historic hotel in Wisconsin: Old Rittenhouse Inn exterior of main building

Meet the Buildings: A Tour of Our Historic Hotel in Bayfield, Wisconsin

There are many historic hotels in Wisconsin, but there is only one Old Rittenhouse Inn. Located in the charming city of Bayfield, our property is made up of several historic buildings, each with its own story and character. Experience the past at Old Rittenhouse Inn and its historic Le Chateau property. These Queen Anne Victorian … Read More

A soon-to-be-father kisses his partner's belly on Lake Superior's shores during their babymoon in Bayfield, WI.

A Northwoods Babymoon Destination in Bayfield, Wisconsin

Although anticipating a new bundle of joy is a triumphant feeling, it can take a toll on the mother’s mental state, causing a ripple effect of undue stress. While it’s entirely natural to feel anxious or overwhelmed, you can find ways to mitigate the chaos during this pivotal chapter of your life. One way to … Read More

Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 8, 2017 at Landmark Restaurant

Old Rittenhouse Inn’s Landmark Restaurant is serving a delicious 3-course Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 8. Landmark is well known for it’s elaborate multi-course meals, and brunch is no exception! The first course includes a choice of Creamy Swiss Onion Soup, Baby Spinach Salad with Bacon Dressing, or Sherry-poached Winter Fruits, along with fresh … Read More

Old Rittenhouse Inn Among USA Today’s Top 20 B&B’s

As innkeepers who have been around quite a while (over 40 years now), we congratulate BedandBreakfast.com on their 20th year as leaders in our industry. To commemorate this occasion, B&B.com provided USAToday.com with a private tour of 20 Inns and B&Bs across the country, which in turn inspired a feature photo article: 20 great B&B’s … Read More

Hello, Fall! Another Summer Flies By in Bayfield, WI

We blinked, and it was over! Summer, that is. It’s hard to believe it’s September already. This seemed like the quickest summer ever. At Old Rittenhouse Inn, we kept very busy welcoming visitors to Bayfield, Wisconsin and extending our special brand of family-run hospitality. In addition to the normal summer routine, we also had a … Read More