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Things to do, places to see !
If you need to take a break from the rigors of peace and solitude, you have plenty of other options on the island. From a moped excursion throughout the splendors of Washington Island to encountering ostriches up close and personal, you're going to need more than a weekend to see all that there is to see.

 
       
Art & Nature Center Gallery features work of local artists. Nature room features exhibits.
Bike & Moped Rentals Explore Washington Island's of natural beauty on a Yamaha moped.
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Cherry Train Island Tour Guided Tours of the Island (Go to website)
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Deer Run Golf Course Regulation nine hole, par 36 course
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Double K-W Ostrich Farm An authentic ostrich farm featuring the world's largest egg. Petting zoo has baby goats, sheep, a camel, peacocks and more Open May thru October.
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  Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum Housed in two former fishing sheds where fishermen continue the commercial fishing trade.View artifacts, photographs and videos on maritime history.
Jacobsen Museum Contains natural and historical artifacts of the region, and a restored log cabin featuring authentic furniture.
Main Road Business District You'll find pubs & restaurants, a book store, newspaper office, insurance company, the pre-school, the American Legion and Mann's Store (grocery store for over 90 years).
Mountain Park & Lookout Tower Climb to the top of the tower for a scenic view of surrounding waters and islands. Recreation Center - Indoor Swimming pool, exercise room for rainy days.
Rock Island State Park See stone buildings built by a wealthy inventor who owned the island between 1910 and 1945. Ten miles of hiking trails, a naturalist program, and 5,000 feet of beach.
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Schoolhouse Beach A sheltered harbor with smooth stone beach. The beach got its name from the log schoolhouse built there in 1850.
Shipyard Island Marina A full-service year-round marine facility
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Sievers School for Fiber Arts Offers week and weekend classes for adults. Gift shop sells handmade art made by students
Stavkirke (Stave Church) Modeled after the Norwegian Stavkirke and built by islanders.
  Washington Island Farm Museum displays horse-drawn farm machinery, original island log buildings, and many other exhibits.
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Other Activities Fish boils, hiking and biking, and horse stable and trail rides.
For a complete directory listing, go to www.washingtonisland.com


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