Elkhart Lake Guide for Visitors

2014

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Elkhart Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Vacation Rental Property 41 E. Rhine St., Elkhart Lake, WI 53020 (920) 876-2922 or 877-355-3554 www.elkhartlake.com Through this program, visitors have the unique opportunity to stay in one of the many distinct homes, cottages and condos owned by locals, who continue the long- standing Elkhart Lake tradition of opening their homes to visitors. The Elkhart Lake Chamber of Commerce began this rental program over 60 years ago, when automobiles still raced through the village and around the lake. Noticing that these races brought a robust influx of tourists, the home-owners of Elkhart Lake graciously opened their houses to racers and their fa milies. Homes and condos are available year-round for tourists interested in attending races, enjoying the beautiful colors of the Kettle Moraine or a quiet weekend away. The Chamber's Rental Program has everything from early twentieth-century cottages and houses to contempor ary condos, all within a short walk to the lakefront and restaurants. For detailed information, contact the Elkhart Lake Area Chamber of Co mmerce. Elkhart Lake—A Legendary Getaway 7 Christi's Vacation Home Rentals, LLC (920) 876-3346 or (920) 980-8803 www.christisinn.com Christi's house and apartment rental properties are centrally located right off of the town square and close to the lake. These fully furnished properties are delightfully decorated to make you feel at home with all the modern amenities. Discover how inexpensive a home rental ca n be. You'll find the perfect property for your group needs. Properties are within walking distance to The Feed Mill Market, fine restaurants, retail shops and only two miles from Road America. Ask for rates and/or view these properties on the website. VACATION RENTAL PRO PERTY Legendary Gambling s a popular tourist destination in the early 1900s, Elkhart Lake could not escape the wave of illicit gambling. Illegal gambling became the accepted standard in the state and, for all of its resort charm, Elkhart Lake became touted as a gambler's paradise. The popularity of the slot machine among resort visitors took the village by storm. With the Roaring Twenties came an influx of roulette and poker at four well- established Elkhart Lake area gambling halls. The end of this legendary era was signaled when, after years of lax enforcement, Elkhart Lake's infamous Paddock Club was raided and gambling equipment destroyed. A N

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