Jefferson County: The Official Guide 2013 15th Annual Edition

WHITEWATER
A perfect blend of past, present and future.
Historic landmarks, proudly preserved, stand
firmly beside state-of-the-art facilities for
businesses, education and entertainment.
There are few places as dynamic, yet as quaint
and picturesque as Whitewater, Wisconsin.
Situated on Cravath and Trippe Lakes, nestled
within the Kettle Moraine State Forest’s glacially
carved landscape, Whitewater offers endless
vacation and cultural opportunities. Whitewater
is also home to the University of Wisconsin-
Whitewater, a premier regional comprehensive
university that takes pride in its regional leadership,
national presence and global vision.
RICH IN HISTORY
Proudly preserved historic landmarks stand
firmly throughout the community. Effigy
Mounds Preserve is one of the most diverse and
unusual collections of animal and geometric
mounds in the nation. The effigy mounds
are believed to have been constructed around
1000 AD. The Whitewater Historical Society
Museum is located in the Historic Train Depot.
Calvary Cemetery, associated with St. Patrick’s
Catholic Church, is where some of the city’s most
notable historic figures are buried. Touring
Historical Whitewater guides are available free
of charge at the Whitewater Tourism Council
office located at 150 W. Main Street (the corner
of First and Main).
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BEAUTY
As the gateway to Kettle Moraine State Forest,
Whitewater provides opportunities to experience
the peacefulness of rolling hills and beautifully
clear lakes during the day and to dine in a fine
restaurant and enjoy a world-class performance
at night. You are a short walk away from our
unique hometown stores where everyone is
treated like family and a short drive away from
the metropolitan areas of Milwaukee, Madison
and Chicago.
ENTERTAINMENT
The arts are alive and well in Whitewater.
Enjoy world class entertainment from many
disciplines and diverse cultures at Young
Auditorium (see pg 31), view art exhibits at
Crossman Gallery, experience the annual
outdoor community art projects along historic
Main Street, rejuvenate at Concerts at the Park or
find your inspiration and create your own art at
an area studio.
Many free entertainment opportunities
exist in Whitewater for the informed traveler.
Whether it’s a Saturday evening on Whitewater
Lake watching the Minneiska Water Ski Show or
a Thursday evening in the summer at Concerts