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Spring/Summer Excitement
Golf
Golfing opportunities abound. The Apostle Islands Golf Course is about one mile from the Inn. Or try the Madeline Island Golf Club (715.747.3212).
Sailing
Charter a sailboat for the day or the week, bareboat or captained. Over 60 boats are available for charter out of Bayfield.
Around the Islands race week is a big event usually scheduled in July.
www.superiorcharters.com
www.apostleisland.com
www.sailorsworldinc.com (Bayfield office opening soon)
Camping
Enjoy crystal clear water and quiet beaches on Chequamegon Bay and Lake Superior. State Parks are available on Madeline Island and north of Bayfield. Dalrymple Campground (715.779.5712) is owned and operated by the city of Bayfield; Apostle Island Area Campground (715.779.5524) is 1/2 mile south of Bayfield; Buffalo Bay Campground and Marina (715.779.3743) is just north of Bayfield. Big Bay State Park is on Madeline Island (888.947.2757).
Lighthouses
The Island Princess provides scenic narrated
cruises of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: named one of the
best tours in Wisconsin! Evening cruises, lighthouse cruises
and tours are available. Reservations recommended (715.779.3925).
www.apostleisland.com
Kayaking
Sea kayaking instruction, guided half-
or full-day trips. Custom trips available.
www.livingadventure.com
Fishing Charters
Charter fishing and guide services are available for Lake Superior or the inland lakes. Come catch some of our famous Lake Superior trout and whitefish!
www.robertascharters.com
Sport "light tackle" fishing
Nourse's Sport Fishing, 715.779.3257
Fish for walleye, lake trout, northern pike, smallmouth bass, salmon, perch in Chequamegon Bay. Rich Mihalek, cheqoutfitters@century.net, 715.682.9005
Arts
Bayfield is a community dedicated to its many artists of pottery, watercolors, textiles, sculpture, jewelry, woodcarving, and music.
Eckels Pottery 715.779.5617
Stones Throw 715.779.5200
Water Music Jewelry and Arts 715.779.5262
Activities
Bayfield Heritage Association Museum. Explore the Bayfield area’s fascinating history, with displays of photographs, vehicles, and so much more. 715.779.5958. www.bayfieldheritage.org
Bayfield Maritime Museum. Presenting 150 years of Bayfield's maritime heritage: commercial fishing, boatbuilding traditions, lighthouses, marine equipment, boats, shipwrecks and much more!
Bayfield Recreation Center. Indoor swimming and activities. 715.779.5408.
Madeline Island. The largest of the twenty-two Apostle Islands, Madeline Island has flown the flags of three nations. Originally ccupied by the Ojibway and other native peoples, Europeans first settled here about 400 years ago, and there are many sites of historical interest on the island. www.madelineisland.com
Big Top Chautaqua is not to be missed! The 800 seat all-canvas tent theater presents over 70 nights of national and regional acts and original historical musicals. www.bigtop.org
Madeline Island car and passenger ferries are the vital connection between La Pointe, Madeline Island, and Bayfield. The 20 minute trips are run every half hour during the summer. www.madferry.com
Biking and hiking trails are available for all ages and skills in Bayfield/Mt. Valhalla/Madeline Island.
Scuba diving. See shipwrecks in the clear waters of Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior. Air and rental gear available with advance reservations. tony@robertascharters.com
Madeline Island Bus Tours. Two-hour narrated Madeline Island tours, including historic sights and 30 minute stop at Big Bay State Park. www.madferry.com
Farmer’s Market. Located on the corner of 3rd and Manypenny Streets, Saturdays mid-June to mid-October. Featuring locally-grown flowers, vegetables, fruits, herbs, mushrooms, apple cider, jams, jellies, and handcrafted items.
Isle Vista Casino, 800.226.8478.
Orchards & Winerys
Erickson Orchard and Country Store, 715.779.5438. Fresh strawberries and apples in season. Homemade jams, jellies, gifts, bakery, and WI products.
Bayfield Winery, Ltd. Come and sample local wines, homemade jams and jellies while enjoying the view of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands from over 600 feet above the lake level. www.bayfieldwine.com