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Some visitors have come since childhood and others Madeleine Cadotte, island namesake, was daughter have just discovered the turn-of-the-century charm of of Chief White Crane and married French fur trader Michael Bayfield on the mainland and La Pointe on . Cadotte. The made the island home for hundreds One of 22 Apostle Islands, Madeline’s population ranges of years before from 220 in the winter to 2,500 in the summer. Ferries Europeans cross from spring breakup until late winter with passengers arrived. on foot or with cars or bikes. Bicycles, mopeds, canoes and kayaks can be rented on the island. When ice forms, some students cross by windsled to attend school in Bayfield until the is passable by automobiles. chronicles Native American life, the and arrival of missionaries, 19th century fishing, logging, brownstone mining and maritime lore. In 1659, the explorers A lively film gives voice to the past and a shop offers and fur traders Groseilliers and books, crafts, jewelry and gift items rooted Radisson came to in island history. The Museum is opposite and for 150 years, it was an outpost for the Ferry Landing. French, British and American fur

Madeline island is... traders. After the Sault St. Marie locks were 90 miles from Duluth built in 1855, the area became home to 220 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul many new settlers. Like people before 320 miles from Madison them, they traveled by water. 450 miles from Chicago Passenger and freight ferries criss- crossed the Bay. As railways and roads improved, ferries – except those linking Bayfield and La Pointe – faded into history. Today, ferries run from March or April until freeze-up. For visitor information, contact the Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce at 888-475-3386 or online at www.madelineisland.com. 3 Madeline Island Music Camp 612-871-7781 Ticket information: 715-747-2561 www.music-camp.org Chamber music programs for talented musicians. Chamber Music for Strings program 6/9-7/8 and Chamber Music for Winds program 7/8-7/15. Chamber music performances by students and world-class ensembles at the Clubhouse. Clubhouse available for wedding/party rental in Aug/ Sept. Center and student lodges to rent to qualified non-profit groups. Madeline Island 4 Madeline Island School of The Arts 715-747-2054 www.madelineartschool.com Between May and October, MISA offers 5-day workshops taught by nationally-recognized instructors in writing, painting, photography, quilting, yoga and other genres. Located on a beautiful prairie meadow with light-filled, state-of- the-art studios, and modern, mission-style lodging. Island is perfect for retreats. Offers superb plein air painting and nature photography. See website. Register online. Madeline Island

adventures on water 5 Adventure Vacations Boat Charter 715-747-2100 www.adv-vac.com Tour the Apostle Islands by boat and we will kayak into sea caves, snorkel over shipwrecks and tour historic lighthouses. Guided kayak tours bring you paddling to Madeline Island sea caves. Small group sizes, part- to full-day trips and adventures on land overnight excursions available. downtown, Madeline Island Animaashi Sailing Co. 715-779-5468 Big Top Chautauqua 715-373-5552 888-244-8368 888-272-4548 Sailing charter–MI pickup available. www.bigtop.org Free shuttle service at Bayfield Ferry Landing. www.animaashi.com Bayfield Three miles south of Bayfield, base of Mt. Ashwabay Ski Hill Legendary Waters Casino 715-779-3712 7 Apostle Island Kayaks 715-747-3636 www.apostleislandskayaks.com Guided tours from Big Bay www.legendarywaters.com Red Cliff State Park – caves, cliffs ($59), snorkeling option available. Four 1 Madeline Island Heritage Center 715-747-2377 hours. Sit-in kayaks. Depart from our downtown location across www.mihpa.com Features three, 100 year-old buildings offering from Joni’s Beach at 10.45a.m. Reservations recommended. a glimpse of Island life from another time. Open late June – Labor Children free or half-price. downtown, Madeline Island Day plus Applefest weekend. Located 1/2 block from Ferry. Complex restored and operated by Madeline Island Historical Preservation Association, PO Box 250, La Pointe, WI 54850. Small admission fee. Donations graciously accepted. downtown, Madeline Island 2 Madeline Island Museum 715-747-2415 www.madelineislandmuseum.org For over 50 years, the place for exploring and interpreting the rich history and culture of the Catchun-Sun Charter Co. 715-779-3111 Island. Exhibits and programs for all ages. Museum store features 888-724-5494 Sailing charter–MI pickup available. Bayfield books, handmade jewelry, Ojibwe crafts, and other gifts. Open daily, May 25-October 5. Family/group rates. Owned and operated by the Charter Pro 715-209-0474 612-986-8673 Wisconsin Historical Society. www.apostleislandsyachtcharters.com (MV Blue Stone) downtown, Madeline Island Explore the islands in style. Customized power boat charters. Madeline Island

2­ 3­ Hudson’s On the Spot Guide Service 715-209-6431 11 Joni’s Beach and playground. Five-minute walk from the Ferry www.fishchequamegonbay.com Island pick-up available Dock. No overnight camping permitted. Bayfield downtown, Madeline Island Living Adventure Inc. 715-779-9503 866-779-9503 www.livingadventure.com Join us! Guided Apostle Islands sea kayak tours, rentals and instruction. 1/2 day shipwreck tours ($59). Full day sea caves tours ($99). Free Ferry pick-ups. Call toll-free for reservations. Bayfield

6 Madeline Island Ferry Line 715-747-2051 13 Harry Nelson Recreation Center Ball field, tennis www.madferry.com Walk, bicycle or drive aboard one of our courts, playground. Winter ice skating rink. Available for rental ferry boats and capture the romance of the Islands. Spectacular views with proper application and fees. downtown, Madeline Island abound on this 20 minute voyage. Trips run every 1/2 hour during the summer months. downtown, Madeline Island & downtown, Bayfield equipment rentals Superior Day Cruises 715-779-5454 7 Apostle Island Kayaks 715-747-3636 www.SuperiorDayCruises.com Unique cruise service includes www.apostleislandskayaks.com Rentals from Big Bay Town sea cave and lighthouse tours, jazz & blues cruises, beach combing, Park ($39). 3 1/2 hours. Safe sit-on-top kayaks. Depart from our sunbathing, special event & sunset cruises. NO SET ITINERARY. downtown location across from Joni’s Beach at 9.15 a.m. and 12:45 USCG safety inspected. Island pick-up available. Madeline Island p.m. Reservations recommended. Children free or half-price. SUPs, The Xtreme Angler 715-781-8545 sales. downtown, Madeline Island www.thextremeangler.com MI pickup available. 10 Bog Lake Outfitters LLC 715-747-2685 www.boglakeoutfitters.com Canoe and rowboat rentals for use boat storage and marinas in Big Bay Town Park lagoon – a special, unique and relaxing way to experience the quiet beauty of Madeline Island. $10/hour, $35 8 Madeline Island Yacht Club 715-747-2655 ½ day; $50/Day; $150/week. Use honor system or call to make www.miyc.net Full-service marina with transient dockage, pre- arrangements. Madeline Island mium 91 octane, diesel and pumpout. Area’s largest ship store with 12 Motion To Go 715-747-6585 boating accessories, gifts, clothing, ice, snacks, charts, camping supplies. Mercruiser, Yanmar and Raymarine dealer. www.motion-to-go.com Moped and bike rental. Bikes for all ages, buggies, tagalongs and tandems. Hourly and daily rental Madeline Island available. Shop offers tees, sweatshirts, baseball caps, sunglasses and Burt Bee’s products. downtown, Madeline Island CAMPGROUNDS AND PARKS gifts, galleries and groceries 9 715-747-6425 Camping reservations: 888-947-2757 5 Adventure Vacations Beach Shop 715-747-2100 www.wiparks.net Located seven miles from the Ferry Landing. www.adv-vac.com We have everything you need for FUN in the Camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, swimming, and interpretive islands! Sunglasses, water sport equipment, beach toys, camping programs. 60-site (including 15 electric sites) family campground supplies, flip flops, snorkeling equipment, kites and much more! with showers, indoor group camp. Sand beach. Accessible beach side Rent blow-up kayaks, stand up surfboards and a variety of games boardwalk with self-guided nature trail. Madeline Island and gear. downtown, Madeline Island 10 Big Bay Town Park 715-747-3031 14 Bell Street Gallery 715-747-2092 For reservations: www.bigbaytownpark.com www.bellstgallery.com downtown, Madeline Island or www.bigbaytownpark.org. Located 7 miles from ferry dock. Family campground: potable water and toilets. Tent sites: $15/night; Eckels Pottery & Fine Craft Gallery 715-779-5617 electric sites: $20/night. Picnic, fish, canoe, swim, hike the lagoon eckelspotterybayfield.com Bayfield and enjoy the sand beach. Madeline Island 15 Island Carvers 715-747-6595 www.islandcavers.biz downtown, Madeline Island 4­ 5­ 5 Island Corn 651-341-9894 18 Turtle Tracks Studio 715-747-3023 downtown, Madeline Island downtown, La Pointe 5 Island Market 715-747-6635 19 Woods Hall Craft Shop 715-747-3943 Featuring BBQ ribs, fresh cut aged steaks, Chicago-style Italian Original design and hand-woven items, rugs, scarves, table runners, beef, gyros, fresh and smoked fish, meats, cheeses, produce, ice handcrafted jewelry, pottery, clothing and more, looms on display cream, beer, wine, spirits, newspapers, batteries and used books. – come and visit us. Three blocks to the right from Ferry Landing. downtown, Madeline Island downtown, Madeline Island Kelly & Crew 715-779-3807 kelly-and-crew.com Island Thyme is now on mainland thyme! golf and recreation K&C offers lifestyle apparel & little luxuries at Bayfield’s newest boutique. Bayfield Bayfield Recreation Center 715-779-5408 12 La Pointe Center Art Guild & Gallery 715-747-3321 www.bayfieldreccenter.org Bayfield www.lapointecenter.com The La Pointe Center Art Guild & Gallery exhibits area artists’ work in a variety of mediums. One-of- a-kind jewelry, paintings and sculpture, along with locally produced cards are great gifts available at our Backdoor Gallery. Stop in for some artistic inspiration! downtown, Madeline Island Loon Commons Press 715-747-6845 www.looncommonspress.com Loon Commons Press is home to the Madeline Island ABC Book and Madeline Island ABC Coloring Book containing ABC verses, delightful drawings, and activities, along with the ABC Poster. Purchase locally or through our website. 20 Madeline Island Golf Club 715-747-3212 Madeline Island www.madelineislandgolf.com Where all greens are “island” 16 Lori’s Store 715-747-5200 greens. One of only two Robert Trent Jones Sr. designs in [email protected] Island’s year-round grocery and so Wisconsin. 18 hole. Excellent driving range. PGA pro/ Par 71. much more store! All the basics and then some – ATM, ice, frozen Visitors welcome. Madeline Island foods/meats, liquor, beer, wine. Clean, fresh, friendly and helpful, we are here to serve you. Conveniently located one block east of 13 Madeline Island Skate Park 715-747-6913 Main Street on Middle Road, across from the Ball Field, just past www. madelineisland.com Unique, skater-designed park Tom’s Burned Down Café. downtown, Madeline Island features half-pipe, quarter-pipe, fun box, ramp, rails and more! Located in parking area behind Harry Nelson Recreation Center 16 Madeline Island Candle Company 715-747-2196 downtown, Madeline Island www.madelineislandmuseum.org downtown, Madeline Island 2 Madeline Island Museum Gift Shop 715-747-2415 home and building services downtown, Madeline Island CF Design Ltd 218-722-1060 218-343-0983 17 MARV*N*STEWART 888-747-2388 715-747-2388 www.cfdesignltd.com Award-winning custom residential design MARV*N*STEWART is located on the Ferry Dock in downtown – from new houses and remodeling, to furniture and cabinetry. Site La Pointe! We carry creative gifts, greeting cards, home décor and sensitive, energy conscious modern design emphasizing durability, hand-crafted items produced locally and regionally. downtown, beauty, and fit to culture, function and budget. Bayfield & Duluth Madeline Island. 5 Nelson Construction Co. of La Pointe 12 Mission Hill Coffee & Gifts 715-747-3100 715-747-3300 downtown, Madeline Island [email protected] Specializing in shoreline stabilization, docks, dredging, driveways, site prep, pit run, foundations, bank 12 Katherine Parfet Studio/Gallery 715-747-6369 sand, brown and limestone gravel, pea gravel, rock, screened sand, 201 Lakeview Place downtown, Madeline Island redi-mix concrete batch plant and snowplowing. Free estimates – Prompt service. downtown, Madeline Island 12 Sugar Shack 715-209-6828 www.sugarshackcandystore.com downtown, Madeline Island Northwoods Paving 715-682-4340 Ashland

6­ 7­ Daily 2013 Ferry Schedule between – Bayfield and La Pointe on Madeline Island Late May - early October EXTRA TRIP UPDATES (Friday, Saturday and holidays): xx For passenger and vehicle rates: www.madferry.com, www.madferry.com/mobile & Facebook www.madferry.com breakup – MAY 2 SEPT 3 – OCTOBER 7 TO ISLAND AM: 7:30, 9:15, 11:00 PM: 12:30, 1:45, TO ISLAND AM: 7:30, 8:45, 10:00, 11:00, 11:45 3:00i, 4:00, 5:30 PM: 12:30, 1:15, 2:00, 2:45, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 5:30, 7:00, 8:30, TO BAYFIELD AM: 7:00i, 8:00, 9:45, 11:30 10:00u uTrips run Thurs-Sat only PM: 1:00, 2:30, 3:30i, 4:30 Fri & Sat nights: 11:00 PM i Trips run Mon-Fri only, January 1-May 17 TO BAYFIELD AM: 7:00, 8:00, 9:15, 10:00, 10:45, 11:30, PM: 12:15, 1:00, 1:45, 2:30, 3:15, 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, 6:00, 7:30, MAY 3 – MAY 23 9:00 Fri & Sat nights: 10:30 PM TO ISLAND AM: 7:30, 8:45, 10:00, 11:00 PM: 12:30, 1:45, 3:00, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00, 8:30 Fri nights: 10:00 PM OCT 8 – OCTOBER 20 TO BAYFIELD AM: 7:00i, 8:00, 9:15, 10:30, 11:30 TO ISLAND AM: 7:30, 8:45, 10:00, 11:00, PM: 12:30, 1:45, PM: 1:00, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:00, 7:30 Fri nights: 9:00 PM 3:00, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00, 8:30, 10:00u, Fri nights: 11:00 PM i Trips run Mon-Fri only, January 1-May 17 TO BAYFIELD AM: 7:00, 8:00, 9:15, 10:30, 11:30 PM: 1:00, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:00, 7:30, 9:00u MAY 24 – JUNE 25 Fri nights: 10:30 PM TO ISLAND AM: 7:30, 8:45, 10:00, 11:00, 11:45 uTrips run Thurs-Sat only PM: 12:30, 1:15, 2:00, 2:45, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 5:30, 7:00, 8:30, 10:00u OCT 21 – DECEMBER 1 Fri & Sat nights: 11:00 PM TO ISLAND AM: 7:30, 9:15, 11:00 PM: 12:30, 1:45, 3:00, u Trips run Thurs-Sat only 4:00, 5:30, 7:00v TO BAYFIELD AM: 7:00, 8:00, 9:15, 10:00, 10:45, 11:30 Fri nights thru Nov. 29: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 PM: 12:15, 1:00, 1:45, 2:30, 3:15, 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, 6:00, 7:30, Sat nights thru Oct 26: 8:30, 10:00 i 9:00 Fri & Sat nights: 10:30 PM TO BAYFIELD AM: 7:00 , 8:00, 9:45, 11:30 PM: 1:00, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:00v, Fri nights thru Nov. 29: PM: 6:00, JUNE 26 – SEPTEMBER 2 7:30, 9:00 vNot run after Nov. 3 iTrips run Mon-Fri only TO ISLAND AM: 6:30i, 7:30, 8:45 Sat nights thru Oct 27: 7:30, 9:00 Every Half Hour from 10:00-6:00 PM PM: 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00s Fri & Sat: Midnight DEC 2 – FREEZE UP (subject to change) iTrips run Mon-Fri s Trips run Wed-Sat only TO ISLAND AM: 7:30, 9:15, 11:00 PM: 12:30, 1:45, i TO BAYFIELD AM: 7:00, 8:00, 9:15 3:00 , 4:00, 5:30 i Every Half Hour from 10:00-6:30 PM TO BAYFIELD AM: 7:00 , 8:00, 9:45, 11:30 PM: 1:00, i i PM: 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 Fri & Sat nights: 11:30 PM 2:30, 3:30 4:30 Trips run Mon-Fri only Reduced trips on Christmas and New Year’s Day Rendezvous 612-384-3774 lodging www.vrbo.com/161763 Private, quiet setting overlooking Apostle Islands National Park. Fieldstone fireplace, screened porch, gourmet Bayfield Inn 715-779-3363 kitchen, sandy beach. Relaxing getaway for two or plenty of space for www.thebayfieldinn.com Bayfield a gathering of sixteen. Three-Night Minimum. Weekly rentals only July and August. Madeline Island Birchwood Vacation Home 715-747-6315 800-822-6315 River Rock Inn & Bait Shop 715-682-3232 www.madelineislandvacationhome.com Madeline Island www.riverrockinn.net Ashland 36 Bluegreen Organix - lodging 715-747-2700 Somtara 612-695-5503 bluegreenorganicexpress.com downtown, Madeline Island www.somtara.com Judged by many repeat visitors as the nicest place they have stayed on the Island. A true lake home with beach Bog Lake Outfitters LLC 715-747-2685 and dock fronting Lake Superior. No smoking/no pets. Limit six. www.boglake.com Charming lakeside and wilderness Reservations made online. Madeline Island housekeeping cottages with fire ring on the beach. Linens, fully equipped kitchens, grills, bikes, kayaks and a canoe furnished. Smith’s Island Rental “Whose House” Madeline Island 715-747-3613 summer 507-209-1746 winter www.smithswhosehouse.com Charming one level housekeeping 12 Downtown Condos 612-229-8611 cottage 200 feet from shoreline. Living room with stone fireplace, http://web.me.com/cwandrei/Site_2/Welcome.html two bedrooms, bath w/shower, fully equipped kitchen, gas grill, downtown, Madeline Island radio/cd, linens. WiFi, shared sandy beach & dock. Weekly rentals 21 Ferry Landing Suites 715-747-2388 only. Limit four. No smoking/pets. Madeline Island www.ferrylandingsuites.net Located one block east of Ferry 25 Uncle Tom’s & Treasure House 612-685-0445 Landing Madeline Island http://www.vrbo.com/64904 http://www.vrbo.com/336427 Harbor’s Edge 715-779-3962 Madeline Island http://www.harborsedgemotel.com Bayfield 26 Weisel Cabin 715-747-6565 Madeline Island 22 The Inn on Madeline Island 715-747-6315 Winfield Inn 715-779-3252 800-822-6315 www.winfieldinn.com Located on the shores of Lake Superior www.madisland.com Rendezvous Guest Center located four just north of Bayfield. 36 air-conditioned rooms include 6 condos. blocks from Ferry Landing, adjacent to the marina. 70 plus rentals Other rentals available including homes, cottages and cabins. homes and cottages, condominiums, hotel suites and rooms, and Bayfield Jacuzzi guest rooms. Beachfront pool, hot tub and sauna. Tennis courts and gift shop. Year-round lodging. Madeline Island massage, spa and salon services 24 Island Inn 715-747-2000 800-899-1916 www.ontheisland.com downtown, Madeline Island Madeline Island Massage 715-747-2139 12 Kuromako Group 612-719-2663 Madeline Island http://madelineisland.chambermaster.com/list/member/ kuromako-group-148.htm Madeline Island Madeline Island Yoga Retreats 715-271-7465 www.madelineislandyogaretreats.com Madeline Island 17 Madeline Island Vacations 888-747-2388 Yoga on the Rock 612-242-5704 715-747-2388 www.yogaontherock.com downtown Madeline Island www.madelineislandvacations.com We specialize in vacation property rentals of private homes & cabins. Discover Big Bay Cabin, Cedar Log Cabin, Cedar View, Dock­­ Masters, Heersema House, Mella’s Cottage, Next Farm Down, Treehouse and many more under “Accommodations” on our website. downtown, Madeline Island

10­ 11­ meetings/weddings/events professional and public services Coco Artisan Bread & Fine Pastries Bay Area Taxi/Transport 715-682-4655 715-373-CAKE (2253) www.coconorth.com Washburn www.bayareatransport.net Ashland 12 Bremer Bank 715-747-2711 715-779-5894 22 The Inn and The Pub on Madeline Island www.bremer.com downtown, Madeline Island and Bayfield 715-747-6315 800-822-6315 www.madisland.com Spectacular beachfront setting, fabulous Hippophile Farm 715-747-6872 sunsets and friendly professional planning make The Inn and The www.hippophilefarm.com Madeline Island Pub, along with the new Lightkeeper’s Lodge, a perfectly delicious wedding location. Wedding brochure available online. Catering Huber, Paul 715-747-2435 CPA Madeline Island managers can tailor any event: wedding, family reunion, corporate 12 Lakeview Laundromat function, to your tastes. Madeline Island www.suds4.us downtown, Madeline Island Joseph C. Crawford, PhD, JD 715-747-5182 27 La Pointe Community Clinic 715-747-2722 715-682-9449 Court Commissioner (Licensed wedding downtown, Madeline Island officiant) Madeline Island La Pointe Gas & Septic 715-747-2111 La Pointe Gas & Septic 715-747-2111 http://madelineisland.chambermaster.com/list/member http://madelineisland.chambermaster.com/list/member la-pointe-gas-septic-143.htm Madeline Island la-pointe-gas-septic-143.htm Porta Potty rental. Madeline Island 28 La Pointe Town Hall 715-747-6913 Lifesights Photography & Video 612-845-7999 www.townoflapointewi.gov downtown, Madeline Island www.lifesightsphoto.com Madeline Island 29 La Pointe Recycling & Transfer 715-747-5715 The town of La Pointe is very active in recycling. Please do your share. Keep Madeline Island clean for all to enjoy. Madeline Island 30 M.I. Airport (Maj. Gilbert Field) 715-747-6913 www.airnav.com/airport/4R5 This uncontrolled, lighted 3,000 ft., paved airport is located 11/2 miles east of downtown La Pointe. Pilot lounge and tie-downs (nightly charge). Madeline Island

Madwood Pro-Motion 715-747-2075 [email protected] Recording, musical production and event services. Producers of Madeline Island Radio Hour. www.madelineislandradio.com Madeline Island 31 Madeline Island Public Library 715-747-3662 12 Sugar Shack 715-209-6828 www.madisland.wislib.org downtown, Madeline Island www.sugarshackcandystore.com downtown, Madeline Island 32 St. Joseph’s Mass, Sat., 6:40 p.m., summer only. downtown, Madeline Island non-profit services & agencies 33 St. John’s United Church of Christ 715-747-3903 Sunday services at 10 a.m. downtown, Madeline Island Apostle Islands Area Community Fund 715-779-7021 5 Superieur Petrol 715-779-5312 downtown, Madeline Island and Bayfield www.dsacommunityfoundation.com/affiliate Bayfield 5 Windsleds Inc. Transportation 715-747-5400 Island Association www.islandassociation.org Madeline Island 12­ 13­ real estate 2013 Island Events: www.madelineisland.com 34 Island Shores Realty 715-747-2480 March 2 Big Ice Golf VIII weather & ice permitting www.island-shores.com Lakeshore, interior, vacant land, homes and cottages. Serving Madeline Island and the . March 3 Run on Water weather and ice permitting Open year-round. Visit our office. downtown, Madeline Island April 27 Madeline Island Earth Day Clean Up restaurants, taverns, off island May 26 La Pointe Center Wine Tasting Gala and Silent Auction Egg Toss Bakery Café 715-779-5181 www.eggtoss-bayfield.com Bayfield June 2 Madeline Island Day Maggie’s 715-779-5641 June 13 23rd Annual Chequamegon Chef’s www.maggies-bayfield.com Bayfield Exhibition Wild Rice Restaurant 715-779-9881 www.wildricerestaurant.com Bayfield June 13-22 Madeline Island Summer Solstice Festival restaurants, taverns, on island June 15 Apostle Islands Inline Skate Marathon 35 Beach Club 715-747-3955 Half-Marathon & Fun Skate www.beachclubmadeline.com Casual harborside dining. Full bar specializing in fun Island-style cocktails. Ample docking up to 4 1/2 July 4 Madeline Island Independence Day feet of draw. Open 11 a.m. to closing. Celebration downtown, Madeline Island 12 Cafe Seiche 715-747-2033 cafeseiche.com downtown, Madeline Island 37 Grampa Tony’s 715-747-3911 downtown, Madeline Island 36 Bluegreen Organix Restaurant 715-747-2700 bluegreenorganicexpress.com Full service restaurant featuring an all-organic menu from local and sustainable sources. Steaks, chops, seafood. Available to cater corporate events and weddings. Live music featured on weekends. downtown, Madeline Island

38 Island Oasis 715-747-3192 Madeline Island July 6 10th Annual Pedal, Paddle, Plod & Plunge 12 Mission Hill Coffee & Gifts 715-747-3100. Quadrathon (aka P4) downtown, Madeline Island July 13-14 Bastille Day Events & Celebration 23 The Pub Restaurant & Wine Bar 715-747-6322 www.madisland.com Premier lakeside dining, featuring regional July 11-13 2nd Annual Madeline Island Film Fest Lake Superior trout and whitefish, seafood, steaks and stone hearth pizzas. Casual poolside bar and beachfront patio offering full wine July 18 Madeline Island Talent Show and beer list and Island cocktails. Madeline Island 39 Tom’s Burned Down Café 715-747-6100 August 10 Point to La Pointe Swim www.tomsburneddowncafe.com downtown, Madeline Island October 19 Madeline Island Fall Fest

November 30 Annual Holiday Boutique 14­ 15­ Join us on madeline island! La Pointe ~ one of America’s Coolest Small Towns*

*Budget Travel Mag. 2011 helpful numbers around the islanD Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce Bicyclists ride single file to the right. The bike path is on 715-747-2801 888-475-3386 Middle Road. Bike maps are available at madferry.com and Madeline Island Ferry Line 715-747-2051 can also be viewed at the large outdoor map across from U.S Coast Guard, Bayfield 715-779-5100 the Ferry office on Main Street (see number 6 below). La Pointe Town Hall 715-747-6913 Speed limit for cars is 40 mph.

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Map compliments of Madeline Island Ferry Line © 2012 Printed in USA with Forest Stewardship Council™ certified paper, 10% recycled content, acid- and elemental chlorine-free (ECF) and printed with agri-based inks. Design: Roslyn Nelson, Washburn WI. Photos: Don Albrecht, Lois Carlson, Seri Demorest, Beth Fischlowitz, MIFL, Edward Kale, Gary Knowles, Ros Nelson, Bill Nygren, Dustin Scholl, WI Historical Society, WI Dept. of Tourism MadelineI sland Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 274,L a Pointe,WI 54850 715-747-2801 888-475-3386 [email protected] www.madelineisland.com

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