La Pointe

La Pointe is located on Madeline Island, the largest of the Apostle Islands, in Lake Superior. The 3-mile ferry trip from Bayfield will take you straight to La Pointe where you and your crew can explore the boardwalk and beach at Big Bay State Park, the Madeline Island Museum, a Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed golf course, fine dining, galleries and shops.   

Featured Stories

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Explore the Area

1
Bayfield Winter Festival 3/01/2025 - 3/02/2025 Bayfield - 2.47 miles away
2
Santa Arrives on the Ferry 12/14/2024 Bayfield - 2.5 miles away
3
Enchanted Village and Artist Market 12/13/2024 Bayfield - 2.75 miles away
4
Bike Across the Bay 2/16/2025 Washburn - 9.04 miles away
5
Bay Days Festival 7/18/2025 - 7/19/2025 Ashland - 13.52 miles away
6
Book Across the Bay 2/15/2025 Ashland - 13.85 miles away
7
Ashland Fireworks 7/04/2025 Ashland - 18.82 miles away
8
Northern Pines Sled Dog Race 2/08/2025 Iron River - 33.98 miles away
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Average Weather

From soaking up the summer sun to hitting the trails after a fresh snowfall, Wisconsin has no shortage of activities for every season. Here's an idea of what the weather in this area is like to help get your planning started!

Summer

High 79° F
Low 56° F

Winter

High 24° F
Low 4° F

Fall

High 56° F
Low 35° F

Spring

High 54° F
Low 31° F

Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce