Local Directory — Minocqua, Eagle River & the Northwoods

Big Bull Falls Blues Fest

Home of the Big Bull Falls Blues Fest, Wisconsin's longest-running blues festival held each August at Fern Island Park, featuring top national and regional blues acts on a scenic riverside stage.

Big Daddy's

Self-described "Burger Happiness Emporium, Air Conditioned Cocktail Lounge, and Pizzeria" in downtown Rhinelander. Known for gourmet burgers (including the signature Jack Burger), made-to-order pizza, and scratch-made appetizers with full food menu until last call.

Big Eau Pleine County Park

A 1,450-acre county park on a peninsula in the Big Eau Pleine Reservoir with 106 campsites across two campgrounds, twelve miles of hiking and biking trails, three boat landings, disc golf, and horseback riding.

Big Sand Lake Golf Course

Historic 9-hole golf course in Phelps designed by Chick Evans and opened in 1925. Plays over 3,085 yards from the back tees with watered tees and greens. Walk-ons welcome, open April through November.

Big Shots Sports Bar and Grille

Family-owned 10-lane bowling center and sports bar in Ironwood with a diverse menu of fresh-baked pizza, burgers, wraps, and Friday fish fry featuring deep-fried haddock. Multiple large screens for watching games.

Big Stone Golf Course

Relaxed 9-hole public golf course designed by Cy Williams and opened in 1940, featuring 2,721 yards of golf with views of Big Stone Lake and abundant wildlife. Clubhouse with full bar and pro shop.

Billy Bob's Sports Bar and Grill

Sports bar and grill near Tomahawk serving homemade burgers, Chicago-style thin pizzas, all-day Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib, and Sunday breakfast buffet. Features outdoor patio, 6 plasma TVs, and weekday happy hour.

Birchwood Bar & Lodge

Family-owned rustic bar and lodge on Moen Lake in Rhinelander, famous for made-to-order 12-inch pizzas, burgers, fish fry, and cheese curds. Offers lakefront cabin rentals and live entertainment, accessible by boat.

Black Bear Bar & Grill

Rustic log building bar and grill built in 1947 on Highway 70, with a casual family atmosphere, game room, seasonal tiki bar, outdoor dining along Shishebogama Creek, playground, and 12 TVs for watching sports. Open year-round.

Black Forest Pub & Grille

Historic pub and grille established in 1934, designed after the beer gardens of Germany's Black Forest. Serves traditional German fare made from scratch alongside steaks, burgers, pizza, and decadent desserts.

Black Otter Supper Club

Bob and Geri's family-run Hortonville supper club has poured Old Fashioneds and plated relish trays since 1972; the menu is anchored by a 160-ounce Extreme Cut Prime Rib.

Black River Harbor

National Forest recreation area on Lake Superior known for spectacular waterfalls, beaches, and hiking trails. The campground has 38 wooded sites, including five near the lakeshore, plus a boat launch.

Blackjack Springs Wilderness

A 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.

Blanck's Supper Club

Blind Pig NW (Northwoods)

Northwoods bar and restaurant on the Rhinelander Chain of Lakes along Highway 47, accessible by boat via Boom Lake and right on the snowmobile trail. Known for fish fry, BBQ pizza, and an outdoor bar with big screen for watching games.

Blue Willow Cafe

Family-style diner on the west side of Wausau serving breakfast all day, known for country fried steak, oversized pancakes, homemade pie, and huge portions in a cozy northwoods atmosphere. Open Monday through Saturday.

Bluegill Bay County Park

A 68-acre scenic county park on Lake Wausau with a double boat launch, hiking trails, fishing pier, picnic shelters, volleyball courts, playground, and horseshoe pits. Popular with boaters and ice fishermen year-round.

Bo-Boen Snowmobile Trail

Part of a vast interconnected snowmobile trail network centered on St. Germain, one of the snowmobile capitals of the Northwoods. Hundreds of miles of groomed trails connect St. Germain to Eagle River, Minocqua, and beyond through beautiful winter forest.

Bob & Randy's Bar

Hometown corner bar and grill on the corner of 6th and Bridge Streets in Wausau, open daily at 7 AM. Home of the EURO pizza with kielbasa, swiss cheese, and sauerkraut, plus burgers, fish, wings, and daily specials.

Boettcher's Bar

Down-home neighborhood bar on 5th Avenue in Antigo where everyone knows everyone.

Boiling Springs Tavern

Welcoming tavern and bar on County Road G in Pelican Lake, accessible by ATV, car, or horseback, serving burgers, pizza, Friday fish fry, and homemade soups with live music on weekends and rooms available upstairs.

Boomba Bar & Grill

Bar and grill established in 1964 on the northwest corner of Lake Nokomis between Tomahawk and the Willow Flowage, known for homemade pizza, patty melts, Friday fish fry, Wednesday wings, and a covered porch for outdoor dining.

Bootleggers

Bottoms Up Bar & Grill

Bar and grill on Lake Alice in Tomahawk with a beautiful outdoor patio and boat landing, serving comfort food including 14 oz baked haddock, with pool, darts, and shuffleboard. Open 7 days a week.