Wausau’s best local businesses

The 208 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 20

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208 businesses across 14 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants60 places · newest: El Charro | Authentic Mexican Restaurant, Sep 20
• 02Beauty26 places · newest: Adara Hair Studio, Sep 20
• 03Shopping21 places · newest: Hopeful Hearts Clothing Co, Sep 20
• 04Entertainment11 places · newest: Coral Lanes LLC, Sep 20
• 05Nightlife19 places · newest: Mosinee Brewing Company, Sep 20
• 06Bakeries & Sweets6 places · newest: Briq's Soft Serve, Sep 20
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage8 places · newest: Little Bull Falls Soap Works Boutique, Sep 20
• 08Health & Wellness8 places · newest: 5 Koshas Yoga & Wellness, Sep 20
• 09Arts & Culture8 places · newest: One Vision Fine Art, Sep 20
• 10Home & Garden15 places · newest: Emmons Business Interiors, Sep 20
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts5 places · newest: Barnes & Noble, Sep 11
• 12Sporting Goods5 places · newest: The Sportsman's Repair Shop LLC, Sep 20
• 13Pets5 places · newest: Dandy Dog Pet Parlor, Sep 20
• 14Cafes7 places · newest: Becca's Cafe - Weston, Sep 20

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• Bull Falls Harley-Davidson

  Other

  Legendary brand of American motorcycles, plus apparel & more at some branches.

  1570 County Rd XX (Rothschild) · bullfallshd.com ↗

• Kronenwetter Municipal Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  From ball fields and reservable shelters to the aptly named Friendship Park/Bark Park for the pups, Kronenwetter Municipal Park is part of…

  Municipal Center Park, 1582 I-39 Frontage Rd (Kronenwetter) · kronenwetter.org ↗

• Wausau Whitewater Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Wausau Whitewater Park turns a third of the Wisconsin River downtown into a world-class course with engineered features, consistent event…

  200 River Dr · wausauwhitewater.org ↗

• St. Vincent de Paul of Wausau

  Services

  Thrift store where the profits from donated goods benefit those in need in the local community.

  131 W Thomas St · svdpwausau.org ↗

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