Let the fun begin in Marshfield this winter! This all-season vacation destination is an excellent spot for a quick weekend getaway where you’ll find great restaurants, engaging attractions, and opportunities for outdoor fun in Wood County and Marathon County in central Wisconsin.
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.
