So Close, & Yet, A World Away...
The April 2009 Better Homes and Gardens Travel section highlighted Madeline Island Ferry Line and the great lakes by saying "There's no better way to explore these mighty water-ways than from the decks of ferryboats."
Located at the gateway to the Apostle Islands on the south shore of Lake Superior in Northern Wisconsin, Madeline Island Ferry Line provides passenger, bicycle and car transportation between the picturesque towns of LaPointe and Bayfield. The 25-minute trip provides spectacular views of the Lake itself and several of the 22 Apostle Islands. Feel yourself being carried away!
Begin your voyage to the Island by stopping in the Madeline Island Information Station across from the ferry landing in Bayfield. It is a treasure trove of visitor information, promoting Island attractions and businesses. The displays in the Information Station highlight Island artistry, museums, lodging, parks, restaurants, and shops. A visit here will prepare you for all there is to see and do while you're on the Island, and get you set for the ferry trip!
Island Happenings
On Labor Day weekend, the Ferry Line will be running an additional evening trip on Sunday, Sept. 5th, leaving Bayfield at 11:00pm. The last trip leaving Madeline Island is 10:30pm.
Reduced Fare on Wonderful Wednesday nights: starting at 5:15pm EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT thru the summer, passenger fare (12 and over) is only $4.00 one way or $8.00 roundtrip. Come over on a Wednesday evening and enjoy dinner at one of the Island's restaurants, explore the Island, or watch the sunset from the boat deck while riding on Lake Superior. Cars, trucks, trailers, bikes (and everything else) are all regular rates. Roundtrip rate applies to making the roundtrip on Wednesday - if leaving another day, regular fare applies.
Other Island Events:
Aug. 25th: Fingerweaving demonstration, 11:00-4:00pm, Madeline Island Museum
Aug. 25th: Kids Movie Night, 7:00pm, Madeline Island Library
Aug. 27th: Slow Foods & Community Garden Pig Roast, 10:00-2:00pm, LaPointe Recreation Center
Aug. 27th: Live music at Tom's Burned Down Cafe, 8:00pm'ish
Aug. 28th: Youth Art Class - Copper Enameling, 12:00-1:30pm, Madeline Island Library
Aug. 28th: Art Crawl through the galleries, 4:00-6:00pm, downtown
Aug. 28th: Live music at Tom's Burned Down Cafe, 8:30pm'ish
Sept. 1st: Sewn Wool Mittens presentation/demonstration, 11:00-4:00pm, Madeline Island Museum
Sept. 3rd: Live music at Tom's Burned Down Cafe, 8:30pm'ish
Sept. 4th: Live music at The Bell Street Tavern, 9:30pm -1:30am
Sept. 4th: Live music at Tom's Burned Down Cafe, 9:00pm
Sept. 5th: Labor Day Garden Party with "The Local" Artists, 12:00-5:00pm, Bell Street Gallery
Sept. 5th: Live music at Tom's Burned Down Cafe, 4:00 - 9:00pm
Sept. 5th: Live music at The Bell Street Tavern, 9:30pm - 1:30am
Sept. 12th: Live music at Tom's Burned Down Cafe
Sept. 25th: Chief Buffalo Day: Commemorating the Treaty of 1854, 10:00-4:00 pm, Madeline Island Museum
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Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events
Bayfield Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events
Ashland Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events
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P.O. Box 66
La Pointe, WI 54850
tel: 715.747.2051
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