Just a 20-minute drive from Milwaukee, Waukesha offers residents the charm of small-town living just outside the big city. Waukesha is home to a downtown area that is both historic and hip, teeming with plenty of shops, salons, restaurants, and independent businesses. The balance of historic and hip is seen throughout Waukesha, from the historic architecture to the public art installments and sprawling murals.

Waukesha contains a wide variety of attractions, including Fox River Park, Waukesha Farmers’ Market, Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum, Minooka Park, the Springs Water Park, and Raised Grain Brewing. You can also attend events such as a food truck festival and the County Fair or even take a hot air balloon ride in Waukesha, where your options are always many and varied.