Communities of Oneida County
Hazelhurst • Lake Tomahawk • Minocqua • Pelican Lake •
Rhinelander • St. Germain • Three Lakes • Woodruff • Tomahawk
Hazelhurst
Ha•zel•hurst /hey-zuh l-hurst / n: a little piece of woodland
paradise conveniently located on Highway 51
Long a favorite with outdoor enthusiasts and vacationers, Hazelhurst is the
Quiet Side of the Northwoods. Known for its friendliness and small-town
atmosphere, the community is surrounded by lakes and woods and lies along
the 18-mile Bearskin State Trail.
The nearby Willow Flowage is one
of Wisconsin’s most pristine natural
areas and provides a true wilderness
experience to anglers, paddlers and
boaters. Hazelhurst also boasts some
unique shops and restaurants, as well
as the Northern Lights Playhouse,
offering live Broadway musicals,
comedies and children’s theatre.
hazelhurstwi.com
Lake Tomahawk
Lake Tom•a•hawk / leyk tom-uh-hawk / n: a great place to relax
on a beautiful O.C. beach surrounded by pines
Lake Tomahawk is a quiet community located in the middle of the beautiful
Northern Highland–American Legion State Forest. The many lakes of the
area are a great place to open the fishing season and provide fantastic angling
throughout the year. Area flowages
provide endless opportunities for
wilderness paddling. Don’t miss fun
events happening in Lake Tomahawk, including
snowshoe baseball games, Fourth of
July parade and spectacular fireworks
display, as well as great fall festivals.
laketomahawkwi.org
Minocqua
Mi•noc•qua / meh-nah-kwuh / n: synonymous with Northwoods
fun
Vacationers return to Minocqua year after year to experience this
unique Northwoods community. Year-round, Minocqua offers indoor
and outdoor fun. Anglers, boaters and paddlers can choose from an
endless array of lakes, both large
and small. Minocqua offers five golf
courses, mini-golf, a variety of shops
and specialty stores, a number of
outstanding dining options, as well as
an indoor waterpark. You’ll have no
trouble finding something to do, no
matter what the weather brings.
minocqua.org
Pelican Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Pel•i•can Lake / pel-i-kuh n leyk / n: the sort of place
you catch yourself daydreaming about when you should be
working
Town of Pelican Lake offers some of Wisconsin’s finest fishing and boating
lakes, including Pelican Lake, at 3,585 acres and a maximum depth of
39 feet. Anglers will find excellent
fishing for walleye, largemouth and
smallmouth bass, panfish, northern
pike and musky. Be sure to visit
the Mecikalski Stovewood Building
and Museum, a unique piece of
architecture that houses a number
of fascinating exhibits—open from
Memorial Day to Labor Day.
pelicanlakewi.org
Rhinelander
Rhine•lan•der / rahyn-lan-der / n: home of the Hodag, a creature
blamed for lost golf balls, missing beverages and trophy fish that “got
away”
The Rhinelander Area is the only place on earth where you have a chance of
seeing the Hodag. Catch a glimpse of the elusive woodland creature along
the area’s woodland trails or on a relaxing Wisconsin River Cruise. There’s
also a chance that the Hodag might be
hanging around one of Rhinelander’s
unique shops. AndHodag hunters
should be sure to check out the
Logging Museum Complex at
Pioneer Park—rumor has it that the
Hodag likes to nap in the popular
logging camp exhibit. Head to Hodag
Country and See For Yourself!
explorerhinelander.com
St. Germain
Saint Ger·main /saint jer-meyn / n: a name synonymous with Northwoods hospitality
For more than a century, St. Germain has been the Northwoods community In the Center of It All. Located between Eagle River and Minocqua on Hwy. 70, St. Germain is surrounded by pristine forests and some of the finest fishing and boating lakes in the world. A new paved biking and hiking trail running throughout the community provides easy access to the area’s lakes and woodlands. Head off in any direction and find outdoor adventure and relaxation. While you're in St. Germain, be sure to stop by the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame, featuring exhibits and photographs chronicling the history of snowmobiling. And don't miss the Pig in the Pines Rib Fest, three days of live music and great barbeque made by some of the top rib makers in the U.S.
www.st-germain.com
Three Lakes
Three Lakes / three leyks / n: contrary to its name, a
community with far more than three lakes
Nestled in the midst of the Nicolet National Forest, Three Lakes offers
an exceptional amount of water—in fact, the Three Lakes Chain of Lakes
is the largest freshwater Chain Of
Lakes in the world, with 28 lakes.
Downtown Three Lakes is charming
with a historic look and lots of
shopping opportunities. Annual events
include Pumpkinfest in October,
Smokey Bear/Fun Fest in June, the
Three Lakes Muskie Classic, and the
Nicolet Wheel-A-Way bike tour Labor
Day weekend.
threelakes.com
Woodruff
Wood•ruff /wood-ruhf / n: thirty-eight square miles of fishing, boating, biking, hiking and birdwatching
With approximately 95% of Woodruff's land protected as state, federal and county forests, the township is one of the most scenic in northern Wisconsin. Towering pines recall the community's history as a center for logging. Find out about Kate Pelham Newcomb, better known as Dr. Kate, “Angel on Snowshoes,”at the Dr. Kate Museum in Woodruff. Visit the Art Oehmcke State Fish Hatchery, which raises musky, walleye and northern pike for stocking in lakes throughout Wisconsin. Visitors to Woodruff can choose from dozens of fantastic resorts, cabins and vacation homes.
www.minocqua.org
Tomahawk
Tom•ahawk /tom-uh-hawk / n: the exact location of where the Northwoods begins
Tomahawk is vibrant community, full of small-town charm and thriving businesses, Tomahawk embodies the spirit of the Northwoods. Located at the confluence of the Wisconsin, Tomahawk and Spirit rivers, the community is encompassed by thousands of acres of exceptional fishing and boating waters. The forests surrounding Tomahawk offer some of Wisconsin’s largest continuous wilderness areas, ideal for hunting, hiking, mountain biking, ATVing, camping and birdwatching. Discover Life the Way It’s Meant To Be in Tomahawk.
www.gototomahawk.com