North Central Wisconsin, WI

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Glenn Sanderson/Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Photo provided by Glenn Sanderson/Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Photo provided by Glenn Sanderson/Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Photo provided by Glenn Sanderson/Wisconsin Department of Tourism
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Photo provided by Kovac Planetarium/Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Photo provided by Glenn Sanderson/Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Photo provided by Glenn Sanderson/Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Photo provided by Glenn Sanderson/Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Photo provided by Glenn Sanderson/Wisconsin Department of Tourism

Where to stay in North Central Wisconsin

Waupaca Chain O' Lakes. ☀️👌

Chain O' Lakes

You'll enjoy the bars and lake views in Chain O' Lakes. You might want to make time for a stop at Crystal River or Hartman Creek State Park.

Chain O' Lakes
The Waters Of Minocqua

The Waters Of Minocqua

3 out of 5
8116 Highway 51 South, P.O. Box 1053, Minocqua, WI
The price is ￥23,865 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
￥23,865
￥27,663 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Minocqua. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and free water park access. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice pool area. Love the indoor/outdoor hot tub! Awesome arcade with so many fun games."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

The Waters Of Minocqua
Hotel Mead Resorts & Conventions Center

Hotel Mead Resorts & Conventions Center

3 out of 5
451 E Grand Ave, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
The price is ￥16,450 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
￥16,450
￥20,145 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Wisconsin Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"This hotel is great for the price, it has a cozy lanai with tons of lights if you like to relax outside, also a restaurant and a bar which both are very convenient. The only thing was the AC it was very hot in the hotel and in the rooms but they are working on fixing that."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Hotel Mead Resorts & Conventions Center
Woodfield Inn and Suites

Woodfield Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
1651 N Central Avenue, Marshfield, WI
The price is ￥12,205 per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
￥12,205
￥13,853 total
Jul 24 - Jul 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marshfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,099 reviews)
"Nice hotel with a great bar & grill and a fantastic indoor pool and patio area. Great value!"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Woodfield Inn and Suites
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Phillips Cabin w/ Lake Views & Private Dock!

Phillips Cabin w/ Lake Views & Private Dock!

Phillips
Stay at this cabin in Phillips. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Solberg Lake and Lidice Memorial are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Colbert stay
"Had a very relaxing week. Fish weren’t biting but still worth it."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Phillips Cabin w/ Lake Views & Private Dock!
Serene Woodruff Cottage: Lakefront Access!

Serene Woodruff Cottage: Lakefront Access!

Woodruff
Stay at this cottage in Woodruff. Enjoy a garden, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Dr. Kate Museum and Island City Antique Market ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (27 reviews)
60th anniversary
"It was a cabin which is exactly what we wanted. Couldn't have been much cleaner. Couple of negatives are the lumpy mattresses and the iron in the water. We were there 2 nights so hand washed all the dishes. Honest, truly, my fingernails turned orange!"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Serene Woodruff Cottage: Lakefront Access!
Family and pet friendly, waterfront cabin on Lost Lake, with private dock

Family and pet friendly, waterfront cabin on Lost Lake, with private dock

Saint Germain
Stay at this vacation home in St Germain. Enjoy patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Vilas County Historical Museum and Eliason Hardware and Lumber ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Great place to stay in Saint Germain
"This property was the perfect location for our family. The house was clean. Everything was wonderful and we really enjoyed our stay. Hoping to stay there in years to come for other trips, we take to the area"

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Family and pet friendly, waterfront cabin on Lost Lake, with private dock
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Popular places to visit

Offering beautiful views of the fall color

Granite Peak Ski Area

5/5(79 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Rib Mountain with a visit to Granite Peak Ski Area. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.

Granite Peak Ski Area

Lake of the Torches Casino

4/5(26 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Lake of the Torches Casino during your time in Lac du Flambeau? Wander around the forests in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its bars.

Lake of the Torches Casino

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

4.5/5(80 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, during your trip to Stevens Point. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Sentryworld Golf Course

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Stevens Point at Sentryworld Golf Course. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Sentryworld Golf Course

North Star Mohican Casino

4/5(27 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to North Star Mohican Casino during your visit to Bowler? Discover the area's museums and casinos.

North Star Mohican Casino

Arts Block/Grand Theatre

4.5/5(19 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Arts Block/Grand Theatre on your trip to Wausau. You can seek out the ski slopes while in the area.

Arts Block/Grand Theatre

Cities near North Central Wisconsin

Minocqua

Minocqua

Eagle River

Eagle River

Green Bay which includes a garden and heritage architecture

Green Bay

Photo by Stephanie Kay

Iron Mountain