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Breweries
Craft beverage businesses are popular destinations year-round. Jefferson County is home to numerous breweries that brew and serve their beers in their own taprooms and at various events throughout the county. Head over to Lake Mills where you’ll find
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Sunshine Brewing Company
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Lewis Station Winery
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Cambridge Winery
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Head over to Lake Mills where you’ll find Sunshine Brewing Co. with 10 beers on tap and food available in their Taproom.
Summertime also brings Tyranena Brewing Company’s popular Brew with a View events at Korth Park. Situated on a glacial drumlin, overlooking beautiful Rock Lake in Lake Mills.
Whiney’s, located at The Fuzzy Pig in Whitewater is a wine and craft beer haus where you can meet your friends for a drink and some food in their rustic location.
Jefferson County has the distinction of being home to Lewis Station Winery in Lake Mills, the first Certified Craft Winery in Wisconsin.
Stable Rock Winery opened last year in Jefferson with an emphasis on German flavorings featuring foods like pretzels and mustard sauces.
Travel west to Cambridge to visit the Cambridge Winery where you can taste and buy wines from across Wisconsin, California, and New York.
The Fuzzy Pig in Whitewater is a wine and craft beer haus where you can meet your friends for a drink and some food in their rustic location.
The Fuzzy Pig in Whitewater is a wine and craft beer haus where you can meet your friends for a drink and some food in their rustic location.
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W5098 K-9 Drive, Johnson Creek; 1 mile South of Johnson Creek, off of HWY 26
Joy Park
N6881 CTHF, Oconomowoc; 1.5 miles North of I-94 on CTHF, on Spence Lake
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N8248 Rock River Rd, Ixonia; 500’ on the Rock River 500’; North of HWY 16, 10 miles East of Watertown, 3 miles West of Oconomowoc
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W8930 Korth Lane, W8282 Elm Point Rd, Lake Mills
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MUNICIPALITY PARKS - FORT ATKINSON - 920-563-7781
Haumerson’s.Pond. ■ ■ ■ 107 ■ ■ at.Bark.River.Park ■ ■ ■ Barrie Park 1.5 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Bicentennial Park 2.9 ■ ■ ■ Endl Park 2.3 ■ Fort Wheels Park ■ ■ ■ Jones Park 16.6 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Klement.Park 2.5 National Night Out in Jefferson ■ ■ McCoy Park 3 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Memorial.Park 7.5 Additional events will be added throughout our communities ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Ralph.Park allow. Please 15 as COVID-19 guidelines check the Events tab■at ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Rock.River.Park 60 enjoyjeffersoncounty.com for an updated list of activities. ■ ■ Rotary.Arrowhead.Park 3 ■ Trailway Park 1.27 ■ cheeses,. honey,. baked. goods,. fresh. fruits. and. ONGOING: Farmers Markets. See pages 62-63 forPARKS a meats,. MUNICIPALITY - JEFFERSON - 920-674-7720 ■ veggies,.and.more..8am-12pm..Downtown.Fort.Atkinson.. full.listing.by.community. Business Center Park 0.2 ■ fortfarmersmarket.com ONGOING: Downtown Historical Walking ■ Lubahn.Park 14 Historic School Museum ■ Tour. Discover historic downtown Jefferson! MAY-OCT: Cambridge ■ Oakridge Park 4.5 ■ jeffersonchamberwi.com Tour..Built.in.1906,.this.beautifully.maintained.historic. ■ ■ ■ ■ Rivers.Edge.Nature.Preserve 4 TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Ice Age Weekly building.is.filled.with.interesting,.educational,.and.nostalgic. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Riverfront.Park 19 displays.detailing.local.history.of.Cambridge..Open.Wed. Guided Hikes. ■ South. Street,. Rock.Park.(undeveloped) &. Sat. (Except. Holidays),. 12:30-3pm.. 211. APRIL 3: 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Waterloo Cambridge..cambridgehistoricmuseum.org ■ ■ ■ Rock.River.Landing.Park Firemen’s.Park,.500.Park.Ave..waterloowi.us ■ ■Rummage ■ ■ ■ ■ Annual ■ MAY: City Sale. city-wide Rotary.Park 1.3 Wide APRIL 3: Annual Easter Egg Hunt. .10am,.7.&.under.. coordinated.rummage.sale.days,.Whitewater.. ■ Schiferl Park 4 Lake Mills ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Stoppenbach.Park 6.5 Days. MAY: Dirt .Join.in.on.some.family.fun.at.Jelli’s. APRIL 4: Easter Brunch at Milford Hills. Buffet style Market.the.first.weekend.of.May!.N5648.S.Farmington.Rd,. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Tensfeldt Park 10 menu..Credit.card.required.to.hold.reservation..920-699- Helenville..jellismarket.com ■ ■ Utility Park 2 2249 or info@milfordhills.com. ■ ■ ■ Market. ■ ■ MAY 1: Weekend, Vintage Lake Mills VFW Park 3
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at over a dozen local retail locations in historic through.format..Hoard.Historical.Museum,.Fort.Atkinson.. ■ downtown. Jefferson.. Pre-registration. is. required.. hoardmuseum.org jeffersonchamberwi.com JUNE 22: LMPD Night Out against Crime..Real.Hope. MAY 15: Gemuetlichkeit May Ball.. Don’t. miss. Community.Church,.Lake.Mills..6pm-8pm. the. kick-off. of. our. 50th. celebration. (postponed. due. JUNE 24-27: Plein Air. See Jefferson Through the to. COVID-19. in. 2020).. The. 2021. King. &. Queen. will. be. Eyes of an Artist! Artists are invited to capture our historic announced.with.music.by.the.Variations,.6:30-10:30pm.. buildings,. churches,. the. beautiful. Rock. and. Crawfish. The.euchre.tournament.WILL.NOT.be.held.this.year.due.to. rivers, landscapes, and other points of interest throughout some.COVID.restrictions.still.in.place..Fairview.Sports.Bar,. Jefferson.over.three.days..Artists.will.be.painting.June.24,. Jefferson..gdays.org 25.and.26..Awards.will.be.presented.the.morning.of.June. 27th..Paintings.will.then.be.for.sale.June.27th.at.the.Woolen. ■ 20: 5th Annual Summer Concert Series with MAY Jage Nichols..Events.start.at.5pm.with.main.show.6-9pm.. Mill..Woolen.Mills.at.222.S.Wisconsin.Dr,.Jefferson..(414). 322-1440 Waterloo.Firemen’s.Park,.500.Park.Ave..waterloowi.us
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MAY 22: FurryC OFriends 5k Run/Walk. Over MMUNITIES 500. runners/walkers,. nearly. 200. dogs. in. this. familyfriendly,. dog-friendly. event.. Jefferson. County. Fair. Park.. signup.itsracetime.com/Race/WI/Jefferson/. FurryFriends5KRace ■
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JUNE 25-26: Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce 100-Year Anniversary Celebration and Vendor Fair..Watertown..watertownchamber.com JUNE 25-28: Lake Mills Town & Country Days. JULY: Concerts in the Park / Family Fun Nights.
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JUNE - AUG: Concerts in the Park. Enjoy Concerts in Join. Whitewater. Parks. and. Recreation. on. Tuesdays,. Rotary.Park.on.Thursday.nights!.Free.and.fun.for.the.whole. 5:30-7pm. for. our. music. nights. and. family. fun. nights.. family..Rotary.Park,.Jefferson..jeffersonchamberwi.com Bring.a.blanket.or.lawn.chair.and.enjoy.the.evening.air.and. JUNE - SEPT: Goat Island. Check out the resident entertainment..Whitewater.. ■ goats.on.Goat.Island.located.below.the.dam..The.island. JULY 3: City of Jefferson Festival Fireworks ■ is.accessible.via.personal.watercraft..Bring.some.quarters. PHOTOS: LeftCelebration. page: plique Join qui us for a fun, festive night! Jefferson ■ for.the.goat.feed.vending.machine,.pack.a.lunch.for.yourself. re consequi coressim sa ipsa et Golf.Course.913.Golf.Drive,.Jefferson.. ■ and.enjoy!.Jefferson..Find.us.on.Facebook. verquam labor plique rerchillest JULY 3: Independence Day Kick-Off Concert. Join ■ Right page: nonempo rernam JUNE 5: Jefferson Take a Kid Fishing..Sponsored.by. Waterloo.Parks.as.they.start.to.celebrate.the.Independence. Jefferson.Kiwanis.Club,.City.of.Jefferson.and.Wisconsin. aliquassunt.Iqui nimo qui ut et weekend with Big Spoon highlighting the Main Stage at DNR.. 8am. sign. up.. Free. bait,. weigh-in. and. prizes.. in parciet maximendit consequi Firemen’s.Park..Beverage.Garden.opens.at.7pm.with.the. Refreshments.available..Jefferson.County.Fair.Park,.503.N. and doluptat. coressim ■Situated ■ on Cravath and Trippe Lakes main.show.at.8pm-12.Midnight..Waterloo.Firemen’s.Park,. Jackson.Ave,.Jefferson..jeffersonchamberwi.com ■nestled ■ ■ the forests, lakes, and prairies of 500.Park.Ave..waterloowi.us within ■
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JUNE 11: Movie in the Park “The Sandlot”. Check JULY 4: Annual Fireworks. Lake Mills Business Park the.City.of.Jefferson’s.Facebook.Page.for.time.and.location.. at.dusk. There are few places as dynamic, yet as quaint lakes. You can head out on the John Muir trails in or Savory Sounds throughout the summer. ADVENTURE jeffersonwis.com JULYbike 4: Waterloo Independence Day Celebration. Whitewater has a variety of annual events that are and picturesque as Whitewater, Wisconsin. the morning, the community in the afternoon, Challenge yourself at Spring Creek, one of ■ JUNE 11: Diamond Rio at the Gobbler Theater. Events. run.up all.aday.. Baseball. 10am. with. the. worth the visit including the annual Freeze Fest the nation’s top twelve par three golf courses; a and after working hunger, grab astarts. bite toat. eat Whether are just visiting or plan to make Tickets. you available. at. gobblertheater.com for $54-$64.. culmination.of.fireworks.at.10pm!.Come.on.out.and.enjoy.a. ■ ■ Polar Plunge, Maxwell Street Days, the Discover round of disc golf at the UWW course; an hour our diners, brewpubs, or farm-to-table Whitewater your home, we invite you to explore in one of *Rescheduled.from.August.14, 2020. day.of.baseball,.music,.and.food!.Waterloo.Firemen’s.Park,. ■ and Discover Whitewater. restaurants in the evening. Whitewater Marathon Series, a new Storytelling or two of biking the community and surrounding 500.Park.Ave..waterloowi.us ■ JUNE 12: Battle of Camrock.. Mountain. biking. APRIL 23-24: Spring 2021 Johnson Creek competition..The.trail.system.at.CamRock.is.an.awesome. Whitewater embraces a life ofCounty quality, Fair. health, JULY 7-11: Jefferson Bring the whole Festival, and the annual Spirit Tour that explores countryside; a day of hang gliding; or perhaps a YOU DON’T www.enjoyjeffersoncounty.com 49and. fast. flowing. single-track. that. and blend. of. wide. runs.engagement. Rummage Sales..Contact.Carol.O’Neil.at.caroljo@tds.net. MAY 1: 5th Annual Waterloo Firemen’s Park family.out.for.some.fun!.Get.some.fried.food,.view.all.of.the. RICH INWANT HISTORY the rich haunted history of Whitewater, also known family afternoon at Whitewater’s very own indoor We are a proud Ice Age Trail TO MISS... through open fields of prairie grass, wooded single-track animals,.dance.at.the.DJ,.and.stop.at.our.daily.main.events!. by.April.19th.if.interested.in.participating..Include.your. Spring Clean..Waterloo.Firemen’s.Park,.500.Park.Ave.. Whitewater was established by the Potawatomi Community, and the Whitewater Lake Segment as the “Second Salem”. Aquatic Center, featuring a 20-foot-tall slide, lazy name,.address,.email,.days.and.hours.of.your.individual. waterloowi.us with.bermed.turns.and.more.technical.singletrack.with.a. You.won’t.want.to.miss.out!.July.7-8:.Tractor.Pulls,.July.9:. who settled here at the convergence of two of the trail Whitewater is proud to be the home to one of river and interactive play structure. However you features wooded moraines, kettle sales,.and.highlights.of.available.merchandise.. UW-Whitewater touch.of.roots.and.rocks..The.Battle.of.CamRock.will.be.fun. Ides.of.March,.July.10:.Jon.Pardi,.July.11:.International. MAY 1-2: Clay Collective Spring Pottery Tour. The and challenging for levels, Citizen to Elite, withThe fun singleSee + Do rivers, aKettle land richMoraine inall resources and Forest potential. lakes, and outstanding views from atop a steep Demolition. Derby. Jefferson. County. Fair. Park,. 503. N. the largest 4th of July celebrations in Southern choose to spend your time in Whitewater, you are APRIL 23-25: Madison Classics Car Show & Swap members.of.the.Clay.Collective.along.with.the.12.guest. State track, great downhill,once feed referred zones and,toofWhitewater course, the sprint to Look Jackson.Ave,.Jefferson..jcfairpark.com Sequi coressim sa ipsa cum Meet. One of the largest car shows in the Midwest! For potters,.will.open.their.studios.to.the.public.for.a.free.selfNative Americans Wisconsin. Don’t miss our multi-day event that sure to like what you find! rise. for weekly-guided hikes as well as Ice Age Trail the.finish..Cambridge..wors.org/schedule/3-battle-camrock auto.enthusiasts,.this.swap.meet.boasts.thousands.of.car. guided.driving.tour..Cambridge,.Johnson.Creek,.Lake.Mills.. JULYthroughout 16: Moviethe in year! the Park “Spies in Disguise”. features live music, food, a carnival and two verum labore earciis dolorro as “Minneiska” meaning the city beautiful, but trail events Whitewater’s parts.and.car.accessory.vendors.making.it.a.great.place.to. MAY 1: Whiskey and Wine Walk.. Watertown.. JUNE 17: 5thThe Annual Summer Spirit TourConcert Series: with Check.the.City.of.Jefferson’s.Facebook.Page.for.time.and. beaquam labor rerchillest et community is strong, and many birds spectacular firework shows. ww4th.com the Potawatomi ultimately gave us our name, birdwatching buy.or.sell.those.hard.to.find.car.parts..For.those.looking. watertownchamber.com in October The Rotation..Events.start.at.5pm.with.main.show.6-9pm.. location..jeffersonwis.com to.buy.or.sell.cars,.the.Cars.for.Sale.Corral.is.full.of.100’s. meaning “white can be spotted along your hikes. in parciet maximendit lauda“Wau-be-gan-naw-po-cat”, PHOTOS: Waterloo.Firemen’s.Park,.500.Park.Ave..waterloowi.us LEFT PAGE: The Black Sheep Restaurant and the Natureland Park JULY 17: Lake Mills Art Festival. Browse over 70 juried Mills of.cars.of.all.makes.and.models.for.sale!.You.are.sure.to. MAY 1-2: City Wide Rummage. Lakeearciis town’s past at the Whitewater qui ut aut doluptat. waters.” Trail of Many Terrains (photos by Katy Daixon Wimer). JUNE Explore 18-20:theJefferson City-Wide Rummage fine.artists..Enjoy.live.music,.food.carts,.and.interactive. HIGHER EDUCATION find.great.bargains.on.awesome.cars,.car.parts,.and.car. MAY 2, 9, 16, 23: Spring Barnyard Adventures. RIGHT PAGE: (top) City Market, Maxwell Street Days, Southern Historical Society Museum located in the historic ENTERTAINMENT Excellence in education has always been a Wake United Water Ski Show, Holiday Parade. (bottom) Ice Age Trail nonempo Sale..Hosted.by.Jefferson.County.Daily.Union..Jefferson.. activities. in. the. Kids. Art. Yard.. Free. parking. and. free. accessories!.Jefferson.County.Fair.Park,.503.N..Jackson. Come. hold. and. cuddle. all. the. new. baby.Solupitatur, goats,. lambs,. Ribbon Cutting, Nature on (IAT), Spirit Tour. dailyunion.com admission..10am-4pm.Lake.Mills..lakemillsartsfestival.com Ave..Jefferson..madisonclassics.com Train Depot near Cravath Lakefront Park. Touring The arts are alive and well in Whitewater. Enjoy focus in Whitewater as home to the University rernam aliquassunt.Iqui nimo bunnies,.kittens,.ducklings,.chicks.and.all.our.other.critters. Eat Drink Shop + Find JUNE 18-20: Generals Festival. Historical Whitewater guides Baseball are available free of Jones world-class and productions by visiting a National College of of Wisconsin-Whitewater, JULYshows 22: Downtown Watertown Craft Beer+Walk. 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GET OUTSIDE! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Parks & Trails .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-51 Area Lakes & Ponds.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Public.DNR.Wildlife.Areas.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Camping .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-55 Top 5 Kayaking Hot Spots.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Golf Courses.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Top 5 Hiking Adventures.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Agriculture.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-62 TOP THINGS TO DO! Living & Working in Our County.. . . . . . . . . .64 Agricultural Manufacturing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 The Arts Scene.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-67 Get Your Music Fix.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Event Venues.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Finding Barn Quilts.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 History & Antiques.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71-73 Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries.. . . . . . 75-77 Top 5 Creative Date Nights .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Top.5.Places.to.Pamper.Yourself.. . . . . . . . 79 Top 5 Free Activities.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Fish Fry Frenzy .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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RESTAURANT PROMOTION We started this program in 2021 as we started our recovery from the affects of the COVID-19 pandemic. But it’s worked SO well that we’re going to continue it! We’ve had almost 100 people enter this year so far! Advertise in our 2022 Guide and website and we’ll allow you to pay for a portion of your ad with gift card(s) to your restaurant. We will then use those gift card for contests and promotions sponsored by the Tourism Council. The gift cards will be used for real customers (not people on our board). Here’s the offer: AD SIZE PURCHASED
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PRINT DISTRIBUTION 30,000 guides printed in 2021 30,000 to 35,000 guides expected to be printed in 2022 (depends on involvement)
INSIDE JEFFERSON COUNTY • Featured along with other publications of Wisconsin destinations at our NEW Visitor Center located at the Jefferson County Fair Grounds. • Chambers of Commerce and Tourism Centers, Public Libraries, Government Buildings • Hotels, Motels, Bed & Breakfasts, Campgrounds, Cottages and Resorts • Intense distribution to Businesses, Gas Stations, Restaurants, Coffee Shops and more within the County OUTSIDE JEFFERSON COUNTY • Rest Areas located along Wisconsin’s major entrance routes. • Chambers of Commerce, Tourism Councils and Convention and Visitor Bureaus throughout Wisconsin. • Wisconsin Dept. of Tourism including the Travel Wisconsin website. • Hotels and Tourism locations in Dane, Rock, Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties and along I-94. • Lake Express Ferry Station.
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FAIRS & FESTIVALS STATEWIDE • Jefferson County Fair • Wisconsin State Fair • Governor’s Conference on Tourism • Canoecopia in Madison • Milwaukee Sports Show at State Fair Park • Fathead’s Country Camper Show • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival
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FORT RESTORE AND RECREATE Fort Atkinson is an ideal destination for silent sports.enthusiasts..The.Glacial River Bike Trail runs.directly.through.our.historic.downtown..You’ll. experience. scenic. views. of. farmsteads,. prairie. flowers, wetlands, woods, and a rustic, red covered bridge.built.with.recycled.timber..Cycle.over.to.2 Rivers Bicycle and Outdoor for kayak and canoe rentals,.bike.tune-ups,.and.friendly.service..The. meandering.Bark and Rock Rivers.both.lead.to.the. 10,500 acre Lake Koshkonong, where fishing and boating.opportunities.abound..Rock River Bait Box (see pg 13) is a one-stop-shop for all your fishing needs.–.a.new.fishing.pole,.bait,.and.anything.else. you.might.need.for.a.day.on.the.water..Spend.an. afternoon at the historic Koshkonong Mounds Country Club, where golfers can enjoy lake views and a challenging 18-hole course situated near native.effigy.mounds..Skydiving,.miniature.golf,. bowling,. fat. bike. riding,. snowmobiling,. crosscountry.skiing,.and.ice.skating.are.available.to. adventurers.and.explorers.of.all.levels.
the.opportunity.to.shop.one-of-a-kind.gifts..Stay. tuned.to.our.website.for.updates.on.local.concerts. and.live.music.at.venues.such.as.Café Carpe, Mr. Brews Taphouse, Fort 88 Smokehouse, Island Bar & Grill, Brock’s River Walk Tavern and Grill, or RiverStone Premier Event Center.
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In. our. historic. downtown,. you’ll. find. floral. designs,. jewelry,. antiques,. home. accents,. and. unique. gifts.. . Additional. shopping. is. located. throughout the city, offering household and hardware goods, pet supplies, and discount clothing..The.freshest.foods.can.be.found.at.the. Fort Farmers Market.on.Saturday.mornings,.May. through.October..Jones Market.offers.locally.made. products.and.fresh.brats,.and.even.an.ice.cream. walk-up.window..Tavern on Rock, a new restaurant to.Fort.Atkinson,.is.home.to.Smash.Burgers.and. a. giant. 32-ounce. super. loaded. Bloody. Mary.. North Shore Chophouse, another new restaurant, features hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, craft cocktails,.and.stunning.lake.views..You.can’t.leave. TALENT AND TUNES without.a.visit.to.a.typical.Wisconsin.supper.club,. Experience a top Wisconsin attraction and a river. front. or. lakeside. dining,. a. mom-and-pop. taste of Broadway at The Fireside Dinner Theatre, pizzeria, or standing in line with the locals for a where.you’ll.also.find.a.mouthwatering.meal.and. scoop.of.ice.cream.on.a.warm.summer.night. 10
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From Broadway entertainment and historic lures to scenic recreation and inviting shops, Fort Atkinson offers the perfect mix of big city amenities and small-town charm.
PRESERVATION AND PROGRESS A. must-see. is. the. Hoard Historical Museum and National Dairy Shrine (see pg 73), where visitors.can.get.to.know.a.young.soldier.named. Abraham.Lincoln.and.learn.about.his.role.in.the. 1832 Blackhawk War, or discover the history of the dairy.industry.in.Wisconsin..Go.even.further.back. in.time.with.a.walk.through.Indian Mounds Park, a visit to the Panther Intaglio.historical.marker,.or. get.a.bird’s.eye.view.of.the.city.from.the.top.of.the. historic.water.tower.
during.the.winter..Visit.our.website.for.detailed. information.on.things.to.do.and.places.to.see,.or. feel.free.to.give.us.a.call.and.we.would.be.happy. to.help.arrange.a.fun-filled.itinerary..
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Small. towns. aren’t. always. small. places.. Diverse lodging, clean and safe parks, and a close collaboration. between. business,. health. care,. education, and city services have resulted in the reason.why.we.love.where.we.live..Fort.Atkinson. is.small.town.living.at.its.best..Whether.you’re. FAMILY FUN planning a weekend visit or considering relocation, As. a. big. little. city,. Fort. Atkinson. caters. to. we. invite. you. to. experience. what. makes. Fort. families. in. every. stage.. The. great. outdoors. Atkinson.such.a.treasure..We.hope.you’ll.stay.for. beckons.on.lakes,.rivers,.trails,.and.parks..Music,. awhile,.or.maybe.longer. entertainment,.and.shopping.are.convenient.and. PHOTOS:.LEFT.PAGE:.Drinks.at.Fort.88.Smokehouse,.Family.fishing. adventure.(photo.by.Ryan.Ebert),.vintage.cars.at.Fort.Atkinson.Cruise. affordable.. Jellystone Park (see Inside Back Nights,.Wisconsin.Skydiving.Center,.Fort.Koshkonong.Rendezvous.. RIGHT.PAGE:.Downtown.Fort.Atkinson.buildings.(photo.by.Nettie. Cover).is.the.place.for.campfires,.s’mores,.and. Toeller),.Entrance.to.Glacial.River.Bike.Trail.(photo.by.Doug.Richter). making.memories..Bring.your.family.to.experience. the. simple. pleasure. of. a. hot. dog. and. ice. cold. soda at a Generals baseball game, the slippery waterslide at the Family Aquatic Center, a hunt FOR MORE INFORMATION: for.the.perfect.pumpkin.at.Busy Barns Adventure FORT.ATKINSON.AREA Farm,.a.bike.ride.on.the.Glacial River Bike Trail CHAMBER.OF.COMMERCE tourism@fortchamber.com (see pg 47).in.autumn,.or.a.day.to.snowshoe,.ice. 920-563-3210.•.fortchamber.com skate, or cross-country ski at Haumerson’s Pond
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Fort Chamber Members only
Whitewater
25%
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Advertisers in Whitewater School District only
Johnson Creek
10%
$500
$100
Johnson Creek Businesses and nonprofits
CO-OP DOLLARS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS: Jefferson
20%
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$225
Jefferson Businesses only
Watertown
15%
$1,000
$100
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• Joining with other members in your County allows you to pool your resources and reach a wider base of people. • Online web presence will boost your own website stats in Google because of the incoming links from our site.
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