Bailey Robinson
Final Research Word Count: 426
I. Homepage Information
Question
Talk about the history of
the city (why and when it
was settled/founded, and
by whom).
How did the city get its
name?
Describe the city’s size.
Give current stats on
population. How large is
the city in area? How does
it rank compared to other
cities in the state, nation,
or world?
Describe its geographic
region and typical climate.
What is the city known for?
What unique
characteristics does it
have?
Does the city have any
nicknames?
About the lakes:
Minocqua, Wisconsin
General Information
Answer Source URL(s)
Minocqua was a logging town in the https://www.minocqua.org
early 1800s, until it was founded as a
town on March 13, 1889 by a man https://www.townofminocqua.org
named Minocqua Clawson.
https://www.flickr.com
The town was named Minocqua after https://www.minocqua.org
the founder, Minocqua Clawson which
means noon-day rest in the Ojibwe https://www.townofminocqua.org
language.
Minocqua is an extremely small town https://www.minocqua.org
with a population of 4,821 people.
Surprisingly,this is one of the biggest https://www.areavibes.com
town in the northern part of the US.
There are about​ 107,520 acres of
land and 47 lakes. It is
approximately the same size as
Sheridan, Arkansas.
Minocqua is usually cold. January is https://weather.com
always the coldest month while July is
always the hottest.
This city is known for never changing. https://www.minocqua.org
Whenever you go to Minocqua, it is like
going back in time. It is also known for
being very small. There is more water
than land.
They call Minocqua “The Island City” https://www.townofminocqua.org
because it is an island and is the “hub of
the Northwoods” (Minocqua 1) https://www.minocqua.org
There are five major lakes in Minocqua. https://traveltips.usatoday.com
These lakes are Minocqua Lake, https://www.goodsam.com
Kawaguesaga Lake, Mid Lake, Bullhead
 Lake, and Clawson Lake. There are 45
in the entire town.

Quote “Time wasted at the lake is time well http://www.wiseoldsayings.com

spent.”

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II. Things to Do

What are some of the top things to do in your city? Must have at least 8. Think about outdoor activities,
parks, museums, festivals, neighborhoods, community entertainment, theatres, sports teams, etc. This
page must include descriptions, pictures, and relevant links where site visitors can find more information.

# Thing to Do Description URL to Thing to Do Site

1 Wildwood  It is a zoo with rides, a place to feed https://www.google.com/maps

animals, and a safari park.
Wildlife Park 
https://www.theknot.com
and Nature 
Center  https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz

/​http://www.wildwoodwildlifepark.com/

http://bobber.discoverwisconsin.com

2 Lakes You can swim, wakeboard, wakesurf, https://www.google.com/maps

tube, ski, fish, and much more.
https://www.findrentals.com

https://patch.com

3 Min-Aquabats They are a team of water athletes who https://www.google.com/maps

put on a show on a lake filled with cool
ski, boat and other water tricks. http://picssr.com

4 Minocqua  It is a very small museum that shares https://www.google.com/maps

Museum some of the history of the town.
www.minocqua.org

https://oneidacountywi.com

5 Torpy Park Park next to a lake with a playground https://www.google.com/maps

and a sandy beach.
https://foursquare.com

https://www.townofminocqua.org
 6 Minocqua It is a public shooting range. https://www.townofminocqua.org
Gun Club
https://www.minocqua.org/

https://minocquagunclub.com/

7 Lakeland Ice It is a skating rink where the Lakeland https://www.townofminocqua.org

Arena Hawks Hockey team play their games.
https://www.lakelandarena.org

http://eedition.lakelandtimes.com

8 Schlecht Lake A ski trail not located in Minocqua, but https://www.townofminocqua.org

Ski Trail just south of downtown Minocqua.
http://blackscliffresort.com

II. Where to Dine​​ (You many change this section if you have another idea in mind.
Check with me for approval).

Research the top restaurants for your city. Think about different dining experiences: fine dining,
family-friendly, fun atmosphere, bar/grill, breakfast/brunch spots, local’s favorites. Your site must feature
at least 5 different restaurants with descriptions, pictures, and links to the establishments’ websites.

# Restaurant Name Thorough Description (type of URL to Restaurant Site

fare, atmosphere, etc.)

1 Island Cafe It is a popular, family-friendly Greek http://www.islandcafeminocqua.com/

restaurant.
314 Oneida St, Minocqua, WI 54548 https://www.yelp.com

2 Dan’s Minocqua It is a fudge factory that sells all http://www.nasiroofing.com

Fudge different kinds of chocolate,
candy,and ice cream. This restaurant does not have its’ own site.
521 Oneida St
Minocqua, WI 54548

3 Black Bear Bar & It is a bar that sells food and has a https://www.minocqua.org
Grill an area to play games.
11045 Hwy 70 West https://www.blackbearbar.com/
Minocqua, WI 54548
http://www.lakelandtimes.com

4 Cheese Board of A restaurant that sells locally-made https://www.minocqua.org

Wisconsin cheeses, meats, chocolates, and
 more. http://www.thecheeseboard.com/
8524 Hwy. 51/ Old Minocqua
Boardwalk https://www.google.com/maps
Minocqua, WI 54548

5 Chef Rene’s at It is a casual, american food https://www.minocqua.org

Timber Ridge restaurant at a golf club.
10030 Timber Ridge Rd https://www.chefrenesminocqua.com
Minocqua, WI 54548
https://www.tripadvisor.com