If you're planning your next vacation destination, you may not need to go far. In fact, you may not even need to leave Wisconsin.
The Apostle Islands were recently named one of the “50 Best Places to Travel in 2025” by Travel + Leisurewinning a place in the magazine’s “For Moments on the Water” category.
Nearly 120 destinations around the world were examined by the travel magazine for its November 21 list.
“To make our list, it takes more than one or two highly anticipated openings,” the magazine said. “These are places that feel like they're in the spirit of the times, whether it's because they offer unparalleled access to the outdoors, a cultural immersion you can't find anywhere else, a dose of heart-pounding excitement or the kind of wonderful luxury that only a true five-star property can live up to.
The travel magazine called the group of 21 islands in Lake Superior “a peaceful haven for boating, fishing and camping,” also highlighting the islands' connections to the Ojibwe Tribe.
For Travel + Leisure's full list of the best places to visit in 2025, click here.
What are the Apostle Islands?
The Apostle Islands are on Lake Superior off the Bayfield Peninsula in northern Wisconsin, according to the United States National Park Service.
The islands offer a variety of activities to visitors, ranging from ice caves has kayak has cruises.
For more information on the Apostle Islands, you can visit the NPS website here.
Are the Apostle Islands a national park?
No, they are currently referred to as national lakeshore. However, the legislation has been introduced at the end of July to improve its designation as a national park. Tribal leaders And residents have since rejected the proposal.
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