Summer is the perfect excuse for a day trip. There are loads of charming towns you could visit in Wisconsin. But for a relaxing, New England-style excursion, you should definitely go to Bayfield. Bayfield is way up in northern Wisconsin. It is the gateway to the Apostle Islands. But spend a day just going around the town. Here are some things you can look forward to doing:

  1. Everything in Bayfield is quaint and reminds you of New England.

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  1. Even the seafood quality is as good as out east.

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  1. And check out that water view.

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  1. There are loads of shops to explore downtown.

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  1. Each local business has a proud owner, deeply invested in his or her business.

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  1. Loads of artists call Bayfield home.

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  1. There are quaint churches to see.

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  1. And fabulous bed and breakfasts to stay at.

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  1. There might not be anywhere better to take in a sunset than by the marina.

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  1. Vacation rentals can be as close to the water as you want them.

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  1. Make sure to go sailing.

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  1. Finally, take a ferry over to the Apostle Islands.

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Have you been to Bayfield? What did you love about it?

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