It took over $3 million bucks to restore this place! The Marathon County Historical Museum (across…read morethe street) did a fabulous job! My wife and I took a one hour tour today ($7. each) and it was well worth the charge. So if you are looking at a tour that fits one of the following categories then check it out: -- How rich people lived in the old days --How historical renovation is done very well. Jacqueline was our guide. She was very knowledgeable about the house, the family, the renovation process, etc. Sometimes it's my impression that guides aren't that knowledgeable; Jacqueline wasn't this way. I thought of the Molly Brown House tour we took in Denver. Very interesting! The carriage house and garden are available for wedding receptions, etc.

From the owner: Guided tours of the elegant Yawkey House Museum are available on the hour with the first tour…read morebeginning at 9:00 am during the week and 1:00 pm on the weekends. The last tour begins at 3:00 pm. Garden and dining room rental is also available. Visit our website for more information.

A really beautiful stop both inside and out! The Birds in Art annual exhibit is obviously the fan…read morefavorite, but it's definitely worth a visit even when that isn't going on.

Who knew you could find an outstanding art museum on the way to Northern Wisconsin. My wife had…read morebeen to the Woodson Art Museum a couple of years ago and suggested that we stopped as we passed through Wausau. The Woodson family were rich dudes who are from Wausau and when they wanted to do something with all their money, they turned their estate into an art museum. The main focus of this museum is on birds. Bird drawings, Bird pictures, bird sculptures, the gardens are filled with various sculptures including Birds. The museum is beautiful, the grounds are exquisitely nice. They would be a great setting for a movie or maybe your wedding. But, truthfully, although the paintings and pictures were wonderful after seeing the hundredth picture of birds I knew I had enough. However if you are an aficionado of paintings, sculpture and birds this is a must-see museum. The museum is free and the staff is helpful. I was a little bummed that the museum shop only sold postcards and books. I'm sure if they sold faux paintings and faux sculptures they could make a killing. This museum is highly recommended. If you are in Wisconsin or near Wausau it's worth your time.

This was one of the most uncomfortable bar experiences I've had, and it was entirely because of the…read morebartender. She made it very obvious she didn't like a specific customer and didn't even try to hide it. Raising her voice, snapping in an annoyed tone, and creating a scene over something as simple as someone trying to buy that person a drink. Instead of handling it professionally, she acted like the person offering the drink was doing something wrong, which was completely uncalled for. I felt bad for the guy. It honestly felt like we were watching someone push their personal feelings onto customers instead of doing their job. If you don't like a patron, fine--but don't make it everyone else's problem. It created a tense, awkward atmosphere and made the whole place feel hostile. And if this customer is really that terrible to deal with, then handle it the right way--ban him. Don't take it out on other paying customers who are just trying to have a good time. We came in expecting a normal night and left feeling uncomfortable. From all of the reviews it made it sound like we would have a fun and inviting time. It was anything but that.

''Awesome place!'' friends AND I were there a bit ago, and we had such a great time!' greAt music…read morereally nice drinks and food- we laughed alot and really liked the whole atmosphere there.' 'I really like when there's 'live music.'

I'm not sure what going on here - I posted a review of this place two weeks ago and it's not here…read more Again ... Limerick's has moved to the corner of Third and Grant. Kitty corner from the Y. Food is fabulous. We've tried the shepherd pie, soup and salad, Irish stew, bangers and mash - all well prepared and served and simply delicious. Corey has a very cool little place here --brick wall , wood bar, cozy booth and tables. No sign yet but don't be fooled . If the open sign is lit, come in and enjoy.

Authentic Irish food and drink. Service was great, and server was knowledgeable about menu. There…read morewas a duo playing Irish music which gave you the feeling of a Irish pub

Stepping into this old-time bookstore feels like taking a trip back to simpler era. The shelves are…read morefilled with wonderful finds - from books, games, cards, etc. the knowledgeable staff are always happy to recommend the perfect book or share fascinating literary insights. It's a true small-town gem.

features new books with a mix of children's toys, kitsch knick knacks, greeting cards, and lots of…read moreother goodies that would make great/unique gifts. The real gem of this place is the basement which is home to vintage books at killer prices. There are books wall to wall on everything you can imagine- art & culture and history and ancient medicine. I purchased a book about interpreting dreams for $1.99, a book about giving a toast for $4.99 and a book of dog stickers for 60 cents! The staff was friendly and let us browse the aisles to our hearts content. There is a bathroom inside but you need to ask for a key to use it. A "bonus" of this place is it is located to a handy map of the downtown area and neat photo ops like the red London Telephone booth at the end of the block. Masks are required inside the store and staff wore masks as well.

I moved here 5 years ago from Milwaukee (originally from Chicago suburbs) and I love it. But I was…read moreexperiencing a bit of culture shock. I was missing so many places that I would just get an Uber/Lyft car and meet a friend at a quaint, comfortable place for a drink and some food. When I first moved here, my husband took me to Winemaker's Daughter (it was so close that we walked from home ) and as soon as we walked in I felt at HOME! The service, the drinks, the food and the very kind owner were all WONDERFUL! When my son and daughter-in-law visit, they really love going, too. To us, it is the BEST place around.I It

Barb is the best! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Good wines and olive oils to sample.read more

Libraries are a hub of a community and McMillan Memorial Library is a great example of a community…read morehub! One of the first things I did when moving back to town was get a library card. Libraries now are so much more than books! The library does have a great selection of books, magazines and media such as DVDs. There are areas for quite reading, meetings and computer stations. Its website is awesome with links to Gale Courses, software, community events, genealogy and more. The library is also host to many events such as family movie night, Write night and board game days. Library events are free to the public. Community events are also available at the library including meetings for the Genealogical Society, yoga classes, performing arts and more! The library also has great children's programs, a butterfly garden, and is part of a solar energy project.

From the owner: The beautiful McMillan Memorial Library provides educational resources and cultural programming for…read morethe Wisconsin Rapids area. The Library's collection of over 120,000 items is supplemented by an additional three million library holdings of other members of the South Central Library System, including Madison Public Library. South Central Library System holdings may be reserved on the Library's on-line catalog. The Library also provides significant on-line resources, including ebooks, magazine collections, car repair manuals and language instruction. McMillan is the municipal library for City of Wisconsin Rapids, which provides the bulk of its funding. The Library serves all residents of Wood County and significant funding is provided by Wood County. Wireless Internet access is provided throughout the Library, as is wireless printing. Internet access is also available on twenty-six PCs. These stations have word processing/MS Office and color printing available. The McMillan Coffeehouse is currently closed. Food, conversation and informal gatherings are encouraged in the Library Commons. The Library's Adult Concert Series, Library Commons and browser oriented collection are in keeping with the public library's oldest traditions, but also in the forefront of progressive librarianship. The Youth Services area was extensively remodeled in 2014, including a new Children's Garden.