The “Island City” of Minocqua in Oneida County is surrounded by lakes and is home to just under 5000 year-round residents. It’s located in the heart of Wisconsin’s north woods, right off Highway 51 and just a few hours from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Minocqua is part of the Lakelands community which also includes the quaint towns of Arbor Vitae and Woodruff, Wisconsin.

With its small-town appeal, Minocqua is place people love to live, play and relax. It’s a favorite destination year-round for bow and rifle hunting, fishing and ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and water sports. As one of the snowmobile capitals of the world, Minocqua’s proximity to multiple state and national forests attracts snowmobile enthusiasts from all over. You won’t want to miss Cruiserfest, which is a family festival on the ice of Lake Minocqua that includes snowmobile radar runs, snowmobile demos, and more.

In addition to endless outdoor activities, there are also numerous parks, performing arts centers, museums, a zoo, and even a winery and an indoor water park nearby. And with its logging and Ojibwe history, culture abounds in the Island City. It’s the perfect place to take in the fall colors, attend a traditional pow-wow, hold a wedding or family reunion, or just relax with a seasonal microbrew from the local Minocqua Brewing Company.

Just one trip to picturesque Minocqua and you’ll discover why this is a favorite vacation spot for so many people all year long. Minocqua was once even a much-loved destination for a former president. It is the quintessential north woods experience spring, summer, fall or winter, and you’ll want to make a trip to Minocqua a new tradition in your family.