Howl is one of those boutiques that makes wandering Bayfield even more enjoyable!…read more The shop has a great vibe and selection of clothing, outdoor gear, and accessories. I visited during the colder months and was impressed by how much well-chosen winter gear they had--cozy layers, warm accessories, and practical pieces that still look stylish. I ended up leaving with a warm winter hat!

Wow, hard to believe no one has reviewed Howl yet…read more We visited Bayfield over Labor Day, staying at a B&B down the road. Before leaving Minneapolis, we booked a half-day yacht cruise for Saturday morning, which turned out to be lovely. The reason I mention the cruise is that our captain also owns Howl (as well as the Howl Adventure Center just south of town). We stopped into the retail store the following morning as we dodged raindrops, enjoying a chat with the captain and his family. I would characterize the clothing and equipment on the shelf here (as well as the Adventure Center) as "upper end" although insufficient to completely supply many an outdoor trek. That said, the equipment on sale was interesting, reasonably priced, not overly "touristy" (although there were some items geared to the visiting tourist). As an aging backpacker, it was very difficult to not pick up a few items, but I've vowed not to buy more "stuff" until I get my knees replaced! I did succumb to a few bicycling accessories at the Adventure Center, however! Howl Clothing is right downtown, just a block away from the docks and right across the street from the Bayfield Inn. It's worth stopping in to browse, and we will use their sailing services when next we visit during the summer.

A wonderful gallery with jewelry and metal work…read more I have been buying my Christmas presents for years. The snails and lillies are my faves.

From the owner: Kerr Studio and Gallery is easy to find on the waterfront just across from the Madeline Island…read moreFerry landing on Front Street. The gallery's motto is, ''Fresh Art Made Daily®©TM''and it offers brass flower bouquets; gold, silver, and titanium jewelry; copper patina vases; bronze trees; aluminum wind chimes; and steel garden sculptures. Many designs are on display, from the whimsical to the weighty. Commissions are also accepted. All artwork is handcrafted by Brian Kerr who sculpted ''The Memorial to the Commercial Fisherman'' in the Bayfield Harbor.

Fun bike shop just south of Bayfield town, owned by the proprietors of Howl Clothing in downtown…read moreBayfield, and Dreamcatcher Sailing. There's a bunch of interesting biking gear, mid-to-high end bicycles, bike rentals, and apparently cross country ski gear and rentals during the winter months. After passing the big (nay, huge!) "wolf" swing set outside several times on our way to-from our B&B, we felt we had to stop by to check it out. The staff was very helpful and informative, although it was a surprisingly slow Labor Day. There is also a nascent brewery opening in the same building (Adventure Brewing), but they were not yet pouring their first batches (although they should be by now). We took advantage of the short walking paths through the fields, which apparently turn into X-C ski trails once the snow piles up. We were so impressed with Bayfield and its typical annual snowfall that we are planning to return in the winter for a weekend of skiing!

Great place to grab a beer or cider, socialize, play outdoor games and try out equipment. Lots of…read morefun outdoor clothing.

The business I'm reviewing at this location is called Howl Downtown. It apparently used to be…read morecalled Wolfsong Wear according to the Yelp listing. This being an outdoorsy town, owing to its proximity to the Apostles, this store is a natural presence. They have plenty of clothing fit for the area and activities. They're practically a kayaking outfitter, but will also set you up with their own guided sailing tour of the islands. Aside from clothes and kayaking gear, there are bags, stickers, shoes, camping accessories, and a ton of those popular wooden signs with cute, ironic, and sometimes motivational sayings on them. Prices were on the high side, though not surprisingly so. There was only one woman working who seemed a bit overwhelmed. It didn't help that my own confusion about what Adventure Club Brewing was left her equally confused and frustrated. In any case, if you're living that nature life, stop by here.

My wife and I started buying Wolfsong wear long ago. We've attended Bayfield' Apple Fest for the…read morepast 28 years. I bought their jacket about 15 years ago and it still looks like new. Recently the zipper broke. I called Wolfsong and they fixed it with even a heavier zipper than before! It's very rare these days to find a company that makes such high quality wear and backs it with personal, higher than expected customer service. Their clothing seems expensive but after wearing my jacket for the past 15 years, I think it was really a tremendous deal.

Definitely a gallery to stop in at-has a variety of different media and artists. You won't be able…read moreto leave without buying something.

Lovely art and so fun to shop at and very nice staff. Most things are local and or sourced well…read more You can find any gift here and many local bayfield artists.

this store is incredible because it has amazing sculpture made by dorine damm!! the other stuff was…read moregood, but my review is mostly about ms. damm's sculpture as it eclipsed everything. i was simply overwhelmed. i wandered in this store and was just stunned. so freaking adorable! a bit pricey but not really considering the time and effort involved! and the fact that ms. damm is simply an artistic genius. i mean look at this stuff! how does she come up with this adorableness? the concepts alone are just genius. i bought so much stuff man and i never really spend money on trinkets

This was my favorite shop in Bayfield. The jewelry is so pretty and the woman working there was so…read morelovely and friendly.

Great variety of goods along with fresh baked scones, apple pie stick, and of course apple cider…read moredonuts. While the donut didn't have a lot of apple flavor, it was the most amazing texture and a stellar cake donut! The apple pie stick was the star in my opinion. Loved that they also had coffee, jams, etc in the shop. Reasonably priced apples as well. Check it out!

The apple sticks are an absolute MUST! So so good!! Very good quality, definitely better than…read moreanything you would find in a store

The hours on the website are not correct. They are open tues-Saturday 11-5. So we left. Bummer that…read moreit wasn't open.

This group does some amazing work! The mugs they do for our Point to LaPointe Swim event are…read moreoutstanding. But they are more than just a business that does good work. So on behalf of Recreation and Fitness Resources and the Bayfield Rec Center, we'd like to thank Eckels Pottery for being a 1% 4 Recreation Partner! Without the generosity of our partners, we would not be able to offer a place to preserve and enhance health & recreational opportunities in the Bayfield Area. Please be sure to thank them for all they do for the community!

Dropped off 3 pairs of Levi's to be hemmed from 34" inseam to 30" They did a very professional job…read moreI recommend this business for clothing alterations Thank Yo

From the owner: Outdoor themed gifts and accessories made in Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Superior with our…read moreshared love of Adventure. Also home to Rip and Stitch Sewing Company specializing in zipper repair and garment restoration services in an effort to promote our environmental values of repair, reduce, reuse, recycle.

Apostle Islands Booksellers is an absolute gem in Bayfield…read more From the moment you walk in, it feels warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully curated. The selection is impressive for a small-town bookstore with great picks across fiction, nonfiction, kids' books, and plenty of titles that celebrate local history, nature, and Lake Superior culture. A must-stop spot in Bayfield for book lovers!

What a lovely little local book shop nestled right in the tourist hustle and bustle of Bayfield…read more Stopped here on a couple of occasions on a recent trip. It's a small shop but it's brimming with books. On one visit, it was a bit crowded (I like to really linger over shelves of books and felt like it was a bit too busy for that). So I came back a second time when they were a bit less busy. I love when bookshops offer recommendations from their workers--the best! They have a shelf full of fun recommendations and I was able to pick up my next read there. A top notch experience at a top notch local bookseller. Get to it!