welcome to
bayfield
Wisconsin
Named one of the "The 23 Best Places to Go in the U.S. in 2023" by Conde Nast Traveler, Bayfield is the perfect getaway for those looking to experience the magic of Lake Superior. Known as the "Gateway to the Apostle Islands," there is no shortage of adventures to be had in what USA Today coined as one of the Best Coastal Small Towns in 2020. Among its other accolades, Bayfield is one of Wisconsin’s Smallest Cities and the Berry Capital of Wisconsin. The list goes on from there. Bayfield holds many distinctions, but underneath all the titles and accolades it is a strikingly beautiful small city on the shores of the Big Lake. Plan your adventure and see what Bayfield and the Apostle Islands have in store for you.
Upcoming Events
Creative Heart Gathering/ Beaded Heart Charms, Bracelets and Felt Hearts
- Feb 03, 2023
- Workshop 46.8N
Heart Matters: Unlocking the Power of the Heart
- Feb 03, 2023
- Wild Rice Retreat
Subtle to Strong Yoga
- Feb 03, 2023 -
- Blu Studio & Wellness
Indigenous Storytelling and Teaching with Robert Goslin
- Feb 04, 2023
- Wild Rice Retreat
Mt. Ashwabay Summit Ski Race
- Feb 04, 2023
- Mt. Ashwabay Ski and Recreation Area
New Blue Moon Community Prom
- Feb 04, 2023
- Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion
Yoga Nidra
- Feb 04, 2023
- Wild Rice Retreat
Sunday worship
- Feb 05, 2023
- Bethesda Lutheran Church
Vinyasa Flow
- Feb 06, 2023 -
- Blu Studio & Wellness
there is something
in every season
Restaurants
For a small town, Bayfield sure is big on places to eat. From fine dining and haute cuisine to cozy…
Winter Activities
Ski, snowshoe, hike or try out a fat tire bike – Bayfield has something for everyone during the winter months.
Mainland Sea Caves
The mainland sea caves of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, which are the same caves that…
Lighthouses
The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is home to the largest and most complete collection of…
Parks
Whether you are camping for the weekend or picnicking for a day, there are many picturesque parks nestled along the shorelines of the Bayfield Peninsula and the Apostle…
Boating & Sailing
Lake Superior provides a vast playground for sailors and you could be one of them! You are truly the…
Concerts By The Lake
Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake take place every Tuesday and Thursday, starting on June 21…
Fall Color Report
Take a drive up Highway 13 which is now a National Scenic Byway to view changing of the seasons!
Hiking & Trails
The Bayfield Peninsula and the Apostle Islands offers hundreds of miles of hiking trails with scenic overlooks of Lake Superior and sandstone formations.
Art Escape
From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating. Join us for the first-ever “Art Escape,” a nine-day celebration of all things art across Bayfield County…
Festival of the Arts
This juried fine arts show is held in Memorial Park on the scenic shores of Lake Superior in downtown Bayfield. Visitors will find a unique selection of pottery, painting, jewelry, sculpture, glassworks, wood carvings, photography, and…
Apple Festival
Take a ride around Bayfield’s Fruit Loop and peruse more than a dozen apple and berry orchards. Downtown Bayfield has more than 60 food and craft vendors. Enjoy live music venues at Memorial Park and Big Top Chautauqua’s Blue Canvas…
Hometown Holidays
Shop local in Downtown Bayfield for the holidays and enjoy a number of festivities celebrating the holiday season.
Bayfield in Bloom
Admire over 50,000 blooming daffodils, a vibran mosaic of roadside lupine & rolling orchards of apple blossoms bursting into rosy color during our month-long celebration of spring.
Concerts By the Lake
Every Tuesday and Thursday from June - September Join us at Memorial Park for a night of local music and entertainment.