Wausau, WI

united states

Wausau sits in central Wisconsin along the Wisconsin River, making it a natural stopping point for travelers heading between the Twin Cities and southern Wisconsin. Interstate 39 and US Highway 51 both run through the city, while Highway 29 provides the main east-west connection. The area's rolling hills and forests create a scenic drive year-round. Granite Peak Ski Area offers the only 700-foot vertical drop in central Wisconsin, built into nearby Rib Mountain.