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:
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
