Top Things To Do While in Ashland!

Ashland Historic Mural Walk
Historic Mural Capital of Wisconsin
Follow the Mural Brick Road www.muralbrickroad.com
Mural Trolley Tours June- September

Shopping – Historic Main Street and Hwy 2
Discover the charm of Ashland’s Historic Main Street, where you can explore a diverse collection of unique shops, galleries, and specialty stores. From local delicacies like artisan-baked bread and handmade German chocolates to outdoor gear, boutique and vintage clothing, repurposed treasures, and fine art, there’s something for everyone. It’s the perfect blend that makes Ashland the Heart of Chequamegon Bay.  Here you will find so many intriguing possibilities as you stroll through Ashland’s Historic Main Street Shopping District.

Historic Buildings
Historic downtown Ashland is characterized by the turn-of-the-century brownstone buildings, unique shops, and distinct architectural styles.

Lake Superior / Chequamegon Bay Fishing
Year –Round Fishing on Chequamegon Bay
World Class Smallmouth Bass Fishery
Excellent Walleye, Pike, Trout, Salmon, Whitefish, & Perch
Smelt Run

Copper Falls State Park
Waterfalls *Brownstone Falls – *Copper Falls – *Red Granite Falls
State Park – Camping, Hiking, Biking, Fishing, Cross-Country Skiing

Morgan Falls/St. Peter’s Dome 
3.6mile round trip – 1565 foot granite outcrop on the western edge of the Penokee Range. From the overlook you can see Chequamegon Bay & Apostle Islands.  Morgan Falls is an untamed tributary of Morgan Creek

Chequamegon/Nicolet National Forest
Hiking, Hunting, Biking, Camping, Swimming, Birding

Ice Racing on Chequamegon Bay
A strange but familiar sight will  appear at Maslowski Beach on the Chequamegon Bay every Sunday this January and February.  When the ice conditions are right the speed demons of the Lake Superior Ice Racing Association take to the ice in their stock cars with studded tires and roaring engines.

Book Across the Bay
One of the top three Cross-Country Ski events in the Midwest
Event takes place in February.  An evening event which starts in Ashland and crosses the frozen Chequamegon Bay lit with hundreds of luminaries lighting your way.

Hometown Festivals & Fairs
Butternut Pioneer Days, Ashland Bay Days, Ashland County Fair, Glidden Fair, Madeline Island Fall Festival

Tamarack Health WhistleStop Marathon/Half-Marathon/5K/10K
Boston Qualifying Marathon in Ashland Wisconsin. Marathon & Half-Marathon and 5K/10K
Pasta Feed, Blues & Brews Festival

Fall Color & Elk Viewing
Elk Fest in Clam Lake

Apostle Islands / Madeline Island
Ferry, Biking, Shopping, Big Bay State Park, Town of LaPointe Park,
“The Lagoon”, Mo-ped riding.  Apostle Islands Inline Skate Marathon