Things To Do
Bearskin State Trail
Named for the Bearskin Creek the trail follows, this former railroad corridor is an opportunity to experience the Northwoods of Wisconsin. The trail is a 21.5-mile recreation corridor between Minocqua and Tomahawk, surfaced with compacted granite good for walking and bicycling. The South Blue Lake rest area at the center of the trail has water, restrooms, picnic tables, and grills.
Rondele Ranch UTV Rentals
Rondele Ranch offers 3-passenger and 6-passenger UTV rentals in the Northwoods of northern Wisconsin, just 20 minutes from Rhinelander, Minocqua, Hazelhurst, and Tomahawk. Take a ride through the Northwoods of Wisconsin with an off-road trip on one of our top-of-the-line UTVs, offering the amenities you want for exploring scenic UTV trails in Oneida County and beyond.
Northern Waters Distillery
Stop in for just drinks, or even book a distillery tour that provides an up-close look at how their distilling process works. 60-minute tours include a complimentary cocktail! You can book online now for Friday September 11th 4pm-5pm for when you are in town.
Settlers Mill Adventure Golf & Frozen Custard
This place rules. Best mini golf course, best ice cream, plus they have horseback riding and several go-kart tracks. Kids will love it, and it's a great way to spend some time during the day.
Pickles Bar & Grill LLC
Award-winning burgers in an off the beaten path area of Hazelhurst, just one town over from Harshaw. Heavy metal, burgers, and beer are their fortés here, so if that isn't your vibe, you might want to avoid it! Miranda and I, however, like to try and visit this place every time we're in town. It's like a rural Kuma's Corner but with better food and better atmosphere.
The Bottled Bean
Hands-down best coffee in the area. Centrally located near the hotels, Torpy Park beach, and downtown Minocqua, Bottled Bean they also curate a menu of coffee-based cocktails, and sell bags of their coffee beans to make at home. Highly recommended!
Minocqua Lake Waverunner/Pontoon Rentals
There are multiple options for hourly or daily waverunner, boat, or pontoon rentals. Lake Minocqua is part of the chain of lakes and this is a great way to see more of the area from the water. Watercraft rentals may require more planning, but is totally worth it. Click the map to see a variety of watercraft rental houses in the area of the wedding.
Birch Lake Bar and Resort, LLC
Also open until 2am, and they have surprisingly decent thin crust pizza. Beautiful views of Birch Lake. A bit off the path but worth it if you are looking to throw a few back in a true Northwoods bar.
Lake Tomahawk Meat Market
Listed on Food & Wine as one of the premier butcher shops in all of Wisconsin, we recommend making time for a stop at this Northwoods institution, famed for Sheboygan-worthy brats and some mighty fine steaks. Chances are wherever you're staying has a grill. You do the math.
Torpy Park
4-acre waterfront park in Downtown Minocqua with a beach, restrooms, picnic shelters, grills, and tables, tennis courts, playground, sand volleyball court, parking area, seasonal concession stand, and more. Great for kids, right across from several of the hotels.
Ten Point Bar
Open unti 2am. Casual tavern serving burgers, pizza, fries, seafood baskets and salad bar fare, along with Sunday Bloody Mary bar. One of the only spots in town open this late.
