Located in Dane County (with parts in Jefferson County), the Village of Cambridge, WIsconsin is conveniently situated 20 miles east of Madison, the state capital, and one hour west of Milwaukee. The population of Cambridge was 1,101 at the 2000 census. At home in beautiful south central Wisconsin, Cambridge is nestled amid small rural towns, historic churches, lakes and streams with a pleasant mix of farmers, business people, artists and entrepreneurs; its rural ambiance is punctuated by the Koshkonong Creek, which runs through the center of the village, flowing south to Lake Koshkonong.

The surrounding area had been settled by Scottish and Norwegian farmers, establishing Cambridge in 1847. But the Cambridge area's first steps toward development began with a dam on Koshkonong Creek. With the dam able to harness the creek's waters, within the first few years saw and grist mills, two general stores, two hotels, a boot and shoe shop, a harness shop, a cabinet shop, a tailor, a milliner store and a saloon all lined Main Street. One of the hotels on Main Street still stands.

Nearby Lake Ripley is a spring-fed lake that has long been a lure for city-weary souls. Vacationers started coming to Cambridge and Lake Ripley from Chicago as far back as the late 1800s. The crown jewel is Ripley Park, a quiet, comfortable area of open land nestled on the lake's western shoreline. To promote Cambridge as a tourist attraction, the village adopted the symbol of a blue and yellow umbrella, and dubbed itself the “Umbrella City.” This symbol (taken from umbrellas used at the beach on Lake Ripley) is still used by the village in some of its promotions today.

Cambridge came full circle by the turn of the century; a prosperous downtown area filled with quaint shops and restaurants, a beautiful public beach on Lake Ripley, and a wonderful park system. The Cambridge, Wisconsin area hosts several annual fund raising events that are open to the public. The Cannonball Run is held on the first Saturday of July and features both 5 and 10k courses. A Renaissance Faire also takes place at Lake Ripley Park in May. In June there is the World Pottery Games, a weekend festival all about pottery, where you can visit Rowe Pottery, famous for their salt-fired distinctive gray and blue crafts.

Today, Cambridge, WI is viewed as a strong artistic community, consisting of a diverse collection of independently owned businesses and services. Here you will find a mingling of both old and new. Inside Victorian storefronts and century-old buildings are a variety of specialty shops featuring antiques, boutiques, art galleries, Amish made furniture, jewelry, salt-glaze and art pottery, home accessories, specialty foods and a coffee shop or two.

A year round community, Cambridge, Wisconsin features festivals and activities for all ages. In the spring and summer, outdoor events like the Renaissance Fair and Pottery Festival and US Pottery Games are a favored spot to commune with neighbors. In fall, the Walk in the Park Antique Show and Folk Craft Fair offer great opportunities for shoppers, and winter is made for the holidays with Cambridge Country Christmas. And all year long, young and old alike can visit the museum named after one of Cambridge's favorite sons, Matt Kenseth, to experience his many NASCAR triumphs for yourself.

The Cambridge area also offers an abundance of options for those searching for recreation and relaxation. Visit Lake Ripley’s clear waters which are ideal for water sports from canoeing to sailing, while both avid and novice fishermen enjoy the tranquility and bounteous catches offered up year-round. Residents regularly enjoy a hike through one of the area’s many parks and nature trails, including the 300-acre Cam-Rock multi-use park and trail system, which offers bicyclists, cross-country skiers and picnic-goers a wonderful place to kick back and experience the outdoors.

Recently voted one of the 100 Best Small Town Getaways in the Midwest (Midwest Living Magazine), Cambridge's charm and natural beauty makes a perfect community to "get away" right in your own neighborhood. Area Bed & Breakfasts extend that charm with Victorian, Lodge to Cottage style homes made into comfortable and relaxing hideouts.

For more information on activities in and around Cambridge, Wisconsin, visit:

• Village of Cambridge, WI
• Jefferson County, WI
• Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
• Cambridge, WI Real Estate Summary on IDCide (Local Info Data Server)
• Cambridge, WI Google Earth Map
• View Cambridge, WI Area Jobs on Career Builder
• View Cambridge, WI Area Jobs on Yahoo HotJobs
• Cambridge, Wisconsin on Wikipedia.com
• Cambridge, Wisconsin on epodunk

For more information on activities in and around the South-Central Wisconsin Area, including Jefferson County, Wisconsin, visit:

• Wisconsin: Life's So Good!
• Wisconsin Golfer
• Wisconsin Lakes
• The State of Wisconsin

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