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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.
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.
Bank Club Bar & Grill
Bar and grill on Silver Street in Hurley, in operation for over 35 years, conveniently located by ATV and snowmobile trails. Known for burgers and a full bar.
Banquet on a Bun
Casual sandwich shop in downtown Antigo serving Vienna Beef hot dogs, Chicago-style dogs, Italian beef, burgers, steak sandwiches, and pizza puffs. Open Tuesday through Saturday.
Barron's Brown Mug
Coffee shop in Antigo, WI.
Bass Lake Golf Course
An 18-hole public golf course established in 1926 in Deerbrook, with a par 71 layout at 6,168 yards. The front nine is tightly tree-lined while the hillier back nine wraps around a large lake. Restaurant with Friday fish fry on site.
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.
Bauer's Dam Resort
Family-owned bar, grill, and lakeside resort on Lower Buckatabon Lake in Conover, operating for over 50 years. Known for homemade soups, specialty burgers, chicken pot pie, and pizza, with a deck overlooking the lake.
BB Jack's Antigo
Pizza and sandwich restaurant in Antigo with a 30-year-old handmade pizza recipe, established in 1982 by the Stimac family. Serves thin crust pizza, sandwiches, and other casual fare.
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.
Beachcomber Lounge
Lakeside lounge at Clear Lake Inn & Resort known for one of the best fish fries in the Northwoods, served Thursdays and Fridays grilled over open flame or fried. Also features homemade pizza, shrimp and steak dinners, and specialty blender drinks.
Bear Chasers Lodge Bar &Grill
Lakeside bar and grill on the south shore of Island Lake where snowmobile trails 9 and 11 meet, serving famous burgers and wood-fired pizzas. Also offers lodging rooms, a game room, gas, and a gift shop.
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.
Bearskin Trail
Bearskin Trailhead Park
Northern trailhead of the 21.5-mile Bearskin State Trail, located on the shore of Minocqua Lake in downtown Minocqua. The packed granite trail crosses a 375-foot trestle bridge with views of the lake before heading south to Tomahawk.
Beaver's Resort
Full-service resort on Lake of the Falls near Mercer with a bar and grill, cabin rentals, boat ramp, campsites, and Friday all-you-can-eat fish fry. Located on snowmobile trail 12 with ATV trail access.
Becca’s On The Rocks
Bar on 4th Avenue in Antigo, formerly known as Never Enough.
Beer Barrel
Bar on Silver Street in Hurley with nightly drink specials, the largest dance floor in town, live music on weekends, and teams for softball, volleyball, pool, darts, and bowling. Open evenings, 7 days a week.
Beer:30
Dive bar on Dorr Street in Antigo known for cheap beer, pool table, dart board, and a loyal following of regulars. Separate smoking and nonsmoking areas.
Beking Chinese Restaurant
Chinese restaurant in Tomahawk, WI offering dine-in and online ordering for pickup.
Bent's Camp Resort
Big Bull Falls Blues Fest
Home of the Big Bull Falls Blues Fest, Wisconsin's longest-running blues festival held each August at Fern Island Park, featuring top national and regional blues acts on a scenic riverside stage.
Big Daddy's
Self-described "Burger Happiness Emporium, Air Conditioned Cocktail Lounge, and Pizzeria" in downtown Rhinelander. Known for gourmet burgers (including the signature Jack Burger), made-to-order pizza, and scratch-made appetizers with full food menu until last call.
Big Eau Pleine County Park
A 1,450-acre county park on a peninsula in the Big Eau Pleine Reservoir with 106 campsites across two campgrounds, twelve miles of hiking and biking trails, three boat landings, disc golf, and horseback riding.
Big Mounted Fish
Big Sand Lake Golf Course
Historic 9-hole golf course in Phelps designed by Chick Evans and opened in 1925. Plays over 3,085 yards from the back tees with watered tees and greens. Walk-ons welcome, open April through November.
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.
Big Stone Golf Course
Relaxed 9-hole public golf course designed by Cy Williams and opened in 1940, featuring 2,721 yards of golf with views of Big Stone Lake and abundant wildlife. Clubhouse with full bar and pro shop.
Billy Bob's Sports Bar and Grill
Sports bar and grill near Tomahawk serving homemade burgers, Chicago-style thin pizzas, all-day Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib, and Sunday breakfast buffet. Features outdoor patio, 6 plasma TVs, and weekday happy hour.
Birch Lake
Birch Trail Resort is a family-owned resort located on a lakefront in the Northwoods, providing clean and cozy cabins along with various recreational activities throughout the year.
Birch Lake Bar & Resort
Birchwood Bar & Lodge
Family-owned rustic bar and lodge on Moen Lake in Rhinelander, famous for made-to-order 12-inch pizzas, burgers, fish fry, and cheese curds. Offers lakefront cabin rentals and live entertainment, accessible by boat.
Black Bear Bar & Grill
Rustic log building bar and grill built in 1947 on Highway 70, with a casual family atmosphere, game room, seasonal tiki bar, outdoor dining along Shishebogama Creek, playground, and 12 TVs for watching sports. Open year-round.
Black Forest Pub & Grille
Historic pub and grille established in 1934, designed after the beer gardens of Germany's Black Forest. Serves traditional German fare made from scratch alongside steaks, burgers, pizza, and decadent desserts.
Black River Harbor
National Forest recreation area on Lake Superior known for spectacular waterfalls, beaches, and hiking trails. The campground has 38 wooded sites, including five near the lakeshore, plus a boat launch.
Blackjack Springs Wilderness
A 5,800-acre federally designated wilderness area in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, featuring crystal-clear springs, Whispering Lake, and trails including a segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail.
Blind Pig NW (Northwoods)
Northwoods bar and restaurant on the Rhinelander Chain of Lakes along Highway 47, accessible by boat via Boom Lake and right on the snowmobile trail. Known for fish fry, BBQ pizza, and an outdoor bar with big screen for watching games.
Blue Willow Cafe
Family-style diner on the west side of Wausau serving breakfast all day, known for country fried steak, oversized pancakes, homemade pie, and huge portions in a cozy northwoods atmosphere. Open Monday through Saturday.
Bluegill Bay County Park
A 68-acre scenic county park on Lake Wausau with a double boat launch, hiking trails, fishing pier, picnic shelters, volleyball courts, playground, and horseshoe pits. Popular with boaters and ice fishermen year-round.
Bob & Randy's Bar
Hometown corner bar and grill on the corner of 6th and Bridge Streets in Wausau, open daily at 7 AM. Home of the EURO pizza with kielbasa, swiss cheese, and sauerkraut, plus burgers, fish, wings, and daily specials.
Boettcher's Bar
Down-home neighborhood bar on 5th Avenue in Antigo where everyone knows everyone.
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.
Boomba Bar & Grill
Bar and grill established in 1964 on the northwest corner of Lake Nokomis between Tomahawk and the Willow Flowage, known for homemade pizza, patty melts, Friday fish fry, Wednesday wings, and a covered porch for outdoor dining.
Bootleggers
Bortolotti's Cin Cin
Restaurant operating under the name Bortolotti's Cin Cin, location unknown.
Bottoms Up Bar & Grill
Bar and grill on Lake Alice in Tomahawk with a beautiful outdoor patio and boat landing, serving comfort food including 14 oz baked haddock, with pool, darts, and shuffleboard. Open 7 days a week.
Boulder Beer Bar
Iconic Boulder Junction bar since 1948, now under Aberdeen Kitchens ownership, serving scratch-made burgers, sandwiches, pizza, wings, homemade soups, and a popular Friday fish fry with a full bar and games for all ages.
Boulder Junction Brewing Co.
Nano-brewery and taproom on Main Street in Boulder Junction, brewing small-batch beers including red ale, cream ale, IPA, porter, and Grisette on a 5-barrel system. Features a family-friendly beer garden in summer.