A rainy day is never a boring day in the Northwoods. Some of the best memories are made exploring new places on a dreary day. Here's your Minocqua Area Rainy Day Bucket List to enjoy even the rainiest of days. 

  • Check out the indoor water park & arcade at The Waters of Minocqua.
  • Spend the day getting pampered at an area salon. Enjoy a massage, manicure, pedicure, and more! 
  • Minocqua Public Library offers children’s storytime and other activities.
  • Try indoor mini-golf or break free from one of the escape rooms at Key to Escape & Mini Golf
  • Go to the area cinema and see a matinee. For movie times, call (715) 356-3404.
  • Go to a local coffee shop with a friend and enjoy a peaceful afternoon chatting.
  • Scheer’s Lumberjack shows in Woodruff perform rain or shine. 
  • See a live theatrical performance at The Campanile Center in Minocqua. Call (715) 356-9700 to purchase tickets.
  • Visit an interesting and educational museum in the area. 
  • Indulge yourself in an afternoon of shopping in any one of our charming area stores.
  • Take a tour of a vitamin factory at Hillestad Pharmaceuticals located in Woodruff.
  • Visit the Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua and observe nature at its finest while learning how the local wounded wildlife animals are nursed back to health.
  • Book an indoor tee time for the golf simulators at Lakeland Fitness & Golf.
  • Take this opportunity to enjoy a card or board game as a family. Visit Imaginuity downtown Minocqua and pick up a puzzle or board game for the family.
  • Enjoy a true Wisconsin tradition and have dinner at a local Supper Club.
  • Sweat it out at Tone Zone. 
  • Pet a baby animal under a sheltered structure at Minocqua Zoo or visit their educational center. 
  • Challenge your family to a game of bowling at Island City Lanes. 
  • Several area establishments offer live music. Stop by and enjoy the local talent.
  • Steal a moment for yourself with a book and relax.
  • Take the kids to the Northwoods Children’s Museum for real hands-on fun exploring 24 interactive exhibits.
  • Learn all the wonderful things nature has to offer at the North Lakeland Discovery Center. 
  • Enjoy a sweet treat at a candy or ice cream shop. 
  • Visit Earth Goods and paint your own pottery!
  • Make mud pies!  Then visit Soap N’ Suds Laundromat to get all cleaned up.
  • Hop in the car and take a scenic drive.
  • Visit an art gallery and admire the local talent.
  • Take a well-deserved “nap”.

...and if you still can’t find the perfect way to spend your rainy day, contact Let's Minocqua and we’ll put our heads together to come up with the right activity for you! Stop in at the 24-hour visitor center for brochures and information.