SHEBOYGAN COUNTY
County Offices
508 New York Avenue
Sheboygan
920-335-0060
https://visitsheboygan.com/
Chamber of Commerce
712 Riverfront Drive
Sheboygan
920-457-9491
www.sheboygan.org
Services
Situated on the western shores of Lake Michigan, panoramic Sheboygan County encompasses a number of rural townships that blend with growing cities and charming villages. State-of-the-art healthcare is available close to home in modern hospitals supported by skilled professionals in every major specialty and convenient clinics close to home. Aurora Health Care plays a leading role in the county, providing two of the area’s hospitals, Aurora Sheboygan Medical Center and Aurora Valley View Medical Center. Aurora Sheboygan offers a wide range of specialties that include cancer treatment in cooperation with the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic and cardiac care through the Muth Heart Center. Located in Plymouth, Aurora Valley View plays a vital part in the regional healthcare network by offering advanced services close to home. In addition to 24-hour emergency services and urgent care, this full-service hospital is a leader in senior services. The medical center also operates a nursing home and retirement apartments. St. Nicholas Hospital offers a full-service community hospital with an impressive number of specialties. An affiliate of the Hospital Sisters Health System, the hospital is also located in Sheboygan.
The public school districts that serve Sheboygan County from kindergarten through the 12th grade provide an excellent pupil-teacher ratio, a solid core curriculum, abundant opportunities for extra-curricular activities, and special programs for the gifted and challenged. Several schools in Sheboygan City have received national “E” awards for excellence, and the Sheboygan Area School District has been cited as a Gold Medal District by Expansion Management Magazine. Opportunities for higher education include the private Lakeland College near Howards Grove, a four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Church of Christ. Undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors combine with programs for working adults and several master’s degree programs. Lakeshore Technical College is another popular choice for those who are seeking technical diploma programs. Associate degrees, apprenticeship programs, specialized training, and continuing education courses are all available. Sheboygan is also home to one of the extension campuses for the University of Wisconsin. Once a freshman-sophomore university, UW Sheboygan has forged collaborative programs that make it possible to complete select four-year degree programs without ever leaving the county.
Lifestyle
Offering an idyllic location between the sparkling shores of Lake Michigan and the deep forests of the Kettle Moraine, scenic Sheboygan County is a haven for sports enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. This area is also known for a calendar filled with special events, from local flavor to holiday celebrations and festivals that honor history, culture, or the arts. The county is famous for its world-class golfing and fishing, just two of the attractions that draw throngs of visitors to enchanting resorts. Harmonizing premier resort communities and charming villages with breathtaking natural beauty in every direction, the county has long been recognized as a desirable destination for vacationers and tourists.
Recreational activities are virtually unlimited. Some of the common pastimes for area residents include baseball, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and the thrilling races at Road America — North America’s longest and finest natural road racing facility. Miles of trails through pristine woods or picturesque country roads make the county ideal for biking, hiking, and horseback riding. Even the region’s tiny villages enjoy a centerpiece of lush parkland that brings the community together for summer concerts or special events. The cities and larger towns or villages provide expanded recreational amenities including community centers, senior centers, aquatic facilities, tennis courts, playgrounds, sports fields and courts, and fitness centers.
Those who enjoy cultural enrichment will discover beautiful venues that showcase a performing arts series including symphony, ballet, theatre, and musicals. Fine museums for history and art are scattered throughout the county, complementing the array of galleries tucked away in quaint shopping districts. Award winning school systems, a low cost of living, affordable housing, superb healthcare, strong economic growth, serene neighborhoods, and family-oriented communities are just a few of the advantages to Sheboygan County living. These factors along with many others came into play when Sheboygan was selected by a Reader’s Digest survey as “The Number One Place in the Nation to Raise a Family.”
Cedar Grove, Oostburg, Random Lake
Cedar Grove Village Hall
920-668-6523
Oostburg Village Hall
920-564-3214
www.oostburg.org
Random Lake Village Hall
920-994-4852
Chamber of Commerce
920-457-9491
www.sheboygan.org
The small villages of Cedar Grove, Oostburg, and Random Lake offer the close-know spirit that only a very small town can provide. Cedar Grove was first established by Dutch settlers, and many of their descendents still call the community home. Artifacts and remnants of the area’s early history can be found at the Het Museum, just one block from the historic Te Ronde House. Residents welcome a rush of visitors for the annual Holland Festival. Situated between Interstate 43 and Highway 32, Oostburg was founded in the 1840s and shares Cedar Grove’s Dutch heritage. Miniature windmills and brilliant beds of tulips offer captivating reminders of yesterday, crowned by the annual Heritage Day celebration. Random Lake provides a friendly small residential village highlighted by the Luxemburg Heritage Museum, which is filled with memorabilia and artifacts from local settlements. Residents of all three villages enjoy superb recreational sites close to home from lakes and rivers to deep forests and pristine wilderness.
Elkhart Lake, Howards Grove
Elkhart Lake Village Hall
920-876-2122
www.elkhartlake.com/village/
Howards Grove Village Hall
920-565-3511
Chamber of Commerce
920-876-2922
www.elkhartlake.com
Newcomers to Elkhart Lake will discover a charming community with enough diversions and attractions, both natural and crafted, to create a “vacation feeling” around the four seasons. Windsurfing on the lake, pulling in the big catch, enjoying a theatrical production, listening to live musical entertainment at a lively night spot, and witnessing the exhilarating speed of race cars at Road America are just a few of the many leisure activities. The Kettle Moraine State Forest offers a paradise for exploration and discovery, while the beach beckons water-sport enthusiasts. Because this charming resort village has been welcoming guests to elegant Victorian resorts for more than a century, local shops, galleries, and restaurants are exceptional. Howards Grove offers a small-town atmosphere north of the county seat of Sheboygan in close proximity to Elkhart Lake. Residents of the village appreciate a prime location near Lake Michigan shoreline for water-sport recreation.
Kohler
Village Hall
920-459-3873
www.kohlervillage.org
Chamber of Commerce
920-457-9491
www.sheboygan.org
Scenic landscapes surround the wonderful village of Kohler, where residents and visitors alike enjoy world-class recreational amenities and first-rate community services. Because Kohler welcomes so many vacationers and tourists, the village features popular restaurants, an exceptional spa, first-rate sports clubs, and lush fairways that include Pete Dye’s world championship golf courses. Nestled against peaceful Wood Lake, The Shops at Woodlake Kohler offers a fine collection of specialty boutiques for everything from apparel to collectibles. The rolling Sheboygan River flows through the community to Lake Michigan, providing world-class fishing for trout and salmon as well as opportunities for canoeing or wilderness picnics. Multi-purpose trails for biking, hiking, jogging, and horseback riding surround the village.
Plymouth
City Hall
920-893-1271
www.plymouthgov.com
Chamber of Commerce
888-693-8263
www.plymouthwisconsin.com
One of only three cities in Sheboygan County, Plymouth also serves as a popular destination for vacationers and tourists. Many of the city’s magnificent historic homes and structures have been converted to cozy bed and breakfast inns or quaint boutiques, creating a delightful atmosphere graced by old-world charm. Recreational opportunities are diverse and unrivaled for a backdrop of natural beauty, from lakefronts to ancient forests. The community is ideally located an hour’s drive from Milwaukee and Green Bay and two hours from Chicago. Numerous parks add green space and recreational facilities, crowned by City Park. This 18-acre facility includes a wonderful aquatic center, a skate park, a lighted softball diamond, concessions, tennis courts, a basketball court, a volleyball court, outdoor swimming, playgrounds, picnic shelters, a lighted winter sledding hill, and a band shell.
Sheboygan
City Hall
920-459-3361
http://www.sheboyganwi.gov
Chamber of Commerce
920-457-9491
www.sheboygan.org
The county seat of Sheboygan serves as the primary economic engine for the region, particularly in terms of business and industry. Although Sheboygan is nationally recognized as an ideal place to raise a family, Money Magazine discovered that retirees found it equally appealing. Preserving the friendliness of a small town, the city is home to thriving manufacturers, excellent schools, a major state university, state-of-the-art hospitals, cultural attractions, world-class golf courses, notable restaurants, and exceptional services. Miles of scenic Lake Michigan shoreline lies to the east, while the forested hills of the Northern Kettle Moraine are visible on the western horizon. City Park creates a sweeping green space in the heart of the community, offering a kaleidoscope of sports and recreational amenities.
Sheboygan Falls
City Hall
920-467-7900
Chamber of Commerce
920-467-6206
www.sheboyganfalls.org
Situated near the picturesque falls of the Sheboygan River, the community of the same name blends the rich architectural heritage of a historic manufacturing center with contemporary amenities. Today, friendly merchants welcome customers to charming shops and family-owned businesses. Several well-known manufacturers sell their products in beautifully restored properties nestled in the charming downtown retail district. These turn-of-the-century structures have also been converted into wonderful bed and breakfast inns, quaint restaurants, antique shops, and a historical research center. Even a former saloon with gleaming hardwood floors and pressed-tin ceilings has been returned to its 1878 glory. Two historic districts on the national register showcase some of the finest restorations in the entire Midwest.
