Minocqua: The Island City

Join Van Galder for a little winter getaway to Minocqua, WI!

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Minocqua, WI

January 21-23, 3 Days
Minocqua, Lac du Flambeau, & Manitowish Waters, WI

Discover the heart of Wisconsin's Northwoods in Minocqua!

Day 1

EARTH GOODS STUDIO: Enjoy a creative start to your winter getaway at Earth Goods, a paint your own pottery studio. Pick out a piece to paint and make it uniquely your own!

NORWOOD PINES SUPPER CLUB: Experience the relaxed elegance of one of Northern Wisconsin's oldest and finest supper clubs.

Day 2

HILLESTAD PHARMACEUTICALS: Tour the manufacturing process as well as view the warehouse that houses over five thousand different raw materials. Learn how vitamins, protein tablets, herbs, skin crèmes, and lotions are manufactured using natural source nutrients.

OJIBWE MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER: Indulge in Ojibwe culture & history with arts, crafts, French fur trading post, and a 24 foot Ojibwe dugout canoe.

SNOWMOBILE HALL OF FAME: Nestled away in the north woods, this museum houses a veritable arsenal of the machines & memorobilia covering all various forms of the exciting world of snowmobiles and snowmobile racing.

B, D

Day 3

DR. KATE MUSEUM: Learn about the country doctor that played a vital role in the history of Wisconsin's great Northwoods. Remembered as the "Angel on Snowshoes" for her deciatoin in reaching her patients, Dr. Kate also rallied a community in collecting millions of pennies to build a hospital.

GASLIGHT SQUARE SHOPPES: You're sure to find some unique gifts at this 1920's style mall with brick streets and gas streetlights.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

DEPOSIT: $50 per person due at time of reservation; final payment due December 7, 2026.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Best Western PLUS Concord Inn, Minocqua, WI (2 nights)

TOUR INCLUSIONS: Professional tour director, motorcoach transportation, accommodations, luggage handling, admissions, and 4 meals, including 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Optional, but highly recommended.

ACTIVITY LEVEL 3 / HEAVY WALKING: Physical stamina required. Stair climbing, longer periods of walking and/or standing may be involved, along with higher elevations and longer days. Participants must be able to keep up with group.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Janesville, WI	Van Galder Terminal 3120 N. Pontiac Dr., Janesville WI
Madison, WI	Dutch Mill Park & Ride 4545 East Broadway, Madison WI
Rockford, IL	Van Galder Terminal 7559 Walton St., Rockford IL
South Beloit, IL	Fas Mart/McDonald's ($3 per day) Hwy 75 and I90, South Beloit IL