Bayfield, Wisconsin Travel
Things to see and do

Are the Apostle Islands Bayfield Ice Caves Open?

***Lake Superior Ice Pack goes to 70% inceasing chances to open up the Bayfield Mainland Ice Caves Trail. (see article here)

Madeline Island Ice Road is now open!

Gateway to Madeline Island and the Apostle Islands, Bayfield, WI is the crown jewel of the Bayfield Peninsula. An active arts and crafts community, shopping, orchards, dining, sea kayaking, sailing, camping, fishing, and island cruises are among the attractions that make Bayfield a popular touring stop.

While there are interesting things to see and do at most times in Bayfield, we most enjoy the festive atmosphere of the annual fall Apple Festival - which draws up to 60,000 people during the 3 day weekend! See our Bayfield Events Calendar (below) for more ideas on things to do and see in Bayfield.

During the winter and holiday season there are several Christmas and Holiday activities going on commencing with the holiday tree lighting ceremony on the day after Thanksgiving. The Rittenhouse Inn has a nice Thanksgiving dining and lodging package that we will catch this year. When winter arrives, there is cross-country skiing and downhill skiing at Mt. Ashwabay, the big Sled Dog race, the fantastic Bayfield Ice Caves and winter carnivals in Bayfield and Mount Ashwabay.

The melting ice this past spring.
See the latest Bayfield Web Cam shot

Bayfield residents have done a fine job preserving the historic character of the town. A number are listed on the National Register of historic sites.

Among the historic structures is this 1912 Iron Bridge constructed by Wausau Iron Works. Underneath the Iron Bridge, there's also a neat little wooded hiking trail running up the ravine. It is so secluded it is hard to grasp you are only minutes from "downtown" Bayfield.

Downtown is packed full of interesting boutiques, funky restaurants & bars, outdoor recreation shops, art galleries & artisan shops, etc.

 

 

 

 

Popular Bayfield Events & Visitor Attractions.

Campground Listings - Bayfield Area.

Bayfield Apple Festival.

Bayfield Pictures & Scenes.

Bayfield & Ashland Fall Color Scenic Drives.

The Bayfield Chamber & Visitors Bureau office is conveniently located downtown on Manypenny Avenue. They are the prime sponsor of AppleFest and are an essential stop for the Bayfield visitor to get useful advice, maps, brochures, and information on enjoying the Bayfield area.

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

SuperiorTrails.com - Reinhold Development - 2019

Visiting Madeline Island in the Winter via the Ice Road.

Bayfield & Apostle Islands Sea Caves

Wisconsin Lake Superior Fall Color Drives