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The Upper Great Lakes Visitors Center
yooperprof Says: The Upper Great Lakes Visitors Centers is just to the west of Ashland on US 2. It is a comprehensive travel, tourism, and environmental resource for the northwoods and the general region of Lake Superior and northern Lake Michigan. Open from 9 to 5 daily, the center contains...
Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
Toughluck Says: Want a quick view of what northern Wisconsin has to offer? The Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center is run by all the agencies that have public lands up north. Apostle Island National Lakeshore of the National Park Service, the US Forest Service, Wisconsin State Forests,...
Toughluck Says: Winter makes Ashland a unique place. Instead of blue water stretching northward, there is a snow white field. Far in the distance, towards the lighthouse, you can just see the dots of small houses. Winter is Ice fishing time.
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South Shore Brewery: A Great Place to Dine in Ashland
babybird Says: I had noted this place from other travelers on the forum and I must agree that this is anexcellent local restaurant/ale house. The microbrews were certainly respectable and the food was fantastic and reasonably priced for a hungry tourist who had just finisheda hike at...
South Shore Brewery and Deepwater Grille: Good Brewpub and Grill
yooperprof Says: The South Shore Brewery and Deepwater Grille is actually _one_ establishment that shares a handsomely restored building near the end of Ashland's main drag. There are a variety of fresh-brewed beers on tap; I enjoyed a smooth and hoppy I.P.A. Very promising! There is also an...
The Black Cat Coffeehouse: Sophisticated cafe and lunchspot
yooperprof Says: Good healthy food, strong organic coffee, whole-grain munchies and literature from a vegetarian-anarchist-environmentalist perspective: by looking around the Black Cat, you can tell that Ashland is home to a pretty good liberal arts college, Northland College.
The Neighborly Bar, Krissy's Bar, and a variety of other locations.
Live bands, varieties of music, good times. Lot of activities going on where you can bring the kids and enjoy free food, games, etc.
Dress Code: Casual, come as you are, or if ya wanna get fancy go to the Depot or Hotel Chequamegon, although you can go there casual also.
Written Aug 24, 2002
Ashland is located on the tip of Wisconsin on Lake Superior which is traveled to on Highway 2, Highway 13, and you can get here from various routes that intersect with Highway 2 or 13, such as Hwy 51, Hwy 8, Hwy 63. If you're coming into Wisconsin from the south (IL) etc, the best route to take is 94 to 51 to 8 to 13 and you'll wind up in Ashland.
We're not that large of a city, approximately between 8-10,000 people here. You can walk, bike, take cabs, rent a car, take the shuttle bus or ask some locals if you can rent 4 wheelers or whatever you are into (snowmobiles),etc.
Written Aug 24, 2002
Ashland has one of the most important attributes of a civilization: a good bread bakery. There are many places in the US twenty times as large as Ashland that aren't so fortunate.
Written Sep 1, 2004
yooperprof Says: On the one hand, it's too bad that the theater owners have divided up this quaint downtown cinema into four screens. On the other hand, it's a blessing that they've kept it open - and maintained the historic theater marquee.
carolinarose Says: The cultures here are plentiful. We have people of all different heritages living in Ashland. German, Swedish, Polish, Finnish, Norwegian, Native American Indians, and a variety of other nationalities. The people are very friendly and the atmosphere is as close as you can...
babybird Says: If traveling after dark, I would definitely keep a watchful eye out for deer. It is basically wilderness outside of Ashland and it IS northern Wisconsin. Enough said. As far as crime, I never saw anything that would make me feel uncomfortable. There are certainly no big...
The only warnings or dangers I...
carolinarose Says: The only warnings or dangers I can advise you to look out for is the deer and other wildlife. There are lots. And in the winter, the snow can be bad at times so driving is hazardous sometimes. Just tune in to your weather station to find out about your travel advisory. But...
babybird Says: I'm not much on Indian Casinos, as I feel they are far more stingy than regular ones overall.(At least from what I have seen in Wisconsin and Iowa) The Bad River Casino seemed tohave incredibly tight/sticky slots and nobody appeared to be doing much more than wasting money...
The only tourist trap I can...
carolinarose Says: The only tourist trap I can think of is the Casino locations around this area, and only if you're an addict. Otherwise you have no bad qualities here. Perfect place to settle down and raise kids I'd say, but ya have to love winter time and snow.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: As with most Lake Superior towns, I would pack a variety of warm and cold/wet weather gear. Summers can move the mercury up quite a ways, but the Lake tends to keep things fairly cool at night, even in the summer months.
Photo Equipment: BRING A CAMERA!!!!
Written Nov 4, 2005
babybird Says: The trip to Copper Falls State Park is certainly worth it for photo opportunities and hiking.The park is very modern and offers food and beverages in the clubhouse. There is camping available and the views of Copper and Brownstone Falls are worth the relatively short and...
Another 19th Century Office Building
yooperprof Says: It's unusual to see a "Queen Anne" style building executed in stone. This one dates from 1889. I particularly like the decorations above the 3rd floor windows.
19th Century Office Buildings in Ashland
yooperprof Says: This is the old Masonic Temple, now home to Woods Drugs. I wonder what the purpose was for the "eyeglasses" on the corner tower?
Favorite thing: You absolutely have to see the big lake 'Lake Superior'. It is so beautiful. The sunsets are exquisite. My favorite restaurant is the Depot and the Hotel Chequamegon (pronounced like 'shewamagin'. The city is historic and it is a very beautiful place with lots of things to do. Whether you come in summer or winter, you'll have plenty to see and do. The Apostle Islands are about 30 minutes away. Northland College is one of the most prestigious colleges in the United States or anywhere for that matter, if you're into environmental issues (which many of us are).
Fondest memory: Ashland, Wisconsin reminds me of where I was born in Kassel, West Germany. It is so beautiful here, it's called 'God's Country'. Once you come visit, you'll see why. Beautiful birch trees and hills and lakes and rivers everywhere. You have to see it to believe it.
Written Aug 24, 2002
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Ashland is a pleasant small town on US 2 about halfway through Wisconsin. Once an important port, Ashland now serves as a center for travel and tourism in northeastern Wisconsin. It's a gateway to...
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You have to visit Ashland for so many different reasons, whether it be golf, fishing, boating, swimming, camping, site seeing, hunting, snowmobiling, crosscountry skiing, ice fishing, hiking,...
On my Summer 2005 Trip to The North Shore of Lake Superior, I decided that I would use Ashland as a means of breaking up the trip and shortening my driving to Grand Marais, MN. This proved to not only...
I've been to Ashland a couple of times. The most memorable has been the January weekend that I spent there between two business locations. Summers are warm and pleasant. The odor of pine. Lots of...
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