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La Pointe is an unincorporated community in the town of La Pointe, Ashland County, Wisconsin, United States. It is on the western shore of Madeline Island, the largest of the Apostle Islands. Downtown La Pointe is adjacent to the Madeline Island Ferry dock. La Pointe has a post office with ZIP code 54850.
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1. Madeline Island Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
May 24 - Jul 3: Open daily 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Jul 4 - Aug 23: Open daily 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Aug 24 - Oct 4: Open daily 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Jun 18 - Aug 27: Open Wednesday evenings until 7:00 pm Discover the magic that has drawn people to Madeline Island's legendary shores for centuries. Opened in 1958 through the efforts of summer residents Leo and Bella Capser, Madeline Island Museum was donated to the Wisconsin Historical Society in the late 1960's. More than fifty years after opening, the original museum looks very much like it did back in 1958, chock-full of fascinating objects and artifacts from one of the richest historical collections in Wisconsin.
Reviewed By commodoreaustintx
The small but exhibit full Museum is very professionally done. A modest admission charge opens the door to a most interesting exhibit of Native American and early settler history with a large number of artifacts and a very interesting video about the settlement of the Apostle Islands. There were two natives in the Museum who gave personal updates about the Indian tribes in Northern Wisconsin. It was a splendid place to spend a rainy afternoon.
2. Big Bay Town Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Beautiful public beach, scenic overlook into Big Bay Lagoon.
Reviewed By NicolieEats - Hayward, United States
On a whim, we decided to go camping for the weekend of Fourth of July. We called several campgrounds along the north shore but most of the campgrounds were already full. Thankfully, Rand at Big Bay Town Park offered to place us on a wait list....several hours later he called back to say that there was one available! Not only was the campground host friendly and helpful but the grounds and facilities were beautiful and well-kept! Bathrooms clean, quiet at nighttime, and safe-feeling! We loved that we could walk down to the beach right from the campground or take a quick 6 mile drive with our motorcycle to town for breakfast. Madeline Island is a gem with lots to do - you just have to look for it! Can’t wait to go back!
3. Big Bay State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By AndrewFromMadison - Madison, United States
The biggest Island of the Apsotle Islands, Madeline Island is the destination one needs to visit if you like nature and lakes. Big Bay is the State park on the Island, even though the Apostles are considered the National Lakeshore. I especially liked the part of the park called Big Bay Sand Spit & Bog State Natural Area. But the rest of the park is awesome as well
4. Madeline Island Ferry Line
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By W1548KLryanm
The ferry to Madeline Island was great and easy. We took a car. If you do so you'll want to be at the ferry dock at least 20 minutes before departure to queue up. You don't have to buy tickets ahead of time if you do not want. They'll take your cash/card in line. Then, they tell you where to drive on and off you go. The trip takes 30 minutes. You'll need a mask if you get out of the car.
