7 Scenic Adventures and Photo Ops

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Our Hodag Statues – Use the Hodag Finder Map to hunt down all the unique and creatively crafted Hodag Statues around town. Each statue has a different theme, and they all have been painted by various local artists and organizations. The Chamber/Visitor Center is home to the “World’s Largest” Hodag. Find them all and win a Hodag-themed prize.

“Celebrating Rhinelander’s Industry” Mural – The massive mural, designed and painted by Wisconsin artist Alicia Rheal, spans the outer wall located on the west side of the AirPro Fan & Blower Company main office building facing Sutliff Avenue. It chronicles the founders of industry in Rhinelander, starting with the first logging business founded by Anderson Brown, coinciding with the arrival of the railroad in 1886. In all, the mural features 24 founders and their businesses that helped make Rhinelander what it is today.

Festivals and Fairs – Rhinelander is home to a calendar full of festivals and fairs year round. From the annual Hodag Country Festival to Project North Festival, the Rhinelander Car Show to our area Fall Festivals, and everything in between – you’ll want to photograph how much fun you have in the Northwoods.

Oneida County Courthouse – Visitors to downtown Rhinelander will marvel at the Tiffany glass dome atop this historic building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The 1908 courthouse is a gray limestone ashlar three-story Neo-Classical building with an octagonal, stained-glass, lantern dome, which becomes an internally illuminated, greenish beacon at night.

Our Fall Color – The Rhinelander Area wows visitors with a stunning color display every autumn. The forests surrounding Rhinelander provide a beautiful backdrop for your fall getaway. Hiking and biking options abound, and Rhinelander is surrounded by beautiful public lands that welcome outdoor enthusiasts like the Holmboe Nature Preserve.

Area Parks – Aside from our area trails, 5 area parks offer a variety of scenic adventures here in Rhinelander. Pioneer Park features museums. Hodag Park is beautifully situated on the shores of Boom Lake. Shepard Park features our local dog park and has river views and a nice walking path. West Side Park is home to the Hodag BMX complex, and finally, Sarocka Field is a winter sledding destination.

Historic Architecture – Rhinelander’s history can be told through its people and buildings. Most homes in the courthouse district were built prior to 1894, and many business structures have a great architectural and/or historical significance. Find historical walking tour brochures available at the Chamber/ Visitor Center.

and Photo Ops

@Andrew Egan

@Kerry Bloedorn