| BURNT ROLLWAYS DAM
The Burnt Rollways
Reservoir (Three Lakes Chain) is regulated by a Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company Dam (Burnt Rollways Dam) at the outlet of Long Lake. The dam also serves to transport boaters from the Three Lakes Chain to the Eagle River Chain.
The original boat hoist, put into operation in 1911, was an inclined marine railway on the main dam. From 1911 to 1949, it was driven by direct mechanical power from a water wheel in the dam. In 1949 it was modernized with electric drive motors and the incline was reduced.
In 1952, because of the increase in boat sizes and boating traffic, the Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company constructed a new and larger hoist. A 165 foot trestleway with an electrically operated gantry hoist was designed and built to lift and transport boaters between "Chains". This is the very same hoist which serves you today.
The boat hoist has a fee charge each way.
It is open Memorial Day weekend until October 1st.
Hours: 10 am to 6 pm except Friday in May, June, and September . . .
10 am to 6 pm July through August . . .
Phone (715) 367-9576
for special arrangements.
CHAIN OF LAKES
 Three Lakes is probably best known for being home to the
WORLD'S LARGEST freshwater inland chain of lakes. The Three Lakes Chain, consisting of 20 lakes, has a surface area of 7,626 acres, and a shoreline of 106 miles. These lakes are home to 16 varieties of fish.
Some lakes are secluded in the Nicolet National Forest, and all vary in size. They offer everything from water sports to canoeing to solitude . . . with fishing in every nook and cranny!
Three Lakes Aqua Devils
A Top Notch Water Ski Show every Wednesday
and Sunday at 6:30 PM during the Summer.
Three Lakes Aqua Devils
PO Box 233
Three Lakes, WI 54562
 Cranberry Marshes
The cranberry is well represented in Three Lakes with 5 marshes in the area. Native Americans used cranberries for food, medicine, and dye, as well as for bartering with early French voyagers in this area. Commercial production began over 100 years ago.
With the unique way in which cranberries are grown and harvested, it is an interesting experience to attend Cranberry Fest in near-by Eagle River at fall harvest time. The weekend following Cranberry Fest is Pumpkin Fest in Three Lakes. The event features over 100 quality crafters indoors. Both events offer tours to the cranberry marsh in Three Lakes as well as to the Three Lakes Winery.
Historical Society Museum
The Three Lakes Historical Society Museum, staffed by volunteers, is dedicated to preserving area history, supporting community development, and promoting area tourism. The museum houses artifacts from the prehistoric past to the logging era, to the present. It features cultural displays, pioneer tools and instruments, and more!
An old fashioned perennial flower garden provides the setting for the charming century, as well as "Johnson House" and a recreation of a Civilian Conservation Corps barracks. The exterior and interior lumber of this structure was cut from trees planted by the C.C.C.'s in the 1930's.
The Historical Society is involved in many area projects such as cooperating with the United States Forest Service in the development of the Sam Campbell Forest Hiking Trail, and "The Heritage Trail" a National Scenic Byway on the old Military Road. In 1996 we built a "Gazebo", donated it to the town. Every Tuesday during July and August at 7:00 P.M. the Society sponsors a FREE "Concert - in - the - Park".
Hours: daily 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. mid May to October FREE Admission
For Information call: (715) 546-2388 - OR - (715) 546-2295
Northwoods Petroleum Museum
Come share the romance and nostalgia of old gas pumps, neon I.D. signs and promotional gas give-a-ways. See these and more from the century old petroleum industry in America. Admission is free. Located two miles north of Three Lakes on Hwy 45.
Hours: Mon - Fri, Noon til 4 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. til 2 p.m. and by appointment.
Contact Ed Jacobsen at (715) 617-0566
TNT Speedway
Fun and excitement awaits the whole family at TNT Speedway. Experience stock car racing every Saturday night with 5 classes of race cars going for the win on the 1/3 mile high-banked oval track. Located just six miles south of Three Lakes on Hwy 45. TNT Speedway offers full concessions at family friendly prices.
Hot laps begin at 7 p.m. and racing starts at 7:45 p.m.
Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for teens, $3 for kids 6-12, and children under 6 are free.
Don't miss the action - prizes and give-aways every night.
Three Lakes Winery
Three Lakes Winery is the home of Wisconsin's original CRANBERRY WINE and other fruit and berry wines. Three Lakes Winery, owned and operated by the McCain family, was opened for business in July of 1972, making
2006 our 34th year in business. Take the free tour of our production room year round and see all steps of the wine making process from fermentation to bottling and labeling. Treat yourself to a free sampling of 12 unique wines. Three Lakes Winery also offers a wide selection of gourmet foods and wine related gift items. The winery is located at the intersection of highways 45/32 and County Highway A, in downtown Three Lakes.
Call us toll-free at: 1-800-944-5434 or mail us at: www.fruitwine.com
Camp 5 Museum - Ride the Lumberjack Steam Train!
The Camp Five Museum complex is less than two hours from Green Bay and Wausau and is an easy day-trip for families vacationing the Northwoods. After the thrilling ride on the steam train, families can experience Camp Five's historic and natural attractions. The Camp Five Logging Museum's artifacts bring the turn of the century camps back to life. Families can marvel at the tools used by the lumberjacks , who struggled in the coldest winters to harvest trees for a nation that was growing and expanding westward. The methods used to transport logs to the railroads and rivers are also featured at the museum. After viewing the hard life of the lumberjack, no one will be surprised that the most important men in the logging camps were the cooks! Along the way, Wisconsin's loggers learned how to selectively harvest the forests to harmonize the needs of nature and man.
Camp 5 Museum
5480 Connor Farm Road
Laona, WI 54541
715-674-3414 or 1-800-774-3414
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