Oconomowoc Pre-Convention Walk
Details
Dates | 6/26/2021 - 7/3/2021 |
City / State | Oconomowoc, WI |
Event Name | Oconomowoc Pre-Convention Walk |
Event Type | Seasonal Walk |
Event ID | 2021 Y2794 |
Distance - Trail Ratings | 10K or 5K 1A |
Description | From the 1870s into the 1930s Oconomowoc was known as the "Newport of the West" as wealthy Midwesterners, primarily from Milwaukee and Chicago, built palatial summer homes on these lakeshores and arrived by train every summer. Although that elegant lifestyle has changed and some of the homes razed or converted into yerar-round homes, the beauty which attracted these summer residents still remains. In addition to passing many of these homes, the walk includes the historic Oconomowoc Depot, the magnificent Veteran's Memorial Park, several lovely parks, and the site of the world premiere of MGM's "Wizard of Oz". |
Amenities | Strollers: Yes Wheelchairs: No Pets: Yes Restrooms: Yew |
Special Programs | Little Free Libraries Rockin' Around the Clock Walking the USA A-Z Walking with America's Veterans |
Start Times | 8:00am - 12noon, finish by 3pm on June 27. Walk's primary date is June 27. Later walkers check with any convention Start Point information table. |
Location | Oconomowoc Community Center |
Start Point / Driving Directions | 220 W Wisconsin Ave. Oconomowoc, WI 53066 N43.11190 W88.50163 Follow I-94 between Madison & Milwaukee, turn NORTH at EXIT 282, follow Summit Ave for about 3 1/3 miles. Turn RIGHT at Main St for 2 blocks, then LEFT on West Wisconsin Ave to Start Point on your LEFT. |
Awards & Fees | Pre-registration available at ava.org All walkers $3 |
Host Club | Madison Area Volkssport Association |
Contact | Don Suloff |
Website | dairylandwalkers.com |
Email Contact | suloff@tds.net |