Northern Wisconsin is sometimes called “The Northwoods,” especially in reference to the state’s northern region. It’s filled with the natural beauty of lakes, streams and dense woodlands — all providing the ideal setting for outdoor recreation in every season.
If you’re an avid angler, kayaker or water skier, you’ll find the region to truly be a waterfront wonderland. Hunters, hikers and trail riders are also right at home here, and in the winter, it’s all about ice fishing, snowmobiling and other frosty fun.
Beyond outdoor adventures, Northern Wisconsin offers opportunities to explore arts and culture, delicious local cuisine, historic areas, family-friendly events and more. Let’s take a closer look at some of the counties we serve at United Country Real Estate | Northern Wisconsin Lifestyle Properties, and the engaging towns within them.
Price County is where our brokerage is located (specifically in Park Falls). It’s one of the area counties that includes much of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, ideal for camping, hiking and paddling the waterways. The county also has a variety of trails within and outside the forest, used for recreation in every season. The Phillips area also features a slew of parks, lakes and campgrounds, while Timm’s Hill County Park over in Ogema includes Wisconsin’s highest elevation point.
Annual events and festivals are always a hit in Wisconsin, and Price County has some good ones including the Flambeau Rama and county fair in Park Falls, and the Winterfest, Fall Harvest Festival and Music in the Park series in Phillips.
Check out the wildly unique Wisconsin Concrete Park for amazing sculptures, then grab a bite to eat at Bonnie’s Diner in Phillips, or Woods Edge Restaurant & Bar at Moose Jaw Resort in Park Falls.
In Sawyer County, it’s all about the Flambeau River State Forest for fishing, hunting and other recreation. Ojibwa Park is also a nice spot with 366 acres of ATV and bike trails, and the Chippewa River border on the park’s north side. The Hayward area is also known as the “Golf Capital of Wisconsin,” and you’ll find several good courses there. Hunters will want to check out the abundance of public hunting land in Winter, Wis.
Heading back to the indoors in Hayward, many flock to the Sevenwinds Casino. And for a delicious meal, try Chippewa Inn in Hayward or Lakewood Café in the town of Winter.
Like many Wisconsin counties, Sawyer’s events are well-attended and include ones such as the three-day Muskyfest in June, the Lumberjack World Championships in August and the Stone Lake Cranberry Festival in October.
Located along Chequamegon Bay in Lake Superior, the city of Ashland is the “Mural Capital of Wisconsin,” and its mural tours are always an interesting outing for art fans. There’s a lot of history here as well, with some landmarks on the National Register of Historic Places. Be sure to visit Ashland’s Historic Main Street District for local shops, galleries and specialty stores.
Over in nearby Mellon, there’s always something to do, including a number of events at Copper Falls State Park. Though, the annual events in Ashland are extremely frequent and quite popular.
Besides recreation at the amazing Copper Falls State Park, Ashland County touts Chequamegon Bay as a top destination for small mouth bass fishing. You might also head to Butternut Lake for clear, clean swimming water and excellent fishing. Lastly, 18 of the 22 Apostle Islands are located in Ashland County including Madeline Island, and if you go far north into Bayfield County, you’ll find Big Bay State Park.
You can’t live in Oneida County without knowing about the legend of the mythical Hodag, and that “Hodag” name seems to pop up all over the county. Also, similar to Ashland, the city of Rhinelander is filled with artistic murals. Hit the Hodag Farmers Market in the morning, then stop by Rhinelander Brewing Company for a cold one later on.
If live music is your jam, check out the diversity of offerings each summer in Rhinelander. As for events, the Oneida County Fair is a really big one dating back to its founding in the 1890s.
For lovers of the great outdoors, look into paddling the Pelican River or hiking and fishing at area resorts in the summer. Rhinelander features tons of parks and trails including some along the Wisconsin River. Come wintertime, Minocqua Winter Park is a top Northwoods spot, and Oneida County also offers plenty of places to hunt deer, wild turkey and small game.
Looking for quality restaurants? Try breakfast at Lake Placid Inn and dinner at Norwood Pines Supper Club, both in Minocqua. Over in nearby Three Lakes, you can relax at the town’s namesake winery amid charming shops and eateries downtown. Minocqua also has a schedule of well-attended events during the year, and back in Three Lakes, you can catch live shows and movies at 3 Lakes Center for the Arts.
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