Hayward, WI
Freshwater fishing hall of fame; world's largest muskie; logging championships; museums, animal park; it has a variety of restaurants-fast food, family style, oriental, etc. downtown shopping; motels in/out of town; KOA; resorts on lakes; casino on reservation nearby.
Take I35 north of TC to MN/WI 70; east on 70 to Spooner, WI; north on WI 53/63 to Trego; follow WI 63 to Hayward.
If you have time check out:
Grantsburg, WI, Crex Meadows Wildlife Area;
Siren, WI, Shops at the Lodge;
Webster, WI, Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park'
Spooner, WI, Railroad Museum;
Happy traveling!