Discover fun and relaxation in Wisconsin’s Northwoods this winter. Cross-country ski dozens of outstanding trails, snowshoe through pristine wilderness areas, snowmobile 700 miles of expertly groomed trails or simply enjoy the scenery. If that’s not enough for you, you’ll find more than 1,300 lakes–perfect for ice fishing–and tons of lively winter events, too. Plan your Vilas County winter vacation today!
Winchester, located in the northwest corner of Vilas County, encompasses over 34,000 acres and 63 lakes.
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Manitowish Waters is the Original “Up North” Experience!
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Waswagoning, “a place where they fish by torchlight,” is the name the Ojibwe gave their Northwoods home.
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The Minocqua area is Nature’s Original Water Park, offering the very best scenery, outdoor recreation and fun attractions.
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Presque Isle is known as Wisconsin’s Last Wilderness.
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Relax, unwind and explore the beautiful forest with 194 pristine area lakes, winding rivers and nearly 50 miles of paved bike trails that surround Boulder Junction.
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The two scenic communities of Sayner and Star Lake offer quiet beauty and small-town charm in every season.
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St. Germain offers unique opportunities for families, anglers, hiking and biking enthusiasts, winter enthusiasts and more.
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Experience nature’s own spectacular and serene setting on the Wisconsin/Michigan border.
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I suppose this is the place where we’re supposed to brag about all the stuff that’s great about Eagle River, like the “World’s Largest Chain of 28 Lakes”...
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Your adventure begins in Conover! In 1891, early settler Seth Conover started his own hunting club in this beautiful corner of Vilas County.
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Nestled within the 661,000-acre Nicolet National Forest, Phelps has been an outdoor sport destination for over a century!
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