Grand Theater
The Grand Theater is a historic theater and performing arts center in Wausau, Wisconsin, offering a variety of musical and artistic performances. Its history begins in 1927. Nearby, Granite Peak (3.7 mi) leads the list.
A theatre inside Wausau
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 6°, with about 64" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Wausau
Grand Theater is inside Wausau, which has 16 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
Established in 1927
Grand Theater dates from 1927. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
Every month near Grand Theater is set out below.
Grand Theater
The Grand Theater is a historic theater and performing arts center in Wausau, Wisconsin, offering a variety of musical and artistic performances.
The Grand Theater traces its origins back to the Grand Opera House, which was originally built on the same location in 1899. The 890-seat opera house was a popular venue for musical and theatrical acts. The block where it stood has been considered an "arts block" ever since. When the opera house was demolished in the spring of 1927, construction began on the current Grand Theater, a movie palace built in the classic revival architectural style. Today, the Grand Theater stands as a regional performing arts center for the Wausau area, and the greater region of central Wisconsin.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1927
Overnight near Grand Theater
Lodging nearby is in Wausau (16) and Rothschild (9).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Grand Theater | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau | in town | — | 16 13 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 40,188 | $168K | C+ |
| Rothschild | 6 mi south | 10 min | 9 7 hotels · 2 motels | 5,627 | $204K | — |
| Rib Mountain | 5 mi southwest | 10 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 7,280 | $256K | — |
| Weston | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 4 4 hotels | 15,931 | $229K | — |
| Merrill | 16 mi north | 25 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 motel | 9,389 | $124K | C |
| Schofield | 3 mi south | 5 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 2,311 | $154K | — |
| Wausau | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 2,353 | $231K | — |
| Reid | 15 mi southeast | 20 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,172 | $191K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
Pair a visit with these, within 62 miles.
2in town MuseumLeigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
62 mi MuseumWisconsin Concrete Park41 mi City parkLyon ParkPhoto credits
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum: User:Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wisconsin Concrete Park: Sculpture created by Fred Smith. Copyright held by Friends of Fred Smith, Inc., CC BY-SA 3.0
Questions before you go
Is Grand Theater in Wausau?
Yes. It’s inside Wausau, WI.
When is the best time to visit Grand Theater?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–80°.
What is the closest airport to Grand Theater?
Central Wisconsin (CWA), about 13 miles away. The nearest big hub is General Mitchell (MKE), about 164 miles.
Where should I stay near Grand Theater?
Wausau (in town, 16 places to stay), Rothschild (6 mi, 9 places to stay) and Rib Mountain (5 mi, 8 places to stay).
Advice from Wausau
Start the conversation in Wausau’s Town Square.
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