Summer Bucket List

There’s still time to spend your summer days in Eagle River. See how many one-of-a-kind experiences you can squeeze in before fall takes over the town.

• Cannonball off of a floating dock at Afterglow Lake Resort.
• See wildlife while flying through the trees at Northwoods Zip Line.
• Beat your friends on the track at Kartway and Elmer’s Fun Park.
• Become a pirate for a day with a ride from Pirates Hideaway.
• Spot a bald eagle over the Eagle River Chain of Lakes.
• Get great seats for a waterski show from the Chain Skimmers and Plum Ski-ters.
• Spot the lightning bugs in Riverview Park.
• Cool off with a swim at Silver Lake Beach or Eagle Lake Park.
• Play a round of miniature golf and laser tag at Eagle Falls Adventure Golf and Laser Tag.
• Make rainy days fun at an escape room or axe throwing.
• Make the perfect s’more and tell ghost stories around the campfire.
• Ride on a trail you’ve never been on before.
• Get to downtown for some shopping.
• Or get in a workout at Tone Zone Fitness.
• Stand up on a paddleboard from Cedaroma Lodge.
• Kayak, canoe and tube the mighty Wisconsin River with help from Hawk’s Nest Canoe Outfitters.
• Reel in a trophy on the World’s Largest Chain of 28 Connected lakes or on one of the area’s 1,300 lakes.
• Sip an Old Fashioned – a Wisconsin Tradition – in one of our great supper clubs.
• Tour the Boat House of the Eagle River Chain through Bill’s Scenic Boat Tours.
• Grab a pint of handcrafted local bear at Tribute Brewing Company.
• Shoot a hole in one at Eagle River Golf Course.
• Eat the triple scoop of ice cream at Country Store of Eagle River.
• Even though it’s summer, get in on the area’s snowmobiling history at the World Snowmobile Headquarters.
• Glimpse into the area’s past with a tour at the Eagle River Historical Society Museum.
• Kick back with great handcrafted, made-the-way-you-like coffee at Eagle River Roasters.
• Place your bets at Lake of the Torches Casino.
• Make something by hand at The Warehouse Art Center.
• Catch a great dinner to cook over the campfire at Watersmeet Trout Hatchery.
• Treat yourself to some relaxation at The Salon and Spa on Railroad St., or Kneaded Relief.
• Visit Eagle River Speedway to take in some of the action.
• Find the perfect pair of moccasins at Arrow Gift Shop.
• Spend all your allowance on toys at Grandma’s Toy Box and Eagle Craft and Hobby.
• Put down your devices and have some real hands-on fun together exploring 24 interactive exhibits at the Northwoods Children’s Museum.
• Savor a wonderful brat at the Beer Garden on the water at Chanticleer Inn.
• Treat your sweet tooth to goodies at Tremblay’s Sweet Shop and Country Store of Eagle River.