Few actresses are known for being as tall and Kristen Johnson, whom you might remember from "Third Rock from the Sun." She also stars in a newer show, "The Exes." Kristen Johnson is better known for her acting career than her home town of Whitefish Bay, WI, but if you're looking for a quaint town on the water, this small town on Lake Michigan might just be for you.
Kristen Johnston opted for a glamorous life in L
Few actresses are known for being as tall and Kristen Johnson, whom you might remember from "Third Rock from the Sun." She also stars in a newer show, "The Exes." Kristen Johnson is better known for her acting career than her home town of Whitefish Bay, WI, but if you're looking for a quaint town on the water, this small town on Lake Michigan might just be for you.
Kristen Johnston opted for a glamorous life in L.A. over rental apartments in Whitefish Bay, but you'd probably rather be in Whitefash Bay anyway (I'll take my city without a side of smog, please). With a population lower than 15,000, according to the last U.S. Census, Whitefish Bay is more laid back and offers gorgeous scenery without the city buzz going on in the background. In fact, Milwaukee residents often venture north to enjoy the resort founded by Captain Frederick Pabst, the well-to-do resident and man known, perhaps, best for his beer. A town grew up around the Pabst's park, which even had its own ferris wheel, as thousands of visitors who came by horse and buggy to the resort realized that they liked small-town living better than their busy city lives. In modern day Whitefish Bay, you can enjoy a cold one while sitting or casting your line on the beach of Lake Michigan.
If you're just looking for a summer rental, you may want to consider an all bills paid apartments. These are perfect for your vacation on one of the Great Lakes; stay warm by the lake without sweating the bills. Even in winter, Whitefish Bay doesn't get as cold as other locations in this state, which can be downright frigid in January and February! Lake Michigan to the east will certainly freeze over, but snow accumulation is much lower. Furthermore, the lake offers cool winds to help keep you comfortable during summer as well. Just make sure you're looking for real estate in the correct location. There's also a Whitefish Bay on another Great Lake, Lake Superior, but this one sits between Michigan and Ontario, and it refers only to the body of water.
The village itself covers under 2.5 square miles, so you can easily walk all of it on a beautiful summer day. A specific green space you might want to check out is Klode Park, which has beaches, woodsy walkways and a yearly 4th of July Celebration, complete with fireworks. Tennis courts and playgrounds make this a fun-friendly location. Like many of the neighborhoods in this small Wisconsin town, Whitefish Bay is full of safe residential neighborhoods.
While the original park and resort has been closed for years, city leaders have committed themselves to keeping the city close to nature despite its close proximity to the busy lake, nearby Milwaukee and even Chicago, which is just a short jaunt away down the interstate. This commitment hasn't been taken lightly, and Whitefish Bay found itself named as one of the Wisconsin's prestigious Bird Cities this year. Public transportation in the area is exceptional, and Whitefish Bay has a stop on N. Marlborough Dr. as part of the Milwaukee County Transit System Green Line route. You can easily head to the Eagle's Club for a concert or enjoy late-night entertainment in any of Milwaukee's hip bars because the but route runs almost all night long.
