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Pewaukee is known as the “the City in the Country,” because it offers a small town feel with big city amenities to its visitors and residents. Located on the shores of Pewaukee Lake, the city is a water sports enthusiast’s paradise. Fishing, boating, waterskiing and swimming are a few of the activities to take pleasure in during the warmer months. During the winter season, ice shanties are scattered across the lake with fishermen attempting to retrieve one of the well-known trophy fish. Living in Pewaukee gives residents the resources to bask in the beauty of Lake Country living and displays restored architecture throughout the city.

Real Estate
Pewaukee offers a variety of housing opportunities to people looking to settle in a quaint and friendly atmosphere. The housing market offers historic framed and newly constructed homes for first-time homebuyers or families looking for a beautiful environment. There are secluded homes in subdivisions with private settings as well as two-bedroom lake Cottages. Grand and glorious lake living is available at its finest.

Amenities
Check out the many activities and festivals the area has to offer for fun and entertainment. Pewaukee hosts many events for the family including Waterfront Wednesday’s, Taste of Lake County, Cinema in the Sand and more.

Enjoy Pewaukee Lake which is available for a wide variety of water sports such as fishing, swimming and sailing. Pewaukee Lake distinguishes itself as the only Class A Muskie Lake in the county; because numerous trophy fish are caught every year.

Fine dining and casual restaurants surround the lake, which provides residents with a waterfront view while dining. Enjoy a classic hamburger, or exotic cuisine on the shores of the Pewaukee Lake.

School District
The Pewaukee K-12 grade school district provides a family-friendly environment that allows for personal attention, and exceptional programs. Assessment scores for the district have continually been in the top ten percent for Southeastern Wisconsin.

History
The meaning of Pewaukee is “the dusty water,” or “lake of shells” in Potawatomi. Pewaukee was approved as a separate town on January 13, 1840 by an act of the Wisconsin Territorial Legislature. The town eventually became a village and was then incorporated as a city in 1999.

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