Windseeker’s guidebook
Food scene
Delicious dinners, Friday night fish fry, signature and classic cocktails. Make reservations ahead of time!
18 locals recommend
Good Thyme Restaurant and Catering
77180 State Hwy 13Delicious dinners, Friday night fish fry, signature and classic cocktails. Make reservations ahead of time!
Tucked away in Bayfield's fruit loop, this lovely winery operates amongst the vines. Red, white, and fruit wines all made locally.
8 locals recommend
The Wineries on Betzold Rd
87380 Betzold RoadTucked away in Bayfield's fruit loop, this lovely winery operates amongst the vines. Red, white, and fruit wines all made locally.
Wonderstate Cafe (Formerly Kickapoo) is everyone's favorite coffee shop for classic and signature caffeinated beverages, bakery, and deli items.
6 locals recommend
Kickapoo Coffee - Bayfield Cafe
117 Rittenhouse AveWonderstate Cafe (Formerly Kickapoo) is everyone's favorite coffee shop for classic and signature caffeinated beverages, bakery, and deli items.
At the Bayfield Inn you can choose from three dining options: The Lakeside Dining Room offers classic comfort foods with a culinary vision, The Lounge has casual bar bites and shareables and alcoholic beverages, and everyone's favorite - The Deck a romantic roof top bar overlooking Lake Superior.
22 locals recommend
The Bayfield Inn
20 Rittenhouse AveAt the Bayfield Inn you can choose from three dining options: The Lakeside Dining Room offers classic comfort foods with a culinary vision, The Lounge has casual bar bites and shareables and alcoholic beverages, and everyone's favorite - The Deck a romantic roof top bar overlooking Lake Superior.
Visit America’s first and only Native American owned distillery. Enjoy their award-winning spirits crafted into specialty and classic cocktail offerings.
17 locals recommend
Copper Crow Distillery, LLC
54814 State Hwy 13Visit America’s first and only Native American owned distillery. Enjoy their award-winning spirits crafted into specialty and classic cocktail offerings.
Wisconsin's Northern-most microbrewery with a selection of unique brews. Sit inside at the bar or enjoy the outdoor scene with firepits, yard games, and occasional visiting food trucks.
8 locals recommend
Adventure Club Brewing
35265 S Co Hwy JWisconsin's Northern-most microbrewery with a selection of unique brews. Sit inside at the bar or enjoy the outdoor scene with firepits, yard games, and occasional visiting food trucks.
Longtime, family-owned joint at Bay Front Inn with seafood dishes, regional beers & an outdoor deck.
9 locals recommend
Pier Plaza Restaurant
1 Rittenhouse AveLongtime, family-owned joint at Bay Front Inn with seafood dishes, regional beers & an outdoor deck.
Sweet & Salty offers ice cream, candy, variety of homemade gourmet popcorn flavors, and much more! Right in Downtown Bayfield - you won't want to miss this stop!
Candy Shoppe
217 Rittenhouse AveSweet & Salty offers ice cream, candy, variety of homemade gourmet popcorn flavors, and much more! Right in Downtown Bayfield - you won't want to miss this stop!
Full Service Restaurant + Social Lounge. Now serving Antler Espresso, Housemade Sourdough Neapolitan Pizza, Seasonal Dinners, Gourmet Pastries and a selection of handcrafted Mocktails, Beer & Wine.
St. James Social
Full Service Restaurant + Social Lounge. Now serving Antler Espresso, Housemade Sourdough Neapolitan Pizza, Seasonal Dinners, Gourmet Pastries and a selection of handcrafted Mocktails, Beer & Wine.
Sightseeing
This short hike in Washburn is a family favorite. Explore the picturesque pre-Cambrian sandstone gorge along the Lake Superior shore.
6 locals recommend
Houghton Falls Nature Preserve (Parking Area)
Houghton Falls RoadThis short hike in Washburn is a family favorite. Explore the picturesque pre-Cambrian sandstone gorge along the Lake Superior shore.
Head just north to Red Cliff to experience a mid-length trek that meanders through lush boreal forest and opens up to pristine sandy beaches with views of the Apostle Islands.
9 locals recommend
Frog Bay Tribal National Park
92070 Frog Bay RdHead just north to Red Cliff to experience a mid-length trek that meanders through lush boreal forest and opens up to pristine sandy beaches with views of the Apostle Islands.
Enjoy a beautiful 7-mile hike on the Sea Cave Trail along the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore or spend the day at one of the area’s most scenic beaches. Located in Cornucopia.
18 locals recommend
Meyers Beach
Meyers RoadEnjoy a beautiful 7-mile hike on the Sea Cave Trail along the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore or spend the day at one of the area’s most scenic beaches. Located in Cornucopia.
Located 10 minutes south of Bayfield, Friendly Valley and Bayview Beaches are the go-to beach for locals and visitors alike with miles of shoreline and gorgeous views of the Bayfield Peninsula and Apostle Islands.
Friendly Valley Beach
33245 Friendly Valley RdLocated 10 minutes south of Bayfield, Friendly Valley and Bayview Beaches are the go-to beach for locals and visitors alike with miles of shoreline and gorgeous views of the Bayfield Peninsula and Apostle Islands.
Lost Creek Falls is a 2.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail that features a waterfall. Dogs welcome!
13 locals recommend
Lost Creek Falls
Lost Creek Falls is a 2.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail that features a waterfall. Dogs welcome!
Take the ferry across to experience the town of LaPointe and stroll the 3-mile sand beach between Town Park and Big Bay State Park. Hiking, cliff views, moped rentals, and more.
13 locals recommend
Big Bay State Park
2402 Hagen RdTake the ferry across to experience the town of LaPointe and stroll the 3-mile sand beach between Town Park and Big Bay State Park. Hiking, cliff views, moped rentals, and more.
Recreation
If you are a Winter visitor, Mt. Ashwabay is a must. Enjoy downhill skiing, snowboarding, and tubing on the hill or hit the extensive Nordic ski trail system.
Summer visitors can enjoy concerts hosted by Big Top Chautauqua
6 locals recommend
Mount Ashwabay
If you are a Winter visitor, Mt. Ashwabay is a must. Enjoy downhill skiing, snowboarding, and tubing on the hill or hit the extensive Nordic ski trail system.
Summer visitors can enjoy concerts hosted by Big Top Chautauqua
Rent a fat tire or mountain bike from Howl to test out on the trails. Ski and snowshoe rentals also available in the Winter season.
12 locals recommend
Howl Adventure Center
35265 S Co Hwy JRent a fat tire or mountain bike from Howl to test out on the trails. Ski and snowshoe rentals also available in the Winter season.
Help hoist the sails or sit back and relax as you navigate the gorgeous waterways of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands on a classic sailboat. As an exclusive promotion for our guests, use code "WINDSEEKERSAILS" for 10% off your trip.
True North Sailing Charters
232 S 1st StHelp hoist the sails or sit back and relax as you navigate the gorgeous waterways of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands on a classic sailboat. As an exclusive promotion for our guests, use code "WINDSEEKERSAILS" for 10% off your trip.
Choose from a variety of tours that feature lighthouses, sea caves, and, of course, the Apostle Islands. BYO food and beverages!
14 locals recommend
Apostle Islands Cruises
2 Front StChoose from a variety of tours that feature lighthouses, sea caves, and, of course, the Apostle Islands. BYO food and beverages!
Go on a half-day, full-day, or multi-day sea kayak excursion with experienced guides to enjoy views of the Sea Caves and Apostle Islands from a different point of view.
13 locals recommend
Trek & Trail
7 Washington AveGo on a half-day, full-day, or multi-day sea kayak excursion with experienced guides to enjoy views of the Sea Caves and Apostle Islands from a different point of view.
18 holes with the best panoramic views of the Apostle Islands.
7 locals recommend
Apostle Highlands Golf Course
34745 Madeline Trail18 holes with the best panoramic views of the Apostle Islands.
City/town information
A Lake Superior destination at the edge of nature’s unspoiled beauty. Bayfield is one of USA Today’s Best Coastal Small Towns, Wisconsin’s Smallest City, the Berry Capital of the State, and the Gateway to the Apostle Islands. The list goes on from there. Bayfield holds many distinctions, but underneath all the titles and accolades it is also simply and strikingly beautiful. A small city on the shores of the Big Lake. - Bayfield Chamber
To find out more visit bayfield.org
43 locals recommend
Bayfield
A Lake Superior destination at the edge of nature’s unspoiled beauty. Bayfield is one of USA Today’s Best Coastal Small Towns, Wisconsin’s Smallest City, the Berry Capital of the State, and the Gateway to the Apostle Islands. The list goes on from there. Bayfield holds many distinctions, but underneath all the titles and accolades it is also simply and strikingly beautiful. A small city on the shores of the Big Lake. - Bayfield Chamber
To find out more visit bayfield.org
Neighborhoods
Explore the many fruit and berry farms and orchards in Bayfield's quintessential "Fruit Loop" on Cty Hwy J. Spend a morning picking your own fruit or visiting a farm store for fresh or preserved goods. Some of our favorites include Blue Vista Farm, Erickson's Orchard, Hauser's Superior View Farm, Rocky Acres, and Northwind Organic.
County Highway J
County Highway JExplore the many fruit and berry farms and orchards in Bayfield's quintessential "Fruit Loop" on Cty Hwy J. Spend a morning picking your own fruit or visiting a farm store for fresh or preserved goods. Some of our favorites include Blue Vista Farm, Erickson's Orchard, Hauser's Superior View Farm, Rocky Acres, and Northwind Organic.