Washington
County Welcome to Washington
County, where you'll find a wide range of activities and attractions
conveniently located next to the Milwaukee metropolitan area. Washington
County offers
unique shopping, great dining, cultural and recreational attractions and
comfortable lodging for everyone. You'll find just what you're looking for
in Washington County! Communities Charming
and dynamic communities, each with their own identity, can be found in Washington
County. The
communities of Allenton, Erin, Germantown, Hartford,
Jackson, Kewaskum, Newburg, Richfield, Slinger and West Bend feature
historic downtowns, serene countrysides, and recreational,
cultural and historical attractions. They all celebrate their heritage and uniqueness with a variety of
festivals and family events held throughout the year. Recreation In Washington
County outdoor recreational opportunities are plentiful. County parks, the Northern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, and the Ice Age Trail offer a variety of
recreation including excellent hiking, bicycling, cross-country skiing, boating, fishing, swimming, hunting, camping, picnicking,
and nature study. Extensive wildlife areas and nature centers provide guided and self-guided interpretive tours, displays and
special educational programs geared toward the entire family. And Lizard Mound County Park offers self-guided tours of one
of the state's largest and most diverse groups of Native American effigy mounds.
Campers can choose from hundreds of campsites available in Washington
County, and bicyclists can enjoy riding the lightly traveled roads found in the southern part of the
county. In the north, on-and off-road biking is available in the Northern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest.
Wonderful cross-country skiing is found in the Kettle Moraine State Forest
Pike
Lake State Park, and miles of well-groomed cross-country trails are
located in other Washington County parks. Two downhill ski areas offer beginner to expert runs, snowboarding and tubing.
Golfers will find eight public golf courses offering challenges, relaxation and spectacular
scenery located throughout the county, including 36 championship holes in Richfield. Washington
County offers a wealth of historic attractions, arts and culture. The
entire county is spread out below the towers of the Holy Hill National
Shrine of Mary, an impressive Romanesque cathedral built between 1879 and
1881. Historic downtown areas of Hartford, Germantown and West Bend, the Dheinsville Settlement
and museums bring
the past to life. The West Bend Art Museum, Kettle Moraine Symphony, West
Bend Sculpture Walk, Schauer Arts Center and more bring a diverse and rich
arts community to Washington County.
Shopping,
Dining & Lodging
From quaint
shops in historic downtowns to department stores and outlet shops,
shoppers will have a great time in Washington County. You'll find
specialty shops, unique gift shops, antiques and collectables, art
galleries, leather goods, imported German crystal, steins and crafts as
well as Wisconsin cheese and specialty food shops. Great food, from
traditional Wisconsin meals to gourmet cuisine, will satisfy all tastes.
You'll find a large variety of dining establishments including
family dining, coffeehouses, and bars and grills to ethnic foods,
steakhouses and continental dining. After
a busy day in Washington County, you'll enjoy comfort and
relaxation in the area's many lodging choices. We know you'll enjoy your
getaway whether you stay in a full service luxury hotel, bed &
breakfast, family oriented lodging, romantic inn or campground. Washington
County is filled with everything to make your visit a great
experience!
Area Attractions
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Holy Hill National
Shrine of Mary, Hubertus
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Old Courthouse Square
Museum, West Bend
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Chandelier Ballroom,
Hartford
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Sila Lydia Bast Bell Museum, Germantown
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Germantown Historical
Society & Dheinsville Settlement
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Old Main Street,
Germantown
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Main Street, Hartford
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Kewaskum Historical
Society
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West Bend Art Museum
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West Bend Sculpture
Walk
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Wisconsin Automotive
Museum, Hartford
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Kettle Moraine Forest
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Ice Age National Scenic
Trail
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Allenton Marsh Wildlife
Area
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Pike Lake State Park,
Hartford
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Lac Lawrann
Conservancy, West Bend
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Messer/Mayer Mill
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