Explore by Area
Your guide to communities across the Wisconsin Northwoods
Minocqua
Oneida CountyThe Island City — Minocqua sits on a chain of lakes and is the hub of the Northwoods.
Woodruff
Oneida CountyAdjacent to Minocqua, Woodruff shares the chain of lakes and is home to the famous World's Largest Penny and several lakeside resorts.
Arbor Vitae
Vilas CountyA small town between Minocqua and Woodruff, Arbor Vitae is home to several popular bars and restaurants along Highway 51.
Eagle River
Vilas CountyThe Snowmobile Capital of the World.
Rhinelander
Oneida CountyThe largest city in the Northwoods and home of the Hodag.
Boulder Junction
Vilas CountyThe Musky Capital of the World.
St. Germain
Vilas CountyA small resort community known for its summer concert series, snowmobile trails, and proximity to dozens of lakes.
Land O'Lakes
Vilas CountyOn the Michigan border, Land O'Lakes is a quiet resort town with pristine lakes, the Sylvania Wilderness, and a true Up North feel.
Manitowish Waters
Vilas CountyA chain of 10 lakes connected by the Manitowish River.
Lac du Flambeau
Vilas CountyHome of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.
Tomahawk
Lincoln CountyAt the confluence of the Wisconsin and Tomahawk rivers, this small city offers outdoor recreation, a historic downtown, and Sara Park with its bandshell.
Merrill
Lincoln CountyThe southern gateway to the Northwoods.
Three Lakes
Oneida CountyA quiet resort town on a chain of 28 lakes with the Three Lakes Winery, the oldest winery in Wisconsin.
Mercer
Iron CountyThe Loon Capital of the World, Mercer is a small town known for its pristine lakes, loon population, and the giant loon statue.
Presque Isle
Vilas CountyOne of the most remote communities in the Northwoods, Presque Isle offers solitude, fishing, and access to the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage.
Phelps
Vilas CountyNear the Michigan border, Phelps is surrounded by lakes and forest with a small-town charm and easy access to snowmobile and ATV trails.
Wausau
Marathon CountyThe largest city in north-central Wisconsin, Wausau sits on the Wisconsin River and offers a vibrant downtown, performing arts, skiing at Rib Mountain, and a growing food scene.
Ironwood
Gogebic CountyIn Michigan's western Upper Peninsula, Ironwood is the heart of the Big Snow Country ski region.
Hurley
Iron CountyJust across the Montreal River from Ironwood, MI, Hurley is known for Silver Street nightlife, Whitecap Mountains skiing, and a colorful history as an old mining and logging town.
Crandon
Forest CountyThe county seat of Forest County, Crandon is home to the internationally known Crandon International Raceway for off-road racing.
Antigo
Langlade CountyThe county seat of Langlade County, about 50 minutes south of Minocqua.