If it rains on your Oneida County vacation – don’t worry! There’s so much to do indoors that you’ll have no trouble having fun. Museums, movies, boat tours, wineries – there’s a whole world of fun waiting for you on a rainy day in the O.C. Below are a few suggested activities.

See a movie:

• Lakeland Cinema in Woodruff – 715-356-3404
• Rouman Cinema in Rhinelander – 715-362-2800

Go bowling:

• Island City Lanes in Minocqua – 715-356-7779
• Nick’s Hodag Lanes in Rhinelander – 715-362-7115

Catch a performance:

• NorthernStars Playhouse in Hazelhurst – 715-356-7173, ext. 939
• Scheer’s Lumberjack shows, performing rain or shine in Woodruff– 715-356-4050

Go wine tasting:

• Three Lakes Winery – 1-800-944-5434
• Catalyst Wine

Find family fun:

• Check out the Hodag Dome in Rhinelander – (715) 365-9520
• Happy Daze Family Fun Center, lower level of Gaslight Square in Minocqua – 715-356-1424

Visit one of the area’s interesting museums:

• Dr. Kate Museum – Learn about the “Angel on Snowshoes”
• Snowmobile Hall of Fame Museum – See the history of the sport through exhibits and photos
• Minocqua Museum – Go back to the early days of Minocqua
• Three Lakes Historical Society – Step into Northwoods history
• Rhinelander Historical Society Museum – Immerse yourself in Hodag Country history

Go to the library:

• Minocqua Public Library
• Rhinelander District Library
• Demmer Memorial Library in Three Lakes

Visit the Rhinelander Logging Museum Complex at Pioneer Park, which includes:

• Rhinelander School Museum
• Logging Museum
• Soo Line Depot
• Civilian Conservation Corps Museum
• Model Railroad Display
• Outdoors Displays & Souvenir Shop

Take a tour:

• Visit the Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua – 715-356-7400
• Take a tour of Hillestad Pharmaceuticals in Woodruff–1-800-535-7742

Hit a local coffee shop and log onto your favorite website

Get ice cream or go out to eat at one of the many great Oneida County restaurants

Take a scenic drive – Oneida County’s country roads are lightly traveled and scenic

Visit local art galleries, including:

• Nicolet College Art Gallery – Rhinelander (715) 365-4556
• ArtStart Arts and Cultural Center  – Downtown Rhinelander