NEW NORTH, May 20, 2008 – Eighteen New North communities were recently named some of Wisconsin’s 2008 Best Small Towns by Wonders of Wisconsin. “It’s no surprise that the New North is home to some of the best small towns in the state,” said Jerry Murphy, Executive Director of the New North, Inc. “The New North boasts beautiful trails, wonderful lake and rivers, great shopping, and fantastic entertainment. These towns are truly great places to live and to visit and are deserving of the recognition they are receiving.”
The New North communities being recognized by Wonders of Wisconsin are:
Algoma – Best Town on a Lake (#4)
Baileys Harbor – Best Town for Boating Getaway (#2)
Crivitz – Best Snowmobiling Getaway (#5)
Egg Harbor –Best Galleries and Art Scene (#1)
Elkhart Lake – Best Town on a Lake (#3)
Ephraim – Most Beautiful Town (#3); Most Distinctive Architecture (#5)
Fish Creek – Best Theater and Entertainment Town (#3); Best Cross Country Skiing Town (#4); Most Romantic Town for Adult Getaway (#3)
Green Lake – Most Scenic Beauty (#3); Best Town for Dining (#1); Best Town for Family Weekend (#2)
Keshena – Best Town on a River (#5)
Kohler – Best Shopping (#4); Most Romantic Town for Adult Getaway (#4)
Peshtigo – Best Historic Town (#5)
Plymouth – Best Galleries and Art Scene (#5); Best Cross Country Skiing Town (#5); Best Town for Biking (#5)
Princeton – Best Shopping (#5)
Ripon – Best Historic Town (#3)
Sister Bay – Best Town for Dining (#1)
Sturgeon Bay – Best Shopping (#3)
Two Rivers – Best Town for Biking (#2)
Waupaca – Best Town for a Fishing Getaway (#4)
Wonders of Wisconsin accepts nominations throughout the year from individuals regarding which towns are considered among the state’s best. Over 3,000 people voted online to help select Wisconsin’s best small towns. For a complete list of the winners, please visit http://www.wondersofwisconsin.com/.
New North, Inc. is a regional collaboration effort focused on promoting regional cooperation and economic development in an 18-county region in Northeast Wisconsin. The 18 counties included in the New North are Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet, Waupaca, Brown, Shawano, Oconto, Marinette, Door, Kewaunee, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Florence, Menominee, and Waushara. To find out more information about New North, Inc., please visit our website at http://www.thenewnorth.com/.
