Jefferson County: The Official Guide 2013 15th Annual Edition

ATKINSON
Explore Fort Atkinson where historic sites meet Broadway
lights! From exciting recreation to Broadway entertainment,
whatever your age, whatever your interest, you’ll find
there is something for everyone in Fort Atkinson.
Lorine Niedecker Wisconsin Poetry Festival to
our weekly Farmers Market (see pg 37), held every
Saturday from May through October.
SHOPPING/DINING & LODGING
Fort Atkinson offers a wide variety of dining
options including Wisconsin’s traditional Friday
Night Fish Fry at such diverse venues as the award
winning Fireside Restaurant to the iconic Fat
Boyz Bar & Grill. Experience the charm of Paddy
Coughlin’s Irish Pub or Mangiami Italiano. Or
just relax at Capn’s Roadhouse or Salamones.
You’ll also find an array of charming shops,
boutiques and galleries as well as two national
specialty stores you’ll only find in Fort Atkinson
- the Jones Dairy Farm Retail Store and the
Nasco Catalog Outlet Stores (see pg 11). A day of
shopping in Fort Atkinson can include everything
from antiques, books and collectibles to wines,
jewelry and a new bike! At the end of the day, enjoy
overnight accommodations at one of our fine hotels
and relax in a luxurious whirlpool suite. Discover
the warmth and hospitality of a welcoming bed
and breakfast.
Nature lovers can pitch a tent or hook up the
RV in the beautifully landscaped Jellystone Park
(see pg 80) and sleep beneath the stars.
AN INVITATION
Careful and consistent planning has allowed
Fort Atkinson to enjoy steady growth while
maintaining small town charm. An exceptional
school district, pro-business city council, and
active Chamber of Commerce are reasons
businesses choose to locate, grow and expand here.
Whether you’re planning a weekend visit or
even considering relocation, we’re sure you’ll
find our community a great place to visit, work,
or raise a family. Visit our website for detailed
information and videos on things to do and places
to see or feel free to give us a call and we’d be
happy to help you set up a fun-filled itinerary!
PHOTOS:
LEFT PAGE (top row): Koshkonong Rendezvous; Main Street Bridge. (bottom row): Fort’s
Lexington Singers; Poet Fabu from Madison poses in front of the Poetry Wall on the corner of
Sherman Ave and Main Street.
RIGHT PAGE: The Fireside Dinner Theatre; Noah, Caleb, Mackenzie and Reagan Horwath at
the Jones Park Car Show; Jude and Kyra Johnson at the Army National Guard, on corner of
Whitewater Ave/Hwy 12 and Bark River Rd.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
FORT ATKINSON AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1-888-SEE-FORT
www.fortchamber.com
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