From Mill Point Resort Along Lake Superior to Bayfield (west)
(99.5 Miles, Est. Time 3hs 8min) (Map)
Return Ride Along Lake Superior Bayfield to Mill Point Resort
(99.5 Miles, Est. Time 3hs 8min) (Map)
Welcome to Mercer the True Outdoors
Discover the beauty and allure of the Northwoods of Wisconsin firsthand when
you visit Mercer. Truly a four-season playground, Mercer is home to the
famed Turtle-Flambeau Flowage and is known as the Loon Capital of the World. >From the beautiful lupines that bloom in profusion here in the spring, to
the endless summer days of boating, camping and fishing, to the fall ATV
rally and some of the best snowmobiling and cross-country skiing on the
planet, there¹s a season for you to enjoy.
Hurley, Wisconsin
Where 51 Ends and the Fun Begins!
With an abundance of site seeing and other outdoor activities like ATVing,
Skiing, Snowmobiling, etc. you can't go wrong when ... you visit Hurley.
Downtown Hurley offers sparkling nightlife and fine dining from a great
steak house, Italian restaurants to the best bar burgers. The Hurley area
is rich with history, from 19th century mining and logging to remnants of
the roaring twenties that included Hurley's rejection of alcohol prohibition
and entertaining of Chicago's darkest figures like Al & Ralph Capone, John
Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson!
Ashland, Wisconsin
The City of Ashland, Wisconsin sits nestled at the head of Chequamegon Bay
on the southshore of magnificent Lake Superior - which is why we are known
as "Lake Superior's Hometown." Ashland is a beautiful, close-knit community
with an excellent variety of lodging, dining, recreation and attraction
options. FYOB (fill your own bottle) with fresh artesian water 24 hours a
day! Artesian wells are located at Maslowski Beach and Prentice Park.
Washburn, Wisconsin
A Small Town On The Greatest Lake
Surrounded by forest, the city of Washburn nestles on the shore of Lake
Superior's historic Chequamegon Bay in northernmost Wisconsin. With
unparalleled outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant cultural life, and
a progressive atmosphere, Washburn is great place to live, a rewarding place
to do business, and a spectacular place to visit. The Song of Hiawatha by
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was written about Chequamegon Bay.
Bayfield, Wisconsin
Gateway to the Apostle Islands….Where the Water meets
the Soul!
Bayfield serves as the gateway to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, a
National Park that includes 21 beautiful and enchanting wilderness islands
and over 12 miles of scenic peninsula shoreline. In fact, the Apostle
Islands were recently featured as a “Top Place to Visit” by National
Geographic Explorer.
From Mill Point Resort Along Lake Superior to Copper Harbor, Michigan (east)
(220.2 Miles, Est. Time 4hs 22min) (Map)
Return Ride Along Lake Superior Copper Harbor, Michigan to Mill Point Resort
(220.2 Miles, Est. Time 4hs 22min) (Map)
Welcome to Mercer the True Outdoors
Discover the beauty and allure of the Northwoods of Wisconsin firsthand when you visit Mercer. Truly a four-season playground, Mercer is home to the famed Turtle-Flambeau Flowage and is known as the Loon Capital of the World. From the beautiful lupines that bloom in profusion here in the spring, to the endless summer days of boating, camping and fishing, to the fall ATV rally and some of the best snowmobiling and cross-country skiing on the planet, there¹s a season for you to enjoy.
Ironwood, Michigan “Michigan’s Western Gateway”
The Ironwood area is an extraordinarily beautiful area. It has instant access to nature’s finest treasurers. It is not hard to understand why Ironwood attracts visitors from around the nation. While originally an iron mining town, the area is now known for its downhill skiing resorts, including Big Powderhorn, Blackjack, Indianhead, Mount Zion and Whitecap as well as its cross country skiing at the Wolverine Nordic Trail System. Ironwood is home of the “World’s Tallest Indian”: a 52 ft (15.8 m) fiberglass statue of tribal leader Hiawatha.
Silver City, Michigan “Superior by Nature”
On the shores of Lake Superior…at the foothills of The Porcupine Mountains!
If your passion is nature and true wilderness, Silver City/Porcupine Mountains is a must-do! We don’t have the traffic, the shopping malls, or the fast food chains—what we do offer is a stress-free relaxing place to unwind and rejuvenate. Come up to enjoy the simple things in life!
Ontonagon, Michigan “Welcome to the Real North”
Whatever your favorite time of year or whatever your favorite outdoor activity, Ontonagon would like to welcome you to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, a great place to visit—and stay awhile. We’re on the south shore of Lake Superior, with miles of sandy agate beaches and fabulous sunsets. On the west side is Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park with miles of hiking, Alpine and Nordic ski trails, and hundreds of acres of virgin timber. In the south part of the county, we have Lake Gogebic and the Ottawa National Forest. All this surrounds over 100 waterfalls and miles of snowmobile and multi-use trails. The North Country Trail bisects our county on its route from the Appalachian Trail in Vermont to the Lewis and Clark Trail in North Dakota.
Hancock, Michigan
Cross the Portage Lake Lift Bridge, follow US41 North and suddenly you discover you’re in one of Michigan’s most unique Cities. Welcome to Hancock, gateway to the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula. Named after John Hancock, signer of the Declaration of Independence, the town was founded by the Quincy Mining Company in 1859 during the heyday of the Keweenaw’s copper mining boom. The site of brass foundries and mining machinery factories, the town was best known for its famous Quincy Mine. Nicknamed “Old Reliable”, the mine produced copper continuously for 83 years paying stockholders millions in dividends. The City was also home to the Hancock Mine.
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