There are restaurants, there are local favorites, and then there's Franks’ Diner. For 100 years, Franks has been serving breakfast from the same historic lunch car that was shipped to Kenosha by rail and pulled into place by six horses. It's the oldest continuously operating lunch car diner in the…
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Today 5000 Seventh Avenue is the home of Olafson & Porter Vintage Goods and Heavenly Arts Studio. But it has been known as the Weiskopf block in its earliest days dating back to the 1890s, and it had become famous as a furniture store through most of the 20th century. The earliest business that can…
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With so many different festivals and events throughout the summer to attend in Kenosha, one that I look forward to is Kenosha Taco Fest. The Kenosha History Center organizes this event. Kenosha Taco Fest is back for its 4th year, and I’ve been there since the beginning. The event is on Friday, June…
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The Kenosha Public Market has found an incredible new home at Kemper Center, transforming a Saturday shopping trip into a full-day destination experience. With expanded grounds, lakefront views, historic architecture, arts programming, and dozens of local vendors, there's never been a better time to…
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This is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather starts to get warmer, the sun shines, and Kenosha is filled with outdoor activities to do on the weekends. Saturdays for me are for hunting treasures at local garage sales and going downtown to Kenosha HarborMarket! I have been going to…
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It’s here at last, sunshine and summertime! Kenosha is overflowing with summer activities, festivals, outdoor markets, and fun events. Just about anything you can think of, Kenosha has. Including an array of outdoor dining options to enjoy throughout the season. Options from breakfast/brunch to…
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In this interview for the 2026 Kenosha Area Visitors Guide, we learn more about the Kenosha Beach House on Simmons Island from its operator Meryl Strichartz. This seasonal attraction is located on our beautiful Lake Michigan shore at 5001 Simmons Island Road. It's believed that the 1934 Tudor…
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Have you dreamed of creating a great work of art? Ready to challenge your creativity? Need something different to do with family or friends? I’ve wanted to try this for a while, so I was very excited when I recruited a friend for a night at Pinot’s Palette. We signed up online for a Friday night…
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I don’t know what it is about Springtime that makes me want to look at art. But I can’t think of a better time to gaze upon it. So, join me on my art-filled day in Kenosha! So, whether you’re a local, traveling, or looking for a unique date night, you don’t have to go far to see amazing works of…
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One of the great privileges of retirement is the leisurely lunch. The midday meal is no longer sandwiched between meetings and appointments. It is a stand-alone event worthy of the planning and consideration of a three-day research seminar. My curiosity was piqued when I noticed that Church &…
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