bayfield:
where the water meets the soul The “Gateway to the Apostle Islands,” “The Berry Capital of Wisconsin,” and “The Smallest City in Wisconsin” are all accolades Bayfield has earned. With a year round population hovering around 500 people, Bayfield still holds the title as one of the smallest cities in the state.
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here are at least a dozen more merits this quaint town on Wisconsin’s Northern most tip has to its name, but these titles are not often referenced by the folks who live here. If you ask they will let you in on some local secrets, such as where to get the best whitefish livers or the best spot to see the northern lights. As you drive north to Bayfield along National Scenic Byway, Highway 13, you’ll twist along the Gitchigami shoreline and rolling hills before it plateaus into the city limits. As you slow down, be sure to howl at the giant wolf (Ma’iingan in Ojibwe) at Howl Adventure Center and grab a homemade pie at the Gourmet Garage. When you turn the corner, you’ll be greeted by a panoramic view of Lake Superior and Madeline Island
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