Summer Activities

The World’s Greatest Flea Market

Every Saturday in the Park.

Join the fun all season long at the Princeton Flea Market. A destination in itself, Princeton’s Flea Market is the largest outdoor flea market in Central Wisconsin. Enjoy a Saturday stroll in Princeton’s City Park on Hwy 23 to browse through hundreds of vendor goodies. The treasures abound every week as new vendors enter the mix, so make it your weekly stop to find that long sought after item or just to get a tasty snack at the food stand.

saturday morning at the princeton flea market showing a flower stand
downtown Princeton street with a group of women window shopping

Downtown Shopping

Princeton’s downtown district is overflowing with small town charm and some of the finest urban flair shops in the state. As such, you’ll find hand-blown glass, clothing with sass, jewelry and accessories, floral design shops, vintage goods, books and Willy Rae art, nuts and bolts, garden accessories, Amish furniture and so much more.

It’s also a great place for antiques and collectibles! Princeton is “vintage shopping heaven” for those who love objects with history. There are two large antique malls and ta number of antique/collectible shops throughout town that you won’t want to miss!

Birding, Biking, Canoeing, Hiking, Golf and More!

There’s a plethora of things to do here!

Birding: The area surrounding Princeton is blessed by its wealth of habitats for birds and wildlife. Many locations have trails and are open to public access.

Bicycling: Princeton’s bike routes will take you through some of the most beautiful countryside in central Wisconsin. These routes range from 8 to 34 miles. The terrain ranges from flat to quite hilly.

wooded scene with an owl sitting in a tree
group of bicyclists riding on a path through the sunlit woods

Canoeing/Kayaking: Drop in your canoe or kayak at any of the boat launches and silently glide along the shore lines of your choosing.

Golfing: From nearly treeless rolling hills of the “Scottish-style” links to fairways beautifully bordered with mature and dense oaks and pines, the Princeton area is a golfer’s paradise.

Hiking: Taking a few minutes or a full day, a multitude of area trails and parks throughout the area fill the need to get back to nature.

Fishing: The Fox River, Green Lake and Lake Puckaway are managed for quality fishing. Favorites include small and large mouth bass, bluegill, perch, white bass, northern, walleye, cisco, musky, trout and catfish.