Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Home of Jimmy the Groundhog
Sun Prairie
You Can Do It From Here!
Known as the "Can Do City," Sun Prairie offers a
business-friendly and active community with lots to see and do! Sun
Prairie also
has the advantage of being next door to big city events and some of the best attractions in the
entire state! With a Civic Theatre, summer concerts in the park, festivals
and lots of recreational opportunities, Sun Prairie has fun
activities for everyone! Sun Prairie is the home of famed artist Georgia
O'Keeffe. In fact, her family was one of the first immigrant families to
settle the area. Whether you live, work or visit Sun Prairie,
you'll enjoy yourself...and you are close to everything!
Business and Industry
Located in Dane County, which is consistently ranked as
one of the top places in America to live, Sun Prairie is a rapidly growing
business community, offering small city life
within the larger metropolitan area of Madison.
Great transportation is available with easy access to Interstates 90 and 94, and
to the Dane County Regional Airport, which is located only 10 minutes
away. Sun Prairie boasts one of the most beautiful and successful business parks in
Wisconsin. The community also has an industrial park and a wide variety of
available commercial, retail and other industrial sites.
Local government is supportive in promoting growth and business development in
Sun Prairie. Because city government works so effectively with
private business, Sun Prairie is known as the "Can Do City." Major employers include General Casualty Insurance, GTE,
Famous Footwear, Royle Communications Group, Goodyear, Wisconsin Cheeseman,
Wisconsin Porcelain and Famous Fixtures.
Recreation & Community Activities
A wide range of recreational opportunities await you in Sun
Prairie. With 30 parks on 400 beautiful acres, a family aquatic center,
indoor ice arena, golf course, auto racing and much more, the community
provides great opportunities for family activities. Every February the
community gathers together to celebrate "Groundhog Day" with
world famous "Jimmy the Groundhog" who has an 80% forecast
success rate. Many community events and festivals, such as the Art & Craft Fair,
Sweet Corn Festival in August, and WinterFest, promote fun and a great
sense of community in Sun Prairie.
Shopping, Dining & Lodging
You'll enjoy great shopping, dining and lodging in
Sun Prairie. Shoppers can find something for everyone in the shops in
historic downtown Sun Prairie, the specialty stores and shopping
centers. From supper clubs to sports bars and casual family
restaurants,
you certainly won't go hungry in Sun Prairie. At the end of the
day, you'll find a
variety of comfortable lodging accommodations from family motels to inns with lots of
amenities, including a pool, whirlpool and fitness
center.
Sun Prairie
The "Can Do
City"
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