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Milwaukee may be a busy, bustling hub, but there are plenty of ways to escape the big city without straying too far. Tucked along the outskirts of Wisconsin’s largest city is one such escape, where small-town charm can be found in droves. Chenequa is a village 30 miles west of Milwaukee, nestled in Wisconsin’s Lake Country. The village surrounds the 703-acre Pine Lake, and includes parts of Beaver Lake to the east and North Lake to the north. Not only is this charming village surrounded by natural beauty, but it is also the state’s wealthiest suburb, according to Forbes.
With a population of about 817 residents, this charming village maintains a small-town, rural feel despite its close proximity to the lively Milwaukee. Chenequa is easily accessible from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, which is about 35 miles away, where you can rent a car for a short drive to the town. As for lodging, there are plenty of cost-efficient options nearby, such as the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in the nearby Delafield, a city with award-winning food. For a more upscale stay, try Mon Bijou, a boutique hotel in a historic circa-1879 mansion about 10 miles away in Oconomowoc.
Immerse yourself in Chenequa’s small-town charm
Nestled in Waukesha County, Chenequa’s small-town charm makes it an attractive option for retirees and families. Incorporated in 1928, this is a family-friendly community with excellent public schools and low crime rates, according to Niche, making it a great place to consider setting down roots. Many of the businesses in and near Chenequa are locally owned, such as Stone Bank Farm Market, a year-round market that often hosts events to bring the local community together. There are plenty of local shops in the nearby Hartland, a lovely village with tasty eateries, such as Kalon Boutique, a trendy women’s clothing store noted for its kind and helpful staff on Yelp…