Touring Small Town Wisconsin: Ashland

Touring Small Town Wisconsin: Ashland

Welcome to Discover Wisconsin’s mini-series Touring Small Town Wisconsin.

In this episode, join Eric Paulsen on his visit to enjoy Lake Superior and a really special town along its south shores - Ashland. And what a beautiful place to see!! Even the drive there is captivating, and on his way up, Eric stops to enjoy a hike at one of his favorite parks - the beautiful Copper Falls State Park.

Time to hit the town!

The Mural Walk is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy eight blocks of beautiful building-sized murals depicting Ashland's history as seen through the eyes of Ashland’s mural artists Kelly Meredith and Susan Prentice Martinsen. There's a lot of history and a really pleasant atmosphere downtown that sets Eric up for a great evening at the Deep Water Grille!

Catch Eric's exclusive interview with hotel and restaurant owner Mark Gutteter about the evolution of South Shore Brewery, the Deep Water Grille and Cobblestone Hotel - not to mention a great meal with local fresh caught whitefish and craft beer.

The next day, Eric gets going at the hotel's fitness center to psych himself up for a very exciting day of kayaking around the famous sea caves of the Apostle Islands! Then it's off to meet Captain Shelly Holland of Escape Excursion! She takes Eric out to some of the most dramatic and beautiful caves in the island chain - 22 (nautical) miles out to Devil's Island.

The trip over-delivers on expectations and makes for a memorable day of exploring the sights and sounds of these ancient rock formations from the waters of the great Lake Superior!

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[randomizedgenres]

I live in Ashland, and I can agree it's a great place 😌 it has multiple beaches, I recommend pizza pub for a dinner, many murals! In summer, alot of people come for a vacation! If your willing to come it'd be nice to have more visitors 🤗

[ValerieIVanorden]

Oooohhh!!!! Devil's Island! Lake Superior!!!!

[MrSTOUT]

Been to Ashland several times, we'll be going back on vacation in October.

[magebun]

i know the person who burn down the bar to make room for that hotel lol

[moonpie]

Where is Ashland? We saw the Cobblestone and Deep Water, then the Red Cliff marina. Shame on Discover Wisconsin. Big business suck-ups.

[rangersoldat]

This is just an advertisement for Cobblestone Hotels, Which defiantly does not represent small town Wisconsin. You guy's have sold out! Also, The Host is uninspiring and lacks Mariah's passion for our State. You Can do better...

[mariabriscoe]

And being homeless and making it from nothing at 14 lmao