Bayfield and the Apostle Islands await you! As you plan your trip to northern Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Superior, keep these top 10 Things to Do in mind, as selected by Old Rittenhouse Inn staff as their favorites. Here, we continue on with numbers 6-10 from our Top 10 Things To Do in Bayfield.
6. Golfing Apostle Highlands Golf Course
Perched atop the hill in Bayfield, the Apostle Highlands Golf Course offers stunning views of the Apostle Islands, Lake Superior, and the upper peninsula of Michigan in the distance. Tee off for nine or eighteen holes and enjoy the scenery!
Golf Apostle Highlands!
7. Sailing the Apostle Islands
Catch the breeze aboard one of the many fine sailboats out of the Port of Bayfield. Dreamcatcher Sailing offers day trips and multi-day trips that cruise around Apostle Island. Take the wheel or sit back, relax, and let your licensed captain steer the ship!
Sail The Apostles
8. Meandering Through Shops in Bayfield
Bayfield’s variety of shops offers something for everyone, including:
- Bayfield Artist’s Guild: offers an eclectic mix of quaint locally- made goods
- Howl: Shop for outdoor essentials
- Stone’s Throw: provides a variety of fine art, from pottery to sculptures.
- Joanne’s: Find unique Scandinavian fare here
- Brownstone Centre: Your one-stop shop for unique gifts!
- Apostle Island Booksellers: Support local authors and pick out your new favorite book here.
- Big Water Coffee: Bring back some locally roasted coffee
In addition to shops, the Bayfield Heritage Association and Maritime Museum, both with hands-on exhibits, are sure to please even the most discerning visitor. Bayfield’s shopping district is a short walk from the lakefront and the Old Rittenhouse Inn!
9. Visiting the Orchards
You will find a plethora of orchards and berry farms just a few minutes’ drive from Bayfield. Check the Bayfield Chamber’s website for what berries and fruits are in season, then visit the orchards where you can take home freshly picked fruit, enjoy a wine tasting, pick your own berries, or take in the view from the Bayfield hillsides. Our favorite local orchards include Blue Vista Farm, Hauser’s Superior View Farm, and Erickson Orchards.
Hausers, one of several iconic Bayfield orchards & farms
10. Hiking Bayfield’s Many Trails
Bayfield offers a beautiful setting for outdoor adventures, offering an abundance of hiking trails. The Bayfield Regional Conservancy offers a helpful trail guide indicating where visitors can hike along Lake Superior’s shore or on an extensive trail system on the hills overlooking Bayfield and the Apostle Islands within the Chequamegon Forest.
Find serenity on a Bayfield nature hike
Plan your Wisconsin summer getaway with Old Rittenhouse Inn and discover all the things to do in Bayfield today!