Places & things to do.

Baked Pizza & Sandwiches

Top-rated pizza and sandwich shop in downtown Crandon with house-made crusts and sauces, fresh veggie toppings, pasta, and handcrafted sodas.

Beach's Steaks & Spirits

Bar and restaurant on US-8 Business near Crandon serving steaks, burgers, broasted chicken, pizza, and a popular Friday fish fry with outdoor seating.

Boiling Springs Tavern

Welcoming tavern and bar on County Road G in Pelican Lake, accessible by ATV, car, or horseback, serving burgers, pizza, Friday fish fry, and homemade soups with live music on weekends and rooms available upstairs.

Campfire Bar & Grille

Northwoods bar and grille in Pickerel serving burgers, sandwiches, wraps, broasted chicken, steaks, and fish fry in the former Debi's Northern Firelite Supper Club location.

Cardinal Park

Charlie's Lake Metonga Resort Restaurant

Restaurant and bar on the shore of Lake Metonga serving Friday fish fry, Sunday brunch, and fine dining in the evenings, with a tiki bar, firepit, and seasonal outdoor seating.

Crandon Area Historical Society Museum

Local history museum housed in the historic Carter House in downtown Crandon, featuring exhibits on Forest County's heritage and a summer 'Music on the Porch' concert series.

Dive on 45

Ed’s Lake National Recreation Trail

A 6-mile loop trail system in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest near Laona, winding through pine and hemlock forests along old railroad grades, popular for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing.

Forest County Fairground

Fairgrounds in Crandon hosting the annual Forest County Fair in August with midway rides, livestock shows, live music, and the Forest County Festival.

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.

Hotel Crandon Restaurant and Bar

A Crandon institution since 1929 on the Nicolet-Wolf River Scenic Byway, serving breakfast all day, lunch, and Friday fish fry with fresh baked bread, hand-cut steaks, and ten craft beers on tap.

Lake Avenue Restaurant & Lounge

A restaurant on South Lake Avenue in Crandon with family dining and American fare.

Last Resort on Lily River

A bar and grill on the Lily River near Pickerel in Crandon area.

Little Rice State Wildlife Area

A state wildlife area near Crandon offering hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Log Cabin Cafe

A Crandon community staple for over 89 years, serving hearty American breakfast and lunch classics in a vintage diner setting with friendly service and reasonable prices.

Memorial Park

A park on South Lake Avenue in downtown Crandon.

Metonga Lake

Mole Lake Casino Lodge Conference Center

Northwoods Inn

Family-owned restaurant and convenience stop on Highway 55 since 1996, with a newly remodeled dining room, Bucktails Lounge, outdoor patio, and Shell fuel station.

Pack Em Inn

Bar on North Lake Avenue in downtown Crandon.

Reds Country Inn Bar & Grill

Scratch kitchen serving farm-to-table breakfast, steaks, and seafood with craft cocktails and bourbons for over three decades, rated one of the top restaurants in Pickerel.

Riverside Pub

Pub on Riverside Road near Pearson in Forest County.

Rock and Brews

Bar in Wabeno on Highway 32.

Rockin Robin's

Bar on Highway 52 in Wabeno.

Smokin’ J’s Smokehouse Bar/Grill

Smokehouse bar serving southern-style smoked meats including burnt ends, pig shots, smoked queso, and sweet smokey wings in downtown Crandon's iconic Ducks Bar building.

Tricia's Bistro

Cozy cafe inside Tricia's Treasures gift shop in Crandon, serving panini sandwiches, salads, espresso drinks, and smoothies. Rated #1 restaurant in Crandon on Tripadvisor.

Veeser's Wild Rose Pub & Grill

Pub and grill on County Road W in Wabeno near Crandon.

Waters Edge Lodge

Lodge restaurant near Crandon serving brunch and meals.

Wiisini-Daa

Restaurant near Crandon named for the Ojibwe word meaning 'Let's Eat,' connected to the Sokaogon Chippewa Community.

Yeti's Drive-In

American drive-in fast food restaurant.