Free & Cheap Things to Do in Washington Island, WI

  • 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.
  • 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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1.6 Miles
91% 250 votes
Beaches Washington Island, WI MoreLess Info
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.
2.9 Miles
82% 11 votes
National & State Parks 1924 Indian Point Road, Washington Island, WI 54246 MoreLess Info
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.
1.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches 1860 School House Beach Road, Washington Island, WI 54246 MoreLess Info
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
33% 3 votes
Parks 640 Lake View Road, Washington Island, WI MoreLess Info
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.
2.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks 640 Lake View Road, Washington Island, WI 54246 MoreLess Info
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
80% 5 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 2300 Main Rd., Washington Island, WI MoreLess Info
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.
0.2 Miles
82% 78 votes
Farms & Ranches 1309 Range Line Road, Washington Island, WI 54246 MoreLess Info
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.
0.2 Miles
76% 55 votes
Art Gallery 1309 Range Line Road, Washington Island, WI 54246 MoreLess Info
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.
1.2 Miles
77% 53 votes
Pubs 1201 Main Road, Washington Island, WI MoreLess Info
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.
2.6 Miles
91% 44 votes
Specialty Museums 2150 Little Lake Rd, Washington Island, WI MoreLess Info
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.
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