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Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Wisconsin Rapids is a city in and the county seat of Wood County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Wisconsin River. The population was 18,877 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 18,877

Why go

  • City in Wisconsin, United States.
  • Served by Alexander Field South Wood County Airport (ISW).

History

Wisconsin Rapids is a city in and the county seat of Wood County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Wisconsin River. The population was 18,877 at the 2020 census. It is a principal city of the Marshfield–Wisconsin Rapids micropolitan statistical area, which includes all of Wood County and had a population of 74,207 in 2020.

Airports

Alexander Field South Wood County Airport (ISW) 1.9 mi to the centre
Wisconsin Rapids, WI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Stevens Point Municipal Airport (STE) 18 mi to the centre
Stevens Point, WI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Necedah Airport 28 mi to the centre
Necedah, WI, US
Outdoor
Swensen Airport 8.5 mi to the centre
Vesper, WI, US
Outdoor
Cranmoor Airstrip 8.6 mi to the centre
Nekoosa, WI, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Alexander Field South Wood County Airport (ISW); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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