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Whitewater City Market Cozies Up for Winter
Kristina Koslosky Kristina Koslosky

Whitewater City Market Cozies Up for Winter

During the winter months, as hygge sets in, there's nothing greater than cozying up amongst fellow market goers at the Indoor Whitewater City Market with a cup of coffee and a morning pastry. Held every Saturday from 10a.m. to noon inside the Irvin L Young Memorial Library, you can expect to peruse locally produced goods from various vendors. You can also expect to make connections.

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8 Uniquely Whitewater Gift Ideas
Kristina Koslosky Kristina Koslosky

8 Uniquely Whitewater Gift Ideas

'Tis the season of gift-giving! We know it can be overwhelming. But before you point, click and buy, why not shop local and give a gift that's uniquely Whitewater? We compiled a list of fun, local, and/or handcrafted items that support small businesses and artists--a purchase that will make everyone happy.


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Holiday Spirit Felt During Whitewater’s Parade of Lights
Kristina Koslosky Kristina Koslosky

Holiday Spirit Felt During Whitewater’s Parade of Lights

The first Friday of December each year, the people of Whitewater, WI bundle up and head downtown to experience the magic of the season-- lighted snowflakes on the lampposts, fresh greenery in the flower boxes, cocoa at many local businesses (who's windows are decorated for the season!), and the beloved Parade of Lights full of candy canes and lighted floats.

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Bird City, USA: 7 Hotspots to Bird Watch
Kristina Koslosky Kristina Koslosky

Bird City, USA: 7 Hotspots to Bird Watch

In Whitewater, WI (Bird City, USA), there's no shortage of places to watch birds. You won't only peep your every day warblers and finches, but eagles and owls, too! With the knowledge and insight of two local bird watching enthusiasts, we put together a list of the prime spots for observing Whitewater's (and the surrounding area's) winged beauties

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Downtown Whitewater Lunch Spots to Satisfy Any Craving
Foodie Katy Wimer Foodie Katy Wimer

Downtown Whitewater Lunch Spots to Satisfy Any Craving

Whitewater, the self-proclaimed pizza capital of southern Wisconsin, does offer a diverse lineup of other restaurants serving creative, delicious lunch foods. We promise! From traditional Mexican cuisine to classic cafe fare to mom-and-pop Italian eats, we guarantee you’ll want to do lunch at one of these six downtown hot spots.

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The Every-Occasion Restaurant with a Micro-Brewery Twist
Foodie Katy Wimer Foodie Katy Wimer

The Every-Occasion Restaurant with a Micro-Brewery Twist

841 Brewhouse in Whitewater, WI, is the perfect spot for "anything from date night, birthday parties to the after work spot to come for appetizers and drinks" according to owner, Lucas Burns. And he's right. 841 Brewhouse has a fresh, clean atmosphere with a family-friendly, college sports bar feel.

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4 Great Hikes In and Around Whitewater, WI
Hiking Katy Wimer Hiking Katy Wimer

4 Great Hikes In and Around Whitewater, WI

One of the most beautiful aspects of Whitewater, WI is its close proximity to nature. Within minutes, you’re either immersed in forest or enjoying vast countryside. If you’re in town and crave wilderness, one of these four hikes will scratch that nature itch.

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Mariah Haberman of Discover Wisconsin Hang Glides in Whitewater, WI
Katy Wimer Katy Wimer

Mariah Haberman of Discover Wisconsin Hang Glides in Whitewater, WI

Have you ever wanted to fly like an eagle, but with greater wingspan and better stamina? This is hang gliding, according to Hang Glide Wisconsin owner, Danny Lange, who shared this in an interview with a team from Discover Wisconsin after he’d just flown with host of the WI tourism show, Mariah Haberman. Read more…

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