While all of Wisconsin gets a big dose of winter weather every year, for the biggest blast of seasonal fun, set your sights up north. The little Northwoods town of Mercer draws scores of tourists in every season, but it’s especially lively in the winter, when it serves as the gateway to endless winter adventures. Pack your thickest mittens and your warmest boots; here’s why Mercer is the best Wisconsin winter getaway.
With a small-but-mighty population of 1,700, Mercer is a tiny Wisconsin town that’s located in Iron County. It’s abut a four-hour drive from Madison or five hours from Milwaukee. Allow a little extra time in the winter, though, as there may be snow and ice on the roads.
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The town is known as the Loon Capital of Wisconsin and there’s a big statue called Claire de Loon in the middle of town. The town holds a “Loon Day” festival, which features an arts and crafts fair, live music and a loon calling contest. In the winter, the loons are long gone but there are plenty of other wild creatures to admire.
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Mercer is the perfect home base for snowmobiling trips. There are over 300 miles of trails in Iron County and they connect to vast trail networks in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It’s some of the most scenic snowmobiling in the country.
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If snowmobiling is not your thing, there are plenty of other outdoor activities to enjoy. There are 214 nearby lakes open for ice fishing and some wonderful cross country ski trails that are close to town.
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Snowshoers and fat bikers will also have a good time in Mercer. There are miles of groomed fat bike and snowshoe trails, just a short drive east of Mercer.
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You don’t have to cover any ground at all to enjoy winter in Mercer – it’s also a good place to simply enjoy the scenery, let your dog play in the snow, or sit by a fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate.
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Learn more about things to do in Mercer on the Mercer Chamber of Commerce website. There are many more Northwoods destinations that welcome winter vacationers – here are some places that are so worth the drive.
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Address: Mercer, WI 54547, USA
