'''Ashland''' is is at the top of Wisconsin, nestled in Lake Superior's Chequamegon Bay. It's at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 2 and State Hwy. 13 one-and-a-half hours east of the Twin Ports of Superior, WI and Duluth, MN. Though small, Ashland and the surrounding area are home to a vibrant community of thinkers, artists, musicians, and alternative farmers, due in part to [http://www.northland.edu Northland College]'s presence.
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Get around
Of course, if you're coming to Ashland from out of town, you'll have your own vehicle with you, but remember your walking shoes, a bicycle, or maybe a pair of roller blades. Ashland has a four-mile-long paved Lake Walk that is dog-friendly and a good vantage for sunsets. The rest of the town in easily accessible by foot or human-powered vehicle as well.
See
The many murals that Ashland's artists have painted on the side of landmark buildings. Lake Superior (it's only the biggest in the world).
Do
Ashland is a gateway to year-round outdoor recreation. There's inland and Great Lakes fishing and boating, hunting, hiking, cross-country and downhill skiing, snowmobiling and dog sledding, and more seasonal festivals in the area than you can shake a stick at.
Big Top Chautauqua. ttp://www.bigtop.org/. Regional and national musical performers.
Buy
The city government has been working with local merchants for the last decade to revitalize Main Street businesses, and there are positive steps forward. Many interesting small boutiques crowd shoulder to shoulder along West Main. East Main street is still behind in the aesthetic department, but may take the cake for utility with a hardware store, electronics shop, several restaurants, and more bars than you can shake a stick at.
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Sleep
The Crest Motel. wy 2 - 13 & Sanborn Ave.. 15/682-6603. Single story; modest; drive-up rooms; free wi-fi; view of lake; family owned; moderately priced.
Hotel Chequamegon. 01 Lakeshore Drive. 00/946-5555. ttp://hotelc.com. Beautifully restored; continental breakfast; free wi-fi; small pool; small exercise room; whirlpool; located downtown, on the lake;
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