- The list below includes 54 free or cheap things to do in or near Washington Island, Wisconsin, including 33 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Specialty Museums, Beaches and Parks.
- From Schoolhouse Beach to Rock Island State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Washington Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ephraim, Sister Bay, Fish Creek and Baileys Harbor.
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Schoolhouse Beach is a limestone beach on the shores of Lake Michigan. The beach contains access for swimming, diving, rafting, and snorkeling, and people picnic on and near the beach.
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1924 Indian Point Road, Washington Island, WI 54246
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Accessible by ferry or personal boat, Rock Island State Park offers camping and hiking along the shores of Lake Michigan and Green Bay. On the island is historic Pottawatomie Lighthouse, open for tours during warmer months.
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1860 School House Beach Road, Washington Island, WI 54246
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A limestone beach at the edge of Lake Michigan, School House Beach offers swimming and snorkeling opportunities for visitors. The beach is also surrounded by scenic wilderness, and is ideal for picnicking.
2.4 Miles
Sitting on approximately five acres, Percy Johnson County Park is mostly wooded and runs along Lake Michigan with a sandy beach. There are grassy areas suitable for picnics and playing and the beach can be used to launch kayaks.
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The only county park on Washington Island, East Side County Park offers a sandy beach and picnic area for visitors. Hog Island, a National Wildlife Refuge, is visible from the park.
2.6 Miles
Located on an island on Lake Michigan, Little Lake Nature Preserve is home to wildlife including white pelicans, bald eagles and black-throated blue warblers. The preserve offers a trail for walking as well as views of Little Lake.
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1309 Range Line Road, Washington Island, WI 54246
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Home to 48 varieties of lavender, The Lavender Shop of Fragrant Isle allows visitors to walk through its fields and enjoy the scents. It also has demonstration gardens where the staff provides educational information about the lavender.
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1309 Range Line Road, Washington Island, WI 54246
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Formerly a fully operational dairy farm, The Historic Island Dairy was renovated into a multi-purpose facility with a grand ballroom. Permanent tenants include a lavender market and gallery containing historical island artifacts and memorabilia.
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Established in 1899, Nelsen's Hall is a restaurant and bar, and is recognized as being the largest purveyor of Angostura Bitters in the world. During prohibition, the hall received a pharmacy license so it is also the oldest legally continuously operated tavern in the state of Wisconsin.
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Both natural and historical artifacts from the local region are on display at the Jacobsen Museum. The site also holds a restored 1930 log cabin owned by Jens Jacobsen which contains authentic furniture inside the building.