First, let’s get the figures, addresses, statistics, & other “general information” done with before getting into the more interesting information about this fair city.

POPULATION: 11,248 as of 2005.

LOCATION: Approximately 40 miles northwest of Madison, or 12 miles west of I90-94. Baraboo is accessible from Highway 12, Highway 33, or Highway 159.

AREA: The City occupies approximately 3,356.5 acres of beautiful real estate along the Baraboo River & between the north & south range of the Baraboo Range National Landmark. The Baraboo/Wisconsin Dells Airport on Highway 12 just north of the City, services the area. The City is a mixture of old estates, a unique Courthouse Square that marries the old with the new, & a variety of residential developments that blend in so very well with the architecture & flavor of the area. The peaceful rolling countryside, lush farmlands, the meandering Baraboo River, Devil’s Lake, & the Baraboo Bluffs create an irresistible package of outdoor beauty.

BUSINESS CENTER: Baraboo is a hub of tourism, commerce, & industry. We have:
· Large retail stores as well as a wonderful mix of entrepreneurial businesses that include art galleries, craft shops, printers, groceries, specialty shops, clothiers, sporting goods, antiques, & more in our downtown area.
· Large & small diversified clean industrial operations.
· Doctors, lawyers, dentists, accountants, bankers, teachers, barbers, & book dealers. The yellow pages of the phone directory tell the story of just how much goes on in Baraboo.

EDUCATION: The Baraboo School District consistently ranks above the State average in test scores.
· Baraboo has six elementary schools & a middle/high school campus & several institutions that provide parochial studies for those families who prefer the private rather than the public system.
· The University of Wisconsin’s Baraboo-Sauk County campus provides a great way for students to live at home while studying to receive a two-year degree or go on to complete a four-year degree at another campus.

ENTERTAINMENT:
· Home of the historic Al. Ringling Theater where live stage presentations occur as part of the art district’s performance schedule & where new film releases are shown.
· Adjacent to Devil’s Lake State Park, & near Mirror Lake State Park, both great places for hiking, boating, & camping.
· Close to the Wisconsin Dells amusement areas.
· Home of the International Crane Foundation & the Circus World Museum.
· Outdoor & indoor public pools, a skateboard park, beautiful baseball diamonds, & a hockey/skate pavilion.
· Numerous parks & the Ochsner Park Zoo!
· Canoeing on the Baraboo River (free of all dams).
· Dinner theater.
· Ho Chunk Casino.
· Devil’s Head & Cascade Mountain winter downhill/cross country skiing & snowboarding.
· A golf course with a great view.
· Baraboo Bluffs Historic Landmark,
· Sauk County Historical Society,
· Much, much more. See the Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce site for more about what is going on in the area.

MEDIA: The Baraboo News Republic (a daily publication), WRPQ, WBDL, & the City Cable Channel.

EATERIES: Fine dining, casual snacks, down home eateries, family diners, ethnic specialties - the choices are many.

CHURCHES: We are home to over 25 different churches & about 20 denominations.

MEDICAL & DENTAL SERVICES: We have several clinics for orthopedic, pediatric, internal, & general medicine; a fine hospital; & dental, podiatry, & eye care facilities. We offer acupuncture, message, & holistic establishments as well as being a Regional Medical Center.

To understand how our City works, it’s helpful to become acquainted with the City Departments that handle day-to-day operations. We encourage you to visit the individual department websites. Here is a listing of the various offices & departments that comprise City government in Baraboo, their officials, physical locations, & phone numbers.

Learn more about this city

City of BARABOO, WI official site

City of BARABOO, WI chamber of commerce

City of BARABOO, WI general information

City of BARABOO, WI yellow pages

City of BARABOO, WI newspaper

County of DODGE, WI official site