- Our list of the best things to do in Washington Island, Wisconsin, features the top 75 nearby activities — including 37 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Washington Island, WI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, and Water Activities.
- The results below include the top 15 things to do within the city of Washington Island, WI , followed by 60 popular activities in nearby cities, including Ephraim, Sister Bay, Fish Creek, Baileys Harbor, Ellison Bay and Wisconsin Dells
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Carrying passengers for over a decade, Washington Island Ferry Line is the first stop on many unforgettable vacations. Island activities include bird watching, kayaking, and taking a cherry train tour.
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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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78 votes
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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55 votes
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.
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34 votes
1675 Jackson Harbor Road, Washington Island, WI 54246
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The Washington Island Farm Museum gives visitors a chance to learn about the history of farming. Admission is free with optional donations accepted, and there are interactive activities such as animal feeding and weaving demonstrations.
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23 votes
1799 Main Road, Washington Island, WI 54246
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Opened in 1965, the Washington Island Art & Nature Center is a non-profit organization promoting education about art and nature. Visitors commonly enjoy viewing art from local artists as well as learning about local wildlife and natural history.
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82%
11 votes
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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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.