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Founded in 2003, the center officially opened its doors in 2004 and is located in a former Presbyterian Church that’s across the street from Wenzel Family Plaza and the Upham Mansion.

The Chestnut Center offers art classes for adults and teens, as well as open studio sessions and a summer art camp. Performances at the center include musical acts, comedy shows, and live performances from local groups like the Marshfield Area Actors. The center’s art gallery features work from local and regional artists, and exhibitions change every couple of months.

The Chestnut Center for the arts is open from 10am to 3pm Monday through Thursday or by appointment. See the center’s event calendar here.

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Follow this three-day itinerary to start planning your Marshfield winter getaway today.

Day 1

Arrive in Marshfield and check into your hotel. You’ll find welcoming lodging properties throughout the city, which is a perfect place to set up a home base for your adventures in Wood County, Marathon County, and central Wisconsin. In addition to well-appointed rooms, Marshfield’s hotels and motels offer outstanding amenities like indoor pools and on-site restaurants.

See a full listing of hotels and motels here.

Put your bags away and head out to grab a bite to eat. If you’re staying at Hotel Marshfield or Woodfield Inn & Suites and don’t feel like heading far, you’ll find great restaurants right on the property (Libby McNeill’s Food and Drink and Lumberyard Bar & Grill, respectively). Otherwise, head out into downtown Marshfield to discover delicious food from a wide variety of cuisines, from American (Nutz Deep II) to Asian (Royal Tokyo) to Mexican (Casa Amigos Mexican Restaurant 2).

See more Marshfield, Wood County, and Marathon County restaurants here.

Day 2

Start your day with breakfast at The Kitchen Table, which dishes up homemade delights like omelets and buttermilk pancakes. (They also serve lunch starting at 11am if you get a late start on the day.)

Spend the afternoon exploring downtown Marshfield’s shops and stores—you’ll find everything from bookstores to music shops to antique stores as you stroll through the city’s historic downtown district. You’ll also find fun places to stop in the downtown attractions district where you can go axe throwing or try your luck at an escape room.

If you’re interested in history, check out interesting attractions like Upham Mansion or the Chestnut Center for the Arts, which is housed in a former church. Also, keep your eyes peeled for the unique sculptures that are part of the Downtown Jurustic Trail.

Next, get the full Wisconsin supper club experience by visiting Belvedere Supper Club on State Highway 97 just outside of downtown or Buck-a-Neer Supper Club in Rozellville, a 10-minute drive from Marshfield. Enjoy classic cocktails and supper club favorites like prime rib or fish fry (if it’s Friday).

Day 3

Grab a cup of coffee at The Daily Grind or Uptown Coffee Company to start your last day in town off right (and don’t forget to order a pastry while you’re at it).

If you’re up for an outdoor adventure, head to Powers Bluff County Park, which is home to a tubing hill, downhill skiing and snowboarding routes, and trails that are open to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and fat-tire biking. It’s located in Arpin in Wood County, about 20 minutes from Marshfield.

Looking for a calmer experience? Head to Wildwood Park & Zoo, which is open year-round and is home to a wide variety of North American animals, including cougars, bison, elk, and more. Plus, the park is home to several miles of popular trails that are an easy, scenic hike in the winter.

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Hearty meals to keep you warm

Winter is a great time to find filling, delicious dishes, and Marshfield’s restaurants don’t disappoint on that count. Downtown’s uniquely named Nutz Deep II is a longtime winner of Best Burger in the annual Best of Marshfield Area poll, and their burgers can be topped with everything from mac and cheese to prime rib. Scotty’s Pizza & Chicken has a wide selection of specialty pizzas (including broccoli, bacon & cheese, their best seller), as well as delicious fried chicken, fish, sandwiches, and subs.

Looking for global cuisine? You’re in luck—you’ll find your favorite dishes from around the world at Marshfield’s friendly restaurants. Royal Tokyo (another frequent winner in the Best of Marshfield Area voting) fixes everything right in front of you, hibachi-style, and they also serve sushi, seafood, teppanyaki steaks, and more. The menu at GT Hawaiian BBQ boasts an impressive mix of Hawaiian, Chinese, and American dishes. At Al Madinah Cuisine, you’ll find tasty offerings with authentic Indian flavors, and those looking for tastes from south of the border can visit Casa Amigos Mexican Restaurant 2, El Mezcal, or Taqueria El Sol.

If you’re not in the mood for a whole meal and just want something to warm yourself up on those chilly winter mornings, swing by Uptown Coffee Company, The Daily Grind, or Coffee Cabin Espresso for a coffee, latte, tea, or specialty drink.

See more Marshfield restaurants here.

Relax with a winter getaway

Marshfield’s friendly hotels are ready to welcome you with cozy places to stay after a day of exploring everything that central Wisconsin has to offer. Hotel Marshfield is a full-service hotel with great amenities including an indoor pool, a modern fitness center, and an on-site restaurant and bar, Libby McNeil’s. Hampton Inn & Suites offers easy access to Marshfield Medical Center and is home to 86 rooms (including 24 suites), a heated indoor pool, an exercise room, and more. The Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center has a workout room, business center, indoor pool, and The Rivers on-site restaurant & cocktail lounge.

Find more Marshfield lodging properties here.

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We’re expert event planners

Visit Marshfield works closely with businesses, organizations, and other groups interested in bringing special events to central Wisconsin, offering free support services for meetings and conventions and providing helpful local information for event planners and guests. We also work closely with community officials to make sure everything goes smoothly and can help develop pre- and post-convention tours if you’re interested.

Learn more about planning your next meeting in Marshfield here.

We’ve got excellent meeting spaces

Marshfield has the perfect spot for your meeting or convention, from hotel conference rooms to banquet facilities to meeting halls. We can accommodate groups of almost any size, whether you’re planning an event for a dozen people or several hundred guests.

Find meeting spaces in Marshfield, Wood County, and Marathon County here.

It’s easy to get here

Conveniently located in central Wisconsin along the border of Marathon County and Wood County, Marshfield offers easy access to U.S. Highway 10 and State Highways 13 and 29, connecting the area to the rest of central Wisconsin and the state. Marshfield Municipal Airport in Wood County—2 miles south of downtown—welcomes flights from American Eagle, Midwest Express, United Express, and Northwest Air.

You’ll find great places to stay

Marshfield is home to nearly a dozen hotels and motels that are ready to welcome conference guests and meeting attendees. Many of the area’s lodging properties offer outstanding amenities like fitness centers and swimming pools, as well as meeting facilities for groups of all sizes.

Learn more about lodging properties in Marshfield, Wood County, and Marathon County here.

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Exciting winter events

All winter long, Marshfield (and the rest of Wood County and Marathon County) are home to a full calendar of fun events, from holiday craft shows to concerts. One of the area’s signature events is Rotary Winter Wonderland, which runs from the Friday after Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve and dazzles visitors to Wildwood Park with a stunning display of more than a million LED lights, as well as special events like visits from Santa and live music from local artists.

• See Marshfield’s event calendar

Delicious dining

Marshfield is home to delectable dishes across a wide variety of restaurants, from cafes and coffee shops to brewpubs and pizzerias. Diners will find great options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including several local spots that annually take top honors in the Best of Marshfield survey.

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Outdoor fun

Want to get outside and play in the snow? Marshfield offers plenty of places for outdoor adventures, including Wildwood Park, which is home to several miles of nature trails open to hikers, snowshoers, and fat-tire bikers. Another popular winter sports destination is Powers Bluff County Park, a park operated by Wood County that’s located 14 miles southeast of Marshfield and home to three downhill skiing and snowboarding runs and four tube runs, as well as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails.

• Where to find fun winter recreation in Marshfield

Holiday shopping hotspots

Make your list and check it twice—you’re sure to find great holiday gifts for everyone when you head to Marshfield this winter. Marshfield’s retailers offer everything from home décor and antiques to specialty foods and hard-to-find books.

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Nutz Deep II

Consistently voted as Marshfield’s best burger in the annual Best of Marshfield awards, Nutz Deep II is a popular spot for locals and visitors, offering up burgers like the Nutz Deep Burger (with caramelized onions and garlic, Swiss and American cheese, bacon, and special sauce) and the Primetime Burger (a seasoned patty topped with shaved prime rib, caramelized onions, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, and au jus).

Chips Hamburgers

This classic hamburger stand on Central Avenue in downtown Marshfield is open for drive through or indoor dining and  serves classic charbroiled burgers—choose from regular burgers, quarter-pound “Biggees”, or half-pound “Double Biggees.” And don’t forget crispy fries on the side and a soft-serve cone for dessert!

Five-0-One Sports Bar & Grill

Located east of downtown Marshfield on Washington Street, Five-0-One Sports Bar & Grill opened its doors in 2009 is a great place to catch a bite while watching football, basketball, or baseball on one of the bar’s big-screen TVs. Burger lovers can choose from offerings like the Green Olive Burger, the Pizza Burger, or the Dilly Burger (topped with deep-fried pickle chips, of course).

Lumberyard Bar & Grill

Conveniently located at the Woodfield Inn & Suites along Central Avenue in Marshfield, the Lumberyard has nearly a dozen beers on tap and a wide-ranging menu that includes pasta, specialty sandwiches, and (of course) burgers. Try the Curd Burger—yes, it’s topped with fried cheese curds—or the Big Texan Burger, which features a heaping helping of smoked beef brisket.

Libby McNeill’s Food & Drink

Another restaurant that can be found in one of Marshfield’s welcoming lodging properties—it’s part of Hotel Marshfield—Libby McNeill’s offers a wide array of delicious dishes. If you’re in the mood for something different, try the Walnut Burger, which is made from a mix of walnuts and veggies.

The Rivers

This friendly restaurant inside the Holiday Inn & Conference Center features locally sourced ingredients from across Wisconsin. Don’t miss out on their stack burgers, including the Jacked Up Burger, which comes with pepper jack cheese, bacon, onion tanglers, and a whiskey BBQ sauce.

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The zoo, which was established in 1937, is free to the public. Visitors can see many species common to North America, including twin Kodiak bears Munsey and Boda, cougars, owls, a bald eagle, gray and arctic foxes, and wolves.

The zoo also features a Large Animal Drive, where motorists can view American bison, elk, and white-tailed deer. The zoo’s Welcome Center features an interactive water table and electricity model, live species including snakes and lizards, a behind-the-scenes look at the cougar enclosure, and a honeybee exhibit.

The zoo opens at 7:30am daily; closing hours depend on season. The Large Animal Drive is open from 7am to 10:30pm daily.

Wildwood Park has several miles of trails and is a popular spot among hikers, runners, and bikers all year long. The park is open from 6am to 10:30pm every day.

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Parks & other natural areas

Take a short drive southeast of Marshfield (about 13 miles or so, via State Highways 73 and 80) to find the 172-acre North Wood County Park on the banks of the Yellow River in Arpin. Visitors can enjoy the fall colors along scenic walking trails that follow the river—don’t miss the park’s key feature, a 225-foot-long suspension bridge that spans the Yellow River. Anglers and paddlers can find good recreational options on the river or the two small lakes in the park: Lake Kaunewinne (5 acres) and Lake Manakiki (11 acres).

The George W. Mead State Wildlife Area covers more than 33,000 acres in Marathon County, Wood County, and Portage County in central Wisconsin and has more than 70 miles of maintained hiking trails that are a perfect place to take in the fall color show. Located 20 miles east of downtown Marshfield, the wildlife area is overseen by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and protects several different ecosystems, including grasslands, hardwood forests, and wetlands. It’s a popular spot for birding, too: 270 different species have been documented here over the years.

The McMillan Marsh Wildlife Area is also operated by the Wisconsin DNR as part of the Mead Wildlife Area. This 6,500-acre site is located just north of Marshfield near the headwaters of the Eau Plaine River and offers great opportunities for wildlife viewing (including birdwatching in the fall), hiking, and nature photography.

Located 10 miles southeast of Marshfield, Richfield 360 Recreation Area covers 360 acres and is a nice spot to catch fall color in Wood County. The recreation area features 8 miles of nature trails that pass through forests and along Puff Creek.

Find more parks and trails in Marshfield, Wood County, and Marathon County here.

Fall color drives

The routes to get to some of the Marshfield area’s scenic fall spots can offer some impressive views themselves, too. County Highway S in Marathon County, which is the main entry road to the George W. Mead State Wildlife Area passes through scenic woodlands, and Frey Avenue and Karau Avenue pass through the western edge of the McMillan Marsh.

Events add to fall fun

Check out Marshfield’s events calendar to find farmers’ markets, popular celebrations like Maple Fall Fest, and more throughout Marshfield, Wood County, and Marathon County.

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Outdoor recreation

Fall is a great time to explore Marshfield’s parks and trails. The area is home to abundant options for walking, hiking, and biking—plus, it’s a great way to take in central Wisconsin’s stunning fall scenery. Walkers can find paved routes at Griese Park and Wildwood Park and along the Greenway Trail and the Veterans Parkway Trail. 

Visitors looking for trails that are a little wilder can take a short drive to visit places like North Wood County Park, Powers Bluff County Park, the George W. Mead Wildlife Area, and the McMillian Marsh Wildlife Area.

Learn more about parks, trails, and natural areas in Marshfield here.

Fall on the Farm at Seehafer Farm Creamery

Those looking to discover an ideal fall experience should visit Seehafer Farm Creamery, located on Highway 97 just 2 miles north of Marshfield. The annual Fall on the Farm celebration—held every Saturday and Sunday through the end of October—features a little bit of everything, including horse-drawn wagon rides, a corn maze, and a petting zoo. Admission is required for wagon rides and the corn maze, but the petting zoo is free. Follow Seehafer Farm Creamery on Facebook to learn more.

Farmers Markets

Enjoy the bounty of the season at downtown Marshfield’s two weekly farmers’ markets. Pick up fresh produce, bakery items, jams, jellies, cheeses, and much more at the Main Street Marshfield Farmers’ Market, which runs from 8am to 1pm on Tuesdays in the parking lot of Pick ’n Save, 641 S. Central Ave., and the Festival Foods Farmers’ Market, held from 7am to noon on Saturdays and Sundays at Festival Foods, 1613 N. Central Ave.

Looking for more specialty foods? Don’t miss the wide selection at Weber’s Farm Store—and get a picture on the tractor at the playground next door—or visit Nasonville Dairy in nearby Nasonville.

Clark County Harvest Moon Tour

Clark County, which sits directly west of Marathon and Wood counties (where Marshfield is located) highlights agricultural attractions throughout the region, including pumpkin patches, roadside produce stands, orchards, and more with their annual Harvest Moon Tour. This self-guided tour also touts Clark County’s specialty food retailers—including meat markets, cheese shops, and wineries—and encourages travelers to visit the area’s welcoming communities.

Learn more about the Harvest Moon Tour and see participating businesses here or visit clarkcountywi.org. 

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