You don’t have to leave downtown Wausau to step outside the ordinary anymore. Writual Collective opened on Third Street in September, offering tarot cards, runes, crystals and more.
When you walk into Wausau’s new pool hall, the Rec Room, don’t expect the smoke-hazed, seedy vibes of an old-school parlor from a Martin Scorsese movie. Instead, the Third Avenue pool joint …
The Westsider Lounge, opening directly next to the Westsider Diner, is stepping in to fill a unique entertainment niche on Wausau's northwest side this week.
Eesa Bakery prepares to reinvigorate a 1940s industrial building in downtown Wausau with the sweet smell of fresh-baked bread and ground coffee.
Hiawatha Social, the new name of a historic restaurant spot in Wausau, focuses on the timeless art of conversation, blending supper club staples with modern craft cocktails.
After two hours at Milwaukee Burger throwing business ideas up into the air, the duo David Miller and Frank Vang combined their gaming passions and set their sights on opening the Gaming Emporium on …
Wausau independent bookstore moves to Third Street
As rising restaurant bills continue to price out many, retro and affordable options like EJ’s Diner in Rib Mountain are drawing more and more attention from wallet-conscious diners.
There’s a new player in Wausau. Oasis Arcade aims to level-up the downtown area’s nightlife with an alternative option for entertainment: a retro-style video game arcade.
Wausau Events’ Concerts on the Square series is bringing 13 weeks of free, live music back to the 400 Block this summer.
Operating entirely free of charge, GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau functions as a lifelong support system for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
After a burst water pipe closed Venado Wine Bar for three months, owners Lesli Iverson and Toño Casarrubias are prepare to reopen their doors and show off a newly renovated space, an expanded menu and a broadened wine list designed to be accessible to everyone.
Owner Jesse Bartnik is trading the past for a fresh, authentic vision, as he opens the doors to Faraway Place — a brand-new, music-driven venue designed to give Wausau an elevated escape.
At Lo Que Sea (which translates to “whatever” in Spanish) every item on the menu comes with a story.
The guiding principle behind the book shop, yoga studio and herb apothecary is “whole-self wellness.”
There’s a new home for bourbon enthusiasts in Wausau.
Sourdough & Co. charted new territory late last year as the first Midwest restaurant opened in Wausau.
There's a new shop in downtown Wausau, which carries specialized dance and yoga clothing, in addition to a thoughtful collection of general activewear.
Sarah Elliot has spent most of her life at Dale’s Weston Lanes, learning the business alongside her father, Dale Elliot. Now, at the start of 2026, she is taking leadership of the bowling center as Dale retires.
Antigo-based company Langlade Abstract and Title has officially transitioned its identity, rebranding as CuVanta Title Services. This change signals a new chapter for the company, reinforcing its …