Minocqua Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Avoid the water park at The Water Hotel

Avoid the water park at The Water Hotel, Minocqua

 DonnaBella Says:  It is TEENY TINY. It isVERY SLIPPERY floor. They know it. They have signs up. The lifeguard admitted to me that they know the floors are a problem. Then said to me, "I can't get down on my hands and knees to clean the floors". (To make them less slippery.)$15 per person, $5... 

Hotels  

The Pointe Hotel & Suites

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Restaurants  

ANTHONYS: WOW A MUST HAVE STEAK

ANTHONYS: WOW A MUST HAVE STEAK, Minocqua

 llech2 Says:  I HAD THE JAMESON STEAK AND THE SAUCE WAS EXCELLENT!!! MY WIFE ORDERED THE CARBONARA AND YOU BETTER BE READY TO TAKE SOME BACK TO THE HOTEL. THE SERVICE AND ATMOSPHERE WERE EXCELLENT AND SAY HI TO THE BARTENDER / OWNER KATIE SHE MADE A MEAN MOJITO. JAMESON STEAK SAUCE IS... 

Bosacki's: Clue less

Bosacki's: Clue less, Minocqua

 fishingreddog Says:  This place was a joke. The place was half empty on a holiday and it still took them 45 minutes just to get us drinks, and they screwed that up. The poor table next to us with kids waited 1 hour just to be told that they were out of hot dogs and the kids would have to order... 

Minocqua Brewing: Not my style

Minocqua Brewing: Not my style, Minocqua

 RoadMode Says:  First of all, we didn't eat there, so no comments on the food. But we did sample two beers: The wheat beer and the pale ale. Wheat is my favorite style, so I ordered it EVEN THOUGH the menu lists it as being for novice drinkers, which I am not. My fault, for sure, but it's... 

Spang's: Excellent pizza

Spang's: Excellent pizza, Minocqua

 RoadMode Says:  Nice cozy atmosphere. We had the Milwaukee Pizza - sausage, onions and a great sauce on a deep dish crust. Delectable! Good beers on tap. My mouth waters now. And the service was good. 

Island Cafe: Atmosphere and Good Food

Island Cafe: Atmosphere and Good Food, Minocqua

 swardza Says:  This little restaurant is one of the best in town, everyone we take there wants to go back. They have good food, mostly sandwiches, soup and breakfast. The decor is a painted garden, you must see the bathrooms! The food is fresh and flavorful. We especially like the luch... 

Thirsty Whale: Our favorite Minocqua Restaurant

Thirsty Whale: Our favorite Minocqua Restaurant, Minocqua

 loonwatcher Says:  We love the Thirsty Whale! The Thirsty Whale is in a historic building, once a boat livery, sits right over the water- incredible views. Wonderful food - prepared by Chef Wes. Very reasonable - Nice Atmosphere - Great Service. Arrive by car or boat. Dining room has a cute... 

Bosacki's: HORRIBLE!

Bosacki's: HORRIBLE!, Minocqua

 DonnaBella Says:  My husband HAD to eat at Bosacki's. It's raved about in books. Don't believe the books. The hostess was rude to us, & we should have left then. I asked her if they will cater to food allergies, she looked at me & said, "just don't order what you are allergic to". DUH! Why... 

Be sure to hit up, 'Mama's...

Be sure to hit up, 'Mama's..., Minocqua

 Astrobomb Says:  Be sure to hit up, 'Mama's Italian Supper Club', 'Norwood Pines', 'Polecat and Lace'Everyplace has a woodsy feel to it, some more than others. Friday Night Fish Fry. You'll have to do test runs at different places to find the best one for you, but it's a must! Fish fry is... 

Local Customs  

Take advantage of the fact...

Take advantage of the fact..., Minocqua

 Astrobomb Says:  Take advantage of the fact TRIG'S is open 24hrs. It's an absolute ZOO during the day, and espically during 4th of july. Go night shopping, and it will be less of a hassle. 

Tourist Traps  

WATCH YOUR SPEED! The police...

WATCH YOUR SPEED! The police..., Minocqua

 Astrobomb Says:  WATCH YOUR SPEED! The police are all about getting speeders. be careful coming into town and get your speed down to 25 where posted! They bust TONS of people all year round! I was one of them! 

Off The Beaten Path  

A must see is a day trip to...

A must see is a day trip to..., Minocqua

 sunrisecamp Says:  A must see is a day trip to the UP to hike the falls on the Black River. Porcupine Mt. and Lake of the clouds is especially wonderfull in the fall with the colors. 

Be sure to check out the...

Be sure to check out the..., Minocqua

 Astrobomb Says:  Be sure to check out the rustic roads. Signs are everywhere. Just tooling around on the back roads with the windows down on a nice afternoon can be fun. But get a map and watch out for deer! 

Favorites  

Pretty views, but not worth the visit

Pretty views, but not worth the visit, Minocqua

 DonnaBella Says:  Minocqua is a dumpy place. Skip it. The Minocquabats (water ski show) was totally lame. Not worth watching, or wasting your valuable time.Unless you fish, and are into the cabin, "I love the woods" -type of thing, skip it. If you must visit Wisconsin, go to Lake Geneva... 

Fishing and boating...

Fishing and boating..., Minocqua

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Go to the Min-Aqua-Bats water...

Go to the Min-Aqua-Bats water..., Minocqua

 Astrobomb Says:  Go to the Min-Aqua-Bats water ski show, and eat at Paul Bunyan's, then pet the animals at Wildwood animal Park. There are TONS of lakes to swim at in the summer, and plenty of authorized and unauthorized trails to mountian bike on- these are things that I miss. 

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 Minocqua...the island city (or village really) - so minocqua is where im from. it is a tourist trap town way up in the northwoods of wisconsin. if you like to hike, fish, water ski, x-country ski, mt bike, swim, canoe, raft, hunt, snowmobile, ice... 

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Astrobomb's new Minocqua Page

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 Minocuqa is a great place to come and visit and get the whole "Northwoods" feel. While still not getting too woodsy, depending on where you go. Lots of things to do year round, but summer is the best... 

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lake house getaway

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 My friend Andy's parents have a lake house up here, so we make the trip up from Milwaukee once in a while for a long weekend of fishing, boating, drinking, games and just hanging out. It's pretty cool... 

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sunrisecamp's new Minocqua Page

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 Moving to the Northwoods,year round, has been a wonderful experience. The winters are spectacular, guiet, and serene. Wildlife are always making visits to my house. Animals and birds you don't see as... 

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Minocqua...the island city (or village really)

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 so minocqua is where im from. it is a tourist trap town way up in the northwoods of wisconsin. if you like to hike, fish, water ski, x-country ski, mt bike, swim, canoe, raft, hunt, snowmobile, ice...... 

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Unfortunate

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 I've been coming up to the north woods my entire life. We have had cabins outside of minocqua, so we would always drive through either on our way there or leaving, or to go for groceries or supplies,... 

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