Learn About & Explore the Island

Madeline Island by Foot

Madeline Island by Bike

(the Island is relatively flat and easy to bike)

  • Everything by foot
  • Grant’s Point (2.1 miles)
    Small Beach & Swimming
  • Big Bay Town Park (6 ½ miles from downtown)
    Camping, Beach & swimming, Canoe Rental and Picnicking
  • Big Bay State Park (6 miles from downtown)
    Camping, Beach & swimming, Picnicking, Hiking (9 miles of trails) and Naturalist Programs offered July & August

Madeline Island by Car

  • Everything by foot and bicycle
  • Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve (12 miles from downtown) offers over 10 miles of beautifully wooded but very rustic hiking trails. Please hike these with someone familiar with the trails as well as the lay of the land.
  • Free Self-guided Historic Driving CD Tour
    Copies available at Madeline Island Information Station, Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce and Madeline Island Ferry Line island office.
  • Big Bay State Park
    Direct link to web site: Big Bay State Park
  • Farmers Market-Angel Acres Farm
    Bringing wonderful products to market each week, this market will be located on the corner of Main Street and LeSeur in downtown LaPointe. Offering  fresh produce, cut flowers, and pork. As you can guess, mother nature has a lot to do what is available each week, but that’s part of the fun! Friday mornings, Mid-June through Mid-Oct.
  • Fly Away Farms
    Flocks and fleeces naturally raised and grazed on Madeline Island. A working sustainable farm that produces quality market lamb, fine fleeces and handspun yarn, and unique hand-woven textiles.
  • Island Carvers & Gallery
    Featuring the hand carved folk art figures and custom made signs of Kenneth Peterson & Chris Thompson.
    Direct link to web site: Island Carvers & Gallery
  • LaPointe Center Art Guild and Gallery
    This gallery is unique to the northland as a space that offers solo and group exhibitions rotating every three weeks throughout the summer. The schedule highlights local artist talent, and includes a reception during each show where the artist(s) are available to answer questions. Located in downtown LaPointe. Open Memorial Day weekend through late Oct.
  • Madeline Island Heritage Center
    Located half a block from the ferry landing, this complex features three, 100 year old buildings, offering a glimpse of Island life from another time. One of the buildings, Lake View School, takes you back to the days of the one-room schoolhouse. Restored by the Madeline Island Historical Preservation Association. Hours vary.
  • Madeline Island Library
    Direct link to web site: Madeline Island Library
  • Madeline Island Museum
    Direct link to web site: Madeline Island Museum
  • Madeline Island Music Camp
    Direct link to web site: Madeline Island Music Camp
  • Madeline Island School of the Arts
    Direct link to web site: Madeline Island School of Arts
  • Woods Hall Craft Shop
    A cooperative of weavers and other artists, this shop is famous for its’ hand-woven rugs. Over 50 island artisans display items for sale, including cards, pottery, jewelry, various crafts made from Lake Superior rocks, and more. Custom work and demonstrations are also available. Open everyday from Memorial Day through the 1st week in October.