Town Profile

Town Profile Warsaw

Warsaw, the county seat of kosciusko County, is a thriving city whose historic downtown is centered around an Italianate 19th century courthouse. (Yes, gorgeous!)

Warsaw has no shortage of natural beauty, family fun, great shopping and food, quaint parks, rich history, creative talent—and it has been home to lifechanging entrepreneurs.

Known as the Orthopedic Capital of the World, Warsaw is home of both implant giants Zimmer-Biomet and DePuy-Synthes. See this issue’s county profile for more on its entrepreneurial and celebrity Warsaw residents and famed visitors.

NATUrAl BEAUTY

Whether the lake is your playground for fast tubing fun, waterskiing, lazy pontoon rides, or a relaxed day of fishing, in Warsaw, there’s a lake for you.

Warsaw lakes: Big Chapman Lake, Center Lake, Little Chapman Lake, Little Pike Lake, Pike Lake, Shoe Lake, Tippecanoe Lake, Winona Lake

Center Lake Park, located in the center of town, is a popular venue for events and activity, complete with beach and play area for children. Too, The Warsaw Biblical Gardens are here, providing opportunities for a peaceful stroll through beautiful masses of plantings— plants specifically mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments.

For those who enjoy trekking the trails on-foot or bike, Warsaw is the place to be. Enjoy the view of the Tippecanoe River on the 1.9-mile Chinworth Bridge Trail. The bridge, built in 1897, is part of the Lake City Greenway, which also includes the Heritage Trail of Winona Lake and the peaceful Beyer Farm Boardwalk Trail of Warsaw.

ThEATrE + ArTS

Get your arts on in Warsaw! Enjoy live performances at the premier arts center, Wagon Wheel Theatre. There’s always something enjoyable and exciting happening at Wagon Wheel. For it is here where you’ll see some of the best talent in the country with Broadwayquality shows. Mark your calendars for Sat., April 18 to enjoy their professional orchestra at the “Symphony of the Lakes Celebration.” Held at the Winona Heritage Room at 7 p.m., tickets are just $10 each. Check out their website for full details—and their exciting summer schedule. Wagonwheelcenter.org

Rich in history, Warsaw also offers the Kosciusko County Historical Society + Old Jail Museum to peruse. Within its walls, too, residents may take advantage of the wisdom and archives available within its Genealogy Library.

ShOPPING

From specialty gifts to jewelry, housewares and antiques to apparel galore, great shopping abounds in Warsaw. Warsaw Cut Glass has been a town staple since 1911. With products hand-crafted by master glass artisans each crystal piece is as unique as it is beautiful.

Or, if fashion and glam is your style, don’t miss downtown’s appropriatelynamed Glam Boutique. Their staff makes each shopping trip a welcoming, warm experience—and for fashionable, comfortable clothing, they’ll have you covered.

FAvOrITE lOCAl FOOD

Home to small, quaint restaurants, hometown diners, exotic eating destinations and foodie-favorites alike, there’s no shortage of excellent food in Warsaw. Fresh fish is shipped three times weekly to Noa-Noa Wood Grill & Tiki Bar for a fun, delicious, tropical experience. Or, stop at the unmistakable shiny silver building on Route 30, Schoop’s Hamburgers, for a ‘50s type dining experience. Don’t miss American Table Restaurant, Rua, One Ten Craft Meatery, La Troje—a local favorite for Mexican food, or if seeking an amazing breakfast, say good morning at Creighton’s Crazy Egg Café.

Care for a brew with your food? Visit Oak and Alley for excellent burgers, sweet potato fries and craft beer. And we would be remiss not to mention another Warsaw staple: Mad Anthony’s Lake City Taphouse. Or if prime rib makes the mouth water, head to The Barbee Hotel for their famous prime rib, lasagna, signature cocktail, brews, and uniquely historical surroundings.

For lake living, excellent food, shopping, history, entertainment, festivals—and an abundance of outdoor fun, Warsaw is home to it all.