THINGS TO DO IN DODGE COUNTY

Horicon Marsh is just 15 minutes away! The Horicon Marsh covers 32,000 acres of Dodge County.

GUIDED BIRD HIKES Look for marshland migratory birds and learn how you can help them. Bring your own binoculars and spotting scope, or borrow ours. Meet at the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on Cty Z

Wild Goose State Trail, open year round. www.dodgecounty.com This is a 34-mile county-operated trail skirting the western edge of the vast Horicon Marsh, from Fond du Lac to Clyman Junction.

Astico Park provides over a mile of hiking trails; most of which follow the Crawfish River shoreline. Other trails and paths meander throughout the open and wooded areas of the park and provide scenic views of the surrounding countryside and link facilities within the park. N3620 Hwy TT, Columbus, WI. Phone : 920-623-5272

Ledge Park provides over two miles of hiking trails winding throughout the 83-acre property. There are 4 distinct trail sections traversing the park, ranging in difficulty from beginners to expert. M7403 Park Road, Horicon. Phone: 920-387-5450

Area Recreation & Attractions - within a 30-minute drive

Sinissippi Ski Club They put on shows and offer low cost water skiing lessons, just up the road on Hwy E. www.sinissippi.waterski.org

Donna's Organic Gardens Organic pasture raised beef, chickens & hogs. Organic vegetables, fruits: tomatoes, pumpkins, potatoes, sweet corn, strawberries, raspberries & gourds. Crafts. Off Hwy 60, Hustisford.

Waldvogel's Farm Waldvogel's Farm is Dodge County's largest farm market,

Powercom Park Raceway 1/3-mile, clay, high-banked, oval track. N7086 N. Raceway, Beaver Dam. 920-887-1600 Seippel Homestead & Center for the Arts 1605 North Spring Street, Beaver Dam. (920) 885-3635 or (920) 887-8593 www.bdaaa.org. Open year round.

TAG Center Indoor Aquatic & Fitnes, Mayville. Open year round.

Theresa March Wildlife Area, Theresa. Open year round. Wildlife viewing, fishing, trapping, snowmobiling and hiking. Principal wildlife: Ducks, geese, deer, pheasants, rabbits, squirrels, great egrets, raptors, shorebirds, common terns.

Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre - Spring, Summer, Fall, & Christmas productions feature local amateur talents. For information on current or upcoming shows and tickets, contact the Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce, 127 South Spring Street, Beaver Dam, (920) 887-8879. http://www.bdact.org

Dodge County Historical Society Museum 105 Park Avenue Beaver Dam WI 53916 (920) 887-1266 CLOSED ON MONDAY'S HOURS: October 1 through May 31 -- Tues - Sat, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. June 1 through September 30 -- Tues - Sat, Noon - 4:00 p.m.

Stage II and Children's Tell-A-Tale Theatre - Offered through Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre. For more information, visit the Beaver Dam Area Community, 219 North Spring Street, Beaver Dam. (920) 885-6891 Theatre website at www.bdact.org.

Beaver Dam Antique Mall, General line of antiques, including books, glassware, Depression, dolls, jewelry, cookie jars, quilts, string holders and furniture in unique, 3-level, wood floor & tin ceilinged surroundings. 30 plus dealers. 142 Front St., Beaver Dam

Beaver Dam Country Club/Golf Course - W8884 Sunset Dr., Beaver Dam, 920-885-6614

Horicon Aquatic Center is a state of the art recreation facility, designed from the ground up with fun in mind. Discher Park, Horicon. 920-485-3522

Busy Berry, Stawberry picking. W2178 Pond Rd, Neosho. (920-)625-2599

The Golf Club at Camelot - 18-hole golf course located on edge of Northern Kettle Moraine area. Fully irrigated, practice facilities, on-site golf pro; professional outing/meeting/banquet consultants; multiple meeting/banquet facilities. W192 State Road 67, Lomira. (920) 269-4949

Carriage Haus Shops - 7 shops combine to be one great store!! Gifts, birding, art, candy, learning toys, Christmas, home decor, many one of a kind. Near Horicon Marsh in historic downtown.

Crystal Lake Park, Beaver Dam. This 43-acre park, with 2 bodies of water and natural spring, is an active year-round recreational facility including a disc golf course.

Dodge County Historical Museum - Local history displayed in the former county courthouse. 105 Park Ave, Beaver Dam. (920) 887-1266

Fox Lake Golf Course - N10500 Indian Point Rd, Fox Lake. (920) 928-2508

Honey Acres, Honey of a Museum - (920) 474-4411

Mayville Golf Club - . (920) 387-2999

Mayville Historical Society - . (920) 387-5530

Mayville Limestone School Museum - 920-387-2593

Nancy's Notions Retail Store - showcases thousands of handy notions; hundreds of bolts of fabric; quilting, serging, and embroidery machines; and sewing cabinets and chairs - plus classroom instruction for every skill level. It's home to Public Television's, Sewing With Nancy. 333 Beichl Ave, Beaver Dam. 920-887-7321

Farm Tractor Pull & 4-Wheel Drive Truck Pull - Tractor and truck pulls including a modified nitro-burning garden tractor pull. State Highway 68 & County Road A, Fox Lake. 920-928-3295

Zor Shrine Circus , Not for those who fear clowns! Summer circus featuring clowns, elephants, and other acts. Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam, 608-833-6343

Wisconsin Farmers Markets All Summer Long

AREA RESTAURANTS

Misc Dodge Country Stuff...
Choose where to spend your vacation days in Dodge County - on the lakes, trails, golf courses, or in the museums, restaurants, shops and bed and breakfasts. Find numerous bodies of water for fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. The extensive trail systems in Dodge County vary in length and year-round recreational activity usage, such as hiking, bicycling, auto tours, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and ATV riding. Dodge County's museums provide education through demonstrations, exhibits and architecture. The arts are alive in Dodge County, where you can view performing or visual arts.

Splish, splashing around...
Pack your fishing gear any time of year and head to Dodge County for a variety of fishing, including walleye, bluegill, crappies, northern pike and catfish.

Animals ahead...
People flock to Horicon Marsh, similar to geese, but on a quest to capture the birds, wildlife and scenic surrounding land on film or video. With such abundant populations of mammals, fish, birds, beavers and more, there is always something to watch, pursue, and learn about. Explore on your own or attend one of the free public naturalist programs. Hunting opportunities for ducks, geese, deer, pheasant, turkey, and small game are abundant throughout state-owned lands and various public hunting grounds. Visit www.dodgecounty.com for current regulations.

Moving down the trail...
Dodge County provides safe and scenic locations to enjoy the county's beauty. Whether by foot, bicycle, horseback, or automobile, you'll discover wonderful landscapes and breathtaking views.

Hiking

Bicycling

Horseback Riding

Automobile Tours
Driving through Dodge County, no matter what season, can be a special treat for anyone. The beautiful countryside displays evidence of the glaciers that once covered the area. Several scenic overlooks around the marsh allow you to view the marsh's different highlights, including the birds and animals that reside there. Follow the brown signs for the Horicon Marsh Parkway, an estimated 50-mile auto tour that encircles the Horicon Marsh, and follows state and county highways through Burnett, Kekoskee, Horicon, Mayville and Waupun.

The auto tour provides access to facilities and sites in and around the Horicon Marsh, including Horicon Department of Natural Resources Service Center on Highway 28 north of Horicon (920-387-7860) and Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center located on the northeast side of the Marsh on County Trunk Z (920-387-2658).

The Parkway is easily accessible from U.S. Highway 151 or State Highway 41 by following State Highway 33 to access the south end of the Parkway or Highway 49 to access the north end of the Parkway.

Golfing
Dodge County's courses will challenge any golfer, no matter what skill level. Enjoy reasonable rates at these well manicured courses: The Golf Club at Camelot in Lomira, Mayville Golf Course, Old Hickory Golf Club in Beaver Dam, and Rock River Hills Golf Course in Horicon.

Plenty of Indoor Fun...
While visiting Dodge County, plan to spend time indoors too. Numerous shopping options include antiques, crafts, home decorations, cheese and meat products, and spices and sauces. Learn the fascinating tales of Dodge County's history. Go back in time to one of the museums and historical societies that feature special collections and artifacts including Dodge Centre Museum, Dodge County Historical Museum, Fox Lake Historical Museum, Hollenstein Wagon and Carriage Factory Museum, Horicon Historical Society's Satterlee Clark Home Museum, John Hustis House, Mayville Limestone School Museum, Old Village Hall Museum, Solomon Juneau House, and Waupun Heritage Museum

For additional museum and tour options, visit Honey Acres - Honey of a Museum in Ashippun; Christopher Columbus Museum in Columbus; and Widmer's Cheese Cellars in Theresa.

The Seippel Homestead and Center for the Arts in Beaver Dam presents art exhibits and programs. Choose from several produtions throughout the year at Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre.

Mileage Charts You will find Dodge County is convenient to many major markets including:

Madison - 30 minutes
Milwaukee - 45 minutes
Green Bay - 2 hours
Chicago - 2 hours a
Twin Cities - 4 hours