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 For The Arts. 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 the 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!
  • Hop in the car and take a scenic drive.
  • Visit an art gallery and admire the local talent.
  • Take a well-deserved “nap”.
  •  Stop in at the 24-hour welcome center for area brochures and information.