Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center - Ashland, Wisconsin

Sus H.

Very worthwhile stop. Many interactive and educational exhibits. All the kids, that we saw, were enjoying the displays. An elevator will take you to the top level but walk, if you can, to view the murals and nest on the way up. National Park stamps are available in the gift shop and date stamps for your parks passport are available at the service desk. Picnic tables are in the grass area out front. There is RV parking. We were there about 2 hours and could have taken longer inside plus time for the trails outside.

Beverly K.

This is really an impressive visitor center. It's a beautiful building with a nice exterior and nature trails. There are several displays, a movie, an interesting mural, and a lighthouse observatory deck. I appreciated the rangers advice on what trails to hike in the area. We took her advice and were very happy with the trails she suggested. It may have made the difference of us enjoying our vacation that much more.

Chanelle S.

On our road trip tour of Wisconsin waterfalls, we stopped in at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center just to make sure we weren't missing any good ones. So glad we did! Amanda was very helpful and gave us a brochure about waterfalls in northwest Wisconsin organized by county with specific driving directions and some good info like path length and quality. She also helped us organize our day's itinerary and told us about how to view the Northern Lights! The visitor center was really cool, too; it's in a beautiful building and it has an historical and geological exhibit room, many artifacts and examples of animals from the area, a touchable tree of duck varieties (!), furs of different local animals to feel, a fourth-story look out to view the surrounding area (accessible by stairs or elevator), and a well-groomed path if you felt like a hike. Wow! Cool visitor's center, and nice staff.

Sharon M.

If you are anywhere in the area this visitor’s center is well worth visiting. The main level features displays covering all aspects of the area from the formation of Lake Superior to mining, lumber production, fishing, farming, and much more. There are interactive displays and hand-on activities for children to keep them engaged. Make sure to go to the top for great views and walk the trail too.

Ray S.

Enhance your visit to the area by stopping in the Visitor Center in Ashland. A great interactive experience shows the history and ecology. Learn about local wildlife with displays, live bird feeders, and a walking trail that familiarizes you with the landscape. If it’s raining, check out a movie in the auditorium. The rangers will be glad to help you plan your visit. Amanda was great at showing us which local waterfalls to visit and how to get the best chance to see the Northern Lights.

Philipp M.

Netter Ausflug für die ganze Familie. Fpr Familien, Pärchen und alle Anderen ein guter Ort um sich mit der Geschichte der Region auseinander zu setzen.
Für die Kinder gibt es Suchspiele mit einer kleinen Belohnung.
Am Dach ist eine Aussichtsplattform.
Das Personal an der Information hilft wie eine Touristeninformation gerne bei weiteren Fragen.

Noch dazu ist das ganze Kostenlos.

Jennifer H.

Our random stop at this visitor center blew us away! 🤯It was more of a historical museum and education on the area than the typical bathrooms & maps visitor center. The murals on the walls were phenomenal!

The desk staff wasn’t very friendly, so plan to look around asking minimal questions. Even the gift shop lady had to be coaxed into a pleasant conversation. 🫤 Bathroom cleanliness needed some attention, but overall the place is very nice.

Thanks for the great information that gave us an introduction to Lake Superior and the area!

Sid S.

My Wife and I came in here on 2-17-24 around 12:45. We were coming to get a Veterans Lifetime Park Pass. The two Ladies at the entrance counter were just beyond helpful, it was great to get all of the Info they had to offer and we both really appreciative all of their help and recommendations. They quickly were able to help us get the Pass. Then we walked around not previously knowing all of the great things offered here. Would highly recommend checking this place out, kids will also love stopping in. Highly recommend.