Explore the District.
The Wausau River District promotes and facilitates economic vitality and historic preservation in downtown Wausau for the benefit of the entire community.
Upcoming Events
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Small Business Saturday
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30
‘Tis the season for shopping small! Head downtown for unique gifts, a FREE Cookie Crawl, photos with Santa, and holiday specials from your favorite restaurants and pubs.
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Holiday Makers Market
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 | 10AM-3PM
Join us at Washington Square for a festive shopping experience featuring 30+ local Makers, specialty coffee, cocktails, live music and more!
Live and work downtown
Looking for a new place? Wondering how you can start your dream job in downtown Wausau? We can help! The Wausau River District is a great place to live and work, with easy access to shopping, restaurants, office space, parks and walking trails, and so much more.
Get out and about
Parking:
Every parking question, answered! Downtown Wausau has many different parking options, making it super easy to enjoy the space both day and night.
Want to catch the city bus? Find all the details here about routes, rates and more.
Whether you’re exploring the District on two wheels or two feet, be sure to acquaint yourself with City-wide paths/trails and safety guidelines.