Peshtigo Fire Museum
The Peshtigo Fire Museum preserves the heritage of the Peshtigo Fire, which destroyed the city of Peshtigo, Wisconsin and surrounding area on October 8, 1871, killing over 2,000 people.
A museum inside Peshtigo
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 9°, with about 49" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Marinette is the nearest base
Marinette is 6 miles east, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 66–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Peshtigo. Green months are the mild ones.
Peshtigo Fire Museum
The Peshtigo Fire Museum preserves the heritage of the Peshtigo Fire, which destroyed the city of Peshtigo, Wisconsin and surrounding area on October 8, 1871, killing over 2,000 people. It hosts storytelling, exhibits of artifacts from the fire, displays of the lifestyle at the time of the disaster, and a cemetery to memorialize those who died. The museum is adjacent to the Peshtigo Fire Cemetery, where the charred remains of over 350 people were buried in a mass grave. The cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The memorial at the cemetery was the first official state historical marker authorized by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin.
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Where to stay near Peshtigo Fire Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Marinette (10) and Sturgeon Bay (28).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Peshtigo Fire Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peshtigo | in town | — | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 3,423 | $140K | A |
| Marinette | 6 mi east | 10 min | 10 5 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 11,168 | $120K | C+ |
| Sturgeon Bay | 25 mi southeast | 35 min | 28 9 hotels · 4 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 9,917 | $236K | B+ |
| Gibraltar 58% vacation homes | 25 mi east | 35 min | 28 6 hotels · 4 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 1,288 | $499K | — |
| Egg Harbor 50% vacation homes | 20 mi east | 30 min | 14 4 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,562 | $412K | — |
| Menominee | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 8,175 | $104K | C |
| Stephenson 56% vacation homes | 23 mi northwest | 35 min | 20 2 hotels · 2 motels · 7 lodges & cabins · 9 campgrounds | 3,654 | $175K | — |
| Porterfield | 8 mi north | 10 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 campground | 1,927 | $234K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Peshtigo Fire Museum
Other well-known places within 67 miles.
Big draw41 mi Stadium & arenaLambeau Field
41 mi Stadium & arenaResch Center
42 mi MuseumNational Railroad Museum
67 mi MuseumUSS Cobia
38 mi Theme parkBay Beach Amusement Park
56 mi Ancient siteRouse Simmons32 mi Zoo & aquariumNortheastern Wisconsin Zoo
63 mi MuseumThe History Museum at the CastlePhoto credits
Lambeau Field: JL1Row, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resch Center: User Royalbroil on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · National Railroad Museum: Dual Freq, CC BY 3.0 · USS Cobia: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Bay Beach Amusement Park: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rouse Simmons: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · The History Museum at the Castle: Sirala at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Visiting Peshtigo Fire Museum
Is Peshtigo Fire Museum in Peshtigo?
Yes. It’s inside Peshtigo, WI.
When is the best time to visit Peshtigo Fire Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–80°.
What is the closest airport to Peshtigo Fire Museum?
Austin Straubel (GRB), about 44 miles away. The nearest big hub is General Mitchell (MKE), about 146 miles.
Where should I stay near Peshtigo Fire Museum?
Marinette (6 mi, 10 places to stay), Sturgeon Bay (25 mi, 28 places to stay) and Gibraltar (25 mi, 28 places to stay).
Tips from people in Peshtigo
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