Ashland – More than just a great place to fish!
ASHLAND, Wis. – Although the Chequamegon Bay area is certainly known for its world-class smallmouth bass fishing, there is plenty to experience and enjoy even if your particular passion in life isn’t hauling in a trophy fish.
Ashland is home to a full-service, 121-slip marina, conveniently located in the center of town. While the anglers in your party head out on the world’s largest freshwater lake in search of musky, trout, salmon or walleye, you can explore our unique shops, galleries and specialty stores where you’ll find everything from local delicacies and gourmet delights, to outdoor gear, vintage clothing and fine art. Ashland also offers a wide variety of mouthwatering mealtime choices.
Grab a quick bite to eat before venturing out to sightsee or savor a candlelit dinner on the pristine shores of Chequamegon Bay. Gather local organic treats and artisan breads and cheeses for a picnic in the northwoods. Check out one of Ashland’s locally-owned eateries for home-cooked specialties or sip an award-winning craft-brewed beer with your meal. And with charming B&Bs, rustic cottages, fine hotels and family-owned motels, you’ll find just the right lodging establishment in Ashland to fit your family’s needs.
Take a fascinating stroll through Ashland’s rich history by touring the city’s colorful downtown murals, each highlighting a particular aspect of Ashland’s past, with subjects ranging from the city’s lumberjacks and military veterans to its railroads, old-time storefronts and recently demolished ore dock.
Since painting their first historic Ashland mural in 1998 as part of the state’s sesquicentennial celebration, northern Wisconsin artists Kelly Meredith and Sue Prentice Martinsen have conceived and created more than a dozen vibrant murals throughout this storied city nestled on the shores of Lake Superior. Thanks to the efforts of those two talented artists and the support of the entire community, in 2005 Ashland achieved the distinction of “Historic Mural Capital of Wisconsin,” making the city a year-round public art destination.
Self-guided Mural Walk Tour brochures are available at the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 746, 1716 W. Lake Shore Drive, Ashland, WI 54806; or by calling 1-800-284-9484. Check out www.visitashland.com for additional mural information and history.