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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In Wisconsin, we treasure our past, preserved in museums and historic homes throughout the state. During the holidays, many of those properties host special tour opportunities. Here are some of our best historic holiday traditions.
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A day spent paddling in the Apostle Islands can be both peaceful and exhilarating. It affords a unique water-borne view of one of the most pristine areas the country has to offer.
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Snowboarders and skiers from throughout the country are dreaming of cold temperatures, big snowstorms, doing tricks off terrain features and carving turns down freshly groomed slopes. And those snow lovers are in luck.
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Five Great Apple Orchards
If you're looking for an outing to a Wisconsin apple orchard this fall, there are a bushel of options throughout the state. Get those pie recipes ready.
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Autumn in Wisconsin is all about the color…and getting out to see it. Here are eleven fall color driving tours guaranteed to put you in a front row seat.
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“Inviting People Back to Our Land”
Wisconsin has the most Native American tribes east of the Mississippi. Find out more about cultural travel opportunities for each of the 11 tribes here.
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