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- 1824 Washington Harbor Rd, Washington, WI 54246
- washingtonisland.com/beaches-parks
School House Beach is a unique pebble beach part of the Niagara Escarpment and one of only five such beaches in the world. Although there is no sand, it is a popular swimming beach due to its bright, clear water. There are plenty of picnic tables and grills, so bring along a picnic to enjoy. There is a large open-air pavilion with picnic tables and restroom facilities.
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Washington Island Farm Museum
This farm museum on the north end of Washington Island is comprised of nine buildings with collections of farm implements, tools and kitchen items primarily from the period of 1870-1940. Visitors can see farm animals, take a wagon ride, make crafts, and enjoy historical activities
1675 Jackson Harbor Rd, Washington, WI 54246
Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum
Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum is a former fishing village whose buildings have been refurbished and include artifacts, photographs and videos related to commercial fishing, maritime history and area shipwrecks. It also includes a Historic Fisherman’s Cottage. The Museum is open daily from
Jackson Harbor Rd, Washington, WI 54246
Sand Dunes Park
Sand Dunes Park has a large sand beach with beautiful dunes. Picnic lunches are permitted, but there are no grills or campfires allowed.
S Shore Dr, Washington, WI 54246
Percy Johnson Memorial County Park
Percy Johnson County Park has a 500-foot sand beach with ample picnic tables, grills, playground and restrooms. This sandy swimming beach is also a good place to launch kayaks.
640 Lake View Rd, Washington, WI 54246
Thorstein Veblen Study Cabin
The Thorstein Veblen Study Cabin was built in 1916 by world-famous economist Thorstein Veblen, who spent his summers on Washington Island. The study cabin has been moved and is currently being restored by Little Lake, next to the Jacobsen Museum
2150 Little Lake Rd, Washington, WI 54246
Rock Island Boathouse
Thordarson’s Rock Island Boathouse was built in 1929 by Chicago inventor and millionaire Chester Thordarson and greets visitors arriving to Rock Island on the Karfi ferry. The lower level of the boathouse is built to accommodate two 50-foot yachts. The 40 by 70-foot architectural structure atop
Rock Island State Park, Washington, WI 54246