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FreeA Wisconsin Northwoods lake town known for fishing, forests, and the Hayward Lakes chain.
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Washburn County
Washburn County is a sightseeing stop in Spooner, WI, part of the Minneapolis–St. Paul guide. Cost: free.
· Spooner, WI
Why you should go…
Washburn County sits in Wisconsin's Northwoods, a lake-and-forest region popular for fishing, boating, and four-season outdoor recreation. Its county seat, Shell Lake, and largest city, Spooner, along with the village of Birchwood, anchor a landscape the USDA has designated a high-recreation retirement destination.
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What's around here?
The closest stops to Washburn County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
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Apostle Islands Cruises
$50+Narrated boat tours through the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore on Lake Superior, departing Bayfield, Wisconsin.
53 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours
- AttractionsQuirky Fun
Minnesota Goose Garden
Under $25A mile of self-guided paths through an 830-foot goose-shaped sculpture with native Ojibwe plant displays.
56 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions
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Aerial Lift Bridge
FreeWatch the lift span rise 135 feet to let lake freighters pass through the Duluth Ship Canal into the harbor.
68 mi awayMore like this
- AttractionsFamily Favorite
Great Lakes Aquarium
Under $25A freshwater aquarium on Duluth's harbor featuring over 250 species from the Great Lakes region.
68 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions
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Canal Park
FreeStroll the Lakewalk, watch ships pass the lighthouse pier, and browse shops and restaurants in old Duluth warehouses.
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