Contact
- Main Street West, Ashland, WI
- +1 (715) 682-2500
- visitashland.com/murals
The 8-block Main Street business district is listed on the National Historic Register of Historic Places and features over 20 murals depicting people and events from Ashland’s history.
Murals start at the corner of Ellis Avenue and Main Street, continuing on streets going west in Ashland’s Historic Downtown, as well as on the east side of Main Street and by the Ashland Middle School. These vibrant murals can be seen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! Click here to view the murals created by artists Kelly Meredith and Susan Prentice Martinsen.
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Soo Line 950 Locomotive
The 950 was built in July 1900 by the Baldwin Locomotive Company of Philadelphia, PA. It was the largest steam locomotive in the world at that time and is the only decapod (10-wheel drive) engine ever built. Originally numbered 600 by the Soo Line, the locomotive was put in service between
400 3rd St W, Ashland, WI 54806
Ed Griffiths Pedestrian Pass – Tunnel
The Ed Griffiths Pedestrian Pass is a must-see tunnel running under Highway 2. It connects the Pearson Plaza behind the Burger Barn at 512 W Main Street to the Waterfront Trail. The entire 3,684-square-foot tunnel is painted along the walls and ceiling with a mural that highlights the ecology of
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Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
Stop at the visitor center on your way into town, where staff can answer questions and suggest activities in the area. While there, check out the many engaging exhibits and displays that capture and explain the region’s cultural and natural history. Don’t miss the five
29270 County Hwy G, Ashland, WI 54806
Chequamegon Bay
The Chequamegon Bay offers 14 species of game fish and is the major sportfishing area on Lake Superior. Although Lake Superior rarely freezes over, winter usually bring sufficient ice on Chequamegon Bay for ice fishing. If you’re a birding enthusiast, Ashland and the Chequamegon Bay offer
Chequamegon Bay, Ashland, WI 54806
Solstice Outdoors
Solstice Outdoors is conveniently located right on Chequamegon Bay and offers kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals, which can be launched right from their private sandy beach. They are happy to accommodate groups. The outfitter also offers bike rentals and ski and snowshoe rentals during the
2521 Lake Shore Dr W, Ashland, WI 54806
Ashland Waterfront Trail – Ashland Rails to Trails System
The Ashland Rails to Trails System (ARTS) and Waterfront Trail is an 11.5-mile asphalt pedestrian trail that takes you along Lake Superior’s shoreline past historic structures, public art displays, fishing piers, public beaches, playgrounds, and other recreation amenities. Ashland’s
Park Rd, Ashland, WI 54806