This Wisconsin city was named one of the best small towns to visit in the U.S.

The City of Bayfield has been named one of the best small towns in the U.S. by Travel Curator .

Bayfield, which has been dubbed Wisconsin's smallest city , was included in the travel and hospitality website's May 30 about the "35 best and coolest" small towns to visit across the country.

Here's what Travel Curator said about Bayfield:

"Wisconsin's smallest city but big on Lake Superior views. Experience the scenic beauty of the Apostle Islands and enjoy water-based activities, orchards, and a charming small-town atmosphere in Bayfield, Wisconsin, on the shore of Lake Superior."

For Travel Curator's full list of the best small towns to visit in the U.S., click here .

Where is Bayfield? Located in Bayfield County, the city of Bayfield sits on the northern tip of Wisconsin, bordering Lake Superior. It's also near the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore — giving the city the nickname " Gateway to the Apostle Islands ."

How many people live in Bayfield? Bayfield has a population of 584, according to 2020 data from the U.S. Census Bureau . The population is listed at 608 people as of 2024, according to World Population Review .

What is Bayfield known for? Aside from its tiny population and proximity to the Apostle Islands, Bayfield has also been called the Berry Capital of Wisconsin . There's over a dozen berry farms and apple orchards to visit, which is sometimes dubbed the "Fruit Loop."

Bayfield also hosts an Apple Festival every fall, with the 63rd edition slated to take place next October.

You can find more things to do in Bayfield here .

You can visit the Bayfield Chamber of Commerce's website here .

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This originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin's smallest city named one of the best small towns to visit

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