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Ashland
Locals say Chequamegon Bay · “The Bay”, “South Shore”
Where the big lake meets the northwoods.
Lake Superior deep blueNorthwoods pine greenAutumn maple amber
Welcome to the Chequamegon Bay area, where Lake Superior meets the Northwoods. Whether you're here for the sea caves, the berry farms, or just to unwind, you'll find a friendly community that loves the outdoors.
Clubs for Ashland
No clubs for Ashland yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Ashland. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Ashland. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Sea caves, lighthouses, and kayaking on Lake Superior.
- Big Top Chautauqua Outdoor amphitheater with summer concerts and events.
- Mount Ashwabay Ski hill and summer adventure park with zipline and hiking.
- Copper Falls State Park Scenic waterfalls and hiking trails near Mellen.
- Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Vast forest with trails, camping, and wildlife.
- Ashland Breakwater Lighthouse Historic lighthouse at the Ashland harbor.
- Outdoors Kayak the sea caves of the Apostles
- Outdoors Hike the Lakeshore Trail in Apostle Islands
- With kids Take an Apostle Islands cruise
- With kids Pick blueberries at a local farm
- Evenings Catch a show at Big Top Chautauqua
- Evenings Listen to live music at local bars
- Locals love Lake Superior beaches
- Locals love Berry farms
Through the year
- Bayfield Apple Festival October Celebrates the apple harvest with food, crafts, and a parade.
- Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival September Mountain bike races on the CAMBA trails.
- Big Top Chautauqua Summer Summer concert series under a tent in Bayfield.
- Hurley Pasty Fest August Celebrates the Cornish pasty with food and live music.
- Mercer Loon Day July Community festival with a parade, crafts, and loon-themed activities.
Cold, snowy winters and mild, pleasant summers. Best time to be out is June through September. Best: Summer (June–September) is ideal for outdoor activities.
Talk like a local
- “Up north”
- Northern Wisconsin, especially the Northwoods.
- “Chequamegon”
- The bay and region around Ashland and Bayfield.
- “Pasty”
- A meat pie, pronounced pass-tee.
- “Fish boil”
- A communal meal of boiled fish and potatoes.
Getaways
- Western U.P. Explore the Porcupine Mountains and copper mining history.
- North Shore Drive along Lake Superior's scenic Minnesota coast.
- Duluth Visit Canal Park, the aquarium, and breweries.
- Hayward Home of the American Birkebeiner ski race and freshwater fishing.
Local flavour
Teams
- Northland College LumberJacks NCAA Division III
Also rooting for Green Bay Packers (NFL), Milwaukee Brewers (MLB), Milwaukee Bucks (NBA)
Eat and drink
- Fish boil A Lake Superior tradition, often served with melted butter and coleslaw.
- Pasty Cornish and Finnish miners' hand pie, still a local staple.
- Wild rice Gathered from area lakes, a staple of Ojibwe cuisine.
- Blueberry pie Bayfield County is famous for its wild blueberries.
Where people go
- Lighthouses Guarding the Apostle Islands and the Bayfield Peninsula.
- Sea caves Sandstone caves along Lake Superior, best seen by kayak or in winter ice.
- Berry farms Blueberry and raspberry farms dot the hillsides around Bayfield.
- Small-town diners Where locals gather for coffee, pie, and gossip.
- Lakeside resorts Family cabins and lodges that have hosted generations of vacationers.
- Historic mining towns Iron County's past is visible in old mine shafts and company houses.
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Nearby
Every areaWestern U.P.MichiganDeep woods, big water, and a warm welcome.North ShoreMinnesotaWhere the pines meet the big lake.DuluthMinnesotaWhere the North Shore meets the Iron Range.HaywardWisconsinLakes, pines, and a slower pace.Rice LakeWisconsinWhere every lake has a story.NorthwoodsWisconsinLakes, pines, and the quiet hum of the north.HoughtonMichiganA Finnish-flavored slice of the Upper PeninsulaGrand RapidsMinnesotaThe heart of the Iron Range, where the pines meet the lakes.
Bayfield, Ashland and Iron counties, WI. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.