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Best of WashCo: Best Event

The music, the lights, the food. What is it about your favorite event that you just can’t bear to miss? One of the best parts of Washburn County events is the down-home atmosphere. Even if you aren’t from here, you’ll feel like you are by the end of one of our hometown festivals. Between the live…

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Best of WashCo: Best Shopping Experience

No trip to Washburn County is complete without checking out some of the local shops. From unique art galleries to antiques and everything in between, you’re sure to find some treasures in the area to remember your trip. Aloe & Jade - Located in downtown Spooner, plant lovers will flock to this…

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Hidden Gems: Spooner, WI

Washburn County’s largest community, Spooner, boasts a population of just over 2,500. This charming small town is the next feature in our hidden gems series. From top-notch dining to one of the best downtowns in Northwest Wisconsin, a trip to Spooner will not disappoint! Spend Some Time Downtown A…

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Hidden Gems: Shell Lake, WI

With a 2,600 acre lake located downtown, some would say the entire community of Shell Lake is a hidden gem. If you’ve visited before, you can likely confirm that to be true. There have been many additions to the Shell Lake community over the past several years making spending a day, weekend or even…

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Shell Lake Mosaic Tour

As if the gorgeous lakefront community of Shell Lake wasn’t stunning enough, it’s also home to several intricately designed mosaics that are an absolute must-see when visiting. Created by the former owner of the Brickyard Pottery & Gallery in Barronett, Mary Dosch, as well as a number of community…

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Taste & Treasure in Washburn County

Let’s be honest here. We all pretty much love the vivid colors that fall brings to our landscape. It’s gorgeous. But, if we’re REALLY being honest, it’s the tastes and treasures I find along my fall color path that truly make the memories for me! There’s nothing like watching a hard working…

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Scenic Routes for Fall Color Viewing

Roll down the windows, let the breeze blow through your hair and take in the crisp fall air! A drive through the northwoods of Washburn County will leave you absolutely in awe during the fall season. As the forests seem to be on fire with yellow, orange and red leaves, you’ll want to have a camera…

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Must Visit Galleries

The vibrant fall landscape with its brilliant pops of yellow, orange and red is enough to remind you of a watercolor painting. If you love the scenery, you’re going to love the art galleries in our area even more! Here are some of my favorite stops: Brickyard Pottery - A picturesque old schoolhouse…

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Behind the Scenes - The Potter's Shed

From a small clay studio set up in a church to The Potter’s Shed that we know and love today, there’s an incredible story behind the music, art, gorgeous garden, and even the fairy doors that make up this well known attraction. Affectionately referred to by their local patrons as simply “The Shed”…

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