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Waterloo, Wisconsin Located along the meandering Maunesha River, historic Waterloo is waiting to share a piece of Americana in any season. Home of Trek Bicycle Corp., Waterloo embraces those who seek outdoor adventure. In the townships that surround Waterloo, try an exciting game of paintball with your friends at Action Packed Paintball, the best woodsball field in Wisconsin, and find winter fun along the miles of snowmobile trails that lead into the city. Waterloo’s 40-acre Fireman’s Park is located in the city’s center. Enjoy biking through the park, or stop to enjoy disc golf, playgrounds, our pristine baseball/softball complex, and fishing. In the winter months, the park’s array of hills offers some of the best sledding around. The park is also the home of a 99-year-old C.W. Parker Carousel, one of only 150 left in the United States. This city treasure is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places and is currently under restoration. Join fun and festivities on September 11, 2010 as the city celebrates the 51st annual Wiener and Kraut Day, a community wide celebration of Waterloo’s heritage that includes music, food, family activities and a city-wide rummage sale. INCREDIBLE SURROUNDINGS Waterloo is surrounded by natural wonders, including marsh areas and woodlands perfect for nature walks and bird watching. Tucked away near the outskirts of the city you’ll find Garman’s Woods. The 40-acre plot is one of the highest points in the county and contains 22 ancient Native American burial mounds. The Waterloo Wildlife Area located one mile east of Waterloo has 6,179 acres of public hunting land. The principal wildlife of the area are: pheasants, rabbits, furbearers, squirrels, ducks, deer, turkeys, and sandhill cranes. HISTORIC SAMPLINGS Scenic beauty can also be found indoors. The Waterloo Antiques Mall is a renovated red brick warehouse that showcases an ever changing selection from more than 50 dealers. The 1930s-era Mode Theatre sits in the city’s center, combining activities for visitors and residents within its art deco architecture. Don’t forget to stop by the Waterloo Historical Museum, housed in a former church that dates back more than 100 years. Follow the country roads that surround Waterloo, and you’ll come across Island Church, a Wisconsin registered landmark built in 1863. Early settlers to this area from Bohemia and Germany called this St. Wenceslaus Church, after the king of Bohemia, and you can relive history on St. Wenceslaus Day, September 26, 2010, through an authentic Catholic mass in the tradition of the early 19th century and other historical activities on church grounds. ENJOY THE RIDE The Trek 100 Ride for Hope rides into the city on June 12, 2010, and it all starts at the bike maker’s headquarters in Waterloo. The Midwest Cycling Series is featured on June 23, 2010, hosted by Trek and city of Waterloo. The series brings a day full of high energy professional cycling races that are amazing to watch. GET A BITE TO EAT Find a friendly bite to eat at one of our home style restaurants, like Cindy Lou’s Diner, a gathering place for classic cars and their owners on warm summer nights. Jim’s Cheese Pantry, known throughout the state, is the place to stop for ice cream and some real Wisconsin cheese to take home, and Crave Brothers Farmstead specialty cheeses, made nearby using the latest agricultural innovations. Crave Brothers is internationally recognized not only for its cheeses, but for its sustainable agricultural practices. Through cutting-edge innovation, Crave Brothers produces enough electricity to power the farmstead, cheese factory, and 120 area homes. Whether you live, work, are a returning friend or a first time visitor, Waterloo welcomes you to spend a day, a week, or a lifetime. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Waterloo Economic Development 920-478-3025 www.waterloowi.us |
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| Jefferson County Tourism Council • The Official Guide 2010-2011 • PO Box 243 • Jefferson, Wisconsin 53549 |