Madeline Island

Just a 20-minute ferry ride away during spring, summer and fall, Madeline Island offers great restaurants and shopping plus a historical museum that chronicles Native American life, the fur trade and arrival of missionaries, 19th century fishing, logging, brownstone mining and maritime lore.

Madeline Island has a rich art community with art galleries, artists’ studios, a renowned music camp and one of the top ranked art and craft schools in the country. The island also offers some of the area’s most beautiful parks, camping, a world class marina and an 18-hole golf course.

Explore the historic town of La Pointe, which is easily walkable from the ferry landing. The downtown area offers plenty to see and do, with several access points to Lake Superior. Take your vehicle on the ferry to visit the rest of Madeline Island, which is roughly twelve miles long. Be sure to stop by Big Bay Town Park and Big Bay State Park, which offer incredible views and hiking trails suited for all levels.

Madeline Island School of the Arts

Madeline Island School of the Arts (MISA) is ranked among the top five art and craft schools in the country. The school is located on Madeline Island, the largest of the 22 Apostle Islands.

Madeline Island Yacht Club

A well-protected full-service marina on Madeline Island with Transient Dockage, the area's largest Ship Store, Service & Restoration for sailboats & powerboats, & gas for autos. Memberships available!

Pub Restaurant and Wine Bar, The

Restaurant dining featuring regional dishes and contemporary American cuisine. Specializing in fresh Lake Trout, Whitefish, steaks, seafood and stone hearth pizzas. Available for weddings and groups

Madeline Island Museum

Experience more than 300 years of Madeline Island history. Discover the magic that has drawn people to Madeline Island's legendary shores for centuries.

Woods Hall Gallery and Studios

Gallery Shop of 75+ island artists, with pottery, paintings, weaving, sculpture, jewelry, books and more. Weaving, pottery and jewelry studios open year-round. Classes, demos and tours as well.

Madeline Island Candles

Named Lake Superior Magazine's Best of the Lake 2018 - Wisconsin - Best Local Shop. Hand poured, soy wax and beeswax candles - tapers, pillars, container candles, votives, travel tins and tea lights.

Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce