A former lumbering town, Hayward keeps its past alive with the Lumberjack World Championships each summer. However, fishing enthusiasts know it better as the home of the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame. The Hayward Lakes area has been a Northwoods vacation destination for generations. Year after year, people come here to enjoy the fishing and swimming, and to stroll the small town streets, stopping to buy a piece of freshly-made fudge or a pair of moccasins. It's also the "Golf Capital of Wisconsin!"
The Perfect Mancation, a Fall Golf Getaway
Perfect weather. Smaller crowds. Off-season discounts. Just a few of the reasons why fall is prime-time for one final golf getaway before the clubs are stored for winter.
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Summer Up North
Ah...summer Up North. Pine scent hangs in the fresh air, the woods beckon and diamond light dances across clear, deep lakes where fish are plentiful. These delightful lodgings make great vacation bases in that third of the state that calls so many of us, year after year, to venture north and get away from it all.
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Wisconsin's "Dairyland Dream 18"
It's no secret why the PGA Championship came to Wisconsin in August 2004: Whistling Straits. For one week, golf fans around the world got to enjoy the stunning scenery on the Badger State's most famous piece of golf real estate and see how part a big of the Wisconsin lifestyle golf really is.
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National Treasures
Your love of the outdoors is probably one of the reasons you enjoy traveling in Wisconsin. Similarly, our love of the outdoors has created a tradition of stewardship, conservation and a world of national treasures that have been explored by visitors literally for generations.
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Flambeau River State Forest
Since its establishment in 1930, Flambeau River State Forest has grown by more than 25 percent and now contains more than 90,000 acres of uninterrupted natural beauty and whitewater excitement. Today, this state gem is the second largest property owned by the State of Wisconsin.
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American Birkebeiner Video Guide
The American Birkebeiner is North America's largest cross-country ski race. It's a race across 51 kilometers of Wisconsin's pristine countryside and draws thousands of competitors and spectators every year. Enjoy the "Birkie" through the eyes of photojournalist Butch Soetenga.
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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 tourism opportunities for each of the 11 tribes here.
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Exploring Wisconsin's Native-American Heritage
The art, traditions and culture of Wisconsin's 11 tribes help make the state a remarkable place to include the exploration of tribal history and heritage in your travel itinerary.
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Wisconsin's Most Unusual Museums
To most people, the word "museum" conjures up visions of dinosaur skeletons and prehistoric artifacts. Visitors to Wisconsin have no shortage of opportunities to view world-class archeological treasures. However, the Badger State also boasts a roster of facilities dedicated to more, er, unusual areas of interest.
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Wisconsin's Quirky Attractions
Discover some of Wisconsin's quirkiest attractions.
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High-Energy Hayward
Thanks to some old friends who keep inviting me back, I’ve had a chance to sample some of Hayward’s offbeat pleasures, and every visit reveals something new and delightfully unexpected.
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