Calm Down Up North

Sometimes the best part of vacation is simply punching out at work and getting away from home. Recharging your batteries can simply mean enjoying yourself by “doing nothing.”

The Eagle River area has ideal accommodations to do nothing—at a leisurely pace—in a picturesque, natural setting. Of course, being Up North means we have our share of relaxing activities if the mood should strike. And unless cooking is something that adds serenity in your life, our restaurant options make “doing nothing” even easier during your visit.

Here are some great ways to enjoy life while not doing anything.

Do Nothing Digs

The right setting is required for proper relaxing. We think our neck of the woods is a strong contender for a tranquil experience. And the cabins, cottages, and resorts in our area have the perfect amenities to accommodate a “do nothing” stay.

Depending on how you find peace, the Eagle River area has an assortment of overnight lodging options that double as perfect all-day lounge spots. Need a fireplace in the room to keep you warm? Consider Catfish Hideaway or Dollar Lake Retreat. Traveling with a pet? You’ve got dozens of options. Need a whirlpool? Sauna? We’ve got those. Pool? Yep. On the lake? You bet.

While there are many amenities, including on-site dining, some people prefer getting back to the basics. Maybe it’s camping in an RV or pitching a tent. Spending time in nature and living without the finer things can help you disconnect and find an inner Zen.

If you need to find lodging with specific amenities, our lodging finder on the main lodging page helps guide you to the perfect place for what you need.

When Something Sounds Fun

If doing nothing starts to feel like too much, then Eagle River has quite a few options that keep your heart rate in the stress-free zone.

Pick out a gift for a loved one or find something nice for yourself with a quick shopping excursion before lunch. Break a light sweat and move your muscles on a trail for a hike, bike, or cross-country ski, pending season and weather. Leave your home base to pamper yourself (or pet!) with a service at a spa.

Food without Cooking or Cleaning

Cooking on vacation can be fun—and the area has plenty of lodging options with kitchenettes. But when you’re doing nothing, you’d prefer to avoid that. Luckily for visitors in our neck of the woods, they don’t have to travel far to hit a supper club, diner, brewery/taphouse, or a bar and grill that can satisfy their hunger. And you better believe we know a thing or two about having a good fish fry up here.

No matter what kind of food you’re in the mood to eat, it’s always a good meal when the cooking and cleaning is left to someone else.

Here’s Your Blank Itinerary

For doing nothing, there sure are a lot of options in the Eagle River area. Hope to see you up here soon reading a book by the fire, watching a movie in bed, or drinking coffee on your cabin porch overlooking the lake.