Superior Attractions
The city of Superior is one of the busiest bulk cargo ports in the United States. It is located on the Shores of Lake Superior and has done a good job of highlighting some of the waterfront areas. The city is blessed with a variety of museums and cultural offerings. Those interested in ships will find themselves with much to see and a wide variety of them ply the waters to and from Superior.
Ashland - Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, Wisconsin
(Near Superior)
The large Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center is an excellent resource to the traveler visiting the region. The center features interactive displays, a boardwalk trail, and even a five-story lookout tower.
Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
29270 County Highway G
Ashland, WI 54806
United States
29270 County Highway G
Ashland, WI 54806
United States
Phone 1 (715) 685-9983
Fax 1 (715) 685-2680
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Baker's Island
Baker's Island near Superior, WI is easily accessed by car across a bridge to the mainland. The island is home to the SS Meteor Maritime Museum.
Cable - Cable Natural History Museum
The Cable Natural History Museum acts as a resource to those wishing to learn more about the North Woods Environment. The museum has a large collection of stuffed animals, paintings, and natural history manual scripts. The collection size, and educational offerings at the Cable Natural History Museum continue to grow.
Cable Natural History Museum
Box 416
Cable, WI 54821-0416
United States
Box 416
Cable, WI 54821-0416
United States
Phone 1 (715) 798-3890
Fax 1 (715) 798-3828
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Facilities
Gift shop
Danbury - Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park, Wisconsin
(Near Superior)
Fort Folle Avoine Historic Park recreates an Indian trading post from the early 19th Century. Log buildings and representations of the trading process are all on display in the exact locations of the original buildings. The Fort Folle Avoine Historic Park is spread out over 80 acres of woodland and tours take 2 hours.
All values are in United States Dollars
Fort Folle Avoine Historic Park
8500 County Road U
Danbury, WI 54830-9351
United States
8500 County Road U
Danbury, WI 54830-9351
United States
Phone 1 (715) 866-8890
Fax 1 (715) 866-8081
Hours
May 29 to September 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
September 6 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Family | $ 20.00 |
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Fairlawn Mansion and Museum
The 42 room Fairlawn Mansion & Museum is housed in a large home built at the turn of the 20th Century. It is furnished in period pieces and the life and times of the owner, Martin Palison is explained. The home sits on a beautiful piece of property and has nice views out over the lake.
All values are in United States Dollars
Fairlawn Mansion & Museum
906 East 2nd Street
Superior, WI 54880
United States
906 East 2nd Street
Superior, WI 54880
United States
Phone 1 (715) 394-5712
Fax 1 (715) 394-2043
Hours
May 15 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to May 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Students | $ 6.50 |
| Senior | $ 6.50 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
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SS Meteor Maritime Museum
The SS Meteor Maritime Museum located on Baker's Island near Superior contains the sole remaining whaleback ship in the world. Tours of the ship are available and visit the pilot house, crew and captains quarters, galley, and engine room. The SS Meteor was designed and built by Captain Alexander McDougall.
Hours
May 15 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Shell Lake - Museum of Woodcarving
Located in Shell, the Museum of Woodcarving highlights the skill of one artisan as he transformed chunks of wood into biblical art. Considered the largest collection of woodworking in the world done by one man, this attraction is worth a quick look. There are over 100 life-size figures along with 400 miniature ones.
