-rustic space with high ceilings.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Carmelo's | Italian Restaurant

Rib Mountain

Carmelo's | Italian Restaurant

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
1.5 hr visit
Oak Park

Outdoors

Oak Park

Recreation area with baseball diamonds, picnic/BBQ shelters, tennis courts, boat dock & pathways.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Dells of the Eau Claire River

Outdoors

Dells of the Eau Claire River

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Rib Mountain State Park

Outdoors

Rib Mountain State Park

Park featuring billion-year-old Rib Mountain, hiking & an observation tower with panoramic views.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Monk Botanical Gardens

Outdoors

Monk Botanical Gardens

29-acre park with themed areas such as a meditation garden, extensive trails & a treehouse.

Outdoors
2 hr visit
Council Grounds State Park

Outdoors

Council Grounds State Park

508-acre park on Lake Alexander & the Wisconsin River with camping, hiking, swimming & fishing.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Sylvan Hill Park

Outdoors

Sylvan Hill Park

Popular place with a mountain biking park, cross-country ski trails & a tubing hill with tows.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Riverlife Park

Outdoors

Riverlife Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Big Eau Pleine County Park

Outdoors

Big Eau Pleine County Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Westsider Diner & Lounge

Food & Drink

Westsider Diner & Lounge

Food
1.3 hr visit
6th Street Filling Station

Food & Drink

6th Street Filling Station

Food
45 min visit
Vino Latte

Food & Drink

Vino Latte

FoodCocktailsShopping
45 min visit

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