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The Largest 4th of July Festival in the Midwest is Right Here in Whitewater, WI
If you’ve never attended the legacy that is Whitewater, WI’s 4th of July Festival, you’re missing out on some serious magic. Dating back to the 1890s, this festival (that runs for four days of the 4th every year) has been encouraging community collaboration and play, generation after generation. It’s considered one of the biggest 4th of July Festivals in the Midwest, and it’s easy to see why.
Heritage Day: Learn Whitewater, WI's History
Heritage Day began as a way to bring awareness to our historical homes/monuments, specifically the Bassett House and it's preservation. "It's our dear, elderly grandmother." - Kori Oberle, Whitewater Federation of Women's Clubs Member
Popular Trail Biking Right In Whitewater, WI's Backyard
Trail bicyclists will find two popular mountain biking trails (John Muir and Emma Carlin) within 15min of Whitewater, WI (1hr from Madison or Milwaukee and 2hrs from Chicago). They offer loops ranging from beginner/easy to difficult, with elevations to challenge experienced mountain bikers.
Quiet Hut Sports
When you walk into Quiet Hut Sports, you're not only walking into a bike store, you're walking into a piece of history. Learn more!
The Ultimate Road Biking Loop Around Whitewater, WI
Whitewater, WI's a hotspot for biking--both on-road and off-road. This route features Ice Age Trail and Kettle Moraine State Forest views.
Whitewater: The Newest Ice Age Trail Community
On November 2nd, 2017, Whitewater officially became an Ice Age Trail Community! That is big news for Whitewater because, it opens the doors to a magnitude of possibilities when it comes to outdoor education. Read more!
Whitewater - The Bird City
Whitewater's environmental health brings critters of all types to our backyards. With the help of the Urban Forestry Commission, we became a Tree City in 1994. Our green city provides the perfect conditions for birds to thrive. Learn more!
A Tall Glass of (white)Water - Artesian Spring
Whitewater’s flowing well was hand dug in 1895 by Adam Channing to an original depth of 55′. It has been flowing steadily to this day.