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Community & family in the Wisconsin Northwoods.
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Community & family in the Wisconsin Northwoods
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3C's Coffee Cup Cafe
Cafe and restaurant in Saint Germain, WI.
Almon Recreation Center
Almon Recreation Center in Rhinelander offers premium recreational services, including fitness classes, sports leagues, and wellness workshops, aimed at community engagement and personal development.
Antigo Ice Arena
Antigo Lake Park
Park located in Antigo, Wisconsin.
Arlene's Pottery & Gallery Llc
Pottery studio and art gallery in Boulder Junction, WI.
Bald Mountain Scenic Overlook
Scenic overlook north of Ironwood offering panoramic views of Lake Superior and a 6-mile vista of the Gogebic Range. Accessible via a 0.8-mile interpretive trail with a teepee warming shelter at the summit.
Barron's Brown Mug
Coffee shop in Antigo, WI.
Bath And Body Creations
Downtown Rhinelander shop offering naturally handcrafted bath and body products including organic soaps, lotions, and body butters, plus a full espresso bar and crystals. Open Monday through Saturday.
Bear River Pow Wow Grounds
Cultural gathering grounds of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, hosting the annual Bear River Pow Wow each July with traditional and contemporary Native American singing, dancing, and storytelling.
Big Mounted Fish
Big Shots Sports Bar and Grille
Family-owned 10-lane bowling center and sports bar in Ironwood with a diverse menu of fresh-baked pizza, burgers, wraps, and Friday fish fry featuring deep-fried haddock. Multiple large screens for watching games.
Copper Peak Adventure Ride
The Western Hemisphere's largest ski jump, now converted into an adventure complex with an 800-foot chairlift ride, 18-story elevator, and jaw-dropping views from the top of the jump tower. On a clear day you can see Lake Superior and three states.
Eagle Falls Adventure Golf & Laser Tag
Miniature golf course and entertainment venue offering adventure golf and laser tag.
Eagle Lanes
Bowling alley with a bar, grill, and pizza restaurant.
Eagle River Ice Castle
A 20-foot-tall castle built from nearly 3,000 ice blocks harvested from Silver Lake, a Northwoods tradition since 1933 and a must-see winter landmark.
Firemouth Pottery & Gallery
Art gallery and pottery studio.
Forest County Potawatomi Cultural Center & Museum
Cultural center and museum operated by the Forest County Potawatomi Community near Crandon. Exhibits on Potawatomi history, traditions, and contemporary life. A respectful and informative introduction to the region's Native American heritage.
Granite Peak Ski Area
Founded in 1937, the 265-acre resort offers ski runs for all levels, terrain parks & a base village.
Great Conglomerate Falls
A dramatic 30-foot waterfall on the Black River where the water splits over a massive conglomerate rock outcropping, accessible via a 3/4-mile trail with boardwalks and viewing platforms.
Hiawatha, World's Largest Native American Statue
A 52-foot, nine-ton fiberglass statue built in 1964 and funded by local car dealer Charlie Gotta, standing on the site of the Old Norrie Iron Mine. The world's largest Native American statue is a free, year-round roadside attraction and popular photo stop.
Holiday Acres Recreational Park
Family-owned recreational park offering guided horseback trail rides through 40 acres of woods, pony rides for kids, 18-hole mini golf with waterfalls, and go-karts.
Island city bowl and lounge
Bowling alley and lounge offering bowling lanes and bar service.
Jerry Florian's World Loppet
Live music venue and bar that also serves as an event venue and restaurant.
John Heisman's Grave of Heisman Trophy
Johnson Wildlife Art & Framing
Art gallery specializing in wildlife art and custom framing services.
Kartway
Summer-opening attraction with go-kart racing, bumper boats, miniature golf & a kids' zone.
Kelley Castle
A hand-built Wisconsin red granite castle deep in the woods near Tomahawk, constructed over 40 years by Peter Kelley using reclaimed tombstone bricks. Open to the public only one weekend per year in September during the Harley Fall Ride benefit.
Lake of the Torches Resort Casino
The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa owns and operates this Pokegama Lake resort, with 101 rooms, 800+ slots and table games, and an 8,500-square-foot convention center.
Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena
Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena offers ice skating and hockey programs for various age groups, including learn to skate and youth hockey.
Les & Jim's Lincoln Lanes
Little Star Beach
A small public beach park on Little Star Lake with fine golden sand, a roped swimming area, boat launch, picnic tables, grills, and pit toilets. Part of the 10-lake Manitowish Chain.
Looney Beans Coffee Shop
Coffee shop serving coffee and cafe food items.
Mallick Adventures
An outdoor adventure outfitter on County Highway B in Land O' Lakes.
Manitowish Waters Visitors Bureau
The official tourism bureau for Manitowish Waters on Airport Road, providing visitor information and travel planning resources.
Marathon Park Exhibition Building
An exhibition building at Marathon Park in Wausau used for events and shows.
Min-Aqua Bats Water Ski Show
The Min-Aqua Bats Waterski Club originated in 1950 when a group of local young people waterskiing Sunday afternoons on Lake Minocqua noticed they'd drawn an audience — and decided to put together a show. The doubles and trio acts that are now standard at nearly every amateur and professional waterski show in the country? Those originated here in the 1950s. Today the Bats are one of the oldest waterski show teams in the United States, performing free shows every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 7 PM during the summer season — June 10 opens the 2026 schedule.
Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau
Northern Wisconsin's largest and most active visitor center on Highway 51, welcoming about 30,000 visitors annually with travel planning materials, free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly facilities, and ample parking. Open year-round.
Minocqua Museum
Museum in Minocqua dedicated to the history and heritage of the local area.
Minocqua Winter Park
Voted the number one cross-country ski resort in the U.S. by USA Today, with 86 km of expertly groomed trails, snowshoe trails, a sledding hill, skating pond, and ski rentals. The largest land-trust conservation easement in Wisconsin.
Mole Lake Casino Lodge Conference Center
Mt. Zion Scenic Overlook
A handicap-accessible observation deck atop Mt. Zion near Gogebic Community College, offering breathtaking views toward Lake Superior, especially stunning during fall colors and for Northern Lights viewing. Road access in summer and fall; winter for skiing.
Mugs and Co.
Coffee shop and cafe offering coffee, food, and store items.
Nick's Hodag Lanes
Bowling alley and sports bar offering lane bowling and bar service.
Northern Highland Coffee Company LLC
Coffee shop offering coffee and cafe items.
Northwoods Cafe & Coffeehouse
Cafe and coffeehouse serving coffee and cafe fare.
Northwoods Escape Room LLC
Year-round family-friendly escape room attraction with multiple themed rooms including taxidermy and cabin experiences, offering 60-minute puzzle-solving challenges for groups.
Northwoods Zip Line Adventure Tours
Wisconsin's largest zip line facility with 13 zip lines on 90 acres of forest, plus aerial obstacles, adventure bridges, river kayaking, canopy tours, and ATV rides.
Odonata
Art gallery named Odonata.

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