Top Ten Things To Do This Summer
Delafield is a lively city midway between Milwaukee and Madison that’s ideal for a summer getaway. Here’s a sampling of the top ten things to do in Delafield this summer.
Outdoors
1. Out on the water
Bring your boat, or rent a pontoon or jet ski – local rental companies are happy to deliver to any of the nearby lakes. Two boat launches in Naga-Waukee County Park provide access to both Nagawicka and Pewaukee Lakes with opportunities to hook into Muskie, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Crappie, Walleye, and Large & Small Mouth Bass. If fishing isn’t your sport, try your hand at sailing, water skiing, canoeing, and kayaking. Delafield is located in middle of Lake Country which means there are many lakes to explore, offering great musky and walleye fishing and leisurely days on the water.
2. Golfing, hiking and biking and other fun on land
The Lake Country Recreational Trail and Lapham Peak unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest offers family-friendly trails for biking and hiking. Or, enjoy a round of golf on the 18-hole championship Naga-Waukee War Memorial Golf Course in Naga-Waukee County Park. It has beautiful vistas of nearby Pewaukee Lake. Get details about outdoor recreation in Delafield.
The sandy beach of Lake Nagawicka welcomes all ages. You can camp overnight on its shores in first come, first serve campsites in Naga-waukee County Park or rent out one of the picnic shelters for your family reunion.
Art, Music and Theatre
3. August 5-15th, Wisconsin State Fair
Get your fill of cream puffs and catch all of the State Fair animals and fun without having to worry about traffic or parking in Milwaukee! Hop on the round trip shuttle bus service from Delafield to State Fair Park. The shuttle starts at the Naga-waukee Park and Ride on Hwy 83 and I-94. Print a coupon here for bus fare.
4. August 13-14th, Waukesha BluesFest “An American Music and Art Festival”
Friday and Saturday, August 13 and 14, 2010, 1pm - 10:30pm each night. Headlining acts include: The Tommy Castro Band (Friday) and Chris Duarte Group (Saturday). Event held at Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield. For details on the event, visit: www.waukeshabluesfest.com
5. August 21st, Downtown Delafield Business Annual Tent Sale
6. SummerStage Theatre in Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak
Throughout summer, indulge in everything from Shakespeare to Irish Dancing at SummerStage, an outdoor amphitheater in the Kettle Moraine State Forest. This open air, rustic setting Is the perfect spot to enjoy drama, music or comedy while enjoying your favorite picnic meal and beverages. Schedule and ticket information is available on their website. Get details.
Museums and Historical Sites
7. Hawks Inn Historical Museum and Visitors Center Tours
Step inside a genuine stagecoach stop with a tour of Hawks Inn, a renovated and refurbished stagecoach station and the social and political center of Delafield in the mid 1800s. Free educational tours every Saturday, 1-4 pm. Get details.
8. Trendy shopping and dining
Boutiques, trendy restaurants, and popular favorites fill the streets of Delafield. Irish pubs, upscale dining on the lake, exclusive shops with gourmet candy and home décor… there’s something for every taste in Delafield. Get details.
9. Old World Wisconsin Frontier Museum and Ten Chimneys Historical Site
Within 30 minutes, you can be transported back in time. Travel back to the frontier era, in the1800’s, of Old World Wisconsin, an interactive, outdoor museum of Wisconsin’s history and pioneer life. Or, visit Ten Chimneys, the grand summer home of Broadway actors Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontaine, ‘glamorous legends in American Theatre history’.
10. Short drive to great events throughout Milwaukee and Madison
There’s no need to leave Delafield, but if you do, Delafield is an excellent launching point to many summer hotspots in Southeastern Wisconsin. Head down to Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival, or the Wisconsin State Fair by hopping the shuttle in Delafield at the Nagawaukee Park-Ride in Delafield (Hwy 83 and I-94). Don’t worry about traffic or parking – the shuttle drops you off right at the main gate! There’s also Milwaukee Brewers Major League baseball, popular ethnic festivals on the Milwaukee lakefront, the famous Farmers’ Market On The Square in Madison, and more.
There are many accommodations in Delafield, from locally-owned Country Pride Inn and the luxurious Delafield Hotel, named to the Traveler’s lists of Conde Nast Magazine and National Geographic, to well-known chains like Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, and La Quinta Inn & Suites.
Come to Delafield, your launching point for summer fun. Browse the interactive calendar of events for details on summer happenings, or call 888-294-1082.
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Thank you to all who participated in these great June and July events!
Delafield 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run - On June 19, enjoy a day of family fun at Delafield’s annual run in the city’s historic downtown. The timed 5K event is followed by a “mini” race for the smallest runners, in which every child receives an award. Get details
Delafield Block Party: Food and Music Festival - On July 9-10, live music, food, and fun will fill the streets of downtown Delafield during the annual Block Party. Take in delicious cuisine from local eateries and experience family-friendly activities during this free event. Get details.
The 35th Annual Lake Country Art Fair - On July 10, the Lake Country Art Festival features over 150-juried exhibitors displaying and selling one-of-a-kind creations in Naga-waukee Park, on the shores of Lake Nagawicka. Even the smallest visitors will enjoy the children’s art pavilion where they can express their creativity, too. Get details.
