Rhinelander, WI Area Attractions
The perfect balance between the city and the outdoors is found at Rhinelander, Wisconsin. With access to over 1,100 lakes in Oneida County, there are countless waterways to discover and explore. Living here will afford you the opportunities to travel these waterways to see the splendor of the Wisconsin fall colors in Autumn. With the modern amenities of many small towns, Rhinelander offers many options for dining, shopping and entertainment. On rainy days you can take in a movie at the local theater.
The Hodag Country Festival is an outdoor music festival held each summer in Rhinelander. For many years it was well-known as one of the first festivals of its kind. The first “Hodag” was held in 1978, now held the second weekend in July, the biggest names in country music play here. Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, and many others have played in Rhinelander. An estimated 30,000-40,000 people attend each year.
View the spectacular fall bird migration at the 3000-acre Thunder Marsh Wildlife Area. The marsh offers a rare opportunity to observe spruce and tamarack forest birds, as well as many other species of marsh birds and waterfowl.
Explore Rhinelander’s historical sites. The focal point of the historic downtown area is the Oneida County Courthouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, featuring striking murals depicting life in the pioneer days and Tiffany glass windows on the dome.
The Rhinelander Historical Society Museum reflects family life from turn-of-the-century to the present. The Logging Museum Complex is Wisconsin’s most complete logging museum with exhibits dating back to the 1870′s. Train enthusiasts will love the Railroad Museum with railroad articles dating as far back as 1892 and exhibits such as a model railroad, depot and agent-clerk-telegrapher room. Celebrate Rhinelander’s history at Oktoberfest – when else, but in October.