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Join us for the Artrageous Weekend in Wausau
Whether you’re into the arts or the outdoors, Wausau is an incredible place to visit throughout the year. For the avid outdoorsy type, there are few destinations in Wisconsin that match Wausau. Here, you’ll find the vast forested lands, lakes and hills that you expect from the Wisconsin Northwoods. Fortunately, Wausau matches its outdoorsy vibe with a friendly community and big-city amenities. For art and culture lovers, there’s a lot to take in in Wausau. Wausau has a variety of great museums, a vibrant arts scene, plenty of historic attractions, and an exquisite food scene. It really is a hidden gem in the state of Wisconsin, and the perfect destination to wrap up your summer plans. This August, come join us for the Artrageous Weekend, and help us kick off the annual Birds in Art exhibit at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. Rooms at the Stewart Inn book up quickly for this weekend so act quickly. Book today!
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Wausau Whitewater Events in 2018
If you love spending time in the outdoors and taking new adventures, then Wausau is definitely the place for you to be this summer. Wausau, truly one of Wisconsin’s best kept secrets, is an incredible place to spend a few days. Wausau is located on the picturesque Wisconsin River, which lends itself to an unbelievable variety of water sports, including, whitewater kayaking and boating. In fact, Wausau Whitewater and the rapids around the area are a draw for some of the world’s most elite whitewater athletes and whitewater paddling competitions. This summer is your perfect opportunity to come experience the waters around Wausau for yourself. Book your room at the luxury Stewart Inn Boutique Hotel near downtown Wausau.
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International Wisconsin Ginseng Festival in Wausau
Did you know that Wisconsin Ginseng is a highly prized commodity among Chinese citizens? Ginseng has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, but it wasn’t cultivated in the U.S., and specifically in Wisconsin, until the early 1900’s. This incredibly popular herb is celebrated in Wausau each year during the International Wisconsin Ginseng Festival. The international fest also will highlight diverse cultures in central Wisconsin and feature performances by local Native American and Hmong groups. The festival weekend is certainly going to be an exciting and educational time to be in Wausau. Book your room at the Stewart Inn Boutique Hotel today.
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Jazz Festival and Events in Wausau
If you love jazz music, then you simply must visit us in Wausau this July. The River Valley Jazz Society, Wisconsin’s premiere organization actively promotes and fosters jazz music in the Wausau/North Central Wisconsin region by hosting a variety of festivals, concerts, jam sessions, and more. Throughout the summer, they are hosting the popular Jazz on the River Concert Series in downtown Wausau, in addition to the Sid Kyler Jazz Festival in July. Both venues are within easy walking distance of the Stewart Inn, making us the top choice for lodging this summer in Wausau. Book your room at the luxury Stewart Inn Boutique Hotel for a memorable summer of music!
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Book Now For These Great Summer Events in Wausau
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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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