Passenger cruise options to the Apostle Islands, sea caves, & lighthouses!

Rental and guided tours!

Sea kayaking, rental & guided tours!

Choose from a couple hours to a full day captained adventure!

Ferry ride to Madeline Island from downtown Bayfield. Car, bike, or pedestrian.

~1.5 mile easy hike on paths and boardwalk through a picturesque sandstone gorge to Lake Superior shoreline, ~20' above water level. Water flowage/falls weather dependent.

Home to the nationally famous winter sea caves! During the summer, you can walk above the sea caves on this trail in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. It is a more rigorous hike- 2.3 miles one-way to the sea cave overlook (4.6 miles round trip). Intermediate hiker level due to elevation and numerous steps. Not a good option if it has been raining a lot. $5 day use parking fee, 17 miles west of Bayfield off of Hwy 13 North.

A historical ravine to Bayfield as it contributed to the Great Flood of 1928. Located off Washington Ave, downtown Bayfield. A pretty trail that begins under the Iron Bridge and runs along a creek at the bottom of a ravine. Steps, creek crossing, some elevation. There is a network of trails but this can be a fairly short hike and can loop to a residential area a few blocks from downtown.

Numerous shallow cascading waterfalls with water flowing into Siskiwit Bay of Lake Superior. Hiking trail/boardwalk ~.8 miles in length. Easy walking if staying on the trail and boardwalk. Our favorite experience is to don water shoes and walk downstream in the rocky water on a hot summer day! (Caution and water shoes a must if physically capable and desiring this adventure). West of Bayfield off of Hwy 13 North, ~25 minutes.

A fairly easy 2 mile hike on a trail with scattered boardwalks through the woods, gradual descent/ascent, leading to a scenic waterfall (~8' plunge) as well as a few smaller cascades. Typically one can walk behind the falls. West of Bayfield on Hwy 13 North in Cornucopia, ~30 minutes.

Enjoy a quiet peaceful stroll along a 1,166' fully accessible boardwalk into the wetlands. 3 viewing areas and benches available every 100'.

Sandy beach, visitor center, campground, picnic area, boat ramp, and historical fishing exhibit.

Hwy 13 North, Little Sand Bay Rd, ~13 miles from Bayfield.

17 miles west of Bayfield off of Hwy 13 North. Picnic tables and staircase leading to down to the beach. (Trailhead to the Lakeshore Trail located here as well). $5 day use parking fee.

Beautiful sandy beach in the tiny beach town, Cornucopia, located in Siskiwit Bay. ~25 minutes west of Bayfield off Hwy 13 North. You can also browse the tiny shops near the beach parking lot or walk up towards the small downtown stores, restaurants, or coffee shop and grab a picnic or treat!

Sandy beach with easy access from Hwy 13. ~6.5 miles from Bayfield off Hwy 13 South.

Music venue and performing arts center (canvas tent shows).

A par 72, 18-hole public golf course 500' above the city of Bayfield and Lake Superior. It provides stunning views of Chequamegon Bay and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore!

Mt Ashwabay has numerous beautiful mountain biking trails from easy to advanced.

Follow Bayfield's "Fruit Loop" (Co Hwy J off of Hwy 13 and Betzold Rd) for seasonal fresh berries, cherries, apples; hard cider at Hauser's Superior View Orchard; fresh cider donuts at Erickson's Orchard, gifts, jams/jellies; wine tasting at Seven Ponds Winery, etc.

Clothing and outdoor gear/equipment rental and sales; Adventure Club (micro) Brewery and Taproom; large outdoor sitting area; taco food truck; frisbee golf.

1st Native American owned distillery in the USA. Located on the Red Cliff Reservation.

Learn about paranormal encounters and ghost sightings at opulent Bayfield local homes, charming B&Bs, and shops. Duration: 90 min

Take the Madeline Island Ferry over to the small town of La Pointe! Shops, restaurants, galleries, museum, bike/moped rentals

(motion-to-go.com), Joni's beach, marina, and golf course (Madeline Island Golf Club).

Sandy beach, picnic area, sandstone bluffs, gorgeous hiking and lake views (Bay View Trail recommended!), boardwalk off the beach (connects to Big Bay Town Park boardwalk). Note: WI State Park Permit or entry fee required (no fee if biking).

Free large sandy beach, lagoon, and boardwalk.

Learn a bit about the nautical history of Bayfield and the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior. Free admission. Located downtown.