Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center

Courtesy of the Friends of the Center Alliance, LT
The Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center is a must for those visiting the Chequamegon Bay area.
Courtesy of Dick Verch
This impressive dragonfly was photographed on the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center's boardwalk by Dick Verch.
Courtesy of Devin Getten
The Center's Native Seed Orchard is a gorgeous spot as seen in this photo by Devin Getten.
View Website Favorite (3) 29270 County Highway G - Ashland, WI 54806
Information: 715-685-9983

Tuesday - Saturday, 9am-5pm.

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Five-story observation tower, wildlife viewing platform, 100-seat theater, interpretive and historic exhibits and regional visitor information & trip planning for Wisconsin, Minnesota & Michigan UP; educational programs; events; accessible boardwalk trail on site. The Center's 180-acre site comprises lowland cedar and black ash, open fields, upland aspen, pine, spruce and balsam. The looped 2/3-mile boardwalk trail system winds through the cedar and tamarack wetlands. Adjacent to Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge.

The center is more accessible than ever with new assistive tools and technologies. Devices that assist with hearing, visual and speech impairments are available upon request. Some available devices include portable magnifiers, character recognition to translate text to audio, and conference microphone systems. 

  • Free Admission
    • Yes
  • Wheelchair Accessible
    • Yes
  • Adaptive Equipment Available
    • Yes
  • Accessible Parking
    • Yes
  • Blind and Visually Impaired Accommodations
    • Yes
  • ADA-Compliant Bathrooms
    • Yes
  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Accommodations
    • Yes
  • Elevator
    • Yes
  • Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing Trail Type
    • Open
    • Wooded
  • Type of Center
    • Statewide Information Center
    • Local Information Center
  • Snowshoeing
    • Yes
  • Publication Distribution
    • Local Area Pubs
  • Open Hours
    • Open a Minimum of 5 Days a Week During Peak Travel Season
  • Location
    • At Gateway Entry Point or On/Near a Major Highway
  • Toilets
    • Yes
  • Wheelchair Accessible Trails
    • Packed Gravel/Dirt Pathway
    • Paved Concrete
    • Boardwalk
  • Wheelchair Accessible Trails
    • Yes
  • Natural Attractions Type
    • Scenic Vistas
    • Wildlife Refuge & Reserves

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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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