Hop Aboard Wisconsin’s Cherry Train For Fun-Filled Tour Of Washington Island

There are a lot of tours that’ll show you the best of what Wisconsin has to offer. And if it’s Washington Island you want to explore, the Cherry Train Tour is the way to go. During the 2-hour narrated tour, you’ll learn all about the island’s history, legends, and attractions. Take a look:

Washington Island has long been a favorite of locals and tourists alike — and the best way to see the island, is the Cherry Train Tour, which operates seasonally from mid-May through mid-October.

Providing tours since 1963, the Cherry Train Tour is known as "the original tour of Washington Island."

The fun begins at Northport Pier, where you’ll take a 30-minute ferry ride to Washington Island.

After arriving on the island, you’ll hop aboard the Cherry Train for a two-hour tour, which travels more than 15 miles.

Fun for all ages, the open-air tram tour takes you to some of the island’s best features and attractions.

Along the way, the expert tour guide provides all sorts of information about the island’s history, folklore, and legends.

You’ll even get to stop at a few points of interest along the route, spending about 15 to 20 minutes at each site.

Stavkirke Church, Schoolhouse Beach, and the Farm Museum are just a few of the sites you’ll see on the tour.

Since there’s so much to see and do on Washington Island, you may want to stay longer than the tour permits. And that’s no problem. Simply bring your car on the ferry, so you can spend time exploring the island on your own after the tour.

For more information, call (920) 847-2546. You can also visit the Washington Island Ferry Line website or Facebook page.

Address: 215 WI-42, Ellison Bay, WI 54210

This isn’t the only unique tour you can take in Wisconsin. Read about another here.

Daniella DiRienzo

Even though she was born in New York, Daniella has lived in the south pretty much her entire life. The self-proclaimed southerner graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2011. Since graduation, she has worked as a freelance writer for several websites and opened a clothing consignment shop in her town of Picayune, MS.

Hop Aboard Wisconsin’s Cherry Train For Fun-Filled Tour Of Washington Island

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