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2017 OFFICIAL AREA GUIDE WAUKESHA PEWAUKEE fun meet adventure 2017 OFFICIAL AREA GUIDE WAUKESHA PEWAUKEE fun meet adventure WAUKESHA PEWAUKEE, WISCONSIN WHERE FUN MEETS ADVENTURE Pewaukee Lake sunset TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages 3-4 Pewaukee Overview For Wisconsin travel information, Pages 5-6 Waukesha Overview log on to travelwisconsin.com Pages 7-12 Calendar of Events (Revelers meet Fun) While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information in this guide at the date of publication, Pages 13-16 Adventurous Things to Do (Enthusiasts meet Adventure) errors, changes and omissions can occur. For your convenience, please call ahead to confirm dates, times and other information. Pages 17-26 Dining (Appetites meet Delicious) Printed with soy ink and printed on 10% recycled Pages 27-36 Shopping (Buyers meet Eclectic) paper, the Waukesha Pewaukee Convention and Visitor Bureau is committed to the environmental, social and economic sustainability in our business. Pages 37-40 Hotels (Play meet Stay) © 2017 All rights reserved. Printed 4/17 Pages 41-43 Maps of Waukesha & Pewaukee Cover Photo: Koha Yoga, Pewaukee Lake 1 WAUKESHA262-542-0330 PEWAUKEE | visitwaukesha.org | 262-542-0330 | visitwaukesha.org Is this your first visit? Thank you for considering a visit to Waukesha Pewaukee. A place where a sparkling river meets a peaceful lake, a vibrant downtown meets rich historic buildings and you will meet locals renown for being gracious and welcoming. This visitor guide is a great resource for you to find information about our area: places to stay, things to do, local dining favorites and stores to enjoy when you visit. Why consider Waukesha Pewaukee as a place to stay? Our area Milwaukee Marriott West is conveniently located between Madison and Milwaukee. You will find national hotel choices, a boutique hotel and easy access to I-94. Plus, you will be close by major attractions in Madison Milwaukee Marriott West and Milwaukee, with many local things to experience. Are you looking for something to do? Be sure to check out specific ideas for seasonal events, dining and places to shop. Been here before and want to skip ahead? If you are coming back to our area again, thank you for coming back to visit. To make it easy to find out what’s new, look for the helpful callout next to any new attractions, restaurants and stores to check out. Waukesha Fox River Riverwalk Get all the latest on Waukesha and Pewaukee Sign up for our online newsletter – at visitwaukesha.org Follow us on social media as @visitwaukesha /visitwaukesha waukeshaandpewaukee @visitwaukesha Chocolate Factory outdoor dining WAUKESHA PEWAUKEE | 262-542-0330 | visitwaukesha.org 2 PEWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Pewaukee Multisport Weekend July 7-9 Meet fun on and around the lake Events in Pewaukee Pewaukee is nestled right in the heart of Lake Country, • June 23-24: Pewaukee Kiwanis Beach Party & which is 10 cities in northern Waukesha County, and Lake Country Water Festival home to two dozen lakes. A sparkling gem in Pewaukee is Pewaukee Lake, the largest lake in Waukesha County. • July 7-9: Pewaukee Multisport Weekend Pewaukee Lake is a favorite spot to enjoy the beauty • July 28-29: Taste of Lake Country & of lake life with water sports, sunsets, boutique shops, Fine Arts Festival casual dining and family-friendly fun. • June-August: Waterfront Wednesday Concert Series • August 19: Pewaukee Antique & Classic Boat Show & Art Fair 3 262-542-0330 | visitwaukesha.org Things to do in Pewaukee • Boat, paddleboard, fish, swim, read a book and enjoy the sunrise or sunset on Pewaukee Lake • Bike the 15-mile Lake Country Trail in the scenic mid- Kettle Moraine area while taking in lake views • Explore nature at Simmons Woods park • Rock climb indoors at Adventure Rock • Stomp grapes to make wine and then savor different delicious varieties at Two Brothers Wines Wisconsin Machine Shed Restaurants to visit The Edgewater • a casual dining spot on Pewaukee Lake including burgers, supper club favorites and everything in between Point Burger Bar • a casual build your own burger bar, with soups, salads, sandwiches and more 5 O’Clock Club • the classic American supper club with favorites like steaks, ribs, pork chops, chicken and seafood Thunder Bay Grille • casual food, steaks, seafood and Cajun fare in a rustic, contemporary setting Wisconsin Machine Shed • a casual farm-to-table American restaurant specializing in comfort food Pewaukee Lakefront Park Unique places to shop Bank of Memories & Flowers • gifts and accessories including lake life souvenirs DesignXchange Porch and Pantry • furniture and accessories for your home Roost at Lynndale Farm • handmade and vintage furniture, décor, jewelry, art, soap and clothing Silly Willyz • arts and crafts for children, educational toys, novelty items, puzzles, games and books The Great Room • home furniture, jewelry, handbags and accessories Two Brothers Wines Wooden Hanger Fine Ladies Consignment • designer clothing, handbags, shoes and jewelry WAUKESHA PEWAUKEE | 262-542-0330 | visitwaukesha.org 4 WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN People’s Park Meet quirky and eclectic surprises Events in Waukesha Waukesha is a little out-of-the-ordinary. You will find an • January 20-22: Waukesha JanBoree intriguing collection of the old and new, historic and hip and the quaint and contemporary. Discover and explore • June 9-11: Fiesta Waukesha our walkable and charming downtown, stroll along the • June-September: Waukesha Friday Night Live – beautiful Fox River Riverwalk, listen to live music at many Live music every Friday at more than 8 stages in locations and experience the welcoming hometown of downtown Waukesha legendary inventor and musician Les Paul. • June 18: Carl Zach Cycling Classic • September 1-3: Wisconsin Highland Games 5 262-542-0330 | visitwaukesha.org Things to do in Waukesha • Get outdoors and hike, bike and horseback ride at our city and county parks • Taste the award-winning beers at Raised Grain Brewing Company • Bike, paddle, walk or run along the Fox River • Check out Wisconsin Indoor Golf • Stroll local art galleries and stores and experience special arts activities during Waukesha Art Crawls Fox Riverwalk High Roller Rentals (March, May, August, October and December) Restaurants to visit Jimmy’s Grotto • a local favorite for pizza and the one-of-a- kind Ponza Rotta La Estacion • authentic Mexican cuisine housed in an old train depot Sobelmans Pub & Grill • known for their Bloody Marys, burgers and sandwiches Tofte’s Table • a culinary playground with rotating menu featuring seasonal ingredients Taylors People’s Park • delicious fare with rooftop dining Wisconsin Indoor Golf and a local favorite Unique places to shop Allô! Chocolat • a candy and treat wonderland Antique stores • three to choose from in Waukesha Little Swiss Clock Shop • amazing collection of watches, grandfather and chime clocks Burlap & Lace Marketplace • 56 vendors specializing in repurposed, upcycled, handcrafted vintage finds Plowshare Fair Trade Marketplace • international fair trade store featuring gifts, food, clothing and accessories That Pottery Place in Waukesha • pottery gallery and store featuring pottery gifts Carl Zach Cycling Classic WAUKESHA PEWAUKEE | 262-542-0330 | visitwaukesha.org 6 REVELERS MEET FUN Retzer Nature Center snowshoeing Fun events year round WINTER WAUKESHA COUNTY PARKS Winter, spring, summer or fall, Waukesha Pewaukee offers a year-round Sundays-Saturdays calendar of fun to stir just about everyone’s passions. There’s so much Get outdoors during the winter season to see, do and enjoy. with hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, ice skating and sledding at Waukesha County Parks Choose from exciting seasonal festivals featuring entertaining activities waukeshacounty.gov/parksystem and tasty food. Intriguing art crawls and antique shows where you can 262-548-7801 find your next treasure. Water ski performances that are awe-inspiring. Challenging marathons, runs and a bicycling event. Plus, weekly summer JANUARY events to enjoy music, food and fun. WAUKESHA JANBOREE To get the latest and greatest event information, be sure to go to January 20-22 visitwaukesha.org/events Join in the city wide, family fun winter celebration with many family, children, teen and adult activities, ice sculpting competition, toboggan/sledding, planetarium, ice fishing, dog pull, 5k run/walk and so much more Multiple Locations Waukesha janboree.org 262-524-3737 7 262-542-0330 | visitwaukesha.org Kings & Queens Half Marathon FEBRUARY APRIL PEWAUKEE KIWANIS RIVERRUN May 13 WI ANTIQUES DEALERS ASSOCIATION TRAILBREAKER MARATHON A timed six-mile canoe/kayak race from Hammel Machine in Pewaukee to Frame SHOW & SALE April 1 Park in Waukesha February 3-4 Waukesha tradition of a full marathon, Hammel Machine The oldest state antiques organization in half-marathon and a 5k run/walk; all Pewaukee America produces this well-established events begin in downtown Waukesha and pewaukeekiwanis.org antiques show with over 50 quality run along the Fox River, full marathon 262-691-2700 dealers selling furniture, collectibles, continues on the Glacial Drumlim Trail home décor, toys and more; authenticity Schuetze Recreation Center-Frame Park guaranteed Waukesha FOOD TRUCK & CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Waukesha County Exposition Center runthetrailbreaker.com May 20 Waukesha 262-524-3717 Food Truck Festivals of America is wisconsinantiquesdealers.com coming to Wisconsin for the first time 414-510-4441 CRAZY QUILTERS 29TH ANNUAL featuring over 25 of Wisconsin’s most QUILT SHOW popular food trucks, dishing out fan MILWAUKEE