Rib Mountain State Park Tours

A trip to Rib Mountain State Park is the ideal remedy to busy city life. Slow down the pace, pull on your hiking boots and discover this expanse of natural beauty.

This protected natural landscape in Wausau is popular with many travelers, so be sure to put it on your schedule. Don't think the sightseeing ends there, however. There are a lot more options waiting for you to experience after Rib Mountain State Park. Granite Peak Ski Area, Arts Block/Grand Theatre, and Nine Mile Forest Recreational Area Ski and Snowshoe Trails are close by.

Reviews of Rib Mountain State Park

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Verified traveler

Gets busy quickly, recomend carpooling. Climbing observation tower is a must. Very popular with weddings!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Loved the observation tower. Nice, short hikes around the tower with some paved.

Popular places to visit

Offering beautiful views of the fall color

Granite Peak Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Rib Mountain with a visit to Granite Peak Ski Area. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.

Granite Peak Ski Area

Sandy's Bark Park

After visiting Sandy's Bark Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rib Mountain. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

Sandy's Bark Park

Lil' Ole Winemaker Shoppe

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Lil' Ole Winemaker Shoppe during your travels to Rib Mountain. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area.

Lil' Ole Winemaker Shoppe

Doepke Recreation Area

Doepke Recreation Area is just one of the places to see in Rib Mountain, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

Doepke Recreation Area

Chellis Park

After visiting Chellis Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wausau. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Chellis Park

Bluegill Bay County Park

Bluegill Bay County Park is just one of the places to see in Rib Mountain, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

Bluegill Bay County Park

Best Lodging Options Near Rib Mountain State Park

Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

2.5 out of 5
1100 Imperial Ave, Rothschild, WI
Cedar Creek Hotel Wausau - Rothschild
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau

2.5 out of 5
4700 Rib Mountain Dr, Wausau, WI
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wausau
AmericInn by Wyndham Wausau

AmericInn by Wyndham Wausau

2.5 out of 5
4115 Barbican Ave, Schofield, WI
AmericInn by Wyndham Wausau
Hampton Inn By Hilton Wausau

Hampton Inn By Hilton Wausau

2.5 out of 5
615 S 24th Avenue, Wausau, WI
Hampton Inn By Hilton Wausau
bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild

3 out of 5
805 Creske Ave, Rothschild, WI
bantr Grand Hotel Wausau - Rothschild
Jefferson Street Inn

Jefferson Street Inn

3.5 out of 5
201 Jefferson St, Wausau, WI
Jefferson Street Inn
Hilton Garden Inn Wausau

Hilton Garden Inn Wausau

3 out of 5
151401 County Road NN, Wausau, WI
Hilton Garden Inn Wausau
Rib Mountain Inn

Rib Mountain Inn

2.5 out of 5
227305 Boulder Ridge Circle, Wausau, WI
Rib Mountain Inn
Courtyard by Marriott Wausau

Courtyard by Marriott Wausau

3 out of 5
1000 S 22nd Ave, Wausau, WI
Courtyard by Marriott Wausau
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