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Places & things to do.

Every place we cover in the Wisconsin Northwoods — 230 and counting. Filter, search, or just browse.

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Kartway

Kartway

Eagle River · attraction

Summer-opening attraction with go-kart racing, bumper boats, miniature golf & a kids' zone.

Kelley Castle

Kelley Castle

Tomahawk · attraction

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.

Lac Vieux Desert Golf Course

Lac Vieux Desert Golf Course

Land O Lakes · golf

An 18-hole public golf course at the Northern Waters Casino Resort in Watersmeet, Michigan, nestled within the Ottawa National Forest. Originally 9 holes in 1998, expanded to 18 in 2008, with par 72 and 6,642 yards of play.

Lake Mohawksin

Lake Mohawksin

Tomahawk · outdoor recreation
Lake of the Torches Resort Casino

Lake of the Torches Resort Casino

Lac Du Flambeau · attraction

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.

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Lake Tomahawk Museum

Lake Tomahawk · museum

A small community museum and visitor center on Bradley Street in Lake Tomahawk, open seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day with local history exhibits.

Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena

Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena

Minocqua · activity

Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena offers ice skating and hockey programs for various age groups, including learn to skate and youth hockey.

Langlade County Historical Museum

Langlade County Historical Museum

Antigo · museum

Housed in a 1905 Carnegie library building, this free museum features three levels of exhibits spanning 10,000 years of Langlade County history, plus an early log cabin from 1878, a steam locomotive, and an art gallery.

Langlade County Veteran's Memorial Park

Langlade County Veteran's Memorial Park

Deerbrook · park
Last Resort Guide Service

Last Resort Guide Service

Boulder Junction · outdoor recreation

An outdoor guide service in Sayner.

Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

Wausau · museum

Museum dedicated to art depicting the natural world, with year-round free admission.

Les & Jim's Lincoln Lanes

Les & Jim's Lincoln Lanes

Merrill · activity
Little Girls Point County Park

Little Girls Point County Park

Ironwood · park

A rustic Lake Superior campground established in 1920, featuring 31 campsites, a cobblestone beach popular with agate and rock collectors, walking trails, and a playground. Open mid-May through October.

Little Star Beach

Little Star Beach

Manitowish Waters · activity

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.

Living the Dream Fishing Guide Sevice

Living the Dream Fishing Guide Sevice

St Germain · outdoor recreation

A fishing guide service in St. Germain.

Looney Beans Coffee Shop

Looney Beans Coffee Shop

Mercer · attraction

Coffee shop serving coffee and cafe food items.

Mallick Adventures

Mallick Adventures

Land O Lakes · attraction

An outdoor adventure outfitter on County Highway B in Land O' Lakes.

Manitowish Waters Athletic Club - MAC

Manitowish Waters Athletic Club - MAC

Manitowish Waters · outdoor recreation

The Manitowish Waters Athletic Club (MAC) is a premier fitness center located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, offering various workout facilities and classes.

Manitowish Waters Visitors Bureau

Manitowish Waters Visitors Bureau

Manitowish Waters · attraction

The official tourism bureau for Manitowish Waters on Airport Road, providing visitor information and travel planning resources.

Marathon County Park

Marathon County Park

Wausau · park

Large park with mature pine trees & campsites, plus ballfields, skating rinks & a kids' train ride.

Marathon Park Exhibition Building

Marathon Park Exhibition Building

Wausau · attraction

An exhibition building at Marathon Park in Wausau used for events and shows.

Merrill Festival Grounds

Merrill Festival Grounds

Merrill · event venue
Metonga Lake

Metonga Lake

Crandon · outdoor recreation
Min-Aqua Bats Water Ski Show

Min-Aqua Bats Water Ski Show

Minocqua · attraction

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

Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau

Minocqua · attraction

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

Minocqua Museum

Minocqua · attraction

Museum in Minocqua dedicated to the history and heritage of the local area.

Minocqua Winter Park

Minocqua Winter Park

Minocqua · attraction

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

Mole Lake Casino Lodge Conference Center

Crandon · attraction
Monk Botanical Gardens

Monk Botanical Gardens

Wausau · outdoor recreation

29-acre park with themed areas such as a meditation garden, extensive trails & a treehouse.

Moondeer & Friends Gallery

Moondeer & Friends Gallery

Boulder Junction · gallery

An art gallery in downtown Boulder Junction featuring the work of owner Sara Muender and over 150 local and regional artists, plus antiques, books, custom framing, and gift items. Open daily from mid-May through early January.

Mt. Zion Scenic Overlook

Mt. Zion Scenic Overlook

Ironwood · attraction

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.

Mugs and Co.

Three Lakes · attraction

Coffee shop and cafe offering coffee, food, and store items.

Musky Guide Simmons

Musky Guide Simmons

Minocqua · outdoor recreation

A musky fishing guide service in Minocqua.

Nick's Hodag Lanes

Nick's Hodag Lanes

Rhinelander · activity

Bowling alley and sports bar offering lane bowling and bar service.

Nicolet College - Lakeside Center

Nicolet College - Lakeside Center

Rhinelander · music venue

NightBite Fishing Guide Service

Minocqua · outdoor recreation

Trophy walleye fishing guide with over 30 years of experience, specializing in night-time trolling on Oneida and Vilas County lakes with a no-catch, no-pay guarantee.

Normal Park Gazebo

Normal Park Gazebo

Merrill · park
North Lakeland Discovery Center

North Lakeland Discovery Center

Manitowish Waters · outdoor recreation

Year-round nature center on 66 acres along Statehouse Lake, offering 12 miles of trails, interactive exhibits with live animals, interpretive gardens, and a bog boardwalk in the Northern Highland State Forest.

North Trout Nature Trail

North Trout Nature Trail

Boulder Junction · outdoor recreation

Nature trail near North Trout Lake campground in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, offering hiking through Northwoods terrain.

Northern Highland American Legion State Forest - Lumberjack Trails

Northern Highland American Legion State Forest - Lumberjack Trails

Boulder Junction · outdoor recreation

Trail system in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest near Boulder Junction, offering hiking and biking through Northwoods terrain.

Northern Highland Coffee Company LLC

Northern Highland Coffee Company LLC

Sayner · attraction

Coffee shop offering coffee and cafe items.

Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest

Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest

Boulder Junction · park

Over 236,000 acres of public forest with the highest concentration of lakes in Wisconsin, 90 miles of trails, 18 campgrounds, and 131 remote campsites.

Northern Waters Museum

Northern Waters Museum

Land O Lakes · gallery

Local history museum housed in a 1937 ski chalet, featuring rotating exhibits and artifacts from the early days of the Land O' Lakes area, open summers by the historical society.

Northwood Golf Club

Northwood Golf Club

Rhinelander · golf

Municipal 18-hole, par-72 golf course designed by Don Herfort, opened in 1989, featuring a full restaurant and bar, with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter.

Northwood Golf Club Bar and Grill

Northwood Golf Club Bar and Grill

Rhinelander · golf

Full-service restaurant and bar at the Northwood Golf Club, open to the public, serving golfers and visitors at the 18-hole municipal course.

Northwoods Cafe & Coffeehouse

Northwoods Cafe & Coffeehouse

Tomahawk · attraction

Cafe and coffeehouse serving coffee and cafe fare.

Northwoods Childrens Museum

Northwoods Childrens Museum

Eagle River · gallery

The only children's museum in an 80-mile radius, featuring 26 interactive exhibits including a miniature town, nature area, art studio, and music room for hands-on learning.

Northwoods Escape Room LLC

Northwoods Escape Room LLC

Eagle River · attraction

Year-round family-friendly escape room attraction with multiple themed rooms including taxidermy and cabin experiences, offering 60-minute puzzle-solving challenges for groups.

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