It’s that time of year again, the holidays are over, all the gifts have been returned and toyed with and the snow is finally coming down. It is also the time of year when networks begin to let some shows fade off into obscurity and die before a full season run, and usher in a host of fresher ideas. Luckily for viewers, there's actually a batch of new shows that are filled with promise and... » Read More
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Minocqua Wisconsin
Minocqua WI Hotels - Minocqua.com is the number one site for Minocqua, Wisconsin travel information. With information on Minocqua weather, restaurants, cabin rentals, and real estate, there is no better resource for everything Minocqua.
From quaint and cozy bed and breakfasts to vacation homes to more than 45 resorts, you’ll find the perfect place to stay and plenty to do in the “Island City” of Minocqua. Home to just under 5000 year-round residents and surrounded by lakes, Minocqua is a popular destination year-round for bow and rifle hunting, guided and solo fishing and ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and water sports. You can also just take in the fall colors and relax, go ice skating, take an Ojibwe craft-making class, attend a traditional pow-wow, and so much more. The Island City offers a genuine north woods experience whether you’re here spring, summer, fall or winter.
In addition to endless outdoor activities, there are also numerous parks, performing arts centers, museums – including the Snowmobile Museum – a zoo, and even a winery and indoor water park nearby. The whole family will be thoroughly entertained, and everyone will cherish the memories for years to come.
Minocqua is surrounded by lakes and is one of the state’s top family vacation destinations. In fact, the Minocqua area was named one of Midwest Living's "Favorite Family Getaways" for its 2009 Annual "Best of the Midwest" issue. Come find out what everyone’s talking about, and it won’t be long before you’re planning your next trip to the Island City.
Getting here is easy! Minocqua might be surrounded by water and located in the heart of Wisconsin’s north woods, but Highway 51 takes you right through the center of town.
So whether you’re plannin-g your next vacation, a corporate retreat, a wedding or family reunion, or just a weekend away from it all, you’ll find everything you need to know about Minocqua right here.
Light Snow, 23°F on Saturday, January 28, 2012
