Wausau Whirlpool Suite Retreat, Mountain Overlooks & Craft Corridor Getaway
Nov 27, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026
Essentials
- Destination: Wausau, Wisconsin (Rib Mountain State Park, Jefferson Street Inn, and the historic downtown craft corridor).
- Optimal Travel Dates: 2026-11-27 to 2026-11-29 (Thanksgiving holiday weekend, observation tower views, candlelit dining, and fireside lounge cocktails).
- Travel Party: 2 adults (4 dogs remain home in Cudahy with dedicated Rover care).
- Target Budget Range: $584 to $744 per person ($1,168 to $1,488 total party cost).
- Hotel Starting Point: Jefferson Street Inn (201 Jefferson St, Wausau, WI 54403).
- Hotel Pet Policy: $0 hotel pet fee (dogs stay home in Cudahy with dedicated Rover care).
- Home Pet Care (If Pets Stay Home): Rover.com Cudahy Pet Sitting Search estimates $130 to $170 per night ($260 to $340 total for 2 nights).
Day by Day
Day 1: Friday, Nov 27, 2026: Drive from Milwaukee Area, Art Museum & Downtown Bistro Dinner
- 10:00 AM to 01:15 PM Drive from Milwaukee Area to Wausau (5300 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207) Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
- 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM Cultural Exploration at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum (700 N 12th St, Wausau, WI 54403) Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
- 03:45 PM to 05:45 PM Check-In at Jefferson Street Inn (201 Jefferson St, Wausau, WI 54403) Jefferson Street Inn
- 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM Romantic Italian Date Night at Ciào (307 N 3rd St, Wausau, WI 54403) Ciào
- 08:30 PM to 10:00 PM Nightcap at Jefferson Street Inn Jefferson Street Inn
Day 2: Saturday, Nov 28, 2026: Rib Mountain Tower, Craft Brewery & Historic Train Depot Cocktails
- 08:30 AM to 09:45 AM Coffee & Morning Fare Jefferson Street Inn
- 10:15 AM to 12:45 PM Rib Mountain State Park Scenic Overlook (149801 State Park Rd, Wausau, WI 54401) Rib Mountain State Park
- 01:15 PM to 03:30 PM Craft Brews & Wood-Fired Lunch at Red Eye Brewing (612 Washington St, Wausau, WI 54403) Red Eye Brewing Company
- 03:45 PM to 06:15 PM Afternoon Rest & Whirlpool Spa Time Jefferson Street Inn
- 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM Cocktails at Timekeeper Lounge & Dinner (720 Grant St, Wausau, WI 54403) Timekeeper Lounge & Distillery
Day 3: Sunday, Nov 29, 2026: Rib Mountain Brunch, Dells of the Eau Claire & Return Drive
- 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM Leisurely Morning & Hotel Checkout Jefferson Street Inn
- 10:15 AM to 11:45 AM Favorite Brunch at Era Cafe Rib Mountain (151523 County Rd NN, Wausau, WI 54401) Era Cafe Rib Mountain
- 12:15 PM to 01:45 PM Scenic Gorges at Dells of the Eau Claire Dells of the Eau Claire County Park
- 01:45 PM to 04:45 PM Return Drive to Milwaukee Area (5300 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207) Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
Costs
| Expense Category / Line Item | Provider / Venue | Exact Unit Price / Rate | Total Cost Range | Verified Booking / Info Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodging (2 Nights) | Jefferson Street Inn | $240 to $265 / night | $480 to $530 | Jefferson Street Inn Booking |
| Travel Fuel (Personal Vehicle) | Wisconsin Fuel Stations | $4 / gallon (approx 20 gal) | $75 to $85 | Wisconsin Gas Prices |
| State Park Admission | Rib Mountain State Park DNR | $13 / day pass | $13 to $13 | DNR Park Permits |
| Dining & Craft Drinks | Ciào, Red Eye Brewing, Timekeeper, Era Cafe | $85 to $130 / person / day | $340 to $520 | Visit Wausau Dining |
| Home Pet Care (4 Dogs in Cudahy) | Rover.com Cudahy Pet Sitting Search | $130 to $170 / night | $260 to $340 | Rover Cudahy Pet Sitting |
| TOTAL (All-In Vacation Expenses for Party of 2) | Lodging + Fuel + State Park + Dining + Rover Care | $584 to $744 / person | $1,168 to $1,488 total | Visit Wausau Directory |