Island Activities
Jun 17th, 2007 by Susan
There’s always something to do on the island! Here are some suggestions to get you started:
Watch the Sunset:
Climb the stairs of Mountain Tower for a great view of the island:
Take a Hike - We have many trails to be explored!
Hit the Beach. We have a unique waterfront just steps from our accomodations.
Take a quick trip to Schoolhouse Beach - There’s nothing like it anywhere else!
Photo credit: Dick Diener
Visit the Islands Art and Nature Center for all sorts of family friendly activities. Guided hikes, birding tours, art shows, educational displays, live music, and even a local Nature Room, there is something for everyone here.
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- Join the Bitter’s Club at Nelsen’s Hall
- Take a cooking class or enjoy a fine dining experience at The Washington Hotel
- Take the Cherry Train tour
- Take the Passenger Ferry at Jackson Harbor over to Rock Island and hike to Wisconsin’s oldest lighthouse
- Tour the Farm Museum
- Take a class at Siever’s School of Fiber Arts
- Go to an event a Red Barn Park
- Attend the annual Scandinavian or Music Festival (August)
- Do some shopping at The Merc, The Island Outpost or the Vagabond
- Grab a slice at island Pizza
- Go to an island ball game and route for the Islanders
- Catch a live band at The Granary on summer weekends
- Work out or swim at the Rec Center
- Get an Icelandic Pancake breakfast at The Sunset Resort
- Practice your marksmanship at the Sportsman’s Club
- Go to the annual Fly In Fish Boil (July)
- Feed a variety of animals at the Ostrich Farm
- Take a kayak lesson with Bread and Water
- Check out Boyer’s Bluff
- Hang out with some local at The Uptown Bar
- Have Dinner on the water at The Sailor’s Pub or The Ship’s Wheel
- Rent a moped or bike and take a self-guided tour of the island
- Go to Burger Night at Karly’s Bar every Tuesday night
- Enjoy the local artists and musicians frequently featured at the Fiddler’s Green
- Visit the Deer Run Golf Course. They have mini golf too!
- Catch a show at the Trueblood Performing Arts Center. (T-PAC)
- Compete in annual Fish Derby (February)
- Eat some lawyers at K.K. Fiske’s
- Grab a famous Alby Burger and a shake from the Albatros
- Enjoy an authentic Island Wheat Beer or Death’s Door spirit
- Get a cup of joe at the Red Cup and browse their book store
- Wave to every car that passes.
- Smile at everyone.
- Just enjoy the beauty, peace and quiet of the island!
