Wisconsin’s Finest Cities

A friendly, developing community that is situated in the heart of east-central Wisconsin's Fox River Valley. Appleton is a very safe and pleasant place to live, with high employment and many rich opportunities for culture, education and entertainment. It's clean and beautiful and filled with good people and fine institutions. The cost of living is also relatively low, especially when it comes to housing.

Racine, also known as the “Belle City of the Lakes,” has many architectural interests. Three buildings in Racine were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The Racine Zoological Gardens covers 32 acres and is home to more than 250 animals representing 76 species including lions, wolves, rhinos, orangutans, kangaroos and more. Other attractions include exploring Wind Point Lighthouse and kayaking on Root River.

Milwaukee is a family-friendly city with cool stuff for kids including the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Discovery World, Milwaukee Art Museum, The Urban Ecology Center and Milwaukee County Zoo. There’s plenty for adults too, from brewery tours to fine dining, from shopping trips to coffee shops.

Kenosha is a port of entry situated on Lake Michigan. Summer band performances have been a Kenosha favorite for more than 80 years; you will find them in Pennoyer Park every Wednesday from mid-June through August. The city is ringed by a chain of county and state recreational parks. In its 2005 survey of United States communities, Money Magazine listed Kenosha as one of the top 100 "Best Places to Live."

Green Bay is located at the mouth of the Fox River on Green Bay. It is a port of entry with considerably heavy shipping. Its industries include papermaking, food and dairy processing, meatpacking, and auto part manufacture. Sites of interest include the National Railroad Museum and the Tank Cottage. The city is also home to a branch of the University of Wisconsin and the Green Bay Packers professional football team.

Madison, nicknamed “Mad Town,” is home to more than seven museums including the Chazen Museum of Art, the State Historical Museum and W.I. Vets Museum. If you love the outdoors, Madison has beaches, golf courses and parks galore. In 1996, Madison was nominated the “Best Place to Live” in the United States, by Money Magazine. It has consistently ranked near the top of the list in subsequent years, with the city's low unemployment rate a major contributor.