village of rib mountain
If you are considering a great place to live, consider Rib Mountain. Located at the crossroads of north central Wisconsin, Rib Mountain is home to Rib Mountain State Park, Nine Mile County Forest, Lake Wausau, and Rib Mountain local golf courses.
In the winter, Granite Peak operates 74 ski and snowboarding runs. Nine Mile County Forest has lighted cross country and snowshoeing trails. Today, with a population of 7,313, the Village of Rib Mountain in Central Wisconsin anchors the Southwest corner of the Wausau Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area. Rib Mountain lies in the heart of Marathon County, at the crossroads of Interstate 39, State Highway 51 and State Highway 29 East/West interchanges.
What ever the season, Rib Mountain is a great place to live. Rib Mountain - Where Nature, Family, and Sport Come Together!
the beauty of rib mountain
Granite Peak
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Granite Peak
The Village of Rib Mountain is home to Granite Peak, the largest ski resort in the Midwest with more than 200 acres and more than 60 runs. The Legendary slopes of Granite Peak have been evolving since 1937 transforming Rib Mountain into Wisconsin's Largest Ski Area.
Granite Peak Ski Area is Wisconsin’s Largest and Most Legendary ski resort celebrating 85 years of skiing and riding in the state. While Granite Peak may be the oldest ski area in the state, its facilities don’t show it. With three modern high-speed lifts, including the only 6-pack in the state, skiing and riding at Granite Peak will get more time on the slopes and less time in line. Granite Peak offers 225 acres of terrain, including 55 trails, four terrain parks, and seven designated tree skiing areas, all serviced by five chairlifts and two conveyor belt carpets. The Sundance Chalet offers grab-and-go style food and beverage and a bar, while the cozy Historic Chalet offers sit down dining with live music on weekends. Located just minutes from the beautiful city of Wausau, Granite Peak has an authentic ski town atmosphere with lodging, restaurants, nightlife, and plenty of activities the entire family can enjoy.
Parks
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Granite Peak
The Village of Rib Mountain is home to many great recreation facilities providing the community with hiking trails, biking trails, sightseeing, and family fun. A wide variety of parks are provided in our area, including areas managed by the Village of Rib Mountain, Wausau School District, Marathon County, and the State of Wisconsin. Some of the parks located in Rib Mountain are:
Bluegill Bay County Park…68 acres | Boat Launch | 3 Open Shelters | Restrooms | Sand Volleyball
Nature Trails | Horseshoe Pits | Grills | Playground | Fishing Piers
Nine Mile County Forest…4,900 acres | Reserve-able Chalet | Shooting Range | Streams | Hunting
Hiking | Cross Country Skiing | Mountain Biking | Snowshoeing | Camping
Rib Mountain State Park…1,600 acres | Restrooms | Shelters | Hiking | Picnicking | Hunting | Trapping
Snowshoeing | Skiing | Snowboarding | Observation Tower | 2 Gift Shops
Shopping & Restaurants
Shopping & Restaurants
Shopping & Restaurants
Rib Mountain Drive is the largest retail center in Northcentral Wisconsin. The Village of Rib Mountain has affordable business taxes and is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers. Rib Mountain was recently ranked #1 in the State of Wisconsin by Lending Tree for being the Best Place for Young Families.
There are hundreds of restaurants and retail outlets in the Rib Mountain area. It has convenient highway access to Hwy 39 going North and South and Hwy 29 going East and West.
Whether you need groceries, clothing, cosmetics, sporting equipment, pet supplies, or general consumer goods, Rib Mountain has it all.
There's always something to please any palate when it comes to food. Rib Mountain offers everything from Fast Food to Fine Dining restaurants, both independent and chain operations. You can do a quick meal or enjoy a dining experience in restaurants that serve seafood, steaks, or Italian cuisine.