Take home some treasures on your next visit. The Minocqua Area is home to outstanding shopping options, from boutiques and specialty shops to antique stores and outdoors outfitters. Here’s a look at a few shops you shouldn’t miss this summer.
See a sortable listing of Minocqua retailers here.
Antiques & home décor
Browse offerings from more than 100 antique dealers at Gaslight Antiques & Collectibles, located in the upper level of the Gaslight Square Shoppes. A La Carte, also located in Gaslight Square, has been welcoming shoppers for 20 years and offers a wide variety of home décor and gift items, including custom-made gift baskets and Wisconsin-made food and drinks.
Sporting goods & outdoors
Coontail is a must-stop shop for outdoor enthusiasts—it’s the area’s top dealer for kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and bikes. It also offers bike, watersports, and winter sports rentals. BJ’s Sportshop offers a great selection of sports equipment (summer and winter), apparel, and rentals.
Anglers should head to Kurt’s Island Sport Shop, which has the area’s widest selection of fishing supplies, including live bait, rods, reels, lures, and jigs.
Clothing & accessories
J. Christy’s sells premier women’s fashions, jewelry, handbags, shoes, and more at its welcoming clothing and gift boutique in the heart of downtown Minocqua. Shoppers can also find women’s clothing and accessories at Flamingo Bay Boutique in Gaslight Square.
Ross Sportswear is a family-owned business that’s been serving Minocqua residents and visitors alike since 1960, selling men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, and shoes. Looking for comfy clothes for the whole family? Head to No Sweat Clothing Co., which sells sweatshirts, T-shirts, and casual wear, or Sallet’s Northwoods Outfitters, home to high-quality “Up North” gear and Minocqua-branded apparel and gifts.
Food & specialty shops
Boardwalk Ice Cream, Fudge & Gelato and the Cheese Board of Wisconsin are great places to find sweet treats and Wisconsin-made delicacies (you can also order online if you can’t make it to Minocqua). Minocqua Popcorn & Puffs has locations in Minocqua and Eagle River and sells delicious gourmet popcorn in a wide variety of flavors.
Find more Minocqua shopping options here.
