 Beaver
Dam Whatever the season or the reason, you'll find it all in Beaver Dam. Located in south central Wisconsin on Beaver Dam Lake, this picturesque community has a rich heritage and fine arts community, a vital economy, and recreational opportunities for the whole family all year round! Whether you visit for a day or stay for a lifetime, you'll find it easy to "Make Yourself at Home" in Beaver Dam. Business & Industry In this progressive community, opportunities for business and industry are plentiful from retail and manufacturing to the service industry and agriculture. Manufacturers include Kraft Foods and Willow Foods, as well as commercial printers, and manufacturers of powdered metallurgy, iron castings and stainless equipment. Three area business parks provide attractive and convenient locations for area businesses. Business incentive packages are available to new Beaver Dam businesses. Community Beaver Dam combines the activity of a city yet has been able to maintain its small-town charm. It supports a flourishing arts community which offers a variety performances from community theater to orchestra, chorus, and concerts. Many art exhibits are featured throughout the year. Beaver Dam attracts thousands of residents and visitors each year with its noteworthy special events, festivals and family activities, including Taste of Dodge County in May, Beaver Dam Lake Days in July, A Day in the Park Arts & Craft Show in July and Colorfest in September. The community boasts excellent public and private schools, and is home to the well-known Wayland Academy. Founded in 1855, Wayland is one of the highest-ranked college prep schools in the country. Recreational Activities Outdoor recreational activities abound year round in Beaver Dam. Beaver Dam Lake provides great sailing, boating, waterskiing, canoeing, bird watching, waterfowl hunting, snowmobiling and ice fishing. Anglers will find northern pike, bass, walleye, perch, bluegills and catfish plentiful in area lakes and streams. Public hunting grounds provide an abundance of deer, small game and upland birds. The area is criss-crossed by hundreds of miles of hiking, bicycling, snowmobiling, ATVing, horseback riding and cross-country ski trails ranging in difficulty from the easy grade of the well-groomed Wild Goose Trail to the marked but ungroomed cross country trail through the Horicon Marsh. Golfers will find a fun challenge playing two picturesque 18-hole golf courses in Beaver Dam. Families will enjoy 19 beautiful local parks for picnics, sight-seeing and many other activities. An area attraction for residents and visitors alike is Horicon Marsh, world famous for its annual geese migrations. The marsh also provides annual habitat for over 200 species of birds and waterfowl, including giant Canadian geese, egrets, sandhill cranes, eagles, osprey, trumpeter swans, snowy owls and many more. Shopping, Dining & Lodging Whether you're a serious shopper or a leisurely browser, you'll find the shopping great in Beaver Dam. The community features a unique blend of specialty shops and antique stores, as well as a large modern mall filled with one-of-kind treats and treasures. You'll also enjoy stopping at the headquarters of "Sewing With Nancy" at Nancy's Notions. A variety of eating and lodging accommodations to fit everyone's desires awaits you in Beaver Dam. Choices of dining range from family restaurants and taverns and grills to supper clubs and waterfront eateries. At the end of the day, area visitors can enjoy full -service hotels and motels as well as historic inns, cottages, and campgrounds. Area Attractions
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