It’s never too early to start dreaming about a spring or summer getaway to the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Vilas County is home to all kinds of amazing places to stay, from classic cabins and lakeside resorts to modern hotels and cozy vacation homes.
Here are a few reasons you should start thinking about your spring or summer getaway to Vilas County now.
You can beat the crowds
Want to find fewer people on the lakes and trails in Vilas County? Plan your Northwoods getaway in the spring before peak travel season hits, and you’ll be rewarded with the same natural beauty you’d find in summer—just with smaller crowds. Another benefit of traveling in spring is that rates might be lower at Vilas County’s welcoming lodging properties.
If you’re booking a Vilas County trip for this summer, it’s better to do it earlier than later—make your reservations now, and you’ll likely find greater availability for the dates you want. Many of the most popular resorts, cottages, cabins, and vacation homes in Vilas County fill up early, so act fast or you might have fewer options to choose from.
There’s lots to see and do
Vilas County offers four seasons of outdoor fun, but things especially pick up in the spring, when the snow melts and the lakes open up for fishing, boating, paddling, and other adventures.
Need some itinerary ideas? We’re here to help:
- 10 things to do in Vilas County this spring
- Trails, parks & natural areas to visit this spring
- Spring fishing in Vilas County
- All about the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
- Popular fishing lakes in Vilas County
- Where to find great canoeing & kayaking in Vilas County
The calendar is filled with fun events
Vilas County’s event calendar offers an amazing array of fun activities across a dozen communities throughout the year. Top spring and early summer events include the Phelps Maple Syrup Festival in April, the spring fishing season opener in May (on the first Saturday of the month; musky season opens the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend), Boulder Junction’s White Deer Triathlon in mid-May, and a slew of events throughout the county on Memorial Day weekend.
Find more Vilas County events here.
