Pete & Tanya's Guidebook
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful hikes in all of Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Superior above the caves. Best times to visit from April-November.
World Famous Ice Caves also in this location.
*The ice that forms on the caves in the winter, are a naturally occurring phenomenon. Be sure to check ahead before planning a visit to see them. They only occur in February during certain conditions and may not occur every year*
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Meyers Beach
Meyers RoadOne of the most beautiful hikes in all of Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Superior above the caves. Best times to visit from April-November.
World Famous Ice Caves also in this location.
*The ice that forms on the caves in the winter, are a naturally occurring phenomenon. Be sure to check ahead before planning a visit to see them. They only occur in February during certain conditions and may not occur every year*
Park tal-Pattison
6294 WI-35Tallest Waterfall in Wisconsin
Copper Falls State Park
36764 Copper Falls RdBeautiful hike and waterfall
Lake Superior beach for swimming in the warm months. Great for walking and picking driftwood.
Quarry Point
Lake Superior beach for swimming in the warm months. Great for walking and picking driftwood.
Mouth of the Brule River
Brule River RoadGreat times canoeing or kayaking down the Brule river. For beginners or advanced. Choose different parts of the river depending on your experience.
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Brule River Canoe Rental
13869 US-2Great times canoeing or kayaking down the Brule river. For beginners or advanced. Choose different parts of the river depending on your experience.
In our opinion, the most beautiful beach on Lake Superior! Fantastic day trip for swimming, canoeing and kayaking while sightseeing on Madeline Island. Enjoy the unique experience getting there by ferry from Bayfield.
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Big Bay Town Park
2305 Town Park CircleIn our opinion, the most beautiful beach on Lake Superior! Fantastic day trip for swimming, canoeing and kayaking while sightseeing on Madeline Island. Enjoy the unique experience getting there by ferry from Bayfield.
Mays Ledges
Koski RoadLost Creek Falls Walking Trail
Trail DriveVery interesting information to learn while touring the hatchery! Check ahead for scheduled openings.
Also free trails open 365 days of the year for hiking, cross country skiing and snow shoeing.
6 miles north of Iron River off Hwy A.
Iron River National Fish Hatchery - Hatchery Building
10325 Fairview RdVery interesting information to learn while touring the hatchery! Check ahead for scheduled openings.
Also free trails open 365 days of the year for hiking, cross country skiing and snow shoeing.
6 miles north of Iron River off Hwy A.
Houghton Falls State Natural Area
Houghton Falls RoadBeautiful hike! And a few areas for older kids and adults to swim in a unique waterfall. (We do not recommend swimming for younger children. Definitely for intermediate swimmers)
Located off Hwy 2 in the Poplar area, 20 mins from Iron River. Check online for the exact address for GPS location.
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Amnicon Falls State Park
4279 County Rd UBeautiful hike! And a few areas for older kids and adults to swim in a unique waterfall. (We do not recommend swimming for younger children. Definitely for intermediate swimmers)
Located off Hwy 2 in the Poplar area, 20 mins from Iron River. Check online for the exact address for GPS location.
Food scene
Iron River Pizza Parlor
68285 S Main StGreat food!
Angie's Bakery
7630 US-2Homemade old fashioned bakery goods. The best!!
Great dining for the evening, and good Friday night fish fry!
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Hyde's on Buskey Bay
65445 Co Hwy HGreat dining for the evening, and good Friday night fish fry!
Fantastic breakfast! Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on Food Network. Just 10 minutes south of Iron River.
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Delta Diner
14385 Co Hwy HFantastic breakfast! Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on Food Network. Just 10 minutes south of Iron River.
Unique experience tasting one of the oldest forms of wine-making…Mead!
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White Winter Winery
68323 Lea StUnique experience tasting one of the oldest forms of wine-making…Mead!
Excellent microbrewery beer with the Deep Water Grille restaurant connected, all in one place. Great food!
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South Shore Brewery
808 Main St WExcellent microbrewery beer with the Deep Water Grille restaurant connected, all in one place. Great food!
Unique distillery, of gin, vodka, brandy and much more. Set in the woods on Hwy 13 just before arriving in Red Cliff. 5 minutes from Bayfield.
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Copper Crow Distillery, LLC
54814 State Hwy 13Unique distillery, of gin, vodka, brandy and much more. Set in the woods on Hwy 13 just before arriving in Red Cliff. 5 minutes from Bayfield.
Cafe-style restaurant. Located in Iron River on Hwy 2, east end. Newly designed inside seating and menu.
Rustic Roost Motel Dining
8355 U.S. 2Cafe-style restaurant. Located in Iron River on Hwy 2, east end. Newly designed inside seating and menu.
Skiing/Downhill
Staying in Iron River, centrally located between great ski hills in this region. Spend one day skiing in Duluth, second day skiing in Ironwood/Bessemer!
Excellent skiing! Two hills for the price of one. Blackjack and Indianhead. With shuttle service included between the two hills, 5 minutes apart. Only one hour and fifteen minute drive from Iron River, WI.
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Blackjack Mountain - Big Snow Resort
N11251 Black Jack RdExcellent skiing! Two hills for the price of one. Blackjack and Indianhead. With shuttle service included between the two hills, 5 minutes apart. Only one hour and fifteen minute drive from Iron River, WI.
Family ski hill at a fair price. 45 minutes from Iron River, WI.
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Mont du Lac Resort
3125 S Mont Du Lac RdFamily ski hill at a fair price. 45 minutes from Iron River, WI.
Local and Nearby Shopping
This Old Bunkhouse
7620 US-2Cute Boutique! with unique gifts
Pick-Your-Own Berries, Orchards and Produce
Apples, blueberries, strawberries and more! Some grow in the wild if you feel adventurous!(Ask us about places to pick in the wild) Or you may choose to pick at the farms!
*Be sure to check ahead when produce is in season for picking*
Apple Hill Orchard
34980 Co Hwy JBlue Vista Farm
34045 S Co Hwy JMuseums
Excellent museum of Lake Superior fishing boats and shipping industry.
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Bayfield Maritime Museum
131 S 1st StExcellent museum of Lake Superior fishing boats and shipping industry.
Fairlawn Mansion & Museum
906 E 2nd StSwimming/Beach
Nice park for the kids to swim! Walking distance from Slate House and Driftwood House. Just down the road on Hwy H.
Moon Lake Park
County Highway HNice park for the kids to swim! Walking distance from Slate House and Driftwood House. Just down the road on Hwy H.