Local Directory — Minocqua, Eagle River & the Northwoods
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Blackjack Springs Wilderness
eagle-riverA 5,800-acre federally designated wilderness area in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, featuring crystal-clear springs, Whispering Lake, and trails including a segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail.
Eagle Cave
eagle-riverLarge onyx cave with spelunking & tours of the walking levels & subterranean tunnels.
Eagle River Historical Museum
eagle-riverVilas County's primary local history museum featuring artifacts from indigenous peoples, logging era, military memorabilia, and the history of Northwoods summer camps and resorts. Free admission.
Eagle River Ice Castle
eagle-riverA 20-foot-tall castle built from nearly 3,000 ice blocks harvested from Silver Lake, a Northwoods tradition since 1933 and a must-see winter landmark.
Eagle River Speedway
eagle-riverOne-third mile clay tri-oval race track west of Eagle River hosting six classes of stock car racing on Tuesday nights, with full concessions.
Kartway
eagle-riverSummer-opening attraction with go-kart racing, bumper boats, miniature golf & a kids' zone.
Northwoods Escape Room LLC
eagle-riverYear-round family-friendly escape room attraction with multiple themed rooms including taxidermy and cabin experiences, offering 60-minute puzzle-solving challenges for groups.
Pirates Hideaway
eagle-riverPirate ship cruises on the world's largest inland chain of freshwater lakes, plus a lakeside tiki bar, woodfired pizza, ice cream shop, and live entertainment.
Trees for Tomorrow
eagle-riverNatural resources education center in Eagle River operating since 1944, offering K-12 outdoor learning, summer camps for ages 3-12, and adult workshops on Wisconsin's forests and wildlife.
Vilas County Fairgrounds
eagle-riverCommunity fairgrounds on Highway 70 West in Eagle River hosting the annual Vilas County Fair in August, the Cranberry Festival, and year-round events.