Local Directory — Minocqua, Eagle River & the Northwoods
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Aqualand Ale House
boulder-junctionPub and restaurant in Boulder Junction, WI offering craft beer on tap, wine, and food.
Aqualand Bakery
boulder-junctionFamily-owned artisan bakery in the heart of Boulder Junction, baking fresh croissants, cookies, danishes, and hearth breads daily. Their artisan breads are also delivered to grocery stores across the Northwoods.
Arlene's Pottery & Gallery Llc
boulder-junctionPottery studio and art gallery in Boulder Junction, WI.
Boulder Beer Bar
boulder-junctionIconic Boulder Junction bar since 1948, now under Aberdeen Kitchens ownership, serving scratch-made burgers, sandwiches, pizza, wings, homemade soups, and a popular Friday fish fry with a full bar and games for all ages.
Boulder Junction Brewing Co.
boulder-junctionNano-brewery and taproom on Main Street in Boulder Junction, brewing small-batch beers including red ale, cream ale, IPA, porter, and Grisette on a 5-barrel system. Features a family-friendly beer garden in summer.
Boulder Junction Coffee Company
boulder-junctionLocally owned cafe on Main Street in Boulder Junction serving Colectivo coffee, espresso drinks, Lotus Energy drinks, scratch-made baked goods, breakfast burritos, and grilled cheese with free WiFi.
Boulder Junction Sports & Recreation Park
boulder-junctionCommunity sports and recreation park in Boulder Junction featuring outdoor recreational facilities and green space, located on Park Street near the Chamber of Commerce and visitor center.
Bushwood Tavern
boulder-junctionCozy Northwoods tavern in Boulder Junction with a John Candy Great Outdoors theme, serving handmade burgers, cheese curds, pulled pork, and fish fry in a welcoming atmosphere.
Fallison Lake Nature Trail
boulder-junctionA 2.5-mile moderate loop trail through mixed coniferous and deciduous forest surrounding Fallison Lake, with spectacular lake views and a picnic area. No pets or bikes allowed.
Gooch's 2 Bar & Grill
boulder-junctionGooch's A-One Bar & Grill offers a variety of sandwiches, salads, and dinner entrees in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail - Boulder Junction
boulder-junctionOver 52 miles of paved bike trails winding through the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, connecting Boulder Junction, Sayner, St. Germain, Manitowish Waters, and Mercer with scenic rest areas and swimming spots along the way. No trail pass required.
McGann’s Pub & Wine Bar
boulder-junctionAn Irish pub in downtown Boulder Junction with a cozy fireplace and large outdoor patio, serving select wines, six microbrews on tap, a wide bottle selection, and seasonal homemade pizza and appetizers.
Moondeer & Friends Gallery
boulder-junctionAn art gallery in downtown Boulder Junction featuring the work of owner Sara Muender and over 150 local and regional artists, plus antiques, books, custom framing, and gift items. Open daily from mid-May through early January.
North Trout Nature Trail
boulder-junctionNature trail near North Trout Lake campground in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, offering hiking through Northwoods terrain.
Northern Highland American Legion State Forest - Lumberjack Trails
boulder-junctionTrail system in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest near Boulder Junction, offering hiking and biking through Northwoods terrain.
Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest
boulder-junctionOver 236,000 acres of public forest with the highest concentration of lakes in Wisconsin, 90 miles of trails, 18 campgrounds, and 131 remote campsites.
Plum Lake Golf Club
boulder-junctionHistoric 9-hole public golf course on the shores of Plum Lake, opened in 1912 and voted Best Nine Hole Course in Wisconsin, with a screened-in porch overlooking the lake.
Star Lake Nature Trail
boulder-junctionScenic trail on a peninsula jutting into Star Lake in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, with a 1-mile interpretive loop and a 2-mile shoreline loop through ferns and wildflowers.
The Glide at Boulder Junction Winter Park
boulder-junctionA mile-long ice skating ribbon circling Boulder Junction Winter Park, offering a unique Northwoods winter experience beyond the typical rink.
Vilas County Historical Museum
boulder-junctionMuseum in Sayner with 7,500 square feet of exhibits chronicling Vilas County history, including the original 1924 Carl Eliason snowmobile and a Paul Bunyan statue out front.
Wild’s Granary Restaurant
boulder-junctionPopular breakfast and lunch spot in Boulder Junction run by Michael and Brian Wild, known for creative breakfast dishes, pizzas, desserts, and a welcoming family atmosphere.