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:
- Everything in Bayfield is quaint and reminds you of New England.
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- Even the seafood quality is as good as out east.
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- And check out that water view.
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- There are loads of shops to explore downtown.
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- Each local business has a proud owner, deeply invested in his or her business.
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- Loads of artists call Bayfield home.
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- There are quaint churches to see.
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- And fabulous bed and breakfasts to stay at.
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- There might not be anywhere better to take in a sunset than by the marina.
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- Vacation rentals can be as close to the water as you want them.
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- Make sure to go sailing.
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- 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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