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Bayfield, Wisconsin Blooms with Lots of Summer Activities!
Lake Superior

Bayfield, Wisconsin is located on Lake Superior. Bayfield is a beautiful little harbor town, with plenty to do all year round. However, their spring and summer activities are abundant and enjoyable. For anyone who is looking for somewhere to go that includes activities and attractions for everyone, Bayfield, Wisconsin is that place.

Bayfield, Wisconsin is known as the "gateway to the Apostle Islands." The Apostle Islands are 22 islands located in Lake Superior, and it is a gorgeous area to visit. One of the best ways to see the Apostle Islands and picturesque lighthouses is to take one of the cruise services. The Apostle Islands Cruise Service offers a variety of different cruises to enjoy. For instance, this cruise service has romantic sunset cruises and island shuttles. You can see sea caves, shipwrecks, and lighthouses. You can also spend time on several of the Apostle Islands camping, hiking and beachcombing. This cruise services operates its various cruises from May to September, and the admission prices vary from $25-$35 for adults, and from $14-$20 for children, depending on which cruise is chosen. Reservations are recommended.

Among the many summer events held in Bayfield is one that occurs in July, the 44th annual Festival of the Arts. It is usually held the last weekend in July, and this year it is July 29-30. The festival is held daily from 10 am to 5 pm each day, with additional activities each night. Various artists from nine states come to display and sell their work. In addition, the local artists make their studios and galleries available to the public with open houses and great sales on paintings, pottery, sculpture, glass and jewelry. This is a great opportunity to see some great art and purchase a one of a kind piece.

Bayfield is also home to lots of professional orchards, flower and berry farms. Many of these are open to the public and it is possible to see how the orchards operate, and also pick berries and fruit. An example of one of these farms is the James Erickson Orchard and Country Store located off Route One in Bayfield. It is open every day from Memorial Day through October and weekends in November and December. This Orchard is a great place to spend the day. You can browse around in their log cabin antique store, pick apples and berries of all kinds, and purchase jams, baked goods, cheese and homemade candles. There is no admission price for the orchard, and you pay for the produce you pick by weight.

Bayfield offers so many other things to do, as well. The performances at the Big Top Chautauqua offer nightly entertainment in the summer. For those who like to golf, Bayfield has two fine golf courses. There are riding stables, interesting museums, quaint shops and galleries to browse, and excellent dining and lodging choices. Bayfield truly is a place for everyone, because of the wide array of fun things to do.