On THe Water
Big lake and beyond
Make your trip a splash.
The big lake is a big reason people flock like seagulls to Superior. And with so many stunning rivers, waterfalls and lakes in the area, there are plenty of ways to enjoy!
Lake Superior
The largest freshwater body in the world.
The greatest of the Great Lakes. Few waterways inspire quite like the vast and spectacular Lake Superior. It’s what created the city of Superior. And why so many people come here again and again to feel genuinely refreshed and renewed.
Take a stroll along Wisconsin Point’s sandy beach. Savor a South Shore sunset. Wade in the waters. Search for rare rocks and beach glass. Or just relax, smell the fresh lake air and listen to the sounds of rippling waves. It’s the stuff that makes vacation, well, vacation.
WIsconsin Point
The largest freshwater body in the world.
Behold the endless Lake Superior horizon. Stroll miles of beach on one of the world’s largest freshwater sandbars. Go birding in an old-growth forest. Walk the rocks to a century-old lighthouse. For many, this special place is The Point of vacation.
HARBOR CAM
View the live stream.
Check the Superior shipping schedule and watch the ships!
Make a Splash
Pristine Paddling
Boating & Sailing
Fishing
Barker’s Island
A hub for festivals and gatherings.
Barker’s Island has plenty of water access. (Islands tend to do that.) It’s home to the annual Dragon Boat Festival. And a lovely spot to swim at the beach. Launch a boat or kayak. And even book a charter fishing or sailing excursion at Lake Superior’s largest marina.
St. Louis River Estuary
Explore the waterways that connect the Twin Port.
The Superior Bay and St. Louis River, the largest estuary on the Great Lakes, offers a glimpse into a boom and bust past. Today, it’s also a working harbor with robust fishing, boating and wilderness opportunities.
Brule River
“River of Presidents”
This nick name derived on account of five U.S. presidents having visited to fish, the Bois Brule River is a renowned Wisconsin outdoor destination. Come for paddling adventures, world-class trout fishing and wildlife watching. Or just to feel presidential in a beautifully backwoods kind of way.
St. Croix River
A national treasure.
Designated a National Scenic Riverway, the St. Croix headwaters begin in Douglas County and are navigable from the source at Solon Springs to the mouth on the Mississippi River. Passing through forests, it’s a wild, scenic spot to paddle, boat, fish and camp. With hiking and historic towns nearby, it’s also an ancient route for indigenous people and part of a vast St. Croix River Watershed.
DId you know?
Wisconsin’s tallest waterfall is as high as Niagara Falls!
It’s only a short hop south of Superior!
