WHITEWATER
This Southern Wisconsin town derives its' name from Potawatomi word Wau-be-gan-naw-po-cat, meaning “white water” as Whitewater Creek is the area's prominent water feature.
UW-Whitewater is the other dominant positive influence on this town of 14,000 contributing to Whitewater's dynamic, downtown character. Having a large student population contributes not only to city's dynamic arts community but the diversity of restaurants and local shops within walking distance of campus.
EVENTS
Freeze Fest takes place March 18th from 11:00am until 2:30pm at Cravath Lakefront Park in Whitewater.- The festival includes the Polar Plunge and a Chili Cook Off, with both events benefiting Special Olympics of Wisconsin.
Places to visit on your Daytrip to Whitewater
Over the years Lakes Edition journalists have covered attractions, places to eat, and shops in Whitewater and much more. Below are some of just a few of our favorites.
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(Pictured above is Whitewater Lake Beach)
WHITEWATER LAKE
Whitewater Lake is Southern Wisconsin's largest body of water, at 624 acres. It also the area's shallowest lake at a maximum depth of 20 feet.
Located near The Kettle Moraine State Forest's Southern Unit it is the perfect family destination.
Address: W7908 Kettle Moraine Drive, Whitewater
Phone: 262-594-6200.
Hours: 6am-11pm (year-round.)
WHITEWATER EFFIGY MOUNDS PRESERVE
This 21 acre park listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is located on Whitewater's West Side. If it wasn't for a few grass roots heroes in the 1970s this historic site of geometric and animal shape effigy mounds would have been bulldozed for the expansion of Hwy 12.
Plan for about an hour to take in all 12 pristine, awe inspiring, architectural effigy mounds. The park is open from sunrise to sunset.
288 S. Indian Mounds Parkway - Whitewater, WI 53190. For more Information: 262-473-0102
The Whitewater Farmers Market
A producer only market established in 1991 to bring locally grown, and made produce to the community.
When: May - October
Where: 301 W. Whitewater St.
Whitewater, WI, 53521
(The Depot Museum Parking Lot)
Phone: (608) 535 - 9835
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