A Floating Bar In Wisconsin, The Sandbar Is The Perfect Spot To Grab A Drink On A Hot Day
By Ben Jones|Published June 15, 2022
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
There’s a floating oasis in Wisconsin where the drinks are cold, the cheese curds are hot, and there’s a seat at the bar waiting for you. The Sand Bar is a seasonal hot spot on the Wisconsin River that’s worth seeking out. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a beverage on a gorgeous summer day in the Badger State. Here’s what you need to know about this amazing floating bar in Wisconsin:
The Sandbar was the brainchild of Mike and Kathleen Langlois, who own and manage the of Ridgewood on the River, an RV camping resort on the Wisconsin River's Biron Flowage.
The bar helped the couple with a longtime dream: help others experience the beauty of the Byron Flowage. The flowage is a 2,187-acre lake on the Wisconsin River that’s located in Portage and Wood Counties.
The Sandbar is a unique and one-of-a-kind riverboat that can seat up to 35 people. There are bathrooms on board for customers and it’s staffed with a crew that includes a captain, cook, and bartenders.
The bar can be rented out for private cruises and events and on other days it can be found out on the flowage - the flowage is a busy spot on warm summer days and the Sandbar is the place to be!
A ramp helps people climb aboard for frozen margaritas, and Sandbar classic drinks like Pirate Punch and Painkillers. There’s also a small food menu. There’s plenty of seating and rails to help hold your drink!
Learn more about the Sandbar on its website and see details of when it will be out on the river by following its Facebook page. If you’re not able to make it out onto the water to enjoy this amazing bar, here are 15 beachfront bars that are also worth seeking out.
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