Cambridge is a village located in Dane County and partly in Jefferson County in Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,101 at the 2000 census. The Koshkonong Creek runs through the center of the village, flowing south to Lake Koshkonong. Located in beautiful south central Wisconsin, just 20 minutes East of Madison and one hour West of Milwaukee, the Village of Cambridge is nestled amid small rural towns, historic churches, lake and streams with a pleasant mix of farmers, business people, artists and entrepreneurs.

A dam on Koshkonong Creek was the first sign of development for what would become the village of Cambridge. The surrounding area had been settled by Scottish and Norwegian farmers establishing Cambridge in 1847. Within the first few years, saw and gist mills, two general stores, two hotels, a boot and shoe shop, a harness shop, a cabinet shop, a tailor, a milliner store and a saloon all lined Main Street. One of the hotels on Main Street still stands and is currently the home of the jewelry store today.

Nearby Lake Ripley is a spring-fed gem of a lake that has long been a lure for city-weary souls. Its crown jewel is Ripley Park, a quiet comfortable area of open land nestled on the west shoreline. Vacationers started coming to Cambridge and Lake Ripley from Chicago as far back as the late 1800s. To promote Cambridge as a tourist attraction, the village adopted the symbol of a blue and yellow umbrella, and dubbed itself the “Umbrella City”. This symbol (based off umbrellas used at the beach on Lake Ripley) is still used by the village in some of its promotions today.

Cambridge came full circle by the turn of the century; a prosperous downtown area filled with quaint shops and restaurants, a beautiful public beach on Lake Ripley, and a wonderful park system. The Cambridge Area hosts several annual fund raising events that are open to the public. The Cannonball Run is held in July on the first Saturday and features a 5 and 10k course. A Renaissance Faire also takes place at Lake Ripley Park in May. Visit Rowe Pottery, famous for their salt fired, distinctive gray and blue pottery. There is also the World Pottery Games, a weekend festival all about pottery, celebrated in June.

Today, Cambridge is a strong artistic community, consisting of a diverse collection of independently owned businesses and services. Here you will find a mingling of both old and new. Inside Victorian storefronts and century old buildings are a variety of specialty shops featuring antiques, boutiques, art galleries, Amish made furniture, jewelry, salt-glaze and art pottery, home accessories, specialty foods and a coffee shop or two.

The Cambridge area offers an abundance of options for those searching for recreation and relaxation. Visit Lake Ripley’s clear waters which are ideal for water sports from canoeing to sailing, and avid, as well as novice, fisherman will enjoy the tranquility and bounteous catches offered up year-round. Or enjoy a hike through one of the area’s many parks and nature trails, including the 300 acre Cam-Rock multi-use park and trail system, which offers bicyclists, cross-country skiers and picnic-goers a wonderful place to kick back and experience the outdoors.

Recently voted one of the 100 Best Small Town Getaways in the Midwest (Midwest Living Magazine June 2007), Cambridge is full of charm and natural beauty. Area Bed & Breakfasts extend that charm with Victorian, Lodge to Cottage style homes made into comfortable, relaxing and beautifully adorned places for you or your guests to “get away” for a while.

A year round community, Cambridge features festivals and activities for all ages. In the spring and summer experience outdoor events like the Renaissance Fair and Pottery Festival & US Pottery Games. In the fall the Walk in the Park Antique Show and Folk Craft Fair offer great opportunities for shoppers, and winter is made for the holidays with Cambridge Country Christmas. Young and old alike can visit the Matt Kenseth Museum and store for a little NASCAR experience or stop by the Cambridge Historic School, listed on the Wisconsin and National Register of Historic Places, to learn about the area's history.

For more information on activities in and around Cambridge, Wisconsin, visit:

• Village of Cambridge, WI
• Jefferson County, WI
• Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
• The State of Wisconsin
• Cambridge, WI Google Earth Map
• View Cambridge, WI Area Jobs
• Cambridge, Wisconsin on Wikipedia.com
• Cambridge, Wisconsin on epodunk

For more information on activities in and around South Central Wisconsin, visit:

• Wisconsin State Parks – Kettle Moraine State Forest
• Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit
• Jefferson County Tourism

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