Visit Northland

Make it a fall of adventure.

In-person visit days are back! Learn More.

Visiting Northland College is fun in any season, but there are so many things to see and do in the Chequamegon* Bay area right now that a fall visit can easily turn into a greater adventure. So plan your in-person campus visit today and prepare to fall in love!

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Call us 715-682-1839 or send an email

Choose Your Own Adventure

trail signs for morgan falls

Hiking and Biking

If you’re looking for a quick, easy hike, you can’t do better than Houghton Falls. If you’re looking for something more challenging, and want to be rewarded with amazing views of Chequamegon Bay and the Apostle Islands, hike to St. Peter’s Dome. If you’re into chasing waterfalls, make sure to check out Copper Falls State Park. Or, if biking is more your style, rent a bike from Bay City Bikes in Ashland and coast along the paved trail along the Bay.

Madeline Island Ferry

Water, Water Everywhere

It’s no secret that the largest freshwater lake in the world makes for incredible water-based adventures. Cool down during a hot afternoon by paddleboarding out on the Bay. Kayak to the sea caves along the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Take the ferry from Bayfield over to Madeline Island. Looking for an inland adventure? Fish to your heart’s content on Long Lake.

Students at Black Cat Coffeehouse

Eat Locally

Good local food can be found all throughout the Chequamegon Bay region. Enjoy the vegan nachos at the Black Cat Coffeehouse in Ashland, satisfy your sweet tooth at Café Coco in Washburn, and grab a fresh ice cream sandwich at Tetzner’s Dairy on your way between the two!

Northland College graduate Karlyn Holman poses in front of Karlyn's Gallery.

Shop ’til You Drop

There are dozens of great places to spend your money while in the area. Some of our favorites are Honest Dog Books (owned by a Northland employee!), outdoor outfitters Solstice Outdoors and Howl Adventure Center, the gaming store Play Unplugged, and Eckels Pottery.

In-Person Visits

Visit Days

Join us for an in-person visit day experience. You’ll interact with current students in real life, meet faculty from different departments, and can even try out the rock-climbing wall. We’ll take you on a special tour of campus, treat your parents to a cocktail hour, and close the evening with s’mores and swag! If you make one visit to Northland, this should be it.

Upcoming Dates

November 20	In-Person Visit Day 1:00 pm–5:30 pm

Individualized Tours

Come visit campus! We offer “live” (in-person) visit opportunities Monday through Saturday. Your visit will include a 45-minute campus tour, a 30-minute meeting with an admissions counselor, and some awesome Northland swag!

Sign Up

Groups are currently limited to five individuals and we ask that you register your party at least 24 hours in advance. For parties greater than five, please email visit@northland.edu at least 48 hours in advance of your intended visit time to receive approval before registering.

COVID Guidelines

While Northland’s size, location, and overall vaccination rates make for a relatively COVID-safe environment, certain protocols remain in place for the health of our community. If you are fully vaccinated, you are no longer required to wear face coverings outdoors—but you are required to wear face coverings indoors. If you are not fully vaccinated, you are still required to wear a face covering in indoor spaces and continue to maintain six feet of social distancing from others. You also need to wear a face covering outdoors if you are within six feet of another person.

Virtual Visits

Online Preview Days

If you can’t visit in person, no problem. We’re also hosting several online preview days. These events can go a long way in getting you acquainted with Northland College from a distance. Sign up by tapping on one of the dates!