North Central Wisconsin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sunset over Lake Dexter. Hot on one side, cool on the other.
Sunset over Lake Dexter. Hot on one side, cool on the other.
Our horse pasture full of daisies reflecting the pink color of the sunset.
A sky full of purple clouds hanging over #Mybackyard.
Morning sunrise over Lake Dexter.

Where to stay in North Central Wisconsin

Waupaca Chain O' Lakes. ☀️👌

Chain O' Lakes

You'll enjoy the bars and lake views in Chain O' Lakes. You might want to make time for a stop at Crystal River or Hartman Creek State Park.

Chain O' Lakes
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Center Avenue Historic District

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Center Avenue Historic District. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Riverside Park and Merrill Golf Club are a few top places to visit.

Center Avenue Historic District
Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

2.5 out of 5
1100 Imperial Ave Rothschild WI
The price is 2.272.765 ₫ per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
2.272.765 ₫
2.579.520 ₫ total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rothschild. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,233 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild
The Waters Of Minocqua

The Waters Of Minocqua

3 out of 5
8116 Highway 51 South Minocqua WI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.293.379 ₫ per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
3.293.379 ₫
3.875.778 ₫ total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Minocqua. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and free water park access. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Check in staff is amazing. It was a fun time as a family.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

The Waters Of Minocqua
bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

3 out of 5
805 Creske Ave Rothschild WI
The price is 3.581.128 ₫ per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
3.581.128 ₫
4.064.581 ₫ total
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly lodge in Rothschild. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Room nice

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild
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Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark

3.5 out of 5
7020 Grand Geneva Way Lake Geneva WI
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Lake Geneva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,118 reviews)
Our 3 rooms were spotless! Everyone was very pleasant, and helpful! Our 4 grandkids had a blast, and have allready asked when we can go back!

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark
Scandinavian Lodge

Scandinavian Lodge

3.5 out of 5
10506 State HWY 57 Sister Bay WI
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Sister Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,559 reviews)
Big room, great hotel location.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Scandinavian Lodge
The Plaza Hotel

The Plaza Hotel

3 out of 5
1007 N Cass Street Milwaukee WI
Stay at this aparthotel in Milwaukee. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,152 reviews)
Was very pleased with the corner room 277. Loved it that it had a separate bedroom and a kitchen as well. Made our stay sooo comfortable.

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

The Plaza Hotel
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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.

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.

Granite Peak Ski Area
A busy but beautiful day of skiing in Wausau, WI.

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.

Rib Mountain State Park
Red Sunset at Cranberry Lake

Cranberry Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cranberry Lake during your travels in Eagle River. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out its fishing spots.

Cranberry Lake
Some great icicle formations are visible from a chairlift at Whitecap.

Whitecap Mountains

Hit the slopes in Upson with a visit to Whitecap Mountains. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Whitecap Mountains

Lake of the Torches Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Lake of the Torches Casino during your travels in Lac du Flambeau? Wander around the forests in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its bars.

Lake of the Torches Casino

Marshfield Medical Center

If Marshfield Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Marshfield.

Marshfield Medical Center

Cities near North Central Wisconsin

Bearskin State Trail Minocqua Wisconsin

Minocqua

Two wooden Adirondack chairs in Eagle River, Wisconsin

Eagle River

Green Bay showing heritage architecture and a garden

Green Bay

Painted sky on a cozy winter evening

Iron Mountain