About this city
Also known as: Gem of the Kettle Moraine
Located in Waukesha County within the southern unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, Eagle is a historic, rural village heavily defined by its striking glacial topography of kames, kettles, and eskers. First settled in 1836, the community honors its rich pioneer past as the home of Old World Wisconsin, an expansive, open-air living history museum operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society. This unique geographical setting and historical presence make Eagle a critical cultural center where 19th-century Midwestern immigrant farming life is meticulously preserved alongside miles of scenic, wooded hiking trails.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Interact with costumed interpreters and historic farm animals at Old World Wisconsin, hike or mountain bike the challenging Scuppernong Trail system, and enjoy a vintage soda at the historic village center.
