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Welcome to the Lakeland Area! You have just discovered one of the most beautiful destinations in North America. With over 3,200 lakes, streams, and ponds we are proud to be recognized as having one of the largest concentrations of fresh water in the world. In addition to our beautiful lakes, our area is surrounded by the magnificence of the Northern Highland - American Legion State Forest. From sun up through sun down the Lakeland area is breathtaking beyond imagination! Look further to discover why being Up North Is Good For Your Soul!

A Wealth of Attractions For an area that has a total year round population of well under 15,000, Minocqua-Arbor Vitae-Woodruff offers an impressive and varied number of exciting attractions.

Children can enjoy close-up wildlife encounters at area zoos or opt for a thrill-a-minute afternoon of go-kart riding, bumper boating and water-shoot sliding. The entire family can challenge each other to a round of miniature golf at several different courses or sit back and relive the logging days of yore at live, breath-taking lumber jack competitions. Local water skiers delight everyone as they perform their skillful maneuvers and an afternoon or evening of summer theater is not to be missed. Culture buffs will want to browse in our area museums. Try your luck gambling at our local casino. Everyone will want to take a cruise on the nature-filled wilderness waters of the vast Willow Flowage. Free Min-Aqua Bat water ski shows each Sunday, Wednesday & Friday, mid-June through mid-August, on lake Minocqua (Park Street West, downtown Minocqua).

An Angler's Paradise - Year Round Since the turn of the century when the first Fisherman's Specials plied their weekly way north, the Lakeland area has been a storied land of legendary fishing. The Minocqua - Arbor Vitae - Woodruff area has one of the largest concentration of fresh-water bodies in the world -- over 3,200 lakes, streams & ponds in Vilas and Oneida Counties. It is also the headwaters of the two largest river basins in Wisconsin: the Wisconsin River and the Chippewa - Flambeau Systems. All of these waters are teaming with a wonderful variety of sport and pan fish.

Dining & Shopping in the Minocqua - Arbor Vitae - Woodruff Area Browsing in the tiny shops that dot the main streets and byways of the Lakeland area reveals a truly unusual assortment of unique and interesting gifts and mementos ranging from quality collectibles, distinctive Northwoods outerwear and sporting goods, homemade jams, jellies, candies, sausages and cheeses to handcrafted laces, linens, quilts, plus scents, spices and potpourris all with an up north flavor.

Of particular interest is the impressive variety of original artwork and crafts. Because of its beauty and solitude, the northwoods is of special inspiration to artists and crafts people. Many have moved here, finding the surroundings a continual stimulus to their creative juices. Many have working studios which are open to the public and others display and sell their works in local shops. There are fine wood carvers, sculptors, painters, potters, weavers, sign makers, jewelers, basket-makers, furniture builders, and others. Their works are also unique as gifts to bring back to friends and family.

The variety of dining and entertainment establishments in the Lakeland area is unbeatable! From down-home to gourmet, fast food to ethnic, there's something for every palette, every mood, and every time schedule. Try our traditional Friday night Fish Fry any way you like it, and enjoy a juicy brat so common to our area at any of our special events! Any where you dine, enjoy the unique specialities, decor and ambiance.