The 10 Best Things to do in Bayfield, Wisconsin (WI)

Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua (sha-ta-qwa) is a year round non profit performing arts organization with a rich history. We operate an intimate 900-seat, all-canvas, state-of-the-art tent theater, producing and presenting a fifty-plus night summer season of concerts, lectures, and a highly acclaimed professional local troupe which performs original multi-media musicals in the tent and on tour. Tent Show Radio, a weekly one hour program which showcases live performances from the Big Top stage, is aired on public radio stations throughout the country.Named "The Best Outdoor Concert Venue" by the Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 2013.We partner with Non-Profit Mt. Ashwabay Outdoor Education Foundation who provide 100% of food and drink concessions.

Explore the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore near Bayfield, WI on our daily trips or come for an overnight anchored in the Apostle Islands. You can get as involved as you like when you sail with Dreamcatcher. Learn about sailing, take the wheel or just relax while exploring the Islands with a partner or a group of family or friends.

Wolfsong Adventures in Mushing offers dog sledding trips for all ages and abilities. We are located in Northern Wisconsin near Bayfield. The focus is on the dogs, the 50 friendly Siberian Huskies, for these hands-on, 4 hour (with lunch) and 2 1/2 hour daily trips. Learn to drive-your-own team or ride along with one of the guides. Wolfsong has provided premiere dog sled touring experiences since 1997.

Superior Body Massage & Spa is conveniently located in downtown Bayfield, only a block away from the Madeline Island Ferry dock. Tucked away in a quiet setting, we are proud to offer a fantastic variety of day spa services including massage, facials, spa treatments, manicures, pedicures and facial waxing. Couples sessions and group services available. View our full service menu and packages and book immediately online. Cash, check and credit cards accepted. We do recommend booking appointments in advance as our schedules book up quickly. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Sail in the unforgettable Apostle Islands National Lakeshore on one of our late model sailboats. Join us for multi-day bareboat or Captained sailing adventures. On our Captained trips, you'll sail through the crystal clear waters of Lake Superior with unforgettable views of the Islands. Your US Coast Guard Licensed Captain will give you a chance to take the helm and sail the boat yourself. Or, you can sit back, relax and let the only sound be the water rushing over the hull of your private sailboat. For experienced sailors, select from our fleet of 30 sailboats including many late model Jeanneau yachts and Lagoon Catamarans. Step aboard your private yacht and enjoy skippering a well equipped vessel. Offering bareboat skipper sailing certification courses and advanced offshore sailing courses.

Whitecap Kayak offers guided sea kayak trips on Lake Superior and in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. A variety of options available from day trips to extended overnight camping trips in the area. Whitecap also offers ACA certification courses, Wilderness First Aid, and Outdoor Leadership weekends for growth and learning.

Camping, kayaking and adventure await you on the shores of Gitchigami(Lake Superior). Book a tour today to assure you get the best spots available for the 2018 season. Come see the world famous Apostle Islands sandstone cliffs, caves and beautiful scenery. Fleet of single, double and triple kayaks. Both sit on top and normal. Guided tours and kayak rentals available. Rustic camping at it finest!

The Bayfield Heritage Association is a free history museum in downtown Bayfield. Venture back in time and learn about the people, industries, events and places that define our region through a variety of exhibits. Attend one of our monthly educational programs to learn from area historians about a range of interesting topics like shipwrecks, lighthouse keepers, and Native American history. Conduct your own family genealogy and access our full archive collection of photographs, maps, and recorded interviews with Bayfield elders.