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Things to Do in Minocqua In Winter

Northwoods Winter Activities

The temperatures falling set the scene for a family experience worthy of a Christmas card. When our waters turn to ice, the adventure continues. Trade your bathing suit for ice skates and your fishing pole for a tip up. Keep cruising the lake on a snowmobile instead of a boat. Strap on some skis or snowshoes and trek through our winter wonderland. When the cold starts nipping at your nose, gaze at snow-dusted pine trees by the warmth of a fire with a cup of hot cocoa. 

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Trail Conditions

See the latest snow and ice conditions on area trails and lakes.

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Snowmobiling

Thanks to the hard work of our area snowmobile clubs and volunteers, an extensive network of professionally groomed trails — more than 1600 miles — are maintained in the Minocqua area.

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Ice Fishing

Whether you love the solitude of being out on a frozen lake, the challenge of the sport, or the camaraderie found in an ice shanty town, ice fishing is an activity for everyone.

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Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, & Fat Tire Biking

Many popular summer trails become even more picturesque covered in snow. Hopping on a pair of skis, snowshoes, or a fat tire bike gives you a year-round pass to explore a variety of trails.

More Ways to Love Winter

Ice Skating

Make family memories teaching the little ones to skate for the first time or glide around hand in hand on a chilly date night.

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Snow Tubing

Tubing is easy and doesn't require any expensive equipment. Racing down a local hill will fill anyone with a rush of excitement and a face full of snow.

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Winter Zipline

This year-round attraction becomes even more adventurous in the winter. Fly over snow-covered pines and see a unique and icy perspective of the area.

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Snowmy Kromer

With a height of 30 feet and a waist of 16 feet, it’s hard to miss Snowmy Kromer! This larger-than-life figure has become a regular roadside fixture along Highway 51 as you pass the Let's Minocqua  Visitors Center and approach the bridge entering Minocqua each winter.  Read more on the Legend of Snowmy Kromer.