When you think of a campus area, you think of libraries and lecture halls, theaters and stadiums, students and profs. And really great places to drink beer. That’s the kind of energy, activity, and eccentricity you’ll find right here in Fond du Lac.
GENERAL LOCATION:
Entering from the rolling interior of eastern Wisconsin through the Niagara Escarpment and heading west towards our Downtown District.
WHAT YOU’LL FIND:
Marian University • Moraine Park Technical College • Our public and private high schools • Popular restaurants, including local fave BackYard Grill & Bar • Two outstanding theaters, the Prairie Theater and the Performing Arts Center • One of Wisconsin’s most respected soccer complexes • Ledgeview Lanes Bowling Center • The recently upgraded Herr-Baker baseball stadium, home of the Northwoods League two time champions – The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Get educated • Stroll through the Gottfried Prairie and Arboretum • Grab a bite and raise a glass • Compete against 88 other soccer teams in one weekend • Donate blood on the rugby pitch • Convert a 7-10 split • Attend the theater • Cocktail between innings • Root for the home team at a Dock Spiders baseball game
BackYard Grill & Bar
BackYard Grill & Bar, an award-winning restaurant, offers casual dining with a touch of patio panache. Your friends and family will agree as they soak up the inviting atmosphere and… more
Common Grounds Coffeehouse
Common Grounds Coffeehouse is one of the most popular dining hubs on the Marian University Campus. Open 7am to midnight on weekdays and 11am to midnight on weekends, Common Grounds… more
Culver’s – East
Since 1984, the signature ButterBurgers and Fresh Frozen Custard have been delighting guests one meal at a time. Culver’s has earned its reputation for deliciousness by cooking every ButterBurger to… more
Dillons Sports Grill
Dillons Sports Grill, located in Ledgeview Lanes, features a Friday Fish Fry, awesome homemade pizzas, delicious burgers, and other great food, beverages, and snacks. more
Festival Foods
Family-owned supermarket chain stocking meat, seafood, produce & organic foods, plus wine & beer. more
Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, a member of the Northwoods League, won the Northwoods League Championship in 2018 and 2020. Late May-mid-Aug, the Dock Spiders will play 36 home… more
Fond du Lac Soccer Complex
Fond du Lac Soccer Complex is home to over 30 soccer fields on a 53-acre complex with a complete concession stand, restrooms, main host field with seating, and a scoreboard. more
FreshFit Cafe
FreshFit Cafe is an eatery serving juices, smoothies, grab & go healthy meals, beer, and wine. more