Driftwood Cottage: Guidebook to Bayfield Peninsula

Sheryl
Driftwood Cottage: Guidebook to Bayfield Peninsula

Sightseeing

Madeline Island Ferry Line
Roofless, super fun, crazy bar on Màdeline Island. Not always open, I would call ahead. (if they have a phone)
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Tom's Burned Down Cafe
274 Chebomnicon Rd
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Roofless, super fun, crazy bar on Màdeline Island. Not always open, I would call ahead. (if they have a phone)
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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
415 Washington Ave
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Raspberry Island Lighthouse
Enjoy a mile and half of sandy beach, campground, picnic areas and more than seven miles of hiking, boardwalk and nature trails on Madeline Island.
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I-Big Bay State Park
2402 Hagen Rd
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Enjoy a mile and half of sandy beach, campground, picnic areas and more than seven miles of hiking, boardwalk and nature trails on Madeline Island.
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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
415 Washington Ave
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Our favorite place on Madeline Island for sitting on the beach. Also have self-serve kayak and canoe rentals to use in the beautiful lagoon. Absolutely stunning views!
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Big Bay Town Park
2305 Town Park Circle
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Our favorite place on Madeline Island for sitting on the beach. Also have self-serve kayak and canoe rentals to use in the beautiful lagoon. Absolutely stunning views!

Kayaking

The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore offers some of the best kayaking anywhere in North America. Nature has carved delicate arches, vaulted chambers and honeycombed passageways into sandstone cliffs along the Bayfield peninsula.
Experienced kayak guides tour the beautiful Apostle Island's National Lakeshore!
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Trek & Trail
7 Washington Ave
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Experienced kayak guides tour the beautiful Apostle Island's National Lakeshore!
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Lost Creek Adventures - Apostle Islands Sea Kayaking
22475 WI-13 Trunk
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Whitecap Kayak
31375 Wannebo Rd

Boat Sightseeing Tours

Great way to see the Apostle Island's National Lakeshore, lighthouses, and the sea caves! Help hoist the sails or sit back and relax while experienced captains take the helm. Adventures can range from a few hours, half day or a full day of exploring the Apostle Islands and Lake Superior. 
Loved our family sailboat charter with True North!!
True North Sailing Charters
232 S 1st St
Loved our family sailboat charter with True North!!
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Apostle Islands Cruises
2 Front St
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Dreamcatcher Sailing Charters
100 Rittenhouse Ave
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Berry Farms and Orchards

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Erickson Orchard & Country Store
86600 Betzold Rd
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Bayfield Apple Co
87540 Co Hwy J
Hauser's Superior View Farm
86565 Co Hwy J
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Blue Vista Farm
34045 S Co Hwy J
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Food Scene

One of our absolute places for Friday night fish fry!! The ingredients are mostly locally sourced. They are magically when it comes to serving super simple, fresh, incredibly tasty meals.
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Good Thyme Restaurant and Catering
77180 State Hwy 13
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One of our absolute places for Friday night fish fry!! The ingredients are mostly locally sourced. They are magically when it comes to serving super simple, fresh, incredibly tasty meals.
Best brick oven pizzas, fresh salads, and more! Enjoy sitting on the back patio on a beautiful summer night. Tiny place so there may be a wait but it's so worth it.
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Dalou's Bistro
310 W Bayfield St
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Best brick oven pizzas, fresh salads, and more! Enjoy sitting on the back patio on a beautiful summer night. Tiny place so there may be a wait but it's so worth it.
Great Irish pub and restaurant! Live music and fantastic scotch eggs, sandwiches, and homemade soups!
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The Snug
308 W Bayfield St
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Great Irish pub and restaurant! Live music and fantastic scotch eggs, sandwiches, and homemade soups!
Breakfast, lunch, bakery. We LOVE Coco's!! Great selection of Gluten free options, sandwiches, and salads to go.
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Coco - Artisan Bakery & Good Eats
210 W Bayfield St
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Breakfast, lunch, bakery. We LOVE Coco's!! Great selection of Gluten free options, sandwiches, and salads to go.
Food is always fantastic here! The restaurant is actually 3 different restaurants in one. You can get pizza, fish, steak, sandwiches, salads, you name it! (favorite Reuben ever)
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Deep Water Grille
808 Main St W
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Food is always fantastic here! The restaurant is actually 3 different restaurants in one. You can get pizza, fish, steak, sandwiches, salads, you name it! (favorite Reuben ever)
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner..this is our go to when we have the whole family with us! There's something for everyone. Good pizza!
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Manypenny Bistro
201 Manypenny Ave
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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner..this is our go to when we have the whole family with us! There's something for everyone. Good pizza!
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The Fat Radish
905 West Bayfield Street
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Area Education

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Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
29270 Co Hwy G
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Hiking

The Bayfield Peninsula and the Apostle Islands offers hundreds of miles of hiking trails with scenic overlooks of Lake Superior and sandstone formations. 
Enjoy boreal forest habitats, sandstone cliffs, seasonal waterfalls, and Lake Superior’s rocky shoreline. The trailhead is located on Houghton Falls Road off of Highway 13 about 9 miles south of Bayfield. the Trail is open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
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Houghton Falls State Natural Area
Houghton Falls Road
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Enjoy boreal forest habitats, sandstone cliffs, seasonal waterfalls, and Lake Superior’s rocky shoreline. The trailhead is located on Houghton Falls Road off of Highway 13 about 9 miles south of Bayfield. the Trail is open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 
Including both ravine and upland areas, the forests consist of mixed hardwood and conifer trees, including big cedars, hemlocks and pines. It’s located in the heart of the city of Bayfield, just steps from downtown. Follow 4th Street uphill to the Bayfield School, Turn left on Sweeny and park at the baseball field. The trail begins behind the outfield fence. The trail can also be accessed off of Meyers-Olson Road.
Big Ravine Trail
Sweeny Avenue
Including both ravine and upland areas, the forests consist of mixed hardwood and conifer trees, including big cedars, hemlocks and pines. It’s located in the heart of the city of Bayfield, just steps from downtown. Follow 4th Street uphill to the Bayfield School, Turn left on Sweeny and park at the baseball field. The trail begins behind the outfield fence. The trail can also be accessed off of Meyers-Olson Road. 
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Meyers Beach
Meyers Road
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Lost Creek Falls Walking Trail
Trail Drive