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The City of Whitewater is nestled within the lakes, forests and prairies of southeastern Wisconsin. Home to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, the city enjoys ample educational, cultural and recreational opportunities. Within the city limits are Tripp Lake and Cravath Lake, providing a variety of outdoor sporting and leisure activities.

The Kettle Moraine State Forest is nearby with scenic skiing and biking trails, campgrounds, rustic drives and abundant wildlife. [Entertainment guide]

The Whitewater Aquatic Center features an indoor three-story, 120-foot long waterslide, leisure pool, lap pool, lazy river, play structure, whirlpool and fitness classes. With activities for everyone, your visit will charm you into a wide range of relaxation and new adventures. [Fun with the kids guide]

The greater Whitewater area includes Eagle, Eagleville, La Grange, Lima, Little Prairie, Palmyra, Storrs Lake and Whitewater, Wisconsin.

Facts & Places 

  • Whitewater is in Walworth and Jefferson Counties
  • Zip code for Whitewater is 53190
  • Area code for Whitewater is 262
  • Population for the city of Whitewater is 13,347 (2000 census)
  • The word Whitewater is derived from the Potawatomi Indians' term, "Wau-be-gan-naw-po-cat", meaning "white water", referring to the white sands in area creeks.
 

Whitewater Headlines

Von Eschen on dean’s list (The Savage Pacer)   Savage native Ashley J. Von Eschen was named to the dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater following the spring 2009 semester. Students must have a 3.4 semester grade point average with at least 12 credits and no grades lower than a "c." read more

Freshmen sign up to play roommate roulette (La Crosse Tribune) MADISON — She could be your best friend. Or she could make your freshman year miserable.

Public Enemies extras celebrate Madison premiere (Isthmus) Old-fashioned cars lined East Wilson Street Tuesday night, ladies smeared on bright red lipstick and pinned back their hair and a few gentlemen even sported top hats and canes. Celebrating the release of the ultra-hyped movie, Public Enemies, locals who worked as extras in the movie along with their families and friends joined Arts Wisconsin and Film Wisconsin at a release party at the Hilton ...

 

Wisconsin Headlines

Wisconsin agency's logo likened to anarchy symbol (Pioneer Press) MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin agency that runs state elections has launched a new logo, and some are saying it resembles the classic symbol for anarchy.

Economic Outlook: Wisconsin Shows Signs Of Rebound (WISC-TV Madison) MADISON, Wis. -- Revenue officials said Wisconsin's economy is showing signs of a rebound, but the recovery in employment and personal income isn't expected to start until 2010.

Economic Outlook: Wisconsin shows signs of rebound (WXOW 19 La Crosse) Associated Press - July 3, 2009 4:05 PM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Revenue officials say Wisconsin's economy is showing signs of a rebound, but the recovery in employment and personal income isn't...

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