For a great summer adventure, explore the community of Port Wing.
Located on scenic highway 13 following the shoreline of the big lake
(Lake Superior) you can enjoy glimpses of sparkling water, rocky
shoreline and uninterrupted vistas of blue lake.The town has a history of commercial fishing, lumbering, farming and stone quarries and remnants can still be found. The local Heritage Museum is a great resource for artifacts and photos of early PW.
A hike to the twin falls in Twin Falls Park is fun and is listed in "Great Short Hikes of Wisconsin". Visit Johnson's Store to stock up on forgotten supplies and locally caught smoked fish from the lake, browse in the three galleries; Port Wing Pottery, Hoth-Lee and Trout Run Art for one of a kind original works of art, dine at the Cottage Cafe or the Port Bar and Restaurant or whet your whistle at the South Shore Bar and the Port after a day on the water or at the beach. Need
gas...the convenience store here is the halfway point to Bayfield and the Apostle Islands National Lake Shore
Hungry... stop at one of several cafes, bars & restaurants located here.
Harbor...PW has been a federally designated harbor of refuge since 1925.
Beach...Walk along the shoreline and view the ever changing ice sculptures created on the lake by wind and waves.
Fish...Enjoy our great fishing. Book a charter-fishing trip from the harbor when the weather warms.. or fish in the Flag River or on Lake Bibon.
Tired...Spend the night at several housekeeping cabins, the RV or tent campgrounds, sleep on a houseboat or in the luxury of the Garden House B & B or the StoneHaus Cottage.
Surf around this website for a complete listing of fun things to do and places to explore... the local Heritage Museum, Realty Office, Contractors, Bank, Boreal Forest, School and Community highlights. And absolutely your visit on Labor Day weekend should include a stop at the famous Port Wing Fish Boil and Lions Club Fall Festival.
