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Ashland, Wisconsin Waterfront
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.
Festivals, Events & Other Things to See and Do in Ashland Wi
Ashland Wisconsin Travel Directory (our Ashland home page).
Ashland Mural Festival & Car Show
Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
Ashland Kreher RV Park - Campground
Events - Fourth of July Fireworks
Fall Color Tour Ashland-Bayfield Counties
Ashland, Washburn, Hurley Motel Lodging
Ashland's Chequamegon Bay Golf Course is a scenic, well-maintained course with rolling fairways and interesting variety.
Tent Camping available at Prentice Park
Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival - May (resumes 2022)
Apostle Islands Inline Marathon - June (resumes 2022)
Superior Vistas Bike Tour, Washburn - June 26, 2021
Bay Area Car Show - July TBA
4th of July Parade, Concert, Fireworks over Lake Superior
Ashland Bay Days Festival - July 17, 2021
Ashland County Fair - August 15 - 18th
MuralFest & Car Show - September 11, 2021
Red Clay Classic Super Stock Car Championship - Sept TBA
Whistlestop Marathon & Blues & Brews Festival - TBA
Big Water Film Festival, Bay Theater - TBA
Ashland Wisconsin Chamber Calendar of Events
WinterTime
Board Across the Bay - Feb 18, 2023
Also see ScenicPathways.com - search keyword Ashland for recent updates on interesting things to see and do in the Ashland area. |
Many of the buildings of downtown businesses and shops are being preserved and restored. It is fun to go shopping in a real downtown instead of an urban Mall.
One of the many murals that are refurbishing the sides of downtown buildings. See more Ashland Murals here.
The Ashland Waterfront Trail, a paved walking, running, and biking trail, stretches all along Ashland's lakefront from Masalowksi Beach on the west end to Bayfront Park on the east end of town.
Half way along the trail is a pedestrian underpass of Highway 2 that joins the trail with the downtown area. It comes out in the new Pearson Park.
The Artesian Well Kiosk at Masalowski Beach is favorite stop for locals and visitors alike. Jo is refilling a small bottle for the road, but most visitors go away with gallons of the tasty spring water.
Ashland Sunset over Chequamegon Bay
The 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 Wisconsin Area Links
More Ashland & Bayfield Area Pages
On SuperiorTrails.com
Meyers Beach - Apostle Islands Park
Holiday & Winter Events
Big Water Film Festival, Ashland - November 7 - 11th
Christmas Activities & Parade - December 1st
Northwoods Sleigh & Cutter Rally - Jan 12th
Sunday Ice Car Races - begin Feb 1st
King of the Bay snowmobile drag race - TBA
Book Across the Bay Snowshoe & Ski Race - Feb 16th
SuperiorTrails.com - Reinhold Development - 2023
Bayfield Apple Festival
Oct 6 - 8
Best Ashland & Bayfield Wisconsin Area Campgrounds
Lake Superior Camping
& Campground Directory
Best Camping along Lake Superior.
See our guide to interesting and fun things to see and do on Madeline Island.
See photos from our recent Apostle Islands
Sea Caves cruise.
Apostle Islands Sea Caves Hiking Trail is about a 3.5 mile round trip from Meyers Beach to the Bayfield Sea Caves
Lake Superior Travel Directories
Minnesota Travel
Wisconsin Travel
Upper Peninsula
Ontario Travel
Orchard Touring
Take a scenic drive of
farms and orchards in the Bayfield area.
Hotel, Motel Lodging
Ashland, Superior, Ironwood, Wisconsin South Shore