Madeline Island Ferry Line

Plan your Apostle Islands Vacation

Bayfield, Wisconsin, nestled against the south shore of Lake Superior, is an excellent destination for your Apostle Islands vacation. It’s an easy drive from Chicago and the Twin Cities, and many choices await you there. In Bayfield you can find water sports ranging from fishing and kayaking to sailing and power boating. Complete boat charters are available. Walk the brick-paved streets of this quaint old fishing village and shop in the specialty and souvenir shops. Or read a book on the porch swing of a beautiful Victorian B & B. The Apostle Islands Cruise Service offers daily cruises to see the Apostle Islands and their lighthouses. The Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Bureau in Bayfield can help you with hotels. Apostle Islands camping is fun for the more adventurous. Just make sure you check with the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Park Service Headquarters before you make your plans. No trip to the Apostle Islands is complete without crossing the lake on the Madeline Island Ferry Line to visit scenic, historic Madeline Island. Cars are allowed on the Island, but you may prefer to rent a bike or moped and ride out to see Big Bay State Park and Town Park. Hike the lakeshore trail and see ancient rock formations. Or hike the lagoon trail for wetlands at their best. Madeline Island also offers complete charter services, and you may prefer to make the Island your base of operation. The Chamber there can help you. Start planning today for your Apostle Islands vacation.

20 Washington Avenue
Bayfield, WI 54850 (ferry landing on mainland)