Wednesday, May 21, 2008

New North towns honored as Best Small Towns

Eighteen New North communities were recently named some of Wisconsin’s 2008 Best Small Towns by Wonders of Wisconsin.

“It’s no surprise that the New North is home to some of the best small towns in the state,” said Jerry Murphy, executive director of the New North, Inc. “The New North boasts beautiful trails, wonderful lake and rivers, great shopping, and fantastic entertainment. These towns are truly great places to live and to visit and are deserving of the recognition they are receiving.”

The New North communities being recognized by Wonders of Wisconsin are:
  • Algoma: Best Town on a Lake (#4).
  • Baileys Harbor: Best Town for a Boating Getaway (#2).
  • Crivitz: Best Snowmobiling Getaway (#5).
  • Egg Harbor: Best Galleries and Arts Scene (#1).
  • Elkhart Lake: Best Town on a Lake (#3).
  • Ephraim: Most Beautiful Town (#3); Most Distinctive Architecture (#5).
  • Fish Creek: Best Theater and Entertainment Town (#3 — Peninsula Players Theatre), Best Cross Country Skiing Town (#4), Most Romantic Town for Adult Getaway (#3).
  • Green Lake: Most Scenic Beauty (#3), Best Town for Dining (#3), Best Town for a Family Weekend (#2).
  • Iola: Best Festival Weekend (#4 — Iola Old Car Show).
  • Keshena: Best Town on a River (#5).
  • Kohler: Best Shopping (#4), Most Romantic Town for Adult Getaway (#4).
  • Peshtigo: Best Historic Town (#5).
  • Plymouth: Best Galleries and Arts Scene (#5), Best Cross Country Skiing Town (#5), Best Town for a Biking Getaway (#5).
  • Princeton: Best Shopping (#5).
  • Ripon: Best Historic Town (#3).
  • Sister Bay: Best Town for Dining (#1).
  • Sturgeon Bay: Best Shopping (#3).
  • Two Rivers: Best Town for a Biking Getaway (#2).
  • Waupaca: Best Town for a Fishing Getaway (#4).
Wonders of Wisconsin accepts nominations throughout the year from individuals regarding which towns are considered among the state’s best. More than 3,000 people voted online to help select Wisconsin’s best small towns.

For a complete list of the winners, visit http://www.wondersofwisconsin.com.

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