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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 Ferry Line
Our ferries connect Bayfield and Madeline Island. The 25 minute trip runs every 1/2 hour during the summer. Walk, bike, or drive aboard. Relax and let the magic of Lake Superior weave its spell.
Apostle Islands Kayaks
Kayak tours of Big Bay, expert instruction and sales on Madeline Island.
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Woods Hall Gallery and Studios
Gallery represents over 75 island artists, with pottery, paintings, hand-wovens, sculpture, jewelry and wearable art. Weaving, pottery and jewelry studios are open year-round. Classes offered as well
Madeline Island Candles
Named Lake Superior Magazine's Best of the Lake 2017 - Wisconsin - Best Local Shop. Hand poured, soy wax and beeswax candles - tapers, pillars, container candles, votives, travel tins and tea lights.
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 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!
Madeline Island Chamber Music
Madeline Island Chamber Music (Island) June-July: (715) 747-2561 (Minneapolis) August-May: (612) 871-7781 https://www.micm.org
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.