Food!
Hayward isn't known for its food selection, but these are the best places to go if you are not looking for the standard fried food bar menus.
It's about the only place where things are happening at night in this area. It's also safe since it has surveillance and lots of security.
13 locals recommend
Sevenwinds Casino, Lodge & Conference Center
13767 County Road BIt's about the only place where things are happening at night in this area. It's also safe since it has surveillance and lots of security.
1 block walk to this cute neighborhood spot. Nice sandwich and soup selection, full bar and awesome coffee! Great place to walk to if you want to have a couple drinks and not worry about driving.
The Boulevard
14392 Co Rd K1 block walk to this cute neighborhood spot. Nice sandwich and soup selection, full bar and awesome coffee! Great place to walk to if you want to have a couple drinks and not worry about driving.
Eclectic selection of food and drinks. They brew their own beer here and they offer refillable growlers also. A local favorite for those looking for something a little different than the typical northwoods menus.
23 locals recommend
Angry Minnow Brewery
10440 Florida AveEclectic selection of food and drinks. They brew their own beer here and they offer refillable growlers also. A local favorite for those looking for something a little different than the typical northwoods menus.
Good service, they have a lot of taxidermy animals displayed here. There is also a small bowling alley inside the bar.
16 locals recommend
Angler's Bar and Grill
10547 Main StGood service, they have a lot of taxidermy animals displayed here. There is also a small bowling alley inside the bar.
Boat landing and amazing food! The best pizzas can be found here. Cute little bar that also has outdoor seating. Expect a wait during tourist season,
10 locals recommend
Angler's Haven Resort
15437 County road KKBoat landing and amazing food! The best pizzas can be found here. Cute little bar that also has outdoor seating. Expect a wait during tourist season,
Entertainment & Activities
They have lots of bands and various shows. It's an old movie theater with a stage and a good variety.
The Park Center
15791 US Hwy 63They have lots of bands and various shows. It's an old movie theater with a stage and a good variety.
Like a mini zoo. A good variety of animals, all of which are rescues and well taken care of. Some local wildlife and other zoo varieties. Lots of places for kids to play and run. Baby animal petting zoo, mainly outdoors, expect to do a lot of walking and go when the weather is nice. A bit pricey but fun for kids and families. Bring quarters to get food for the goats and rainbow trout.
26 locals recommend
Wilderness Walk Zoo
9503 WI-27Like a mini zoo. A good variety of animals, all of which are rescues and well taken care of. Some local wildlife and other zoo varieties. Lots of places for kids to play and run. Baby animal petting zoo, mainly outdoors, expect to do a lot of walking and go when the weather is nice. A bit pricey but fun for kids and families. Bring quarters to get food for the goats and rainbow trout.
Scheer's Lumberjack Show
15640 County Road BLive lumberjack shows, stadium style seating.
Birkie trail system info is here, also a great place to see in the summer, the trails are beautiful for hiking and spectacular views. Lots of info about the American Birkebeiner and a small museum as well.
17 locals recommend
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation
10527 Main StBirkie trail system info is here, also a great place to see in the summer, the trails are beautiful for hiking and spectacular views. Lots of info about the American Birkebeiner and a small museum as well.
National Freshwater fishing museum and hall of fame. Old timey and fun to check out. Usually they have free pan-fishing for kids in the summer and lots to walk around and see. Small outdoor playground. This is where you see the famous big musky as you drive through town.
36 locals recommend
Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame
10360 Hall of Fame DrNational Freshwater fishing museum and hall of fame. Old timey and fun to check out. Usually they have free pan-fishing for kids in the summer and lots to walk around and see. Small outdoor playground. This is where you see the famous big musky as you drive through town.
Casino gaming floor, bar, often there is live music and other events. Open 24 hours. Smoking is allowed inside the casino.
13 locals recommend
Sevenwinds Casino, Lodge & Conference Center
13767 County Road BCasino gaming floor, bar, often there is live music and other events. Open 24 hours. Smoking is allowed inside the casino.
Groceries
Smaller grocery store with bakery, specialty items, lots of organic produce and a good variety in the health food section. Good quality items and a great liquor store. Caribou coffee is now located inside, and they offer order online and pick up.
19 locals recommend
Marketplace Foods
Smaller grocery store with bakery, specialty items, lots of organic produce and a good variety in the health food section. Good quality items and a great liquor store. Caribou coffee is now located inside, and they offer order online and pick up.
Only 10 minutes away, they have great meat selections and decent produce most of the time. The regular basics you need in a grocery store.
LCO Country Store
Only 10 minutes away, they have great meat selections and decent produce most of the time. The regular basics you need in a grocery store.
Mennonite owned grocery store with wonderful sandwiches and soups. They have a lot of bulk groceries, a deli, farm fresh eggs and cheeses. One of our family favorites.
7 locals recommend
Miller's market
15867 Railroad StMennonite owned grocery store with wonderful sandwiches and soups. They have a lot of bulk groceries, a deli, farm fresh eggs and cheeses. One of our family favorites.
It's Walmart. Expect poor service and long lines but you will find low prices and pretty big selection as is expected at sprawl mart.
7 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
15594 WI-77It's Walmart. Expect poor service and long lines but you will find low prices and pretty big selection as is expected at sprawl mart.
Arts & Culture
Art Beat of Hayward
15845 W 2nd StLots of different art for sale and on display from local artists.
GlassWorks of Hayward
15538 WI-77Lots of cool glass, jewelry etc. Across the street from art beat.
Sawyer County Historical Society
Limited hours but lots of local history here.
LCO College has a culture center right inside which is free to visit. Learn about Lac Courte Oreilles and Odaawa Zaaga'iganiing history, art and culture. LCO college also offers a lot of free community events. Check their website out to register ahead of time.
LCO college
13466 W Trepania RdLCO College has a culture center right inside which is free to visit. Learn about Lac Courte Oreilles and Odaawa Zaaga'iganiing history, art and culture. LCO college also offers a lot of free community events. Check their website out to register ahead of time.
Within Walking Distance
Spots that are right down the street and you can walk to them! Good places to have a couple of drinks and not worry about driving!
1 block away on the same side of the street as the B & B. Great sandwich and soup selection, excellent service, full bar, carry out wine and beer, coffee bar!
The Boulevard
14392 Co Rd K1 block away on the same side of the street as the B & B. Great sandwich and soup selection, excellent service, full bar, carry out wine and beer, coffee bar!
Fantastic authentic Italian food. Great wines and excellent customer service. This is a more upscale dining experience, they also have carry out food and a full bar. The owners lived in Italy for a while and their food is great! 2 blocks down on the opposite side of the street from the B & B.
Italia Ristorante
14311 Co Rd KFantastic authentic Italian food. Great wines and excellent customer service. This is a more upscale dining experience, they also have carry out food and a full bar. The owners lived in Italy for a while and their food is great! 2 blocks down on the opposite side of the street from the B & B.
Upscale fine dining, old fashioned supper club. This is about a 5 minute walk and is on the opposite side of the street from the B&B. Full bar and lots of variety on the menu.
The Fireside
14451 Co Rd KUpscale fine dining, old fashioned supper club. This is about a 5 minute walk and is on the opposite side of the street from the B&B. Full bar and lots of variety on the menu.
Shopping
Glik's
10567 Main StTouristy local shop with Hayward stuff and souvenirs. On Main st.
Tremblay's Sweet Shop
10569 Main StQuintessential candy shop on main street in Hayward.
Hayward Shirts Factory
10558 Main StT-shirts and other souvenirs on Main St.
Outdoor Ventures Hayward
10579 Main StHigh end sportswear, gear and shoe store on Main St.