Rapids Municipal Zoo & Petting Zoo 1911 Gaynor Avenue. Memorial Day thru Labor Day, 10AM-7PM. Playground and picnic facilities available. Visit animals native to Wisconsin. Petting Zoo Hours: 10AM-1PM & 2-6:50PM. Closed Mondays.
Rudolph Grotto Outdoor religious display-caves, bridges, flower gardens, & picnic grounds. 8 miles North of Wisconsin Rapids on Hwy 34.
Historic Point Basse (National Historic Register) Cty. Trunk Z and Wakely Road, Nekoosa, 423-3120. 1831 historical area, first white settlers, flower gardens, nature and cross country ski trails.
Rainbow Casino & Bingo 949 County Road G, Nekoosa, 886-4560
Golden Sands Speedway State Hwy 54, 423-4660
Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese State Hwy 34, Rudolph, See Wisconsin cheese being processed; products available for purchase. 435-3144
Nature
The George W. Mead Wildlife Area is a 20,000 acre block of land with lakes, streams, marshlands and highlands. Hunting, fishing, and just plain outdoor ?looking around? are here for your pleasure. Between Marshfield, Stevens Point, Wausau, and Wisconsin Rapids. Located between Cty. Trunks O, C & H.
The Sandhill Wildlife Demonstration Area leads you through marshes, quiet woods and ferns, bison herds, and a host of other native flora and fauna. Automobile trails and observation towers let you see nature in the 9,500 acre tract. Take State Hwy. 54 west out of Port Edwards to State Hwy. 80 and turn left, proceed through Babcock to Cty. Trunk X (1/2 mile), North on Hwy. X.
Museums
Alexander House (Center for Art Exhibits & Archives) 1131 Wisconsin River Dr., Port Edwards, 887-3442. This unique combination art gallery with frequently changing displays an a historical museum dedicated to the local lumbering and papermaking livelihoods is open Sunday, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 1-4PM. Groups by arrangement.
South Wood County Historical Museum. 540 3rd Street South. Local history resource. Experience and enjoy the area?s cultural heritage through educational programs and unique exhibits. Group tours by appointment, 423-1580. Open May thru October, Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday, 1-4PM.
1. Knutson's Camping Center - 4621 St. Hwy 73 S. - Wisconsin Rapids, WI - (715) 325-5155
2. Terry's Amoco - 100 Market St. - Nekoosa, WI - (715) 886-3731
3. Party Connection - 626 Market St. - Nekoosa, WI - (715) 886-3260
4. Dyracuse Motorcycle Recreation Area ~ 1156 City Rd. D ~ Nekoosa, WI ~ (715) 325-8013
5. Greenway RV - 8220 Hwy 13 S. - Wisconsin Rapids, WI - (715) 325-5170
6. Romano's Pizza - 108 County Rd Z - Nekoosa, WI - (715) 325-6700
7. Unkie's Diner ~ 318 1/2 Market St. ~ Nekoosa, WI ~ (715) 886-4590
8. Rapids RV Inc.~ 880 Hwy 73 S. ~ Wisconsin Rapids, WI ~ (715) 325-5512
9. Lake County RV - 964 Hwy 13 S - Wisconsin Rapids, WI - (715) 325- 3540
10. Our Family Foods - 1025 Market St - Nekoosa, WI - (715) 886-4621
11. Trails End Bar & Grill - 1497 Cty Rd D - Nekoosa, WI - (715) 325-9898
12. Wrights Cap & Camp - 8410 Hwy 13 S - Wisconsin Rapids, WI - (715) 325-5737
13. Sand Bar Tavern & Restaurant - 3704 Hwy 54 - Nekoosa, WI - (715) 887-4119
14. Brett's Sports & Camping - 3731 8th St S - Wisconsin Rapids, WI - (715) 424-2526
15. Foley's Nita Brew ~ 616 Market St. ~ Nekoosa, WI ~ (715) 886-3345
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