Located in the Cyrus Carpenter Yawkey house, this home was designed in 1900 by the Milwaukee architectural firm of Van Ryn and DeGelleke in the Neo-Classical Revival Style. The home to the Marathon County Historical Museum celebrated its one hundredth birthday in 2000. The house was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and designated a Wausau Historic Landmark in 1976. The white clapboard, two and one half stories high Yawkey house features elaborate frames on doors and windows, a classical portico with Ionic columns across the front, dormers in the cedar shingled roof. The museum features five beautifully restored Victorian rooms and formal gardens that are open from April to October. The museum, located at 403 McIndoe Street, is currently undergoing a renovation. Please call in advance to confirm availability at 715-848-6143 and visit www.marathoncountyhistory.com for more information. Rotating exhibits are on display at the Historical Society and Library, just across the Street at 410 McIndoe Street. Hours are: Tue-Thu 9am to 4:30pm, Weekends 1pm to 4:30pm.

Amazing art in the form of story cloths and other needlework created by the Hmong are featured in this collection. More than just an artform, they tell the history of this people - their traditions, beliefs and their journey to the United States. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Art Study Collection, or contact the YWCA at 715-842-3381 for a guided tour. The Common Threads shop features traditional Hmong artwork for purchase created by local residents. If you are looking for a unique gift, this is the place to find it. Hours are 8am to 5:30pm, Mon-Fri. Address: YWCA, 613 5th Street, Wausau.

A fascinating display of antique farm equipment and tools including vintage dairy artifacts, large wagons, carriages and more. The collection is well organized and labeled for easy viewing. A special toy farm and a toy farm tractor collection is on display. Admission is free and the museum is handicapped accessible. The Museum is open during the Wisconsin Valley Fair, and by special appointment for individuals or group tours. Located in Marathon Park, Wausau. Phone: 715-675-9963 Curator, 715-261-1500 Park Office.

This landmark is a highly recognized symbol of Wausau. Wausau Insurance Companies used the depot as its trademark as early as 1954. Finding this depot while you're in the area is not as simple as you might think because, in truth, Wausau has three depots. The depot in the trademark is modeled after the former Milwaukee Road facility located at 720 Grant Street. A faithful reproduction of this famous building was built by Wausau Insurance and serves as a meeting facility near their corporate headquarters. The third depot once served passengers of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. Now home to several businesses, it is located on Washington Street in downtown Wausau on the Wisconsin River.

This publication is designed to be a self-guided tour of Marathon County's proud agricultural heritage. The route will take you through many of the county's 42 rural townships. Whenever possible, less traveled roads are used for the tour route so you can take your time and enjoy the heart of America's Dairyland. To request a copy, contact the Wausau/Central Wisconsin Convention & Visitors Bureau at 888-WI-VISIT.