Apple Tree Lane Bed & Breakfast
Top Rated Bed & Breakfast in Waupaca, Wisconsin
EXPLORE WAUPACA
Explore Waupaca
Waupaca is the hidden gem of a small town that you have been dreaming of! Eateries, breweries, small business shopping, kayaking, skiing, biking, boating, hiking, and many events throughout the year- come enjoy all the luxuries of a bed & breakfast and fall in love with the charm of our small town.
Explore Waupaca & Local Guide Map
While you are staying with us during your Wisconsin vacation, there are plenty of things to do and see. Throughout the year, our area is host to a number of special events such as the Iola Car Show, Hidden Studios Art Tour, Waupaca’s Strawberry Fest, Chain O’ Lakes Blues Fest, and the EAA Fly-In at Oshkosh.
A night out on the town might include a casual dinner in a local pub or a romantic table for 2 with a lakeside view. Whatever you are craving, see what our local restaurants have to offer.
Waupaca has something to offer everyone, no matter what your hobby: ice fishing, shopping, biking, hiking, dining, antiquing, or just relaxing. Just a short walk from the Apple Tree Lane is the Crystal River that flows from the Chain ‘o Lakes.
Take a canoe trip down the river, fish in the lakes, or take a part in any number of water sports from boating to swimming.
Enjoy winter skiing at Hartman Creek State Park, Iola Winter Sports Club, Nordic Mountain or the Granite Peak Ski Area, or visit during any season to experience the Ice Age Trail. This national scenic trail provides a number of activities throughout the year.
The local Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce has many listings for upcoming activities.
Also, check out Explore Waupaca for more information on our area.
Local Guide Map
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Winter
SKIING
Nordic Mountain: 29 minutes from Inn
Granite Peak Ski Area at Rib Mountain State Park: 57 minutes from Inn
Cascade Mountain: 1 hr 21 minutes from Inn
Devil’s Head Resort: 1 hr 32 minutes
SNOWSHOEING
Iola Winter Sports Club: 27 minutes from Inn
High Cliff State Park: 48 minutes from Inn
Navarino State Wildlife Area: 1 hr 4minutes from Inn
Rib Mountain State Park: 57 minutes from Inn
Kettle Morain State Forest: 1 hr 22 minutes
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Hartman Creek State Park: 12 minutes from Inn
Iola Winter Sports Club: 27 minutes from Inn
Nine Mile Forest and Slyvan Hill Park: 1 hr from Inn
Devil’s Lake State Park and Mirror Lake State Park: 1 hr 41 minutes from Inn
SNOWMOBILING
Berlin River Riders Snowmobiling Club: 36 minutes from Inn
Mountain Bay State Trail: 1 hr 3 minutes from Inn
Trailmates Snowmobile Club on Marathon County Snowmobile Trails: 1 hr
Ahnapee State Trail: 1 hr 34 minutes from Inn
HORSE DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES
Rodger Cavanaugh Carriage Rides: 30 minutes from Inn
ICE FISHING
Lake Winnebago: 39 minutes from Inn
Green Bay Ice Fishing Guides: 1 hr from Inn
Boom Lake: 2 hrs from Inn
FAT TIRE BIKING
Hartman Creek State Park: 12 minutes from Inn
ICE SKATING
Water Activities
CLEAR WATER HARBOR: 8 minutes from Inn
1 ½ hr. narrated tour of the Lakes on an authentic sternwheeler
ADVENTURE OUTFITTERS: 8 minutes from Inn
Kayak, Bike and Boat rentals
Kayak guided river adventures
Clear kayak night glow tours
BECKER MARINE: 9 minutes from Inn
Kayak and Boat rentals
DING’S DOCK: 10 minutes from Inn
Canoe, Kayak or Boat rentals
WOLF RIVER TRIPS: 17 minutes from Inn
Tubing, canoeing and kayaking trips down the Wolf
SWIMMING:
Hartmann Creek State Park, South Park, Marl Lake Swimming Dock
FISHING:
FISHING PIER AT CHURCHILL ST: 5 minute walk from Inn
FISHING PIER AT SOUTH PARK: 5 minutes from Inn
Parks
THE RED MILL: 6 minutes from Inn
Shop, restaurant, scenic covered bridge & chapel on the Crystal River
HARTMAN CREEK STATE PARK: 12 minutes from Inn
Hiking, swimming, horseback riding
SOUTH PARK: 6 minutes from Inn
Old fashion swimming beach with high and low dives, fishing pier
SWAN PARK: 8 minutes from Inn
Skate Park, baseball, playground, hiking, sledding hill
BRAINARD BRIDGE PARK: 8 minutes from Inn
picturesque hiking with connecting bridges on the Waupaca River
Breweries & Tours
HH Hinder Brewing Company, Waupaca
Central Waters Brewing Company, Amherst
O’so Brewing Company, Stevens Point
Stevens Point Brewery, Stevens Point
Pigeon River Brewing Company, Marion
Kozy Yak Brewery, Rosholt
Bare Bones Brewery, Oshkosh
There are many more microbreweries in the surrounding area. Just ask us!
Shopping
Gifts & Luxuries
Loot Vintage -Some of the best vintage LOOT including table settings, unique furniture, linens and throw pillows, antique items, homemade soaps, cleaners, candles, coffee, and more.
Northern Home – Eclectic gifts and books, home decor items, jams and jellies, Waupaca branded items, Wisconsin clothing and shoes.
Mainstreet Marketplace – Puzzles, games, jewelry, gifts, local honey, home decor, polish pottery, luxury bath & body items, and don’t miss their famous fudge.
Antiques on Main – With 3 floors of antique treasures, you’re sure to find some things to take home with you.
King Berry Farm & Greenhouse – Get their local jams and jellies, seasonal fruits and vegetables, maple syrup, candles, and home decor items.
Raspberry Connection – Christian books, gifts, and more
Waupaca River Gallery & Gifts – Art gallery, gift shop
Cottage Garden Farms – Home décor, outdoor garden, year-around Christmas wing
Clothing
Panache – Fun, classy boutique, is one of a kind
The Revival – Chic, unique, affordable for home and wardrobe
Christine’s Boutique – Unique clothing and jewelry boutique
Cottage Garden Farms – Clothing, scarves, accessories
Anne’s Hearts Desire Boutique & Gifts -Women clothing and more
Furniture
Stange’s of Waupaca – One of the top rated furniture stores in Wisconsin! Uncommon furnishings to set your home apart
Hansen’s – Furniture, appliances, flooring
Book Stores
The Bookcellar – Books, cds, lps, dvds, musical instruments and whatever else they can squeeze in
Dragonwings Book Store – Children’s books, games, puzzles, puppets
Farm Markets & Flowers
King Berry Farm – Raspberries-yum, garden, vegies, fruits, gifts
Turners Farm Market – A must stop on your way to Hartman Creek State Park
SilverMist Garden Center – Large garden items and greenhouses for inspiration
Bonnies Bloomers – Cut flowers and arrangements and more
Graziano Gardens – Garden Center and design
Dining
Chain O’ Lakes Area
Clearwater Harbor Waterfront Restaurant & Bar – On Taylor Lake, Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Music/Bands
Wheelhouse – Casual Indoor and Outdoor Dining, Views of the Chain, Try the Pizza, Music
Scoopers – Adjacent to the Wheelhouse, Generous Portions of Ice Cream Delights
Chain O’ Lakes Bar & Grill – Large Outdoor Patio and Indoor Dining, Try the Gumbo Soup
Klinger’s Real Barbeque – Fresh, Smoked Meats & Bar
Indian Crossing Casino – Historic, On The Water, Pull Your Boat Up, Bands
Chef Chu’s Chinese Cuisine – Good Chinese, Sit-Down Vs Buffet, Cheesecake
The Pines of Waupaca Restaurant and Beer Garden – Lunch with a good variety of American cuisine
Downtown Area
Simpson’s – Wisconsin Supper Club Vibe, Family Owned 75+ Yrs, Outdoor Patio, Get a Brandy Old Fashion
Little Fat Gretchens – 1950 Diner Vibe, Homemade, Good Pies
Sulten Belly – Deli, Small Plates, Quick Bite
Secret Garden Cafe – Lunch in Delightful Victorian Home, Local, Organic, Changing Menu
Paca Pub – Casual Bar, 80 Inch TV For The Games
Aquamos Coffee Collaborative – Fast, Friendly, Cozy
Between
The Red Mill – Historic Setting On the Crystal River Serving Sandwiches, Soups, Ice Cream, Coffee
Par4 Bistro-FoxFire Golf Course, Indoor + Patio
J R’s Sportsman’s Bar & Grill-Woodsy With Wood Burning Fireplace, Watch The Games
Crystal Lounge – Casual Bar/Food, Fish-Fry
Waupaca Woods – In The Waupaca Mall, Generous Portions, Comfort Classics
Schueller’s Great Exspechtations – Salad Bar and More
Rose Garden Family Restaurant – Comfort Food
Not Too Far Away
La Margarita Mexican Grill – Authentic Mexican Cuisine
The Millstone of Iola Mills – Historic Mill in Iola, Lunch, Gelato
Pine Tree Supper Club – Traditional Wisconsin Supper Club Located East On Hwy 54 Toward New London
Nauti Turtle – On The Wolf in Fremont
Events
EAA – Oshkosh, world’s largest fly-in gathering and one of the world’s largest aviation events, with a total attendance of 500,000. Daily air shows, nearly 1,000 forums and workshops and 800 exhibitors.
Iola Old Car Show – Over 300 acres that showcase more than 2,200 show cars, 4,200 swap spaces, 1,000 car corral. One of the biggest events for auto enthusiasts in the America.
Hidden Studios Art Tour – Ten Studios, showcasing 25 artists, open their doors to the public. Explore winding roads, quaint communities and fine art in the fall season
Chain ‘o Lakes Blues Festival – Indian Crossing Casino, Waupaca, great music feature some of the best blues bands in Wisconsin.
Waupaca Strawberry Fest – Waupaca, downtown art/craft fair with more than 100 vendors , strawberry shortcake, live entertainment, great food and more
Waupaca Arts on the Square – Waupaca Celebrates the Arts! Street dance, juried art, art workshops, music, food, theater, dance and more!
Waupaca Area Triathlon – Begins at South Park, 1/2 mile swim, 20 mile bike, 3.1 mile run. Short course also available. Kids triathlon too.
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E3192 Apple Tree Lane Waupaca, WI 54981 United States
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