Baraboo Community
Home to 12,000 people, Baraboo is located 45 minutes northwest of Madison in south-central Wisconsin. Baraboo is two hours from Milwaukee and three hours from Chicago and Minneapolis/St. Paul.
The town's many turn-of-the-century homes built on hillsides are reminiscent of New England. St. Clare Hospital is situated atop a hill offering a splendid view of the rolling bluffs surrounding Devil's Lake.
Baraboo's downtown centers around an old-fashioned square, which includes:
- The historic Al Ringling Theater, where the Baraboo Theater Guild performs;
- Many excellent places to dine and shop;
- A seasonal farmers' market; and
- Summer concerts on the Square
The surrounding area offers numerous points of interest, including:
- Devil's Lake State Park, which features cross-country skiing, swimming, canoeing, rock climbing, biking, and hiking;
- Devil's Head and Cascade Mountain downhill ski areas;
- Circus World Museum;
- International Crane Foundation; and
- Wisconsin Dells and Lake Wisconsin vacation areas

