What to do and see in Minocqua, Wisconsin (WI): The Best Outdoor Activities

June 4, 2021 Nicolette Lion

Minocqua is a town in northwestern Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,385 as of the 2010 census. The census-designated place of Minocqua and the unincorporated community of Rantz are both located in the town. Minocqua is commonly referred to as "The Island City."
Restaurants in Minocqua

1. Minocqua Winter Park & Nordic Center

7543 Squirrel Lake Rd, Minocqua, WI 54548-8880 +1 715-356-3309 http://minocquawinterpark.org/
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5.0 based on 62 reviews

Minocqua Winter Park & Nordic Center

Reviewed By DanandKay - Melrose, United States

This venue has a little bit for everyone....XC skiing, tubing, ice skating, snack bar. We loved the XC ski trails. Lots of starter runs for the family and enough more challenging trails for the better skiers. It was a little crowded near the chalet but once you escaped to any of the three major blue coded loops, it was great. This is a nice alternative to the Birkie Trail near Hayward. I’d highly recommend for those with youngsters or beginner skiers!

2. Minocqua Pontoon Cruises

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5.0 based on 24 reviews

Minocqua Pontoon Cruises

Minocqua Pontoon Cruises & Rentals offers guided nature tours on the beautiful Minocqua Chain of Lakes. We also offer self- guided pontoon rentals for the more experienced boaters. Thank you!

3. Minocqua Party Cruises

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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Minocqua Party Cruises

Minocqua Party Cruises provides the ultimate pontoon boat adventure. If you and your group enjoy fun in the sun you’ve come to the right place! We cater each of our cruises to fit your needs. Whether it's a bar crawl, an all day sandbar party, or a sunset cruise your trip will be customized to maximize your experience.

4. The Angler's Choice Guide Service

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5.0 based on 8 reviews

The Angler's Choice Guide Service

John Andrew is licensed and insured with over 39 years of fishing experience. He has 2 documented fresh water World Records and is in the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame along with 3 Outstanding Angling Achievement Awards.2012 20’ 10” Lund Pro Guide Series boat with 2012 125 Mercury Optimax motor (tiller-controlled). Dual Lowrance 8 in. H.D.S. depth locaters, automatic Sirus weather, GPS, StructureScan and Broadband Sounder.Service includes pick up and drop off, all equipment including bait and gas. No Fish- No Pay! for the following.... Walleye, Bass, Crappie, Trout, Pan Fish or Northern Pike. Musky(not guaranteed)Winter fishing includes 12 permanent, wood, insulated & heated ice houses located on several different lakes. All rods reels bait and hooks included. 2 four-wheelers and 2 snowmobiles used for ice house transportation.

5. Northwoods Zip Line, Aerial Trekking, Argo ATV, and Kayak River Tours

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5.0 based on 988 reviews

Northwoods Zip Line, Aerial Trekking, Argo ATV, and Kayak River Tours

Northwoods zip line, aerial trek, argo atv, and kayak river tours is one of the Midwest's biggest and best adventure companies. Experience one, or all of our world-class, 5-star rated tours. Whether experiencing the northwoods from the ground, air, or water we have a tour for you! Our Zip Line & Aerial trekking tours include 13 zip lines, 14 aerial trekking obstacles, 5 adventure bridges, a rappel, cargo net climb, and is all built in and around the beautiful northwoods pine trees; creating a true canopy tour! Our Argo atv tour is a great way to experience northern Wisconsin from a one of a king, 8-wheeled argo. This tour includes both driving and riding in an argo on both land AND in water! On a 900 acre private trophy buck farm. Go off roading on this adventure with a chance to see 200+ whitetail. Our kayak river tour consists of a beautiful and relaxing float tour down the crystal clear Tomahwak River. Single and double kayaks available. Our Kids zip line is for 3-7 years of age.

6. Surf SCONSIN

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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Surf SCONSIN

SURF Sconsin was founded with one goal in mind......teaching YOU how to wakesurf. Wakesurfing is a sport that uses a boat to create a wave large enough to surf. It is a sport that can be enjoyed by people ages 8 to 80+. It is a low speed/low impact sport that is fun for all ages! Once you feel the push of the wave and throw the rope in the boat you will be HOOKED!!!

7. Wild Side Flyboarding

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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Wild Side Flyboarding

Learning to fly the Flyboard is much easier than you might think. Our Certified instructors will have you hovering mid air in minutes. You will depart our marina at the Boathouse onto Lake Minocqua where you learn to fly! Once you are there, you'll receive instructions and tips by our expert flying instructors. Then in the water you go soaring like a bird and swim like a dolphin.

8. Bearskin State Trail

199 Front St, Minocqua, WI 54548 http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/bearskin/
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5.0 based on 62 reviews

Bearskin State Trail

Reviewed By CamperCJ - McHenry, United States

Trailhead starts in downtown Minocqua, with a long trestle over part of Lake Minocqua and then into wooded areas, past some small lakes, changing into more open areas later on the trail. There were also two small parking areas along the trail if you wanted to ride a section at a time. Total miles around 18 one way.

9. NightBite Fishing Guide Service

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5.0 based on 16 reviews

NightBite Fishing Guide Service

NightBite Fishing Guide Service is Northern Wisconsin's trophy walleye fishing expert specializing in trolling Oneida and Vilas County lakes for big night-time walleye. Imagine this, your'e trolling silently with your longline rod and following structure breaks. Steve has trained you on how to work the bait and it's starting to feel natural. You're pulling the bait forward and walking it back on the pause - then BOOM! A big aggressive walleye hit. Fish on! With over 30 years of experience, I’ve learned big walleyes are more active at night. Many great fishing lakes in the Northwoods are full of pleasure boaters during the day, but empty at night. Flip the switch on day fishing and schedule an amazing night adventure on the water trolling for big nighttime walleyes. If we don't catch any fish, you're not obligated to pay. Give me a call or drop me an email and let's get you out on the water to catch some night time walleye!

10. Wildwood Wildlife Park & Nature Center

10094 State Highway 70, Minocqua, WI 54548-9002 +1 715-356-5588 [email protected] http://www.wildwoodwildlifepark.com/
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4.5 based on 356 reviews

Wildwood Wildlife Park & Nature Center

Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo of the Northwood's for over 51 years. Experience the wonders of nature found throughout our park with animals from around the world. Wildwood Wildlife Park is all about providing experiences that last a lifetime with every visit no matter your age. Guests love the Animal Encounter Area, Animal Nursery, Petting zoo. Guests love feeding the bears "Bear Juice" and hand feeding "Critter Crackers to the whitetail deer, camel, sheep, pot-belly pigs, and goats. It's an Awesome Family Experience!

Reviewed By MagellanMom - London, United Kingdom

CLEANEST zoo I’ve ever been in! So much bigger than I realized. Staff is so friendly and helpful. Did the extra tram and was well worth it-we saw a herd of wildebeests running, amazing herds of beautiful Oryxs and Bongos. Lots of exotics-zebras, giraffes, tigers, leopards, monkeys, penguins...Our favorite was a giant bird cage with hundreds of parakeets. Didn’t see poop anywhere! Reptile house didn’t have a single smell-so clean! Lots of opportunities to walk among and touch animals. Went 9/2/20 and lots of babies running around. Happiest animals I’ve ever seen. Was there for 4 hours but could’ve stayed longer and still didn’t do everything that there is to do.

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