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Living in Verona, WI

Things to do, schools, events and life in Verona, WI

By Livability.com on February 16, 2016

People gather around the Hometown Junction Farmers Market in Verona
courtesy of city of Verona, WI

In 1966, a group of soldiers fighting in Vietnam adopted Verona, WI as the perfect example of Hometown USA. Verona lives up to its nickname, offering residents a high quality of life, great recreational facilities and excellent schools. The city’s population has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, as many young families and single people are choosing to live here. Living in Verona puts you just 15 minutes away from Madison and the University of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Dells, a popular summer vacation area, is about an hour north of the city. The top employers in Verona include Epic Systems Corporation, an international health-care software company, which provides more than 9,000 jobs.

Houses in Verona

The city has a growing mix of single and multifamily housing options. Homebuyers can find brand-new homes in recently developed neighborhoods offering a host of amenities and modern subdivision standards, but houses in Verona typically don’t stay on the market for long. Neighborhoods are fairly well defined by the developments in which they are located or according to geographic areas. Some of the most popular neighborhoods in Verona include Hawks Landing, Scenic Ridge and Hawthorne Hills.

Schools in Verona

Due to its proximity to Verona, the University of Wisconsin-Madison plays an important role for the city. Not only is UW-Madison an economic driver, it’s also a cultural centerpiece and major source of entertainment. Other nearby colleges include Madison College and Edgewood College. The Verona Area School District oversees 12 schools across Dane County, including Verona High School, which in 2015 was named among the top 20 public schools in Wisconsin by Niche. In addition to standard public schools, the district offers parents the option of enrolling their children in charter schools, which provide more specialized education. For instance, the Verona Area International School involves a Mandarin-immersion program where subjects are taught in Chinese-Mandarin and English. 

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Things to Do in Verona

Though Verona is a small town, residents here find plenty of activities and entertainment options, from bike trails and soccer fields to breweries and unique places to eat. The Verona Area Community Theater and Verona Area Performing Arts Series host performances at the Verona Performing Arts Center, which is located at the high school. Outdoor concerts are held in various city parks throughout the summer and the Wisconsin Brewing Co. hosts bands on their outdoor patio area Friday nights during the summer.

The city’s preeminent festival, Hometown Days, is held the first weekend in June. The four-day event, held at Community Park, features a parade, carnival, live music and food vendors. Each September, roads in Verona are cleared for bikers participating in the IRONMAN Wisconsin series. 

A handful of shops and restaurants help draw people to Verona’s downtown, a quaint gathering place. The Military Ridge State Trail runs through the middle of downtown, where long-distance bike riders can stop in coffee shops or enjoy scratch cooking at Monte’s Grill & Pub, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

Health Care in Verona

Residents of Verona are within a short driving distance of three major hospitals located in Madison – Meriter, St. Mary’s and UW Hospital. The University of Wisconsin also operates a clinic in Verona. 

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