Undiscovered Treasures

Welcome to our pre-planned Experience Guide

We are so glad to have YOU!

We know not everyone loves the research, time, and effort that goes into planning an experience, so Experience Burlington has some guided trips and fun stops preplanned for you! SHRPA is an online tool that makes it fun and easy to share and discover adventures in our community - by visitors and locals for visitors and locals! Do you only have an afternoon to spend in Burlington? Are you interested in familyfriendly activities, a date night, or a girls’ day out? Scan the QR code to see what other folks find fascinating in our community. Or better yet – create your own adventure on SHRPA and let others know what you loved about Burlington! Or better yet - create your own adventure and let others know what you loved about Burlington!

Brown’s Lake Aquaducks

The Brown’s Lake Aquaducks perform water ski shows at Einer Fischer Park on Hwy 11 in Burlington every Thursday evening from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Junior Show starts at 5 pm with the Main Show following at 6:30 pm. All shows are free and open to the public.

Burlington Farmers Market

Located in Wehmhoff Square Park (next to the library) in Historic Downtown Burlington is one of our favorite summer pastimes. Vendors and customers come from miles around to sell and buy fresh produce, meats, and cheeses, and unique crafts and products.

The Farmers Market has grown to include live music, local beer and wine offerings, and delicious on-site dining options. Come and enjoy a fun evening of food, music and fun!

Roots of FreedomWisconsin’s Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad was the first “railroad” to reach the Wisconsin Territory - and many visitors to the Burlington area are surprised at the rich history that includes multiple way-stations and pioneer residents who were active abolitionists, participating both directly and indirectly to help runaway slaves on their way to freedom.

The Burlington Historical Society has mapped out many of the way-station locations and offers the Bur Spur Roots of Freedom self guided tour. This tour includes over 25 stops in all: a City of Burlington Walking Tour and a driving tour that encompasses Rochester and Spring Prairie.

Burlington Rotary Barons

The Burlington Rotary Barons are a semi-professional amateur baseball team that began in 1997. The team is comprised of young men that were high school standouts and are currently playing college baseball, or have college baseball experience, and live in the Burlington area.

The team plays in the Land O’ Lakes Southwest league. This league is comprised of similar baseball talent from communities all across southeastern Wisconsin, from Milwaukee to Kenosha and as far west as Janesville.

The team plays its home games at Beaumont Field, across from Echo Lake in Burlington. Their season runs from May through the end of August.

Malt House Theater

The historic Malt House Theater is home to The Haylofters, one of Wisconsin’s oldest continuing community theaters. The group was founded in 1932, when its first home was an old barn near downtown Burlington, where shows were presented for audiences on a small stage built into the hayloft – hence the group’s name.

Since 1954, the company has presented an annual season in its present location, including spring and fall plays, a summer musical and off-season activities and shows.