Vilas County Visitor Guide - 2020
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COMMUNITIESARRIVE IN PARADISEIn each of the 12 communities of Vilas County, you’ll fi nd accommodations ideal for your next getaway. Enjoy a family-ownedresort, comfortable motel, spacious vacation rental or scenic campground. Each community is unique and perfect for agetaway for a family, a couple or a group of friends. Discover shopping, dining, lodging and recreational activities in theseone-of-a-kind small towns. For more information on Vilas County’s communities, visit vilas.org.4 COMMUNITIESVILAS.ORG
BOULDER JUNCTION715.385.2400 | boulderjct.orgBig wilderness. Bigger fun. Boulder Junction is surroundedby the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest,194 glacial lakes and hundreds of miles of trails. Bike theover 50-mile Heart of Vilas County Paved Bike Trail, fish fora monster musky, paddle the Manitowish River or simplygaze at the stars. Sledheads will enjoy freshly groomedsnowmobile trails that lead to local pit stops. Downtown,you’ll find art galleries, gift shops and more, with friendlyfaces welcoming you wherever you go. Whether this is yourfirst trip to Boulder Junction or your 25th, you’ll feel rightat home. Travel Boulder—let us help you book yourvacation today.CONOVER715.479.4928 | conover.orgYour adventure begins in Conover! Untarnished lakes andlush forests reach out in all directions, with the communityof Conover being the focal point. Located just 9 miles northof Eagle River and 9 miles south of the Wisconsin-Michiganborder, Conover is the ideal location to enjoy the true“Northwoods.” Come to Conover and experience a way oflife that is refreshing and exciting, yet restful and rewarding.Whether it’s fi shing a “hot spot” on one of our many lakes,hiking or biking through a dazzling panorama of autumncolors, or skiing or snowmobiling our picturesque forests,year-round Conover is your starting point of ADVENTURE!EAGLE RIVER1.800.359.6315 | eagleriver.orgI suppose this is the place where we’re supposed to bragabout all the stuff that’s great about Eagle River, like the“World’s Largest Chain of 28 Lakes,” or the fact that we’rethe Snowmobile Capital of the World®, but what we’d reallylike to do is just tell you that Eagle River is mostly about youdoing what you like to do. Maybe you’re into kayaking, fishing,boating, snowmobiling, hiking, museums or shopping, ormaybe you’re just about relaxing and enjoying some amazingscenery. Either way, we’d like to think this is a place you’regonna love. Eagle River, Up North—Down to Earth.LAC DU FLAMBEAU1.877.588.3346 | lacduflambeauchamber.comWaswagoning, “a place where they fi sh by torchlight,” isthe name the Ojibwe gave their Northwoods home. Frenchfur traders named the area Lac du Flambeau, “Lake ofthe Torch.” Lush forests, abundant wildlife, 250 lakes andmiles of snowmobile trails combined with modern resorts,a casino and cultural attractions to create a true year-rounddestination. Visit the George W. Brown, Jr. Ojibwe Museum& Cultural Center. Come to Lac du Flambeau and RefreshYour Spirit.715.479.3649 COMMUNITIES 5
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BOULDER JUNCTION
715.385.2400 | boulderjct.org
Big wilderness. Bigger fun. Boulder Junction is surrounded
by the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest,
194 glacial lakes and hundreds of miles of trails. Bike the
over 50-mile Heart of Vilas County Paved Bike Trail, fish for
a monster musky, paddle the Manitowish River or simply
gaze at the stars. Sledheads will enjoy freshly groomed
snowmobile trails that lead to local pit stops. Downtown,
you’ll find art galleries, gift shops and more, with friendly
faces welcoming you wherever you go. Whether this is your
first trip to Boulder Junction or your 25th, you’ll feel right
at home. Travel Boulder—let us help you book your
vacation today.
CONOVER
715.479.4928 | conover.org
Your adventure begins in Conover! Untarnished lakes and
lush forests reach out in all directions, with the community
of Conover being the focal point. Located just 9 miles north
of Eagle River and 9 miles south of the Wisconsin-Michigan
border, Conover is the ideal location to enjoy the true
“Northwoods.” Come to Conover and experience a way of
life that is refreshing and exciting, yet restful and rewarding.
Whether it’s fi shing a “hot spot” on one of our many lakes,
hiking or biking through a dazzling panorama of autumn
colors, or skiing or snowmobiling our picturesque forests,
year-round Conover is your starting point of ADVENTURE!
EAGLE RIVER
1.800.359.6315 | eagleriver.org
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,” or the fact that we’re
the Snowmobile Capital of the World®, but what we’d really
like to do is just tell you that Eagle River is mostly about you
doing what you like to do. Maybe you’re into kayaking, fishing,
boating, snowmobiling, hiking, museums or shopping, or
maybe you’re just about relaxing and enjoying some amazing
scenery. Either way, we’d like to think this is a place you’re
gonna love. Eagle River, Up North—Down to Earth.
LAC DU FLAMBEAU
1.877.588.3346 | lacduflambeauchamber.com
Waswagoning, “a place where they fi sh by torchlight,” is
the name the Ojibwe gave their Northwoods home. French
fur traders named the area Lac du Flambeau, “Lake of
the Torch.” Lush forests, abundant wildlife, 250 lakes and
miles of snowmobile trails combined with modern resorts,
a casino and cultural attractions to create a true year-round
destination. Visit the George W. Brown, Jr. Ojibwe Museum
& Cultural Center. Come to Lac du Flambeau and Refresh
Your Spirit.
715.479.3649 COMMUNITIES 5
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