This area of unspoiled beauty offers five picturesque communities – a perfect setting for four seasons of getaway fun. The shores of Green Lake have been a top tourism destination for more than a century. The lake is the deepest in the state; plunging 237 feet, its cool waters harbor an excellent trout and walleye fishery. The area’s resort offerings include water sports of every kind, four excellent golf courses, and a beautifully restored opera house.

To the north, Berlin charms visitors with its many Victorian homes and beautiful Nathan Strong Park. In western Green Lake County, Princeton’s downtown is a delightful mix of boutiques and artisan shops. The city’s Saturday morning flea markets (May thru October) are legendary. To the south, Markesan sparkles in the midst of lush farmland. For a glimpse of local history, visit the town’s Grand River Valley Museum.

To the east, Ripon is the home of the Little White Schoolhouse where the Republican Party was founded in 1854. Walking tours feature the city’s 150-year-old Ripon College. Nearby, Larson’s Clydesdales is nationally famous for its gentle giants.