Douglas County
Welcome to Douglas County, WI! Find Your Place Here.
Located on the Northwest corner of Wisconsin, Douglas County is rich in natural beauty and a growing community. The city of Superior is the county seat and holds spectacular natural views at the Wisconsin Point, featuring the Superior Entry Lighthouse.
Superior offers something for everyone. Aside from plentiful outdoor attractions, the Superior area also boasts several museums that capture the areas history including the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center, The SS Meteor Museum, and the Police and Fire Museum. If you’re in the area during the frigid winter months, be sure to visit the Lake Superior Ice Festival. This spectacular festival aims to celebrate all things ice—including the Great Lakes Pond Hockey Tournament, ice sculptures, an ice bar, bonfires with s’mores, and more.
Visitors and residents alike enjoy the Saint Croix Natural Scenic Riverway with over 255 miles of clear water flowing along the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. A complete getaway for nature and water lovers, this community is a real treat for kayakers, canoeists, sailors, boaters, fishermen, and more. Additionally, camping, hiking, biking, and exploring are all activities highly encouraged to enjoy the stunning surroundings. Some of the most noteworthy parks in the area are Amnicon Falls State Park and Brule River State Forest.
You’re bound to work up an appetite while taking full advantage of all of the activities that Douglas County has to offer. Stop in at The Thirsty Pagan for a micro-brew and pizza or Eddie’s World Famous Ribs for exactly that; you can’t go wrong with a places so heavily endorsed by an area’s locals.
Douglas County is a charming community with a variety of activities and historical locations. If you are looking for homes for sale in Douglas County, WI, contact your RE/MAX Results agent today!
Finding fun activities to do in Douglas County is no problem! Explore the North Shore at Amnicon Falls State Park and try out your selfie skills with the beautiful waterfall. Check out the Bois Brule River, world-renowned for its trout fishing and wild rapids. This is an outdoor lover’s haven, as hiking, camping, biking, fishing, kayaking, and exploring are all extremely encouraged in this naturally beautiful and preserved county.
Shopping in Douglas County means a variety of convenient shopping options no matter what you’re looking for. The Mariner Mall offers a large variety of department stores, the Walmart Supercenter has all the conveniences you could need, and the Northwest Outlet is nearby for all of your outdoor needs, plus there are many boutique stores in the downtown shopping district.
Stop by Vintage Italian Pizza, Grizzly’s Grill ‘N Saloon, or Barker’s Waterfront Grille in Superior for a delicious, local food experience!
Douglas County is committed to being environmentally-friendly and preserving the natural beauty of their community. The Count Me Green initiative gives certificates of recognition to businesses willing to make a commitment to reduce their impact on the environment.
The public school districts providing educational services to the residents of Douglas County include:
- Superior School District
- Drummond Area School District
- Maple School District
- Northwood School District
- Solon Spring School District
- Webster School District
Douglas County does not currently offer means of public transportation.
Four officers serve on the County Board of Supervisors, holding meetings once a month to provide administrative and budgetary oversight to the county operations and helping make the county services more available to county residents.
Douglas County was named after Illinois Senator Stephen A. Douglas in 1854.
Finding fun activities to do in Douglas County is no problem! Explore the North Shore at Amnicon Falls State Park and try out your selfie skills with the beautiful waterfall. Check out the Bois Brule River, world-renowned for its trout fishing and wild rapids. This is an outdoor lover’s haven, as hiking, camping, biking, fishing, kayaking, and exploring are all extremely encouraged in this naturally beautiful and preserved county.
Shopping in Douglas County means a variety of convenient shopping options no matter what you’re looking for. The Mariner Mall offers a large variety of department stores, the Walmart Supercenter has all the conveniences you could need, and the Northwest Outlet is nearby for all of your outdoor needs, plus there are many boutique stores in the downtown shopping district.
Stop by Vintage Italian Pizza, Grizzly’s Grill ‘N Saloon, or Barker’s Waterfront Grille in Superior for a delicious, local food experience!
Douglas County is committed to being environmentally-friendly and preserving the natural beauty of their community. The Count Me Green initiative gives certificates of recognition to businesses willing to make a commitment to reduce their impact on the environment.
The public school districts providing educational services to the residents of Douglas County include:
- Superior School District
- Drummond Area School District
- Maple School District
- Northwood School District
- Solon Spring School District
- Webster School District
Douglas County does not currently offer means of public transportation.
Four officers serve on the County Board of Supervisors, holding meetings once a month to provide administrative and budgetary oversight to the county operations and helping make the county services more available to county residents.
Douglas County was named after Illinois Senator Stephen A. Douglas in 1854.
