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Ashland Wisconsin

In the late 1800s, Ashland, Wi was one of Wisconsin's largest cities and a major Lake Superior port. But the end of the logging era and other economic changes took its toll. In the latter part of the 20th century Ashland was on the official list of depressed areas. But today, the city is undergoing a renaissance of sorts. The Chequamegon Hotel (pictured below), built in 1986 to recollect Ashland's grand era, is among the revitalizing changes occurring.

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Hotel Chequamegon overlooking the Chequamegon Bay - Ashland Wisconsin

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Things to See and Do in Ashland, Wi

  Ashland, WI Travel Directory (our Ashland home page)

  Ashland Mural Walk

  Ashland Scarecrows

  Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center

  Ashland Kreher RV Park - Campground

  Events - Fourth of July Fireworks

  Chequamegon Bay Golf Course

  Fall Color Tour Ashland-Bayfield Counties

  More Area Links to activities & places

  Ashland, Washburn, Hurley Motel Lodging

Summer & Fall 2012 Events

Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival - May 17 - 19th
Superior Vistas Bike Tour, Washburn - June 23rd
4th of July Parade, Concert, Fireworks over Lake Superior
Ashland Bay Days Festival - July 13 - 15th
MuralFest & Car Show - August tba
Whistlestop Marathon & Blues & Brews Festival - October 12th - 13th
Big Water Film Festival, Washburn - November tba

Ashland Wisconsin Chamber Calendar of Events
Bayfield Holiday Season Activities

Also see ScenicPathways.com - search keyword Ashland for recent updates on interesting things to see and do in the Ashland area.

  Bayfield, Wi Places to See, Things to Do
  Washburn, Wisconsin

ashland mural walk

One of many murals that are refurbishing the sides of downtown buildings. See more Ashland Murals here.

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Many of the brownstone buildings are being preserved and its fun to go shopping in a real downtown instead of a Mall.

south shore brewery

 

Ashland's South Shore Brewery is gaining a reputation as a top quality micro-brewery. Its' DeepWater Grille is a great place for a sandwich or a full course dinner.

radisson fort

 

Located at Masalowski beach is a reproduction of the Radisson - Groseilliers Fort commemorating the site of the first voyageur-trader outpost camp here in 1659.


Also at Masalowski Beach is favorite stop for locals and visitors alike - the Artesian Well kiosk. Jo is refilling a small bottle for the road, but most visitors go away with gallons of the tasty spring water.


northern great lakes visitor centerThe Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
is a don't miss stop, 2.5 miles west of Ashland off Highway 2. Interactive exhibits, multi-media theater, museum, gift shop, and five story observation tower.

There's also a 3/4 mile boardwalk nature trail. Nearby Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge offers more hiking and nature walks. Go "Here" for more info and photos of the Center and some Lake Superior Facts

Some Ashland - Bayfield Area Links

More Bayfield Area Pages

  Bayfield Wisconsin

  More Pictures Bayfield, WI

  Things to Do in Bayfield, WI

  Bayfield Apple Festival

  Bayfield Iron Bridge Hiking & Nature Trail

  Bayfield Orchards

  Campgrounds Bayfield Wi area

  Bayfield-Ashland Color Tour

  Ashland Wisconsin

  Ashland Mural Walk

  Apostle Islands

  Apostle Islands Cruise

  Meyers Beach - Apostle Islands Park

  Cornucopia - western gateway to Bayfield

  Madeline Island

  Lake Superior Facts

  Washburn, WI

 

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Resource Links:
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Madeline Island

 

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