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Bayfield & Madeline Island

 

Bayfield is the type of small town travelers dream about – picturesque and charming with modern amenities and accommodations. Summertime fills this Lake Superior port with sailboats, sea kayaks and charter fishing boats. Bayfield takes pride in its Victorian mansions, restored and opened as gracious inns or bed & breakfasts. On summer nights, Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua stages unique cabaret entertainment under a big tent just outside of town. In addition, Bayfield is the gateway to the stunning Apostle Islands National Lakeshore; 21 gem-like coastal islands that are home to lighthouses, sea caves, hiking trails and terrific blue-water sailing.

The Madeline Island Ferry crosses the bay on a 3-mile trip to Madeline Island. The Island is home to Big Bay State Park and the Madeline Island Historical Museum, located on the historic site of the former American Fur Company trading post.

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TRAVELOGUES

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