Wausau Community
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Quality of Life
"Welcome Home to Wausau" is more than a greeting—it's our community's slogan. Marathon County's 120,000 residents find all the comforts of home here. With a rural, riverfront feel, Wausau's quality of life ranks among the best and safest in the nation for communities of its size.
Education
Educational opportunities abound in Wausau, with University of Wisconsin campuses located in town and in nearby Stevens Point. The Northcentral Technical College network is anchored here, as well. Wausau's public school system ranks among the finest in the state.
Recreation
Extensive sports and recreational opportunities are available year-round. Wausau hosts the Badger State Winter Games and national whitewater kayak and canoe races. Other outdoor opportunities include downhill and cross-country skiing, hunting, fishing, boating, team sports, and camping.
Culture
Wausau offers cultural events through such organizations as the Performing Arts Foundation, the Wausau Conservatory of Music, community theater groups, and the Marathon County Historical Society. The city also has museums, art galleries and display gardens.
