“Leaf Your Worries Behind” in Merrill, Tomahawk, Rhinelander, Crandon and Antigo while exploring educational and relaxing ways to spend your vacation and enjoy the beauty of Northern Wisconsin. Plan your fall getaway using these convenient fall itineraries. 

Experiencing the Area's Excellent Restaurants and Retail Shops

Your vacation to Merrill, Tomahawk, Rhinelander, Crandon and Antigo is not complete without a visit to the area’s amazing restaurants and retail shops. To view a complete listing of restaurants and retail shops, call 1-877-533-9474 for your “Leaf Your Worries Behind” information packet.

Discovering the Area's Rich Heritage

With a tradition of logging, railroad, farming and Native American culture, Merrill, Tomahawk, Rhinelander, Crandon and Antigo have extensive collections of interesting early settlement relics to discover.

Enjoy a self-guided tour of Merrill’s historical attractions by picking up a “Historic Merrill Tour Guide”. The Merrill Historical Museum offers self or guided tours year-round.

Take a step back in time at Tomahawk’s two museums. Enjoy the impressive military display, replica of a one-room school and turn-of-the-century kitchen. Exhibits also include farming and logging memorabilia, as well as other interesting local history. Pay tribute to our veterans at the Tomahawk Veterans’ Memorial.

Step back in time at Rhinelander’s historical sites, including the Oneida County Courthouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Rhinelander Historical Society Museum, Logging Museum Complex and Railroad Museum.

In Crandon, you’ll find the Forest County Museum, Forest County Courthouse, Logging Museum, Camp Five, Wabeno Logging Museum and the “People of the Three Fires” permanent exhibition at the Potawatomi Cultural Center and Museum in Crandon.Visit Langlade County Historical Museum in Antigo and see artifacts from the logging and Indian era, as well as early agricultural and lumber implements.

On the Golf Course

Golfing is a great way to enjoy the fall colors and breathe the crisp autumn air.

While visiting Merrill, try the beautiful 18-hole Merrill Public Golf Course. Work on your swing at Tomahawk’s two great golf courses, Edgewater Country Club and Inshalla Country Club. Rhinelander is home to Pinewood Country Club, Rhinelander Country Club and Rhinelander Northwood Golf Course. Antigo has two courses, the Riverview Country Club featuring nine challenging holes and the Bass Lake Country Club, a beautiful 18-hole course. Try the Nicolet Country Club 18-hole course, near Crandon in Laona.

Regardless of the Weather

No need to worry about the weather, since there are plenty of indoor options for you to enjoy regardless of what Mother Nature has up her sleeve.

Don’t let a vacation leave you feeling guilty for getting off your fitness program. Riverside Athletic Club, located in Merrill, is a full-service athletic center offering the best in fitness equipment. Or visit the excellent Inshalla Country Club in Tomahawk.

Lace up your skates and take advantage of indoor ice skating rinks in Merrill, Tomahawk and Rhinelander.“Strike!”—Hear the cry as you give the lanes a go at bowling alleys in Merrill, Tomahawk, Crandon and Rhinelander.

Catch a flick at one of the movie theaters in Merrill, Tomahawk or Rhinelander; offering the latest in Hollywood blockbusters.

Touring local industries

You can still learn something while on vacation! These interesting industry tours provide a behind-the-scenes look at some of the local industries that make the Northwoods such a special place to work and play.

Observe the cheese making process when you visit the Bletsoe Honey Bee Cheese Factory in Merrill.

Go backstage with various media tours, available by appointment, in Rhinelander, including WJFW—TV 12, Newradio Group and WXPR Radio 91.7 FM.

Visit “Hometown Trolleys” by Double K, Inc., manufactured right in Crandon.

Everyone loves maple syrup. Tour the state-of-the-art operation at Ginter’s Corner Tap ‘N Sap in Crandon or Maple Hollow in Merrill.

Antigo is the American home of Mepps. Stop by for a visit and take a free guided tour. Watch as they hand make the “World's #1 Lure” and visit their impressive trophy room.

Take a plant tour of Harley Davidson Motor Co. in Tomahawk to see part of the motorcycle production process. Tours are available during the Tomahawk Fall Ride. Contact the Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce at (800) 569-2160 for more details. 

Fall Water Fun

Each community offers many opportunities to enjoy the fall colors while fishing, boating, canoeing or just relaxing by the water. The Wisconsin River flows from Rhinelander to Merrill and provides an excellent way to journey between these communities. Merrill is home to Class “A” Trout streams. Rhinelander and Antigo offer boat, canoe and kayak rentals, which allow you to travel their waterways to view the rich, fall colors. All of the communities are well-known fishing destinations.

Exploring Nature on Foot, Bicycle, or Horseback

Getting out in nature is an excellent way to “Leaf Your Worries Behind” and the communities of Merrill, Tomahawk, Rhinelander, Crandon and Antigo offer many options to relax in the great Northwoods by utilizing their extensive trail and park systems. Call (877) 533-9474 to receive trail and park information.