PRINCETON, MARKESAN, BERLIN, RIPON, WI

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Located on the winding banks of the Fox River, Princeton offers an array of unique shops featuring gifts, trinkets, books, clothing, and more for the whole family. The shops line Princeton’s historic downtown. When it comes to Princeton, antiques are the first things that come to mind. The small city’s main drag features a number of antique shops and malls, perfect for finding that special treasure from yesteryear. Another shopping highlight is Princeton’s famous Flea Market, which holds the claim to fame as Wisconsin’s largest outdoor flea market. It’s open each Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to the early afternoon from late April to early October.

There’s much more to Princeton than just shopping, such as canoeing and kayaking along the Fox River, seeing the rare endangered whooping cranes and other wildlife at White River Marsh, a spectacular annual Christmas in Princeton event, and so much more. You’ll never know what you’ll find in Princeton, so “Scout it Out!”

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MARKESAN

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Explore Markesan! Markesan is nestled away in the southern portion of Green Lake county and boasts an agricultural heritage and proximity to acres upon acres of lakes. The Markesan area near the communities of Dalton and Kingston is also rich with unique culture, including the hardworking Amish providing the area with products from the land in their

greenhouses, furniture stores, cheese shops, bakeries, and more.

History plays a big role in Markesan, and the city honors this with the Grand River Valley Museum & Train Depot, curated by the Markesan Historical Society.

Other key activities include the availability of outdoor adventure, such as fishing on Little Green Lake, birding, hiking, and exploring the Grand River Marsh Wildlife Area.

Markesan is also home to the June Dairy Days festival, which not only celebrates National Dairy Month, but also pays homage to Markesan’s agricultural roots.

BERLIN

Photo by Barbara Wilson

Nestled along the Fox River, just 10 minutes north of Green Lake, lies Berlin.

Here, it doesn’t matter what your interests are, there’s something for all to do and see. Whether it’s playing 27 holes of golf at the beautiful Mascoutin Golf Club, relaxing with a family picnic in over 80 acres of community parks, splashing right into the Berlin Aquatic Center, camping alongside the Fox River, or exploring Berlin’s historic downtown with a self-guided walking tour, there’s plenty of activities to discover.

There are also a plethora of events year-round for the whole family to enjoy, including the Berlin Fox Festival, Independence Day Berlin Style, Bugle Mouth Bass Fishing Tournament, the Berlin Boat Club Corn Roast, and the Street Cruzers Car Show. As the year winds to a close, Berlin celebrates the holidays with the dazzling Biggest Little Parade in the Valley.

Come visit and play in Berlin, and we promise you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

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RIPON

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Ripon is the largest community in the Green Lake area. Although not part of Green Lake county, Ripon has much to offer visitors. For history buffs, not only does Ripon have the Little White Schoolhouse, the birthplace of the Republican Party, but it also presents a downtown bustling with historic buildings, a residential area dotted with eye-catching Victorian houses, the first Marcus Theatre founded, and the oldest historical society in Wisconsin.

The city features Ripon College, a nationally recognized, private liberal arts and sciences school. Don’t let its small size fool you; the college is always lively and bursting at the seams with brilliant students, masterful performances, renowned speakers, and so much more.

With all the aforementioned attractions and events a plenty—such as the Friday Night Summer Concert series, Cookie Daze, Septemberfest, events by the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter, and the beloved Dickens of a Christmas— there is no shortage of activity in Ripon!