Coon's Franklin Lodge has many activities for our guests to enjoy. These include kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boarding, water-sports, tennis, hiking and much more. Trout Lake Golf Course is also right down the road! Please visit the Vilas County Website for detailed information about Hiking Trails, Bike Rentals and other fun activities in the area.

There are also many fun restaurants and bars nearby if any of our guests want to explore the nearby towns!

BOULDER JUNCTION

Aqualand Ale House (Brewpub), Ice Shanty Drive-In & Mini Golf (classic ice-cream drive-in), Mad Dog Jake's (hotdogs, burgers, curds, fries and yummy premium ice-cream), McGann's Pub & Wine Bar (Appetizers and Pizza), Boulder Beer Bar (pub food).

MANITOWISH WATERS

Bushwood Tavern (small place; good food), Little Bohemia (Bar and Restaurant; delicious ice-cream drinks. John Dillinger's hideout!), Manny's Parkside (dinner; American Cuisine), Smokey's (white tablecloth Fine Dining Restaurant), Aberdeen.

MINOCQUA/WOODRUFF

Island Cafe (Breakfast and Lunch; delicious Greek Specialties), Minocqua Yacht Club (Bar & Grill), Monical's (delicious Pizza), Northfork (American Grill), Norwood Pines (a favorite, classic Supper Club), Preuss's Pub (classic north woods Bar; Nolen's favorite burger place!), Rocky Reef Brewery (fun, local Beer; bring your own food!), Cafe Sonder (delicious breakfast and lunch options until 2pm); The Vine (Tapas and Wine Bar)