Location: Washburn
Top Things to do in Washburn
What to do and see in Washburn, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Washburn is a city in Bayfield County, in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,117 at the 2010 census. The city is just east of and adjacent to the Town of Washburn. It is in northern Wisconsin, on the shore of Lake Superior's Chequamegon Bay.
Restaurants in Washburn
1. Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 281 reviews
The Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center is a four-season facility, capturing the unique qualities of this multi-state region. An intriguing objects theater, engaging exhibits and special programs are designed to tell the stories of the region's cultural and natural history. Comprehensive visitor information services and a friendly hospitality staff will help guide you on your journey. Open Daily from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Free
Reviewed By MNGal66 - Kenyon, Minnesota
Please give yourself time to tour this wonderful visitors center in Ashland. I was on a motor coach tour and we were running behind schedule, a negative of bus travel, but what I did see at this center, was very interesting. It is a beautiful building and I also noticed they had what looked like a great gift shop. I hope to get to the area by car someday to spend enough time to really explore this museum.
2. Houghton Falls Nature Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Sadie B - Minneapolis, Minnesota
I used to walk this path "back in the day" when it was just a muddy trail used by Northland College Students. Now, the trail and some of the surrounding land is cared for by the Bayfield Regional Conservancy who has done an incredible job on trails, bridges, and signage. Don't forget to drop a donation in the box!! :)
3. Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua
Overall Ratings
5 based on 150 reviews
Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua (sha-ta-qwa) is a year round non profit performing arts organization with a rich history. We operate an intimate 900-seat, all-canvas, state-of-the-art tent theater, producing and presenting a fifty-plus night summer season of concerts, lectures, and a highly acclaimed professional local troupe which performs original multi-media musicals in the tent and on tour. Tent Show Radio, a weekly one hour program which showcases live performances from the Big Top stage, is aired on public radio stations throughout the country.Named "The Best Outdoor Concert Venue" by the Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 2013.We partner with Non-Profit Mt. Ashwabay Outdoor Education Foundation who provide 100% of food and drink concessions.
Reviewed By 107darlene - Green Bay, Wisconsin
This was just a wonderful experience. The tent is at the bottom of a ski hill and is staffed by volunteers. There are shops, food, ice cream and beer tents on the grounds. Our show was an Opry outlaw presentation. The musicians were just amazing. They had the audience engaged and on our feet by the end. Just a must do at a great price.
4. StageNorth
Overall Ratings
5 based on 16 reviews
StageNorth is the arts, cultural and community sweet spot on the stunning South Shore of Lake Superior's Chequamegan Bay in Washburn, Wisconsin. We are a cutting edge performing arts center with a mission "to stimulate, celebrate and enhance the understanding of ourselves, others and life through the shared experience of high calibre live performance." StageNorth is designed to entertain, educate and include the community in all areas of live theater and our main goal is to make live performance accessible and entertaining for all in our gem of a 130-seat theater.
Reviewed By CDC_ALUMNI - Eau Claire WI
Saw "Little Shop of Horrors" tonight that was presented by the Sidekick Players at Stage North!!!! Excellent play & loved the intimate setting in theatre. Players were fantastic....has great bar with view of Lake Superior a few blocks away. Had delicious free snacks with drinks. Great bargain for the $$!
5. South Shore Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
We brew some of the best beer in the country at this Ashland location and also at the Taphouse down the coast in Washburn. There are always an excellent selection of our brews on tap in our partner restaurants the Deep Water Grille and The Alley.
Reviewed By Cat S
Husband and I stopped at the restaurant portion - Deep Water, for lunch on our way to Cornucopia B&B. Hubby had the delicious large and good quality black angus burger while I tried the Oredecker which sounded unusual due to the fact that there were French fries in the sandwich. The hostess willingly answered our questions about the city of Ashland, including what the Oredecker was and other aspects of the town's history. Will definitely return on our next trip. And definitely want to return for dinner when even more options are available.
6. Maslowski Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By marsha7377 - Beloit, Wisconsin
This beach area was very clean and had lots of area's to picnic. a wonderful place to take sunset photos. The water is usually very, very cold but we just put our feet in and it was nice. Has a very nice play ground for children.
7. Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By CDC_ALUMNI - Eau Claire WI
Our favorite on Chequamegon Bay! They vastly improved pads with thick layer of Chad gravel. New camp host is very helpful. Still have shuttle to Big Top shows. Vastly improved signage for water spigots with new pressure valves. Oh..Free WIFI has improved. Great location to kayak adventure and enjoy lake.
8. Prentice Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By HopheadWI
We stopped here during the Chequamegon Bay Birding and Nature Festival. The birding was fabulous along the trails - waterbirds to warblers to large waterfowl were all found within the park.
Be sure to also look down as well as up - lots of watercress in the springs! Quite good too with the fresh spring water.
Beautiful park with a neat history.
9. Thompson's West End Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By lmsgroup - Fairfax, Virginia
Stopped n with a motorcoach for a few days. The first site was unlevel but I found a site quite level. Great location to Washburn and the surrounding area, such as Bayview and Ashland. Park has a playground, beach, electric hookups and nice roads.
10. Patsy's Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Benny D - Minneapolis, Minnesota
"Just" a local watering hole, but awesome eats in the kitchen they make from scratch, a good drink, and a great bar! I was in for late lunch, and a few families with kiddos joined too, but later in the night it's a great bar scene for to unwind too! Met the owners Barb and Wally, and their son the manager Garret, too! Talk about personal touch! Well done Patsy's!
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