Guidebook: Some local favorites!
Local art studio
Oulu Glass Gallery
1695 W Colby RdIt's right next door!
StageNorth, Ltd.
123 W Omaha StEckels Pottery and Fine Craft Gallery
85205 State Hwy 13Stone's Throw
40 S 2nd StBayfield Artists Guild
201 Rittenhouse AveKarlyn's Gallery
318 W Bayfield StIron Apostle Metal Art Studio & Outdoor Gallery
131 W Bayfield StArtists Squared Studios and Gallery
631 W Bayfield StCornucopia
Cute little shops.
Hoth Lee Art Gallery
83010 Washington AveDuluth Pottery
1924 West Superior StreetDavidson Windmill and Eskolin Log House
7890 Old Hwy 13Sightseeing
Brule River State Forest
6250 Ranger RdMouth of the Brule River
Brule River RoadTwin Falls Park
State Highway 13Beautiful spot, short hike!
Mays Ledges
Koski RoadVery short drive and hike.
Port Wing Marina
9130 Beach RdHoughton Falls State Natural Area
Houghton Falls RoadMeyers Beach
Meyers RoadAmnicon Falls
Moon Lake Park
County Highway HLake Nebagamon Beach
Lost Creek Adventures - Apostle Islands Sea Kayaking
22475 WI-13 TrunkBrule River Canoe Rental
13869 US-2Pine Tree Canoe Landing
Dead End RoadLocal history center with original homestead. Guided and self-guided tours in season. See the website for details.
Oulu Heritage Center
71055 Muskeg RdLocal history center with original homestead. Guided and self-guided tours in season. See the website for details.
Iron River National Fish Hatchery - Hatchery Building
10325 Fairview RdCornucopia Beach
Great beach to visit on the way to Bayfield
World's Largest Ball of Twine
8009 S Oakdale RdEnger Tower
Cornucopia Artesian Well
22545 State Hwy 13Winneboujou Canoe Landing
13402 E County Rd B
Afterhours Trail System
Great trail nearby for hiking, skiing, & mountain biking
Quarry Point
Copper Falls State Park
36764 Copper Falls RdSuperior Entry Lighthouse
Cty FF meets the Brule River here. Just a few miles away! A fly-fishing hot-spot and a great place to park and dip your toes into the cool river.
13557 County Rd FF
13557 County Road FFCty FF meets the Brule River here. Just a few miles away! A fly-fishing hot-spot and a great place to park and dip your toes into the cool river.
Pattison State Park
6294 WI-35A nice place, a little out of the way, one the way to Bayfield. There is a campground there so it can get a little busy.
Little Sand Bay
A nice place, a little out of the way, one the way to Bayfield. There is a campground there so it can get a little busy.
A popular beach on Madeline Island near Bayfield. You must take your car on the ferry to access it.
13 locals recommend
Big Bay State Park
2402 Hagen RdA popular beach on Madeline Island near Bayfield. You must take your car on the ferry to access it.
Maslowski Park
Artesian well
Food scene
Delta Diner
14385 Co Hwy HTwin Gables Cafe-Lounge
13992 US-2Hungry Trout Inn
Round Up North
Maple StreetIron River Pizza Parlor
68285 S Main StGood Thyme Restaurant and Catering
77180 State Hwy 13White Winter Winery
68323 Lea StCoco - Artisan Bakery & Good Eats
210 W Bayfield StDalou's Bistro
310 W Bayfield StDQ Grill & Chill Restaurant
6896 S Lake AveHyde's on Buskey Bay
65445 Co Hwy HAngie's Bakery
7630 US-2Iron River Foods
68375 N Main StThis is the closest grocery store.
Red Mug Coffeehouse
1204 Hammond AveDuluth Coffee Company Cafe
105 E Superior StZeitgeist Arts Cafe
222 E Superior StGreat homemade ice cream right from the dairy. Self serve, pay by leaving the appropriate amount of money in a dropbox!
Tetzner Dairy Farm
30455 Nevers RdGreat homemade ice cream right from the dairy. Self serve, pay by leaving the appropriate amount of money in a dropbox!
El Dorado
2320 Lake Shore Dr WEvent Center
Brule River Barn Wedding and Event Center
4492 County Rd HBig Top Chautauqua - Concert Venue
32525 Ski Hill RdAtrium
11517 Cemetery RdGreat venue and hosts!
The Duluth Playhouse
211 E Superior StBayfront Festival Park
350 Harbor DrNeighborhoods
A very popular destination in the summer with lots to do and see right on Lake Superior. It is an easy day-trip at only 35 minutes away.
71 locals recommend
Canal Park
A very popular destination in the summer with lots to do and see right on Lake Superior. It is an easy day-trip at only 35 minutes away.
A popular tourist destination with many shops. This town is more accessible and thus busier than others mentioned. This town is not on Lake Superior but there are many smaller lakes in the area.
47 locals recommend
Hayward
A popular tourist destination with many shops. This town is more accessible and thus busier than others mentioned. This town is not on Lake Superior but there are many smaller lakes in the area.
A popular tourist destination that still has a small-town feel. Historic buildings, maritime museum, restaurant options, and galleries. Nice day-trip, especially if you stop along the way.
43 locals recommend
Bayfield
A popular tourist destination that still has a small-town feel. Historic buildings, maritime museum, restaurant options, and galleries. Nice day-trip, especially if you stop along the way.
Cute, tiny town on the way to the ice caves or Bayfield with kayaking options and a few cute shops/little galleries.
14 locals recommend
Cornucopia
Cute, tiny town on the way to the ice caves or Bayfield with kayaking options and a few cute shops/little galleries.
A nice drive up the north shore on the Minnesota side of Lake Superior. A doable day-trip.
14 locals recommend
Two Harbors
A nice drive up the north shore on the Minnesota side of Lake Superior. A doable day-trip.
A nice little town with some great restaurants and art galleries on the way to Bayfield.
9 locals recommend
Washburn
A nice little town with some great restaurants and art galleries on the way to Bayfield.
Ashland
A mural city on the lake just over a half an hour away..
A nice drive up the north shore on the Minnesota side of Lake Superior. A doable day-trip.
37 locals recommend
Grand Marais
A nice drive up the north shore on the Minnesota side of Lake Superior. A doable day-trip.
Herbster
Nice beach on the way to Bayfield
Tiny little town 10 miles away with good pizza, bowling, a local winery, bakery, dollar store, rootbeer stand, a nice little swimming lake/park and the closest grocery store.
8 locals recommend
Iron River
Tiny little town 10 miles away with good pizza, bowling, a local winery, bakery, dollar store, rootbeer stand, a nice little swimming lake/park and the closest grocery store.
The tiny town is built next to the lake which has a nice little public beach with a DQ nearby. There are a couple of bars and restaurants and a gas station with a few groceries.
6 locals recommend
Lake Nebagamon
The tiny town is built next to the lake which has a nice little public beach with a DQ nearby. There are a couple of bars and restaurants and a gas station with a few groceries.
City advice
Don't miss
Lion's Club Blueberry Festival
Always the 4th weekend of July!
See the Lions website for complete information.
Lions website: irlions.com
https://visitironriver.com/events/lions-club-blueberry-festival/
Customs and culture
Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race
February 6 & 7, 2021 The 26th Annual Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race will be held on Saturday and Sunday, February 6 and 7, 2021. Races begin at 10am on both days, with half of the total race distance completed each day. There are two main races: an 10-dog, 80-mile race and a 6 dog, 60-mile race. There’s also a 40-mile Sportsmens’ Race, a 6 to 8-mile Family Race and a 6 to 8-mile Youth Race (16 and under). Multiple spectator locations are available with amenities including a warming tent, concessions and fires to keep warm by.
https://bayfield.org/festivals-events/apostle-islands-sled-dog-race/
Don't miss
Bayfield Apple Festival
October 2, 3, and 4, 2020
**THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED for 2020**
A celebration of the autumn harvest and Bayfield’s agricultural heritage, tour the orchards and wineries, peruse fine arts and crafts while sampling local foods at more than 60 food booths. Live music by the Blue Canvas Orchestra of Big Top Chautauqua and a carnival round out the offerings.
https://bayfield.org/festivals-events/bayfield-apple-festival/
Don't miss
Afterhours cross country ski trail
Afterhours cross country ski trail Brule, WI events and info.
Just 5 miles away! https://brulexcski.com/event-schedule/
Don't miss
Book Across the Bay, Ashland, WI
The 24th Annual Book Across the Bay will be Saturday, February 15th, 2020! Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce at (800) 284-9484. https://www.batb.org/race-information/general-info
Don't miss
Local Fishing
Bayfield County is one of the most scenic fishing destinations in the country. Fishing the Big Lake is certainly a draw, but many anglers are surprised and happy to realize that within an hour drive of Superior’s shores, there is some of the finest inland lake fishing Northern Wisconsin has to offer on lakes like Namekagon, Owen, the Pike Chain, Eau Claire Chain, and many smaller waters. Fly anglers can fish any of the Big Lake’s tributaries, including the world famous Brule, or try an inland trout stream such as the White or Namekagon rivers.