TriDistrict Community Education

Register here to board the bus at Thompson Park Activity Center:

Visit beautiful Bayfield, Wisconsin and the Apostle Islands!

Important information for this overnight trip:

Minimum payment of $200 per person required to make a reservation. 

Final & full payment due Thurs, May 22, 2025: after this date your fee is non-refundable.

Spots are not held for participants without payment.

Board the bus where you registered. Boarding and drop-off only at 3 locations listed. 

Plan to be dropped off and picked up. Thompson Park does not allow for overnight parking.

Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled trip departure for check-in. 

A $10 service fee will be charged if you cancel your trip registration anytime before May 22. 

No refunds will be issued after the trip registration deadline. 

Trips will fill when the maximum numbers are reached, or at registration deadline. 

All trips are subject to change until the final itinerary is posted.

DAY 1 - Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Leave early and have lunch before the Apostle Island Cruise in Bayfield. The Apostle Islands “Grand Tour” Cruise takes you on a narrated, informative 55-mile scenic cruise. Throughout this memorable cruise, you’ll pass extraordinary natural scenery, beautiful historic Raspberry Lighthouse and Devils Island Lighthouse. See standing rocks, extensive sea caves, and marine wildlife. Learn the rich history of centuries of human interaction with Wisconsin’s “Crown Jewels” on majestic Lake Superior. After the cruise, check into the Legendary Waters Resort. The resort is built on the shores of Lake Superior with an indoor swimming pool and fitness center. It is located adjacent to the casino. Dinner will be at the resort. Lunch & dinner are included in your trip fee.

DAY 2 - Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Have breakfast at Legendary Waters Resort. Take the Madeline Island Ferry from Bayfield to the picturesque town of LaPointe on Madeline Island. It is the largest of the Apostle Islands. Meet a local guide for a tour of the island. Hear about The Apostle Islands and how they were named for the twelve apostles, but indeed number twenty-two, ranging in size from three to fourteen thousand acres. Have lunch at the Pub Restaurant and visit the Madeline Island Historical Museum. Return to Bayfield and visit the Bayfield Winery for a tasting. The Bayfield Winery began fermenting their first batch of wine in the fall of 1995. There are a dozen varieties of wines from very dry to very sweet all from different varieties of apples, pears and fruits. Tonight's dinner is at Legendary Waters Resort. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in your trip fee.

DAY 3 - Thursday, July 17, 2025

Have breakfast at Legendary Waters Resort. Meet a step-on-guide and hear about the historic village of Bayfield and visit one of the apple orchards. Have a Victorian luncheon at the Old Rittenhouse Inn amidst antiques and fireplaces. It is a Queen Anne style mansion restored to its original splendor with distinctive touches. Bid adieu to this unique delightful area and enjoy the carefree ride home. Return to the Twin Cities by early evening. Breakfast and lunch are included in your trip fee.

Tuesday-Thursday, July 15-17     

$765.00 (2 persons in a room)

$965.00 (single room)

Depart TPAC Tues, 6:45 am / Return Thurs, 6 pm

Register by Thursday, May 22