Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center

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

Features

  • Wheelchair Accessible
    • Yes
  • Accessible Parking
    • Yes
  • Elevator
    • Yes
  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accommodations
    • Yes
  • Free Admission
    • Yes
  • Blind and Visually Impaired Accommodations
    • Yes
  • ADA-Compliant Bathrooms
    • Yes
  • Adaptive Equipment Available
    • Yes
  • Type of Center
    • Statewide Information Center
    • Local Information Center
  • Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing Trail Type
    • Open
    • Wooded
  • Open Hours
    • Open a Minimum of 5 Days a Week During Peak Travel Season
  • Natural Attractions Type
    • Scenic Vistas
    • Wildlife Refuge & Reserves
  • Publication Distribution
    • Local Area Pubs
  • Wheelchair Accessible Trails
    • Packed Gravel/Dirt Pathway
    • Paved Concrete
    • Boardwalk
  • Location
    • At Gateway Entry Point or On/Near a Major Highway
  • Toilets
    • Yes
  • Snowshoeing
    • Yes

Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center

Information: 715-685-9983
Tuesday - Saturday, 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.