Elkhart Lake Guide for Visitors

2014

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29 Elkhart Lake Historical Depot Museum 80 Square St; Elkhart Lake (920) 526-3392 Century-old railroad station houses original depot furnishings, clippings, photos and memorabilia that chronicle the history of this resort community. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Call for times. Farmers & Artisans Market Corner of Rhine and Lake Streets; Elkhart Lake (920) 876-2922 www.elkhartlake.com Held Saturday mornings, June through mid-October, market vendors offer fresh produce, honey, maple syrup, sorghum, herbs, handmade craft items, original works of art, country antiques and more. Fireman's Park & Swimming Beach 411 S. Lake St.; Elkhart Lake (920) 876-3788 (summer) Offering seasonal recreation on beautiful Elkhart Lake including a public beach, concession stand, picnic tables, grills, volleyball courts and restroom facilities. Park shelters are available for rent. Gate admission fees are $3 adults and $1 children age 12 and under. Open at 10 a.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting. Henning's Cheese Museum 20201 Point Creek Rd.; Kiel (920) 894-3032 www.henningscheese.com Watch cheese being made Monday through Friday mornings. View a cheese- making video. Stroll through the museum and store. Cheese, samples, wine, ice cream, souvenirs and more. Open Monday through Saturday. Call for hours. Henschel's Indian Museum N8661 Holstein Rd.; Elkhart Lake (920) 876-3193 www.henschelsindianmuseum andtroutfarm.com The museum, located on an archeological dig site, contains a collection of Indian copper, pottery and other artifacts dating back to 8,000 B.C. Gift shop features authentic Indian-related jewelry, crafts and books. Guided group tours avail- able by reservation. Open after 1 p.m. Memorial Day - Labor Day, or by appointment during May, September and October. Admission charged. Herrling Sawmill W7965 Hwy 23; Greenbush (920) 526-3271 www.wadehouse.org Located at the Wade House Historic Site, this authentic replica of an 1860s working water-powered sawmill is Wisconsin's only mill to feature a muley saw: an up-and-down reciprocal blade. Demonstrations included with admission to Wade House Site. Open mid-May through mid-October. Hidden Springs Trout Farm N8661 Holstein Rd.; Elkhart Lake (920) 876-3193 www.henschelsindianmuseum andtroutfarm.com Fish for rainbow trout raised in spring-fed ponds. No license, no bag limit. Fee based on fish weight and includes poles, bait, fish cleaned or filleted and ice. Fish food available. Open after 1 p.m. Memorial Day - Labor Day, and other times by appointment. Spend a day playing in the park, sand and water. Fireman's Park and Beach are open to the public! Elkhart Lake—A Legendary Getaway Henschel's Indian Museum & Trout Farm are filled with interesting artifacts and fun things to do with your family.

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