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Shopping --Evansville offers a wide array of shopping for everyone. Browse our unique shops for items you can't get at a national chain store. You'll find handmade pottery, antiques and artwork. You'll also find all your daily needs here in town, from auto parts to video rentals. Best of all, you'll find the high level of service you would expect from locally owned, small town businesses. For a list of the shops and stores in Evansville, see our business directory.

Dining -- In addition to several cozy cafe's and family style restaurants, Evansville boasts excellent Italian, Mexican and Chinese food, and steaks ordered to perfection. Or, for those in a hurry, we have any number of speedier options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a full listing of Evansville's Eateries, see our business directory.

Golfing -- Evansville Golf Course and Country Club offers a beautiful par 72, 18-hole golf course just outside Evansville. This lovely course has many tree lined fairways and "possibly the best greens in all of southern Wisconsin", according to Golf Wisconsin. Reservations can be made up to 7 days in advance. For more information or to reserve a tee time, call 608/882-6524.

Bowling -- Evansville Bowl has eight air-conditioned lanes, a restaurant and bar, and has men's, women's, mixed and junior leagues as well as open bowling. Call 608/882-5210 for more information.

Historic Walking Tour -- Evansville boasts some of Wisconsin's finest historic architecture in many different styles, including Victorian, Italianate, Stick, and Greek Revival. A brochure picturing and describing 50 gorgeous homes and businesses in Evansville's 22-block historic district was recently published by the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission. To receive the brochure, contact us at the address below. We're happy to send one out to you.

Parks -- Allen Creek meanders through scenic Leonard-Leota Park, Evansville's largest municipal park. It hosts any number of recreational facilities, including a swimming pool, softball diamonds, tennis and basketball courts, playground equipment, picnic pavilions and beautiful Lake Leota. Come for a day and pack a picnic lunch, or reserve one of the pavilions for a larger party. For information on park and pool hours, or to reserve a picnic pavilion or one of our ball diamonds, call 608/882-2266.

Fishing and Boating -- Gibbs Lake, just a few miles from Evansville's eastern edge has an abundance of fishing available. The lake is home to Bluegills, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. A public boat launch is available for your convenience. To get to the lake from Evansville, drive west on U.S. Highway 14 to North Tolles Rd. East onto W. Gibbs Lake Rd. If you prefer trout fishing, Allen Creek, which runs through Evansville, is a perfect place to spend a day.

Hiking, X-Country Skiing, and Horseback Riding -- Magnolia Bluff County Park, located less than ten miles from Evansville, has breathtaking views from it's bluff and is home to Rock County's only naturally occurring birch stand. There are hiking, X-Country Skiing and Equestrian trails at the park, as well as a picnic area and campfire pit overlooking the bluff. Sunset from the bluff can be magnificent. To get to Magnolia Bluff County Park, take WI 213 South out of Evansville a little more than three miles, turn right onto WI 59 and drive another three miles. Turn left onto North Croak Road. Drive for one-half mile. The park entrance is on the left. Gibbs Lake County Park also has hiking, skiing and equestrian trails available for your enjoyment.

Evansville Community Theatre -- For information on performances, see www.ectstagelights.org.