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City in Wisconsin, United States
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Ashland is at the top of Wisconsin, stretched out along Lake Superior's Chequamegon Bay. Located at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 2 and Wisconsin Hwy. 13 just over an hour east of the Twin Ports of Superior, Wisconsin and Duluth, Minnesota, Ashland is perched as the major commercial center for the surrounding area. Though relatively small (7,800 in 2019), Ashland and the surrounding area are home to a vibrant community of thinkers, artists, musicians, and alternative farmers, due in part to the presence of environmental science leader Northland College.
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The Soo Line Ore Dock formerly stood over Ashland's harbor. Today, visitors can walk out to the very tip over where the docks used to be.
The many murals that Ashland's artists have painted on the side of landmark buildings can be found within the city.
Site of the first house in Wisconsin built by white European settlers and home to a colorful Artesian Well.
Visitor center off the highway with a museum on local maritime and area history
6 screens, shows 7 days a week with matinees on Saturday and Sunday.
Serving fresh, local fish; bacon & burgers from the Sixth Street Market; organic salad greens; and featuring live local musicians on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Supports local family farms to enhance their seasonal menus. Also displays works of local artists on its walls. Famous for their incredible sweet potato fries - they're out-of-this-world. Also has a good selection of craft beers, including a wide variety of New Glarus brews (including Spotted Cow, Fat Squirrel, and Organic Revolution).
A locally-owned coffee shop and restaurant featuring fair trade certified coffees, chais, and teas, as well as a diverse food menu. Great vibe and atmosphere, and THE place to catch up on area happenings and gossip. Good selection of books and board games available for whiling the time away as well. Certainly a favorite of the Northland College community.
Located in the historic LC Wilmarth building, and home to two restaurants, three bars, a second-floor outdoor patio open during the summer months and overlooking Chequamegon Bay, and a large list of their own on-site brewed beverages. Extensive menu featuring everything from Raspberry Chicken to South Shore Stew to Brewery Malt-Crusted Pork Tenderloin. South Shore Brewery beers available include Red Lager, Cream Ale, American Pale Ale, Honey Pilsner, Belgian Trippel, and Maple Amber. Other popular beers produced throughout the year include Nut Brown Ale and Rhodes Scholar Stout.
Eat in or take out available. If you're looking for a gut-busting delight of goodness-soaked pizza and a few classic arcade games, this family-owned beloved area icon is your place. Walk it off afterward on Ashland's lakeshore path, located just behind the restaurant.
Free Delivery. Great homemade pizza and appetizers. Also has banquet room available.
Upper Peninsula themed restaurant serving delicious pasties.
Single story, modest, drive-up rooms, free wi-fi, view of lake, family owned, moderately priced.
Beautifully restored, continental breakfast, free wi-fi, small pool, small exercise room, whirlpool. Located downtown on the lake.
Located on Lake Superior, this is an RV only campsite. Kreher Park has bathrooms, showers, water & electricity hook-ups and a pumping station.
Offers tent camping as well as pop-up camp sites. Prentice Park has restrooms, electricity hook-up and an artesian well.
Of course, if you're coming to Ashland from out of town, you'll have your own vehicle with you, but remember your walking shoes, a bicycle, or maybe a pair of roller blades.
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