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Largest of the Apostle Islands. Lake Superior. Wisconsin. Madeline Island 2O2O2O2O VisitorVisitor GuideGuide Ferry Schedule and Map 715.747.28o1 | madelineisland.com N Devils North Twin Island Island South Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce Rocky Cat Outer Bear Twin Island Island MADELINE Island Island Island www.madelineisland.com 715-747-28o1 YorkIsland | IronwoodIsland Sand Island Otter Island ISLAND Raspberry Manitou Island come over. Eagle Island Island is Oak Stockton Island Island N Shore Rd Gull 90 miles Island 13 K Hermit N from Duluth Island Michigan 13 Red Cliff Basswood Island 220 miles from13 Cornucopia Island MinneapolisHerbster C Bayfield Kron-Dahlin Ln H Madeline WISCONSIN Island 320 miles 13 from Madison La Pointe Amnicon Point 450 miles Long Island Lake Superior School House Road C Scale: from Chicago Chequamegon Chippewa Trail Washburn Chequamegon Point 0 1 2 3 4 5 Bay Anderson Lane 13 Umbrage Road Some visitors have come since childhood2 Odanahand others G Ashland have just discovered the turn-of-the-century2 charm Blacktop Big Bay Rd (County H) Bike Lane on Shoulder of Bayfield on the mainland and La Pointe Blvd Benjamin’s Gravel Road on Madeline Island. One of 22 Apostle North Shore Rd Hiking Trail Islands, Madeline’s population ranges Big Bay Town Park from 220 in the winter to 2,500 in the summer. Ferries cross from Big Bay In 1659, the explorers and fur traders spring breakup until late winter with Groseilliers and Radisson came to Chequamegon passengers on foot or with Bay and for 150 years, it was an outpost for French, British and American fur traders. cars or bikes. Big Big Bay State Park Bay After the Sault St. Marie locks were built Point in 1855, the area became home to many Big Bay Rd (County H) Black Shanty Rd Airport Hagen Rd new settlers. Like people before them, they traveled by water. Passenger and Middle Rd (County H) Chebomnicon Bay freight ferries criss-crossed the Bay. As railways and Ferry roads improved, ferries – except those linking Bayfield and Marina Bicycles, mopeds, La Pointe – faded into history. Today, ferries run from March or Golf and canoes can April until freeze-up. be rented on the island. South Shore Rd When ice forms, some students Capser Rd Old Fort Rd cross by windsled to attend school in Bayfield until the ice road Grant’s Point is passable by automobiles. Madeline Island Museum chronicles Native American life, the fur trade and arrival of missionaries, 19th century fishing, logging, brownstone mining and maritime lore. A lively film gives voice to the past and a shop offers books, crafts, jewelry and gift Dogs in cars or on a leash are items rooted in island history. The museum is opposite the Ferry welcome aboard Landing. the Ferry. Madeleine Cadotte, island namesake, was daughter of Chief White Crane and married French fur trader Michael Cadotte. The island has been home to the Ojibwe for hundreds of years. See, hear, feel and experience ART. THREE ARTFILLED GALLERY BUILDINGS Find the perfect gift | 50 local artists gifts • cards • paintings • sculptures • pottery Art Demos & Classes | follow us for schedule Experience the ARTBAR FREE LIVE MUSIC • artist receptions • trunk shows wood-fired pizza parties • open-air pottery garden Artwork with a soul. Bell Street Gallery & ARTBAR “Wisconsin’s smallest bar” Madeline Island | 715-747-2092 | Downtown – 4 – www.bellstgallery.com BOG LAKE OUTFITTERS, LLC CANOE & CABIN RENTALS 8 Madeline Island Beautiful, Tranquil, Protected Memberships Available! CANOE RENTALS Experience the natural beauty of Madeline Island’s Lagoon CABIN RENTALS Full Service Marina ・ Area’s Largest Ship Store 2- & 3-Bedroom Cottages Premium Gas, Diesel, Pumpout ・ Marine Repair & Restoration with fully equipped Kitchens Transient & Seasonal Dockage ・ Walk to Shops & Restaurants Automobile Gas Pump ・ Open Year Round PO Box 341, La Pointe WI 54850 [email protected] Visit Once... Hooked For Life! 633 Fort Road, La Pointe, WI www.miyc.net 715-747-2655 [email protected] www.boglakeoutfitters.com • 715-747-2685 Adventure Vacations Beach Shop on Madeline Island www.Adv-Vac.com 715-747-2100 Downtown La Pointe – 6 – – 7 – ATTRACTIONS 13 MADELINE ISLAND MUSEUM 715-747-2415 www.madelineislandmuseum.org Step off the ferry and into the stories that made Madeline Island the enchanting place it is today. Explore exhibits that tell the history of the people that called the Island home. See ad pg 15. 43 MADELINE ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC 715-747-6045 June–July, 612-871-7781 August–May Ticket information: 715-747-2561 www.micm.org Chamber music programs for talented musicians. Chamber Music for Winds program June 15-20; Chamber Music for Strings program June 21-July 25; Concerts by students and world-class ensembles at the Clubhouse June 19-July 25. Administrative Center and student lodges available to rent to qualified nonprofit groups. 14 MADELINE ISLAND HERITAGE CENTER 715-747-2801 www.mihpa.org Features three 100-year-old buildings, outdoor murals and Veterans’ Honor Garden offering a glimpse of Island life from another time. Open mid June–Labor Day, plus Apple Festival weekend. Located 1/2 block from Ferry. Complex restored and operated by Madeline Island Historical Preservation Association, PO Box 250, La Pointe, WI. Admission is free. Donations gratefully accepted. 44 MADELINE ISLAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS 715-747-2054 www.madelineschool.com The school is one of the leading art and craft schools in the country. Offering five-day workshops in writing, painting, quilting, photography and fiber arts, taught June–October by internationally known instructors. The school is known for its welcoming hospitality, delicious meals and luxurious on-campus accommodations. In the fall and spring MISA operates from its campuses in Tucson and Santa Fe. These are unique destinations for MISA instructors, students and alumni. See ad pg 17. – 8 – – 9 – Attractions continued. Water Adventures continued. APOSTLE ISLANDS HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONSERVANCY HOOK & FIN CHARTER COMPANY 715-209-0230 www.hookandfincharterco.com www.aihpc.org Bayfield (AIHPC) 715-779-5010 BIG TOP CHAUTAUQUA 715-373-5552 888-BIG-TENT www.bigtop.org Washburn Office: 101 W Bayfield St, Washburn WI. Tent Venue: 32525 Ski Hill Rd, Bayfield WI See ad pg 32. LEGENDARY WATERS RESORT & CASINO 800-226-8478 www.legendarywaters.com 37600 Onigamiing Drive, Red Cliff Escape Ordinary, Experience Legendary! Located 3 miles north of Bayfield on Hwy 13. Gaming, hotel, events, restaurant, snack bar, gift shop, lounge, 2 campgrounds, marina, boat launch, sandy beach, ample parking, ATMs. Panoramic views of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. Frog Bay Tribal National Park and popular sea/ice caves nearby. See ad pg 30. NORTHERN GREAT LAKES VISITOR CENTER 715-685-9983 19 MADELINE ISLAND FERRY LINE 715-747-2051 & SPIRIT OF THE NORTH GIFT SHOP www.nglvc.org Ashland www.madferry.com Walk, bicycle or drive aboard one of our ferry boats and capture the romance of the Islands. Spectacular views abound on this 20 minute voyage. Trips run every 1/2 hour during the summer months. downtown, Madeline Island & downtown, Bayfield 42 MADELINE ISLAND YACHT CLUB 715-747-2655 www.miyc.net Memberships available! Full-service marina. Year-round shop. Mercruiser/Raymarine dealer. No Ethanol 87 octane gasoline (cars), 91 octane (boats) and diesel (boats). Transient dockage, free WiFi, fishing tackle, clothing, gifts, ice and much more! See ad pg 6. ANIMAASHI SAILING CO. 715-779-5468 www.animaashi.com Bayfield APOSTLE ISLANDS CRUISES 715-779-3925 WATER ADVENTURES www.apostleisland.com Bayfield See ad pg 16. LEGENDARY WATERS RESORT & CASINO 800-226-8478 1 BOG LAKE OUTFITTERS, LLC 715-747-2685 www.legendarywaters.com Red Cliff See ad pg 30. www.boglakeoutfitters.com Email: [email protected] Canoe rental for use in Big Bay Town Park lagoon – a special, unique LOST CREEK ADVENTURES - SEA KAYAKING OUTFITTER and relaxing way to experience the quiet beauty of Madeline Island. A 715-953-2223 www.lostcreekadventures.org Cornucopia paddling experience that is a must. $10/Hr, $35/half day, $50/day, $150/ week. Use honor system or call to make arrangements. See ad pg 7. Find more area information through our REGIONAL PARTNERS 37 APOSTLE ISLANDS KAYAKS 715-747-3636 www.apostleislandskayaks.com Kayak the Big Bay Water Trail from • ASHLAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 715-682-2500 the Town Park to the State Park cliffs and caves, down the Lagoon, www.visitashland.com www.travelashlandcounty.com See ad pg 31 . lunch on the beach, swimming, cliff jumping. Single, double and triple kayaks. Children free or half price. Phone or book online. Joni’s Beach, • BAYFIELD CHAMBER & VISITOR BUREAU downtown La Pointe. Our 16th year! 715-779-3335 www.bayfield.org See ad pg 33. 24 ADVENTURE VACATIONS BOAT & KAYAK TOURS • BAYFIELD COUNTY TOURISM 715-373-6125 715-747-2100 www.adv-vac.com Tour the Apostle Islands by [email protected] www.travelbayfieldcounty.com powerboat, kayak the sea caves, view shipwrecks and tour historic Home of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, North Country National Scenic Trail and Frog Bay Tribal National Park. Explore the Wisconsin Lake lighthouses. Boat charters leave twice daily, water taxi and custom trips Superior Scenic Byway and hundreds of miles of trails. are also available. Guided kayak tours bring you paddling to the Madeline Island cliffs and sea caves, beginners welcome. Stop by our store to join WASHBURN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE a tour or make a reservation online at www.adv-vac.com. See ad pg 7. • 715-373-5017 www.washburnchamber.com – 10 – – 11 – PROVISIONS 27 LORI’'S STORE715-747-5200 [email protected] The Island’s only year-round grocery/convenience store. Located one block CAMPGROUNDS & PARKS east of Main Street on Middle Road, across from the ballfield.