Merrill
Around Merrill
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Merrill
Locals say Northwoods
Where the pines meet the lakes
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Welcome to the Northwoods of Lincoln and Langlade counties, where the lakes are clear and the deer are plentiful. Whether you're here for the fishing, the snowmobiling, or just the quiet, you'll find a friendly wave from the locals.
Clubs for Merrill
No clubs for Merrill yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Merrill. 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 Merrill. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Council Grounds State Park Along the Wisconsin River, great for camping and hiking.
- Bearskin State Trail Paved rail trail connecting Merrill to Minocqua.
- Langlade County Historical Society Museum Local history exhibits in Antigo.
- Merrill Historic District Well-preserved 19th-century downtown buildings.
- Sommers Park Riverfront park in Tomahawk with a boat launch.
- Spring Lake Small, quiet lake in Antigo, popular for fishing.
- Outdoors Fish for walleye on the Wisconsin River
- Outdoors Hike the Bearskin Trail
- With kids Visit the Langlade County Fair
- With kids Swim at Antigo Lake beach
- Evenings Supper club fish fry on Fridays
- Evenings Lakeside bar with live music
- Locals love Lakeside taverns
- Locals love Bait and tackle shops
Through the year
- Lincoln County Fair July Classic county fair with livestock, rides, and 4-H exhibits.
- Langlade County Fair July Antigo's fair with a small-town feel and demolition derby.
- Antigo Potato Festival September Celebrates the area's potato heritage with food, music, and a parade.
- Tomahawk Fall Ride September One of the largest ATV/UTV rides in the Midwest, drawing thousands.
Cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Best time to be out is summer for lakes and fall for hunting and colors. Best: Summer is prime for lakes and trails; fall brings hunting and colors.
Talk like a local
- “Up North”
- The region itself; locals say they're going 'up north'.
- “Deer camp”
- A hunting cabin or camp used during deer season.
- “Ice shanty”
- A portable shelter for ice fishing.
- “Bait shop”
- A tackle shop that sells bait and licenses.
Getaways
- Wausau Bigger city with Granite Peak ski area and the 400 Block.
- Medford Gateway to the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
- Northwoods Deeper lakes and forests, great for canoeing and resorts.
- Wisconsin Rapids Home of the Wisconsin River paper mills and a minor league ballpark.
Local flavour
Rooting for Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks, Wisconsin Badgers
Eat and drink
- Cheese curds Fresh squeaky curds from local dairies
- Bratwurst Grilled brats, often served with sauerkraut and beer
- Friday fish fry A Wisconsin tradition, often with perch or cod, at supper clubs and taverns
- Brandy old fashioned The classic Wisconsin cocktail, sweet or sour
Where people go
- Supper clubs Classic Wisconsin dining establishments known for fish fries and old fashioneds
- Lakes and rivers Thousands of lakes and waterways for fishing, boating, and swimming
- Forests and trails Extensive forests with hiking, snowmobiling, and ATV trails
- Hunting camps Deer hunting camps and cabins, especially during the gun deer season
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Lincoln and Langlade 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.