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At first, it was called Pelican Rapids by the earliest settlers in what is now Oneida County, but these days it goes by the name Rhinelander. This old lumber mill town was named for the president of the railroad company at the time. This was part of the agreement to persuade Fredric W. Rhinelander to build a portion of his company’s railway through the town.

Eventually, the railroad was built, and this charming lumber mill town grew into a larger town, at one point becoming the seat of Oneida County, as well as a prosperous economic hub in northern Wisconsin. When you book an RV in Rhinelander, you will be quite far from the state’s major cities, but nothing that your Rhinelander motorhome rental can’t handle. Milwaukee and Madison are within a couple of hundred miles of Rhinelander, but you’ll have the flexibility to travel to neighboring Minnesota, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to the east, and any number of stellar beaches along Lake Michigan or Lake Superior.

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The Great Outdoors

When you rent an RV in Rhinelander, you can enjoy unbelievable beaches, lush forests, and natural areas galore. There aren’t an overwhelming number of state parks near the town, but there are lots of nature preserves and conservation areas within a short drive. Tomahawk Lake Hemlocks, Two Lakes Pine-Oak Forest, and Rainbow Wetlands are a few of the state natural areas you can see north of town, all of which are completely surrounded by lovely lakes and waterways. These areas are great for reconnecting with nature, and whether that means hiking, boating, or fishing is entirely up to you.

If you feel like checking out some of the state’s best lakefront parks, Peninsula State Park and Newport State Park are located on the Door Peninsula to the east on the other side of Green Bay. Peninsula State Park is considered one of the best and biggest parks in the entire state, with a complete and diverse offering of activities. There are sunset bicycle riding trails, a nature center, an outdoor theater for performances and concerts, a golf course, and a campground that you will enjoy when you decide to stay the night in your Rhinelander campervan rental. There are some excellent beaches and a group of tiny islands along the shore.

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is one of the state’s largest nature areas, combining two forests into a one-and-a-half million-acre park that you can drive, cycle, or hike through if you have some time on your hands. In the summertime, you can swim, fish, hike, camp, go birdwatching, or take photos of the incredible animals that call the wilderness home. Visiting in the winter also offers some opportunities, like snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice skating, ice fishing, or cross-country skiing.

It might not be located in Wisconsin, and you might not be able to bring your Rhinelander RV rental along for the trip, but Isle Royale National Park is definitely an unbelievable place to see at least once. This amazing and remote island north of Wisconsin in Lake Superior is only a few miles from the Canadian border. Guests to the remote park can take a boat over, all to see pristine wilderness, dreamy beaches, rustic campgrounds, and a bevy of archaeological sites dating back millennia.

RV Parks

RV parks and campgrounds are easy to find in northern Wisconsin, and Rhinelander is no exception. This popular vacation area has places like West Bay Camping Resort, great for luxurious stays away from home in your Rhinelander RV rental by owner. This rustic park has wooded, spacious campsites, along with lakefront access and a bevy of other amenities.

Weaver’s Resort & Campground has more of the same, like wide-open lakefront beaches, volleyball courts, basketball hoops, playgrounds, laundry facilities, and a boat launch for those with their own watercraft.

City Attractions

Don’t let Rhinelander's small size deceive you; there are lots of ways to enjoy this small city when you want to take a break from the great outdoors and see some attractions. For starters, there are a few events held in town throughout the year that make for excellent times to visit. The Hodag Country Festival, the Oneida County Fair, the Potato Fest, and the town’s Oktoberfest help showcase a playful and festive side to the city.

If you like learning about new things, there are plenty of places to do that in Rhinelander too. The Logging Museum, the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, and the Rhinelander Schoolhouse Museum are fabulous places to visit. The Pioneer Park Historical Complex holds many of these smaller museums, with lots of antiques, old machines, informational placards, and historical tours to educate the public.

ArtStart Museum is a different kind of museum, one full of wonderful masterpieces from around the world. The ever-changing collections in the museum ensure that there is always something new to see no matter how many times you visit, and there is even a gallery devoted to showcasing up-and-coming children artists too.

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