OC Defined - Oneida County, Wisconsin

Va•ca•tion \ vay-kay-shuhn\ n: Rhinelander, Minocqua, Pelican Lake, Three Lakes,
Hazelhurst, Lake Tomahawk, St. Germain, Tomahawk, Town of Pelican & Woodruff

Communities of Oneida County

You’ll find great lodging, dining and shopping options in the friendly communities of Oneida County. Check out the community websites listed below for accommodations, from lakeside resorts to quiet cabins in the woods. You’ll also find lots of restaurants, diners and supper clubs throughout the area. Plus, the communities of Oneida County have lots of unique shopping choices, offering everything you need for a great trip. Just click on the community websites listed below for complete shopping, dining and lodging information.

Hazelhurst • Lake TomahawkMinocquaPelican Lake
RhinelanderSt. GermainThree LakesWoodruff Tomahawk

Hazelhurst woodland paradiseHazelhurst
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

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Lake TomahawkLake 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

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Fish some of the best lakes in Minocqua 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

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Pelican Lake fun in the sunPelican 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

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Take a horseback ride in RhinelanderRhinelander
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

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St. Germain
Saint Ger·main /saint jer-meyn / n: a name synonymous with Northwoods hospitality

St. Germain golfingFor 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

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Three Lakes waterskiingThree 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

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Towering trees in Woodruff WisconsinWoodruff
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

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Sunrise in Oneida CountyTomahawk
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

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