Wausau, Wisconsin, in the center of the state, serves as a quiet escape for a family vacation or relaxing long weekend. Whether you prefer to ski downhill runs at Granite Peak in Rib Mountain State Park or explore the quaint shops in town, consider staying at a cabin or villa near Wausau.
Located near Rib Mountain State Park and within walking distance to Granite Peak Ski and Board Area, Rib Mountain Inn has four cabin villas for guests. Each cabin villa is next to the main lodge where guests can relax next to the large fireplace after a day on the slopes or enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast each day. Villa cabins sleep up to six people and feature a fireplace, full kitchen, dining area, queen beds, sofa sleeper, color television and access to high-speed wireless Internet. Wausau offers a variety of dining options including fresh cuisine at Lucci's Back When Cafe, sandwiches at Prima Deli or pizza and Italian entrees at Wausau Mine Company.
Rib Mountain Inn
2900 Rib Mountain Way
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 8484-1908
Ribmtninn.com
Lakeview Log Cabin Resort is just 16 miles from Wausau. Guests can choose from one of five cabins featuring one bedroom, bunk room and sleeper sofa. The cabins include a kitchen for preparing meals and have air conditioning and heat. Located on Lake DuBay, the cabins provide guests with access to 375 feet of shoreline, a boat launch/dock area, horseshoe pit and bocce ball court. Each cabin includes bed linens, television, high-speed Internet, private bathroom and shower, picnic table and outdoor grill. The cabins are near Nine Mile Forest Recreation Area, Rib Mountain State Park and the Green Circle bike trail.
Lakeview Log Cabin Resort
1095 Wambold Drive
Mosinee, WI 54455
(715) 693-2595
Lakeviewlogcabin.com
Knight Lake Serenity Cabins are less than 20 miles from Wausau. Guests can rent one of two cabins. Each cabin is along Knight Lake and features a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, screened porch, private dock, gas grill, picnic table and views of the lake. A rowboat, canoe and paddle boat are available at no charge for guests to use during their stay. On-site recreation also includes fishing, hiking and swimming. Hike at the Underdown Recreation Area, golf at one of two public courses less than 15 minutes from the cabins and shop for antiques in Merrill.
Knight Lake Serenity Cabins
700 Rio Grande Drive
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-9430
knightlakecabins.com
