Art on the Planet
The Art on the Planet is located in Superior in Wisconsin’s Douglas County. It is an art market and gallery that hosts the work of over 130 local artists. You can peruse through anything from paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, pyrography, and even upcycled, designed furnishings and artisan, hand crafted home goods. They says that […]
Vietnam Memorial Tank and Helicopter
The Vietnam Memorial Tank and Helicopter are located in Hurley in Wisconsin’s Iron County. A M-60 tank and AH-1S Cobra Helicopter sit in a grassy area next to the Iron Country Courthouse at the intersection of Taconite Street and US-51.. The helicopter is perched on a pole in a descending position. The veterans memorial has […]
World's Largest Corkscrew
The World’s Largest Corkscrew is located in Hurley in Wisconsin’s Iron County. The enormous 24 foot (7.3m) tall metal corkscrew holds the sign for the Corkscrew Liquor Store that it stands in front of. It is said that the owner of the store, Robert Vittone, has an extensive corkscrew collection and welded this himself out […]
Giant Smallmouth Bass
This giant smallmouth bass is located in Ashland in Wisconsin’s Ashland County. This fiberglass smallmouth bass is about 20 feet long and is perched on top of a pole above an old green motorboat. It’s the perfect place to stop for a photo op along Ashland’s beautiful Lake Shore Drive. For those looking to fish […]
Apple Statue
The Apple Statue is located in Bayfield in Wisconsin’s Bayfield County. This enormous fiberglass apple is complete with a green leaf on top and sits outside Weber Orchards. The Bayfield area is known for it’s incredible apples and even hosts an Annual Apple Festival celebrating the autumn harvest. The Queen of the Bayfield Apple Festival […]
Junk Football Player
The Junk Football Player is located 9 miles (14.4km) west of Ashland in Wisconsin’s Bayfield County outside Pagac’s Bar. He is a Green Bay Packer quarterback sculpture made of scrap metal. Instead of a football, he’s tossing a beer keg.
Apostle Islands Sea Caves
The Apostle Islands Sea Caves sculpt much of the shoreline of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin’s Bayfield County. These naturally occurring caves are made up of sandstone cliffs that have been carved out by centuries of waves and the freezing and thawing of ice. The best way to see these caves during the […]
LaPointe Lighthouse
LaPointe Lighthouse is located on the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore on the end of Long Island in Wisconsin’s Ashland County. Long Island is a 3.9 mile (6.4km) long spit extending from Chequamegon Point south of Madeline Island. The lighthouse was built in 1896 and stands 65.5 feet (20m) tall. It is best viewed by boating […]
Michigan Island Lighthouse
Michigan Island Lighthouse is located on the Apostle Island of Michigan Island in Wisconsin’s Ashland County. There are two lighthouses beside each other on Michigan Island. The first was accidentally built in 1856, standing 65 feet (19.8m) high with an attached dwelling. This lighthouse was meant to be built on Long Island though the contractors […]
Outer Island Lighthouse
Outer Island Lighthouse is located on the furthest of the Apostle Islands, Outer Island , in Wisconsin’s Ashland County. The lighthouse is on the northern tip of the Island. It was established in 1874 to help guide ships to and from the port towns of Duluth and Superior. The 90 feet (27.4m) tall light tower […]
Devil's Island Lighthouse
Devil’s Island Lighthouse is located on one of the Apostle Islands, Devil’s Island, in Wisconsin’s Ashland County. The lighthouse was first lit in 1901 on this 82 foot (24.9m) tall light tower. There are 2 light keeper’s dwellings that were constructed in a red brick Queen Anne style. Visiting Devil’s Island is popular among experienced […]
Raspberry Island Lighthouse
Raspberry Island Lighthouse is located on one of the Apostle Islands, Raspberry Island, in Wisconsin’s Ashland County. The lighthouse was established in 1862 and marks the western channel of the Apostle Islands. The square tower stands 43 feet (13m) tall with attached light keepers dwelling. Visiting Raspberry Island is the most accessible of all the […]
