Location: Minocqua
Top Things to do in Minocqua
The 7 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Minocqua, Wisconsin (WI)
Minocqua is a town in northwestern Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,385 as of the 2010 census. The census-designated place of Minocqua and the unincorporated community of Rantz are both located in the town. Minocqua is commonly referred to as "The Island City."
Restaurants in Minocqua
1. Lake Tomahawk
2. Minocqua Winter Park & Nordic Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By DanandKay - Melrose, United States
This venue has a little bit for everyone....XC skiing, tubing, ice skating, snack bar. We loved the XC ski trails. Lots of starter runs for the family and enough more challenging trails for the better skiers. It was a little crowded near the chalet but once you escaped to any of the three major blue coded loops, it was great. This is a nice alternative to the Birkie Trail near Hayward. I’d highly recommend for those with youngsters or beginner skiers!
3. Minocqua Pontoon Cruises
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Minocqua Pontoon Cruises & Rentals offers guided nature tours on the beautiful Minocqua Chain of Lakes. We also offer self- guided pontoon rentals for the more experienced boaters. Thank you!
4. Northwoods Zip Line, Aerial Trekking, Argo ATV, and Kayak River Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 988 reviews
Northwoods zip line, aerial trek, argo atv, and kayak river tours is one of the Midwest's biggest and best adventure companies. Experience one, or all of our world-class, 5-star rated tours. Whether experiencing the northwoods from the ground, air, or water we have a tour for you! Our Zip Line & Aerial trekking tours include 13 zip lines, 14 aerial trekking obstacles, 5 adventure bridges, a rappel, cargo net climb, and is all built in and around the beautiful northwoods pine trees; creating a true canopy tour! Our Argo atv tour is a great way to experience northern Wisconsin from a one of a king, 8-wheeled argo. This tour includes both driving and riding in an argo on both land AND in water! On a 900 acre private trophy buck farm. Go off roading on this adventure with a chance to see 200+ whitetail. Our kayak river tour consists of a beautiful and relaxing float tour down the crystal clear Tomahwak River. Single and double kayaks available. Our Kids zip line is for 3-7 years of age.
5. Bearskin State Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By CamperCJ - McHenry, United States
Trailhead starts in downtown Minocqua, with a long trestle over part of Lake Minocqua and then into wooded areas, past some small lakes, changing into more open areas later on the trail. There were also two small parking areas along the trail if you wanted to ride a section at a time. Total miles around 18 one way.
6. Wildwood Wildlife Park & Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 356 reviews
Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo of the Northwood's for over 51 years. Experience the wonders of nature found throughout our park with animals from around the world. Wildwood Wildlife Park is all about providing experiences that last a lifetime with every visit no matter your age. Guests love the Animal Encounter Area, Animal Nursery, Petting zoo. Guests love feeding the bears "Bear Juice" and hand feeding "Critter Crackers to the whitetail deer, camel, sheep, pot-belly pigs, and goats. It's an Awesome Family Experience!
Reviewed By MagellanMom - London, United Kingdom
CLEANEST zoo I’ve ever been in! So much bigger than I realized. Staff is so friendly and helpful. Did the extra tram and was well worth it-we saw a herd of wildebeests running, amazing herds of beautiful Oryxs and Bongos. Lots of exotics-zebras, giraffes, tigers, leopards, monkeys, penguins...Our favorite was a giant bird cage with hundreds of parakeets. Didn’t see poop anywhere! Reptile house didn’t have a single smell-so clean! Lots of opportunities to walk among and touch animals. Went 9/2/20 and lots of babies running around. Happiest animals I’ve ever seen. Was there for 4 hours but could’ve stayed longer and still didn’t do everything that there is to do.
7. Northwoods Wildlife Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By gaberttom - Minocqua, United States
During the COVID crisis you will need to call ahead and reserve a tour time. It is well worth the time to see hawks, eagles and other predators.. Mammals and reptiles are also residents at the Center
