Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center

The Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center is a must for those visiting the Chequamegon Bay area.
This impressive dragonfly was photographed on the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center's boardwalk by Dick Verch.
The Center's Native Seed Orchard is a gorgeous spot as seen in this photo by Devin Getten.

Features

  • Free Admission
    • Yes
  • Adaptive Equipment Available
    • Yes
  • Location
    • At Gateway Entry Point or On/Near a Major Highway
  • Type of Center
    • Local Information Center
  • Natural Attractions Type
    • Scenic Vistas
    • Wildlife Refuge & Reserves
  • Toilets
    • Yes

Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center

29270 County Highway G - Ashland, WI 54806
Information: 715-685-9983
Daily 9am-5pm.
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Five-story observation tower, wildlife viewing platform, 100-seat theater, interpretive and historic exhibits and regional visitor information & trip planning for Wisconsin, Minnesota & Michigan UP; educational programs; events; accessible boardwalk trail on site. The Center's 180-acre site comprises lowland cedar and black ash, open fields, upland aspen, pine, spruce and balsam. The looped 2/3-mile boardwalk trail system winds through the cedar and tamarack wetlands. Adjacent to Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge.

The center is more accessible than ever with new assistive tools and technologies. Devices that assist with hearing, visual and speech impairments are available upon request. Some available devices include portable magnifiers, character recognition to translate text to audio, and conference microphone systems.