What can you get for a buck these days? Ask Zoe. She knows.
By Señor Momento Some visitors think Elkhart Lake is expensive and only for the affluent. Others think vacationing here is quaint, relaxing and a real deal! It all depends on how you perceive value. In my eyes, you don’t need a fancy automobile, car condominium or home on the lake to enjoy the Elkhart Lake…
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Help Keep Elkhart Lake Blue
By Elkhart Lake Improvement Association The crystal-clear waters of Elkhart Lake is the most prized possession of the Village. This speaks to the importance of lake stewardship or Best Practices when swimming and boating on Elkhart Lake. Elkhart Lake Improvement Association, also known as ELIA, would like to share these very important tips for residents…
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Balance Your Summer: Pack up the kids and head to the Library.
By Martha Schott Swimming, boating, fishing, biking, playing, laughing... so many images come to mind at the first mention of a visit to Elkhart Lake in the summertime. If you are a kid, the excitement of a day or a week or a summer at Elkhart Lake is almost overwhelming. And that’s exactly why I’d…
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Come On, Nana. Let’s Play!
By Señor Momento Welcome to Elkhart Lake, a multi-generational vacation spot. Most of us who live here, also vacation here. We don’t find many reasons to leave home. But a visitor may be escaping a busy lifestyle and seeking Elkhart Lake’s small town, simple rhythm for a weekend, a week or for the summer.If you…
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12 Things to See and Do in Elkhart Lake
By Jill Dutton Not every destination offers scenic beauty, a rich history, modern farm-to-table cooking, and top-notch spa experiences. Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, home to fewer than 1,000 year-round residents, is a resort village that focuses on wellness, whether at the Aspira Spa, the healing waters of Elkhart Lake, or the organic gardens of the Osthoff…
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Memorial Park
A Tribute to the Armed Forces Memorial Park is at the corners of Chicago and Lincoln Streets in Elkhart Lake. Memorial park is a passive park which features a beautiful tribute to the men and women of the Elkhart Lake area who have served in the armed forces of this great nation. If you or…
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Jeanette Moioffer Park
Dedicated to Jeanette Moioffer - Village Clerk for over 30 Years Located at 300 Kettleview Court, its namesake, Jeanette Moioffer who served for the Village for over 30 years. This park has a path for non-motorized vehicles that connects the Moraine and Crestwood Subdivision with June Vollrath Park. It also features tree identification plaques, as…
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Public Services
Elkhart Lake Visitor Center41 E Rhine Street, Elkhart Lake(920) 876-2385Village of Elkhart Lake Municipal Office40 Pine Street, Elkhart Lake(920) 876-2122 Elkhart Lake Library40 Pine Street, Elkhart Lake(920) 876-2554Computer and Internet use available to the public.Elkhart Lake Post Office146 E. Rhine Street, Elkhart Lake(920) 876-3332Elkhart Lake Police Department40 Pine Street, Elkhart LakeNon-emergency calls: 876-2244Elkhart Lake Fire…
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Osthoff Bicycle Rentals
Peddle through the Village The Osthoff Resort offers bicycle rentals and mountain bike rentals for the whole family, no matter your shape or size. Bikes are rented by the hour and are open to the public. Adult Mountain Bike Children’s Mountain Bike Adult Tandem Add-on Child Tandem Burleys Availability and rates on above subject to…
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History
A Legendary Getaway Since 1894 Legend has it that the Potawatomi Indians, the original tribe of the area, called the lake “Me-shay-way-o-deh-ni-bis” or Great Elk Heart Lake. It was so called because of its general shape resembling an elk’s heart. The Native Americas also believed the water of the lake to have curative powers. If…
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Summer Getaways
Sweet Summertime We all look forward to summer and when that time comes make sure you're vacationing in Elkhart Lake. Relax on the warm sandy beaches or take a dip in the blue-green waters. Check out these fun summer getaway ideas below! Get on the Water Paddle Out Into the Blue-Green Water Pontoon and watersport…
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Foodie’s Expedition
A Small Town with Big Flavor With bistros, pubs and taverns within blocks of your accommodations – our village has a culinary scene you need to experience! A cooking school, ice cream and confectionery, wine tasting bar, brewery and award-winning chefs, foodies of every palate will have their taste buds bursting with a flavor experience.
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