Wausau, Wisconsin is truly a four season destination, with plenty to see and do no matter the time of year. In light of Wausau’s popularity, many of the town’s most popular summer events require a little advanced planning to ensure you have both tickets and a place to stay. To that end, we’ve put together a guide to some of the top reasons to visit Wausau this summer, in hopes of helping you make the most of your time in our charming city. There are no finer accommodations in Wausau than the Stewart Inn Boutique Hotel. Book your room today, and get started planning for these top summer events today.
Enjoy Evening Summer Concerts in Wausau
Summer is very nearly here, and we’re looking forward to another great season spent with our guests in this incredible gem of a town in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. To put it in it’s simplest terms, Wausau is an incredible town, with a great variety of attractions and things to do throughout the year. Wausau is the perfect destination for avid outdoor enthusiasts, art enthusiasts, and those just looking to get away from it all this summer. To sweeten your evenings in this charming town, there are free summer concerts in downtown, just a short walk away from our boutique Hotel. Book your room at the Stewart Inn today, and get in on the action in Wausau this summer!
Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art is Now Open
Whether you’re into adventures in the outdoors, indulgent getaways, or cultural destinations, Wausau is an incredible place to visit throughout the year. For the avid outdoor enthusiast, you’d be hard pressed to find a better destination than Wausau, which includes things like Wausau Whitewater, and some of the best hiking and biking in Wisconsin. Or, explore the many offerings in downtown Wausau. With world-class museums like the famed Woodson Art Museum and the newly opened Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, there’s something here for art and culture lovers as well. Wausau really is a hidden gem in the state of Wisconsin, and the perfect destination to visit this summer. Book your room at the luxury Stewart Inn Boutique Hotel today.
Explore the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art
Whether you’re here on a quick business trip or an extended stay, you absolutely should not miss your chance to visit the extraordinary Museum of Contemporary Art, which opened in October of 2017. Wausau’s Museum of Contemporary Art is located in the heart of downtown Wausau, and features works by internationally established artists from coast to coast. This truly is the first museum of its kind in central Wisconsin, which also features a series of workshops, which includes The 
Bauhaus Studio.
Currently on exhibit are a collection of Samantha French Paintings, on display until June 29, 2018. In July, a new exhibit called Painting the Figure Now will exhibit works that investigate the many ways we see the human figure today. The Museum has also recently put out a call for artists to participate in their 2nd Annual National Juried Exhibition, which has a cash prize of $11,000. Winners will have their art displayed in the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art starting in October.
One of the best things about the Stewart Inn, apart from it’s luxurious accommodations and unparalleled service, is our location. We are walkable to just about everything in downtown Wausau, including the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art. Book your room at the Stewart Inn Boutique Hotel today.
Badger State Summer Games are Nearly Here
It’s been a lovely spring in Wausau, but we’re really looking forward to our 2nd summer in this incredible gem of a town. While here, enjoy the classic Northwoods Wisconsin feel, complete with vast forested lands, plentiful lakes and hills, and fortunately for us, a friendly community with big-city cultural amenities. It is a dream destination for avid outdoor enthusiasts, and offers guests an incredible range of activities to participate in, no matter the season. If that weren’t enough, Wausau also plays host the Badger State Summer Games, which kick off in May, and promise us an exciting season of fun. If you plan to be in Wausau at any time throughout these games, make sure to book your room at the Stewart Inn, where a classic Bed and Breakfast experience has been transformed into something more akin to a luxury boutique hotel.
Explore the Andrew Warren Historic District
Many of our guests at the Stewart Inn Boutique Hotel find themselves curious about the architecture and history of this incredible building. The Stewart Inn is one of the best examples of George Maher’s architectural style in the country. Throughout the Inn, you’ll find stunning and original architectural details, all of which add to the luxurious look and feel of this prairie style home. Situated in both the beautiful Andrew Warren Historic District and the Downtown River District, the Stewart Inn is also perfectly situated for maximum enjoyment of downtown Wausau. Within 2-6 blocks, you’ll find incredible shops, museums like The Woodson Art Museum and the Center for Visual Arts, and a food scene that rivals any in Wisconsin. Coupled with our outstanding hospitality and elegant accommodations, there simply is no better choice when it comes to lodging in Wausau. Book your room with us today.
Spring Bird Watching in Wausau
Those of us who live here or have experienced the rugged charm of Wausau, Wisconsin know that it should rank as one of the top outdoors destinations in the midwest. There are so many incredible outdoor spaces and options for recreation here. Wausau is also home to the incredible Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, home to the famous Birds in Art exhibit. It shouldn’t then come as a surprise that Wausau is also a top destination for bird watching. Wausau is home to a wide range of protected habitats, which makes it an exciting destination for bird watching year-round. Book your room at our luxury Boutique Hotel, and enjoy a peaceful day or weekend spent birding around Wausau, Wisconsin.
Visit the Woodson Art Museum in Wausau
Wausau is an incredible place to visit throughout the year, and definitely an underrated destination in Wisconsin. For the avid outdoor enthusiast, you’d be hard pressed to find a better destination than Wausau. Relax amidst Wausau’s classic Northwoods Wisconsin feel, with vast forested lands, plentiful lakes and hills, and fortunately for us, a friendly community with big-city amenities. With world-class museums like the famed Woodson Art Museum, there’s something here for art and culture lovers as well. Wausau really is a hidden gem in the state of Wisconsin, and the perfect destination to visit as we look forward to spring. Book your room at the luxury Stewart Inn today.
Last Chance for Granite Peak Skiing in Wausau
It’s hard to believe that March is nearly here, which of course means spring in on our horizon. Soon enough, we’ll be back to enjoying all the hiking, mountain biking, and other activities that keep us busy for 3/4’s of the year, and that means we’ll soon be saying goodbye to yet another ski season. However, winter isn’t quite over, and that means now is the perfect time to come join us for a little bit of last minute skiing in Wausau! Our luxury boutique hotel, situated in the heart of Wausau’s historic district and within walking distance to downtown, is the perfect place to unwind after a long, cold day on the mountains. You don’t want to miss this last bit of Wausau’s skiing season. Book a room at our Wausau Inn today.
Plan the Best Romantic Getaway to Wausau
Do you find yourself dreaming of a relaxing and romantic getaway, to help pass the time during these cold winter months? Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so we can think of no better time to plan some time away, just the two of you. We have the perfect place in mind for you, too. Our Boutique Hotel, located in the charming town of Wausau, is the best place for a romantic getaway. Let us do all the work for you, so you can spend your time relaxing and focusing on each other. Romance is our business, and no one does it better. Book a romantic getaway with us this winter, and enjoy a getaway at Wausau’s most luxurious lodging property.
Upcoming Winter Sports in Wausau
Wausau, Wisconsin is an absolute gem of a vacation destination, even during these chilly winter months–perhaps especially during these chilly winter months! There are a variety of winter sports to enjoy each year during the Badger State Winter Games, which run January through March. Not only that, but Wausau is home to an incredible curling club that hosts a variety of events throughout the year. The Badger State Games have just gotten their start for 2018, and the curling season is in fully swing. Now is the perfect time to book your lodging in Wausau. The Stewart Inn Boutique Hotel features unmatched luxury, making this the perfect place to stay while in Wausau. Don’t hesitate; book your room today!