Wisconsin has a lot of unique places, but one of the most beautiful is in the far north, a place that’s home to apple orchards and sea caves, bluegrass music, and lighthouses. Sound magical? It is – welcome to Bayfield, the most enchanting town in Wisconsin.
Bayfield, pop. 584, is located in far northern Wisconsin – it’s way up north, on the Lake Superior shoreline, about six hours from Milwaukee.
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It’s worth the drive. This tiny little city – the smallest in Wisconsin – is a northern gem.
Facebook / Bayfield and the Apostle Islands It’s a former lumber and commercial fishing town, and it has a postcard-sized downtown packed with some charming shops and restaurants.
Bayfield is the launch point for adventures in the nearby Apostle Islands, and the town calls itself the “Gateway to the Apostle Islands.”
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The climate is ideal for apple growing, and in the fall, orchards near the town grow some of the greatest fruit you’ve ever tasted.
Facebook / Bayfield and the Apostle Islands During the first week of October, about 60,000 people flock here for a massive apple festival.
There are incredible natural sights just outside of town, including rocky beaches, dramatic sea caves, and offshore lighthouses.
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Bayfield is also a destination for those who love the arts.
Facebook / Bayfield and the Apostle Islands Many artists are based in this scenic area, and you’ll find galleries right in town. When you see the waterfront, you may be tempted to create some art of your own!
There’s something to do in every season – in the winter, Bayfield gets a ton of beautiful snow, and in the summer, you can hear some great live music in a canvas theater called Big Top Chautauqua. It has hosted renowned entertainers like Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash. Learn more about things to do in the city on the Bayfield Chamber of Commerce website. While you’re up north, here’s an amazing waterfall that will take your breath away.
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It’s a former lumber and commercial fishing town, and it has a postcard-sized downtown packed with some charming shops and restaurants.
During the first week of October, about 60,000 people flock here for a massive apple festival.
Many artists are based in this scenic area, and you’ll find galleries right in town. When you see the waterfront, you may be tempted to create some art of your own!
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Address: Bayfield, WI, USA
