Hayward Attractions
Hayward, in north-western Wisconsin, is the scene of the lumberjacks' world championship, held annually on the last weekend in July.
"Woods, water, and world class events", that is how Hayward bills itself, and with good reason. Opportunities for four season outdoor activities are right at their doorstep. Great fishing, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing are just some of the things to do. Hayward is a popular place in the Fall when the leaves change colors and has three beautiful driving tours enabling visitors to enjoy them.
"Woods, water, and world class events", that is how Hayward bills itself, and with good reason. Opportunities for four season outdoor activities are right at their doorstep. Great fishing, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing are just some of the things to do. Hayward is a popular place in the Fall when the leaves change colors and has three beautiful driving tours enabling visitors to enjoy them.
National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
The National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward is housed within a four and one-half story tall; concrete, steel and fiberglass, hand-sculpted Muskie. The museum is within the fish while the open jaw serves as an observation platform for up to 20 visitors. The Fishing Hall of Fame is surrounded by a nature pond.
There are 4 buildings on the grounds that house fishing artifacts such as lures, rods and reels, and more than 400 mounted fish.
There are 4 buildings on the grounds that house fishing artifacts such as lures, rods and reels, and more than 400 mounted fish.
Hours
April 15 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
September 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Wilderness Walk
Located in Hayward, the Wilderness Walk allows families to enjoy the great outdoors. The attraction features farm animals, an animal nursery, and a Western Town. A gift shop and food services are all on site.
Hours
May 12 to May 20
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
May 21 to September 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
