Hidden Gems

Shawano

Uncover the Beauty of Shawano

Experience the gem that is Shawano County, where rolling hills meet small-town charm. Boat or fish on sparkling Shawano Lake, hike scenic trails and learn about the Menominee Nation. With year-round festivals and friendly faces, it's always a good time to visit Shawano.

Ways to Wander

Experience Rich Native Culture

Three Native Tribes fall within Shawano County: the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohicans, Menominee Nation and Ho-Chunk Nation. Stop at the Arvid E. Miller Memorial Library & Museum of the Mohican Nation for an in-depth look at Mohican life beginning in pre-European times, or the Menominee Cultural Museum for the world’s largest collection of logging artifacts.  

Tour the Menominee Logging Museum

Ways to Wander

Take A Tour of Spectacular Public Art

Discover the thriving local art scene in and around Shawano. From striking murals to multicolor barn quilts, the area brings its history to life through innovative art and cultural experiences. Take a driving or bike tour of the over 400 original barn quilts decorating the sides of local farms and then head to Wittenberg to see over 25 colorful murals painted throughout the city.

See Shawano Country Barn Quilts

Ways to Wander

Enjoy Adventures on the Water

Make a splash on Shawano Lake and the Wolf River, where water fun never ends. Enjoy boating, tubing and kayaking, or cast a line for your next big catch. Surrounded by forested shores and sunny beaches, it’s the perfect place to unwind and play in Wisconsin’s great outdoors.

4 Whitewater Rafting Trips for Beginners

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Shawano puts you close to the many attractions in Green Bay, scenic rushing rivers and Northwoods adventures. Get started now!

In the Area

Find Nearby Fun

Shawano puts you close to the many attractions in Green Bay, scenic rushing rivers and Northwoods adventures. Get started now!

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Where to Eat, Stay & Play in Shawano

Dixon's Torchlite

Shawano, WI

Beans & Books Coffeehouse

Shawano, WI

Farm inn' on Main

Shawano, WI

Bamboo Bar

Shawano, WI

Kassidy's Studio Lounge & Dining

Shawano, WI

Stubborn Brothers Brewery

Shawano, WI

Great Wolf Tubing Co.

Shawano, WI

Maple Hills Ski Trail & Sledding Hill

Shawano, WI

Shawano Lake County Park

Shawano, WI

Shawano Lake Golf Course

Shawano, WI

Wiouwash State Trail

Shawano, WI

Heritage Park Museum

Shawano, WI

Shawano Cinema IV - The Moonlight Outdoor Theater

Shawano, WI

Mielke Arts Center

Shawano, WI

Shawano Speedway

Shawano, WI

Twig's Sun Drop University Museum

Shawano, WI

Shawano Indoor - Winter Flea Markets

Shawano, WI

Pinewood Cottages

Shawano, WI

Wandering Waves Resort

Shawano, WI

Bamboo Shores

Shawano, WI

Fawn Lake Campground & RV Park

Shawano, WI

Loon Lake Getaway

Shawano, WI

Menominee Casino Resort

Keshena, WI

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Rolling Hills, Friendly Faces, Endless Fun

There’s Even More to Explore in North Central Wisconsin

Once you’ve enjoyed Shawano, hit the slopes at Granite Peak, go golfing in Stevens Point and relax at a resort in Green Lake.

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