Small-Town Getaways in Wisconsin
Experience the charm of Wisconsin's small towns, which offer distinctive restaurants, lodging and attractions.
Hayward Lakes trip guide
WHERE TO START
Hayward Lakes Visitors and Convention Bureau (800/724-2992; haywardlakes.com).
WHAT TO DO
Cable Natural History Museum Thoughtfully curated, this gem of a family museum sits in Cable, about 18 miles northeast of Hayward. Kids love the hands-on Curiosity Center. Free (715/798-3890; cablemuseum.org).
Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum North America's fishing heritage is showcased with 100,000 artifacts (lures, rods, reels and more) and a 40-foot fiberglass muskie (715/634-4440; freshwater-fishing.org).
Lumberjack Village Home to shops, dining, the area's best mini golf and Scheer's Lumberjack Shows, the village offers a full afternoon of entertainment (715/634-6923; scheerslumberjackshow.com).
Morgan Falls and St. Peter's Dome Even casual hikers will enjoy the pretty, doable trek (1.2 miles round-trip) to the 70-foot Morgan Falls waterfall, located in the Chequamegon National Forest, about an hour northeast of Hayward (fs.fed.us/r9/cnnf).
WHERE TO EAT
Hayward Bakery and Cheese Shop Old-world breads, Wisconsin cheese, salads and sweets make a quick lunch while you're shopping downtown (800/266-2428; haywardbakery.com).
The Landing Sunny views of the Chippewa Flowage, generous portions and great service attract crowds. Visit summer Wednesdays for Native American dancing and the Indian tacos special (715/462-3626; thelanding-lco.com). Rookery Pub Dine on creative cuisine in this upscale restaurant near Cable. Popular dishes include bison chili, bacon-wrapped quail and a fresh fish "unfry" each week (866/794-2060; cablenaturelodge.com).
The Steakhouse and Lodge Try the pork Namekagon paired with wine at this upscale eatery open seven days a week year-round (715/934-4411; steakhouseandlodge.com).
West's Hayward Dairy With homemade ice creams like Church Basement Lemon Bar and Red Velvet Cake, this spot shows its creativity (715/634-2244; westshaywarddairy.com).
WHERE TO STAY
McCormick House A proper British gentleman delivers luxury treatment at this six-bedroom Victorian. The gardens are impeccable. From $125 (715/934-3339; mccormickhouseinn.com).
Treeland This family resort offers 29 vacation homes and cabins, 10 motel suites, an inviting outdoor pool, tennis and volleyball courts, playground, and putting greens. From $750 per week (715/462-3874; treelandresorts.com).
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