Places & things to do.

Anthony's Ristorante

Family-owned Italian restaurant in Woodruff specializing in contemporary American-Italian cuisine with hand-cut Certified Angus Beef steaks, Walleye Piccata, and Seafood Alfredo, set in a charming interior reminiscent of a historic railway depot.

Art Long Gallery

Art Long is an artist known for both painting and three-dimensional work, including sculpture, with a unique background in taxidermy.

Brandy Lake Park

A 38-acre community park in Woodruff with a swimming beach and pier, two baseball fields, disc golf course, tennis courts, soccer field, volleyball courts, basketball court, playground, and winter ice-skating rink.

Captain Hooks Fishing Adventures

Professional fishing guide service in the Minocqua-Woodruff area offering year-round guided trips for walleye, musky, bass, northern pike, and panfish across Oneida and Vilas Counties. Winter ice fishing with heated shacks and all gear included.

Dr. Kate Museum

Dr. Kate Museum tells the story of Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb, a compassionate physician serving Northern Wisconsin communities.

Era Cafe Arbor Vitae

ERA Café Arbor Vitae offers breakfast and brunch served all day, alongside handcrafted burgers, wraps, melts, and salads.

Fritz's Bar & Grill

Greg Biggs Musky and Walleye Guide Service

Fishing guide specializing in Musky and Walleye with 41 years of experience on over 150 lakes.

Happy's

Happy's Pub is a casual venue located in Woodruff, WI offering games like pool, darts, and corn hole, along with local entertainment and events.

Heart II Bar & Grill

Popular Northwoods bar and grill on Highway 70 in Woodruff known for generous portions, Friday fish fry, and a cozy atmosphere with log accents and mounted trophies.

Hoggie Doggie's

Hot dog and sandwich restaurant.

Holiday Cafe

A Woodruff breakfast and lunch cafe known for homemade dishes including stuffed French toast, fish fry with fresh baked rolls, and hand-battered fish, with friendly service and reasonable prices.

Milky Way Coffee Company

A coffee shop in Woodruff.

Monical's Pizza

Casual Italian chain known for its thin-crust & deep-dish pizzas & salad dressing for dipping.

Northfork Fin & Filet

American grill featuring locally sourced ingredients, scratch cocktails, and homemade desserts, known for expertly charred filets, duck wontons, and an extensive cocktail menu.

Nui Thai House

Thai restaurant also operating as a café and food store.

PJ's Burger Barn

American restaurant and bar serving burgers.

Preuss's Pub

Friendly small-town pub known for having the best burgers in the Minocqua area, with a popular Friday fish fry, homemade Bloody Marys, and outdoor seating.

Razorback Ridges Mountain Bike Trail

Purpose-built mountain bike trail system in the Woodruff area with flowing singletrack through Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest. Multiple loops from beginner-friendly to technical, with excellent fall color riding.

Rocky Reef Brewing Company

Husband-and-wife-owned 10-barrel brewery established in 2014, offering 12 to 16 hand-crafted seasonal ales, porters, and stouts on tap in their Woodruff tasting room.

Rodbenders Guide Service

Fishing guide service based in Woodruff specializing in Northwoods lake fishing.

Scheers Lumberjack Shows

Live lumberjack shows featuring log rolling, chopping, sawing, pole climbing, and axe throwing as seen on ESPN, running June through early September with five shows per week in peak season.

SKÅL BAR & KITCHEN

Nordic-inspired restaurant serving small plates, dinner bowls, and seasonal desserts made from locally sourced ingredients, with a curated wine list and Nordic-inspired cocktails.

Slo's Pub

Lakeside pub on Big Arbor Vitae Drive welcoming snowmobiles, ATVs, and motorcycles, serving homemade pizzas, Friday fish fry, and Wednesday night specials with lake views.

Summer Ice Shanty

Restaurant operating under the name Summer Ice Shanty.

The Clubhouse

Bar and grill on 1st Avenue in Woodruff.

Trout Lake Golf & Country Club

The oldest 18-hole golf facility in the Northwoods, established in 1924. Par 72, 6,331 yards, with fairways winding along the Trout River through rolling, tree-lined terrain.

walleye mike fishing guide

Walleye Mike Fishing Guides offers professional guided fishing services targeting walleye in northern Wisconsin. They provide half-day and full-day fishing experiences for all skill levels.

World's Largest Penny

A 10-foot-diameter, 17,452-pound concrete penny in Woodruff commemorating a 1953 fundraiser where 1.7 million pennies were collected to build a local hospital.