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Local Activities

Bike Trail

50 miles of Boulder Junction beautiful and paved bike trails begin near our front door!
https://boulderjct.org/the-heart-of-vilas-county-bike-trail-system/

Fishing

Trout Lake is an exceptional fishing lake and host to a wide variety of fish species. Home to the internationally renown University of Wisconsin - Madison Trout Lake Research Center, Trout Lake contains a sophisticated sensor buoy which provides data to the Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON) as well as fisherman. Fish species include:

Musky
Walleye
Lake Trout
Whitefish
Small Mouth Bass
Large Mouth Bass (rare)
Northern Pike
Cisco
Burbot
Rock Bass
Bluegill
Perch
Bowfin

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing

View Fish Pics

Museums

A great rainy day activity for the kids.
http://www.northwoodschildrensmuseum.com/
https://sayner-starlake.org/2016/05/27/vilas-historical-museum/

Golfing

Our area is host to numerous and beautiful courses. 
https://troutlakegolf.com/

Geocaching

300 geocaching nodes nearby.
http://www.starlake.net/geocaching/star-lake-wisconsin

Nature Centers

Worth a visit and one is just up the road at Crystal Lake campground and picnic area.
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/StateForests/nhal/naturecenter
https://discoverycenter.net/

Tommy O's Playhouse

Take in a play on a rainy day.
http://tommyosplayhouse.com/

Zip Line Park 

https://northwoodszipline.com/

Fun Parks - Miniature Golf - Batting Cages - Trampolines - Bumper Boats - Kayak Tours 

https://elmersfunpark.com/
https://northwoodszipline.com/
https://www.escaperhi.com/
https://www.minocqua.org/listing/island-golf/802/

Lumberjack and Ski Shows

http://www.scheerslumberjackshow.com/
https://plumskiters.org/
https://www.minaquabats.com/

Escape Rooms

https://northwoodsescaperoom.com/
https://www.escaperhi.com/

Visit a Winery!

https://www.tlwinery.com/

Take an interesting Day Trip for Agate Hunting, Waterfall viewing, and County Parks

https://www.superiortrails.com/rock-hound.html
https://www.gowaterfalling.com/waterfalls/blackriver.shtml
https://www.michigan.org/property/little-girls-point
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/michigan/waterfalls-road-trip-mi/

World's Best Sports Bar*

* This establishment may or may not be owned by Jaci's sister.
https://www.thetimbersbar.com/