About Fond du Lac, WI
Nestled at the foot of beautiful Lake Winnebago, Fond du Lac (French for “foot of the lake”) and the surrounding communities enjoy exceptional recognition. In two separate national measures, our city has been awarded “safest city” and the “most affordable in which to live” in the nation. A resurgent downtown has a wonderful arts and entertainment district surrounded by cute shops with friendly merchants.
It is because of the friendly, hard-working people of the Fond du Lac area that businesses, such as Mercury Marine, choose to headquarter here, making employment opportunities abundant for blue collar, white collar and professionals alike. Close and central proximity to Milwaukee, Green Bay and Madison make Fond du Lac a convenient place to live, work and shop.
Whether you are considering public or private schools, the Fond du Lac schools have an exceptional reputation for K-12. It also hosts a two-year University of Wisconsin campus, Marian University, and multiple campuses for Moraine Park Technical Institute.
You will find lakeside parks, hiking/biking trails, the Horicon Marsh, and many beautiful lakes on which to enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, and more. Fond du Lac is known as a vibrant sport area, known for having the finest soccer complex as well as best hockey complex in Wisconsin.
C’mon in to Fond du Lac! We’re First on the Lake!