Food scene
The Birchwood Cafe serves breakfast and lunch
including our "Almost" world famous hash browns,
homemade soups, sandwiches and daily specials.
10 locals recommend
Birchwood Cafe
121 S Main StThe Birchwood Cafe serves breakfast and lunch
including our "Almost" world famous hash browns,
homemade soups, sandwiches and daily specials.
Great restaurant on Long Lake. They have outdoor
seating on the lake with great views! They have live
music in the summer on Saturday afternoons. Check
with the website or Facebook page to make sure.
6 locals recommend
The Landing on Long Lake
N1262 County Hwy MGreat restaurant on Long Lake. They have outdoor
seating on the lake with great views! They have live
music in the summer on Saturday afternoons. Check
with the website or Facebook page to make sure.
Fun BBQ joint inside a gas station. They also serve
pizza, ice cream, coffee drinks and various other foods.
Cute little gift shop inside as well!
10 locals recommend
Ed's Pit Stop
701 WI-48Fun BBQ joint inside a gas station. They also serve
pizza, ice cream, coffee drinks and various other foods.
Cute little gift shop inside as well!
Vodka distillery located about twenty minutes away. Enjoy cocktails with both indoor and outdoor seating! Food is provided from a vendor right down the road.
24 locals recommend
Perlick Distillery
W5150 County Hwy BVodka distillery located about twenty minutes away. Enjoy cocktails with both indoor and outdoor seating! Food is provided from a vendor right down the road.
Coffee, ice cream and sandwich shop located near Long Lake. They serve a variety of espresso drinks, paninis for both lunch and breakfast and ice cream. Summer only.
The Hive
N1279 County Hwy MCoffee, ice cream and sandwich shop located near Long Lake. They serve a variety of espresso drinks, paninis for both lunch and breakfast and ice cream. Summer only.
Wine tasting room in Hayward located about 35 minutes away. It is a wine bar that serves wine, cider, and mead from domestic and international wineries. They also have a small selection of beer. They have wine tastings and wine by the glass and bottle. They also serve small bites.
7 locals recommend
Out of the Woods Winery
10588 Main StWine tasting room in Hayward located about 35 minutes away. It is a wine bar that serves wine, cider, and mead from domestic and international wineries. They also have a small selection of beer. They have wine tastings and wine by the glass and bottle. They also serve small bites.
Round Man thrives on an environment of craft brews, friendly staff, incredible cuisine, and a conversational environment all set in serene Spooner, Wisconsin which is about 30 minutes away.
29 locals recommend
Round Man Brewing Co.
234 Walnut StRound Man thrives on an environment of craft brews, friendly staff, incredible cuisine, and a conversational environment all set in serene Spooner, Wisconsin which is about 30 minutes away.
The Dock Coffee is a destination coffeehouse experience located in downtown Spooner, Wisconsin. We serve up a warm atmosphere and hot drinks.
16 locals recommend
The Dock Coffee
218 Walnut StThe Dock Coffee is a destination coffeehouse experience located in downtown Spooner, Wisconsin. We serve up a warm atmosphere and hot drinks.
Sightseeing
The Potter’s Shed Gallery hosts the work of more than 200 artists from the USA and Canada. We travel all over the country to bring awesome art to Shell Lake. You’ll find LOTS of pottery but also jewelry, woodwork, glass, metal, candles, art soap, art clothing, really cool greeting cards, and much, much more. We like to think that we have an “approachable” gallery with art for any budget.
21 locals recommend
The Potter's Shed Gallery
260 Industrial BlvdThe Potter’s Shed Gallery hosts the work of more than 200 artists from the USA and Canada. We travel all over the country to bring awesome art to Shell Lake. You’ll find LOTS of pottery but also jewelry, woodwork, glass, metal, candles, art soap, art clothing, really cool greeting cards, and much, much more. We like to think that we have an “approachable” gallery with art for any budget.
Runamuk Rides offers guided and unguided excursions that are a perfect activity to augment your family vacation, couples-get-away retreat, and family reunions.
8 locals recommend
Runamuk Rides
13679 Thannum Fire LnRunamuk Rides offers guided and unguided excursions that are a perfect activity to augment your family vacation, couples-get-away retreat, and family reunions.
Steeped in the logging history of Wisconsin’s north woods, Fred Scheers Lumberjack Shows are a blend of sport, history and comedy. Great entertainment for all ages.
17 locals recommend
Scheer's Lumberjack Show
15640 County Road BSteeped in the logging history of Wisconsin’s north woods, Fred Scheers Lumberjack Shows are a blend of sport, history and comedy. Great entertainment for all ages.
Hayward Amusement Center continues to offer family fun go karts and an 18 hole miniature golf course operating Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day every summer.
9 locals recommend
Hayward Amusement Center
10439 WI-27Hayward Amusement Center continues to offer family fun go karts and an 18 hole miniature golf course operating Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day every summer.
Wilderness Walk Zoo and Western Town is a Northwoods Family Attraction. Featuring both exotic and domestic animals, a baby animal nursery, walking trails, playground and more! 35 acres of pure family fun.
26 locals recommend
Wilderness Walk Zoo
9503 WI-27Wilderness Walk Zoo and Western Town is a Northwoods Family Attraction. Featuring both exotic and domestic animals, a baby animal nursery, walking trails, playground and more! 35 acres of pure family fun.
The Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame is an American hall of fame in Hayward, Wisconsin, dedicated to promoting freshwater fishing. Approximately 100,000 visitors tour the museum each year. The 143-foot-long muskie sculpture is the world's largest muskie.
36 locals recommend
Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame
10360 Hall of Fame DrThe Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame is an American hall of fame in Hayward, Wisconsin, dedicated to promoting freshwater fishing. Approximately 100,000 visitors tour the museum each year. The 143-foot-long muskie sculpture is the world's largest muskie.
The Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad operates a historic train line centered in Trego, WI on 26 miles of track, between Spooner, WI and Springbrook. The line runs dinner trains, bed and breakfast trains, and scenic sight seeing tours.
8 locals recommend
Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad
n6639 Dilly Lake RdThe Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad operates a historic train line centered in Trego, WI on 26 miles of track, between Spooner, WI and Springbrook. The line runs dinner trains, bed and breakfast trains, and scenic sight seeing tours.
Railroad Memories Museum in downtown Spooner is dedicated to the preservation of railroad memorabilia. It has 13 rooms in the old depot filled with railroad bells, whistles, lights, tools, timetables, photos, advertising, art and antiques.
10 locals recommend
Railroad Memories Museum
424 N Front StRailroad Memories Museum in downtown Spooner is dedicated to the preservation of railroad memorabilia. It has 13 rooms in the old depot filled with railroad bells, whistles, lights, tools, timetables, photos, advertising, art and antiques.
Neighborhoods
In the heart of Hayward, you'll find a robust downtown lined with booming businesses, vibrant arts, and the deep roots of the town's rich history.
47 locals recommend
Hayward
In the heart of Hayward, you'll find a robust downtown lined with booming businesses, vibrant arts, and the deep roots of the town's rich history.
Outdoor Adventures
Hunt Hill is a nature preserve. We protect 600 acres of diverse Wisconsin habitats and have 7 miles of trails that are open 365 days a year during daylight hours. Even when the office is closed, trails are open.
16 locals recommend
Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary
N2384 Hunt Hill RdHunt Hill is a nature preserve. We protect 600 acres of diverse Wisconsin habitats and have 7 miles of trails that are open 365 days a year during daylight hours. Even when the office is closed, trails are open.
The Trego Nature Trail is a 3.5 mile round trip hike along the Namekagon River. It will take you through several forest habitats and offers occasional views of the Namekagon River.
Trego Nature Trail
W5461 US Hwy 63The Trego Nature Trail is a 3.5 mile round trip hike along the Namekagon River. It will take you through several forest habitats and offers occasional views of the Namekagon River.
The Namekagon is the most popular and scenic river in northern Wisconsin for day canoe/kayak camping trips for novice paddlers. There are lots of River Outfitters that could set you up with the equipment you would need for your paddling adventures.
14 locals recommend
Namekagon River
The Namekagon is the most popular and scenic river in northern Wisconsin for day canoe/kayak camping trips for novice paddlers. There are lots of River Outfitters that could set you up with the equipment you would need for your paddling adventures.
The 100+ kilometer Birkie Trail system attracts skiers, runners, bikers, trekkers, and hikers seeking fun and adventure in the north woods of Wisconsin.
17 locals recommend
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation
10527 Main StThe 100+ kilometer Birkie Trail system attracts skiers, runners, bikers, trekkers, and hikers seeking fun and adventure in the north woods of Wisconsin.
Butternut Hills Golf Course, in northwestern Wisconsin on beautiful Long Lake, features fabulous rolling fairways and challenging greens.
10 locals recommend
Butternut Hills Golf Course
N2981 Golf RdButternut Hills Golf Course, in northwestern Wisconsin on beautiful Long Lake, features fabulous rolling fairways and challenging greens.
The Wildcat Mountain Bike Trail is purportedly the best spot to ride mountain bikes in Washburn County. This is really the only true singletrack trail of any substantial size in the county. With recent additions, it totals about 19 miles in length of rolling trails. However, not all 19 miles is actual singletrack: there's a combination of dirt roads and ATV doubletrack here that's required to connect all of the pieces of singletrack together.
7 locals recommend
Wildcat Mountain Bike Trail
The Wildcat Mountain Bike Trail is purportedly the best spot to ride mountain bikes in Washburn County. This is really the only true singletrack trail of any substantial size in the county. With recent additions, it totals about 19 miles in length of rolling trails. However, not all 19 miles is actual singletrack: there's a combination of dirt roads and ATV doubletrack here that's required to connect all of the pieces of singletrack together.
Long Lake, which stretches 19 miles and reaches depths of over 70 feet, is known as the Walleye Capital of Wisconsin. Long Lake offers several resorts, bait shops, restaurants and attractions making this a premier lakeside destination.
Long Lake
Long Lake, which stretches 19 miles and reaches depths of over 70 feet, is known as the Walleye Capital of Wisconsin. Long Lake offers several resorts, bait shops, restaurants and attractions making this a premier lakeside destination.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Sunscreen and bug spray!
Always helpful when in northern WI especially during summer!
What to pack
Life jackets
We have a few life jackets, but please bring your own life jackets especially for kids!
What to pack
Swimsuits and sun hats!
These are nice to have to enjoy the water!