Medford
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Medford
Locals say Northwoods
Where the pines meet the lakes, and everyone knows your name.
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Welcome to the heart of Wisconsin's Northwoods! Whether you're here for the fishing, the trails, or just the friendly small-town vibe, you'll find a place that feels like home. Grab a cheese curd and settle in.
Clubs for Medford
No clubs for Medford yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Medford. 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 Medford. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Rusk County Historical Museum In Ladysmith, housed in a former railroad depot with logging and pioneer exhibits.
- Timms Hill Highest point in Wisconsin, with a 60-foot observation tower and trails.
- Flambeau River State Forest Canoe the wild Flambeau River, hike, and camp in this Rusk County forest.
- Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Vast pine forests, lakes, and trails across Price and Taylor counties.
- Blue Hills Scenic ridge in Rusk County with hiking, skiing, and panoramic views.
- Rib Lake Popular lake for fishing, boating, and swimming near the village of Rib Lake.
- Outdoors Canoe the Flambeau River
- Outdoors Hike Timms Hill
- With kids Visit the Rusk County Historical Museum
- With kids Swim at Lake Holcombe Beach
- Evenings Friday fish fry at a supper club
- Evenings Live music at a local tavern
- Locals love Trout streams
- Locals love Snowmobile trails
Through the year
- Taylor County Fair July Held in Medford each July with livestock, rides, and local food.
- Rusk County Fair July Ladysmith's fair in July featuring 4-H exhibits and demolition derby.
- Price County Fair August Phillips hosts this August fair with harness racing and a carnival.
- Flambeau River Canoe Race May Annual race from Park Falls down the Flambeau, drawing paddlers from across the Midwest.
- Cranberry Harvest Festival September Celebrates the local cranberry bogs with tours, tastings, and crafts in the Ladysmith area.
The region has a humid continental climate with long, snowy winters and mild summers. Best time to be out is from May to October, though winter sports are a big draw. Best: Late spring through early fall is ideal for outdoor activities, with warm days and cool nights.
Talk like a local
- “Up north”
- A term for the northern Wisconsin woods, used by locals to refer to the entire region.
- “Fish fry”
- A type of fish fry, often cod or perch, served on Fridays.
- “Corner bar”
- A small, local bar or tavern.
- “Camp”
- A term for a cabin or camp in the woods.
Getaways
- Merrill Home to the Wisconsin River and the Council Grounds State Park.
- Wausau Granite Peak ski area and the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum.
- Wisconsin Rapids Cranberry country and the historic Wisconsin Rapids Riverfront.
- Stevens Point Riverfront trails, the Stevens Point Brewery, and the UWSP campus.
Local flavour
Rooting for Green Bay Packers (NFL), Milwaukee Brewers (MLB), Milwaukee Bucks (NBA), Wisconsin Badgers (NCAA)
Eat and drink
- cheese curds Fresh, squeaky, often breaded and fried.
- bratwurst Grilled and served with sauerkraut.
- fish boil A traditional Northwoods gathering, often with whitefish and potatoes.
- cranberry pie Celebrating the local cranberry harvest.
- wild rice Hand-harvested from area lakes, a local staple.
- venison stew Reflecting the strong hunting tradition.
- Friday fish fry A weekly supper club tradition across Wisconsin.
Where people go
- supper clubs Classic Wisconsin dining institutions with relish trays, old-fashioneds, and prime rib.
- cranberry bogs Working bogs that flood red in autumn, a defining landscape.
- pine forests and lakes Endless trails for hiking, snowmobiling, and fishing.
- hunting cabins Seasonal retreats for deer camp and family gatherings.
- small-town main streets With local diners, hardware stores, and community events.
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Taylor, Rusk and Price 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.