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Rock formation at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin (courtesy, National Park Service)

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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Active and Adventure Travel Tips

Check out the distant Apostles—and maybe get your feet wet—on the 4.5-mile, one-way lakeshore hiking trail from Meyers Beach to Sand Point.
Keep your eyes peeled for bears while hiking to the old logging camp on Stockton Island. It has one of the highest densities of black bears in the nation.
A short paddle to the mainland sea caves in a sea kayak is a must. Put in at Meyers Beach northwest of town and paddle east along the shore, or try outfitters Trek & Trail and Living Adventure, which leads trips from Bayfield.
Non-paddlers can shuttle to and from the islands care of Bayfield's Apostle Islands Cruise Service. Call ahead for weather reports and up-to-date shuttle information.
Camping on the islands requires a National Park Service permit, available at the island ranger stations or reservable online—the latter is recommended, because it can be a long paddle back to shore on a busy weekend.

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Overview

Wisconsin's northernmost promontory breaks up into an archipelago of 21 islands in the cobalt-blue waters of southwest Lake Superior. French missionaries, who spied the archipelago from a distance, counted 12 islands and thus named them the "Apostles." However, 22 islands actually comprise the archipelago. The lakeshore also includes 12 miles of picturesque coastline on the mainland where the waters of the world's largest freshwater lake caress white sand beaches. Read More

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Hotels

Pinehurst Inn

83645 Hwy. 13
Bayfield, WI 54814 Map

Distance: 6.6 mi.
(from destination center)

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Dalrymple Park & Campground

Hwy. 13
Bayfield, WI 54814 Map

Distance: 6.6 mi.
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Old Rittenhouse Inn

301 Rittenhouse Ave.
Bayfield, WI Map

Distance: 10.1 mi.
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Attractions

Big Top Chautauqua

At the top of Ski Hill Road off of Hwy. 13, about 3 miles south of Bayfield
PO Box 455, 101 West Bayfield Street
Washburn, Wisconsin 54891

Distance: 19.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua is a non profit performing arts organization that operates... Read More

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South Shore Brewery

808 West Main St.
Ashland, Wisconsin 54806

Distance: 25.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The South Shore Brewery offers a variety of beers as well as a full menu of snacks, appetizers, and light fare. ... Read More

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Tom's Burned Down Cafe

On Madeline Island, east of Bayfield
1 Middle Rd, Box 222
La Pointe, Wisconsin 54850

Distance: 13.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Tom's Burned Down Cafe features a cafe, bar, and unique "sculpture" gallery. There is an open mic night on Thursdays, and patrons can often hear live music, poetry, or other performance art. ... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

	Distance (mi.)
Minneapolis St Paul International Airport	180.9 map

Other Smaller Airports near Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

	Distance (mi.)
Ironwood Gogebic County Airport	45.8 map
Duluth International Airport	62.0 map
Minocqua Noble F. Lee Airport	90.1 map

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Milwaukee (MKE) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$104
Chicago (CHI) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$126
Atlanta (ATL) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$169
Orlando (ORL) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$176
New York City (NYC) to Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP)	$178