Downtown Coldwater has been making great strides to create a better experience for all who visit. We offer free wireless Internet access throughout the entire downtown. For over 10 years the City of Coldwater has had its own broadband internet and cable television network, so it was quite easy to get the routers and have them installed throughout the downtown. The cost to the Coldwater Downtown Development Authority is $2,500 a year. This has proven to be a great service and well received.
The Downtown Coldwater Historic One-, Three- and Five-Mile Walking Tours have been a great asset, encouraging all to get out and exercise more. A brochure is available with routes as well as a description of 40+ historic sites along the way, available at downtown locations and the Visitor Bureau's website. Our new DDA website will have the printable brochure as well.
Keeping the downtown area clean, safe and attractive is always a struggle. Flowers are planted and cared for by area garden clubs and individuals. Here are some of the flower displays in front of North Woods Coffee Company. (All photos courtesy of Barb Rosene.)
We have worked very hard to introduce the many varied art forms this community has to offer. Art Walk is on the first Fridays in May and October—visitors can go into 12-15 different businesses, view the art, and have light refreshments. We also have an Art At the Park each year featuring juried art which has been very well received.
Also each Tuesday in July we have Entertainment Under the Stars featuring local bands—folk, blues, swing, rock and roll, and dixieland—with large crowds attending. Here is performer Jim Stout.
Thanks Barb!
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