bonfire at Kenosha Beach House on Simmons Island

Asian Influence

Visiting a new place and trying local cuisine is part of the fun of travel. In Kenosha, you can travel around the world and taste cultural cuisine from Italy, Germany, Mexico, and more. In recent years, the area has seen more Asian Influence with the opening of several great restaurants bringing…

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What Locals Like: Brittani Geiser of Red School Café

In this interview for the 2025 Kenosha Area Visitors Guide, we asked Brittani Geiser, Front of House Manager at Red School Café, about the café and what she likes about the area. Red School Café takes pride in their homecooked meals and the coffee is always hot! Breakfast, lunch, and baked goods…

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Cup O' Joe Coffeehouse and the Iconic Orange Couch

Located in Twin Lakes, a village in the western part of Kenosha County, Cup O' Joe Coffeehouse offers more than just great coffee – it’s a vibrant community hub with a Friends-themed twist. Owned by Dena Prestininzi and Kim Hill, this cozy café boasts a Warner Bros. replica of the iconic Orange…

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Taco Tuesday… and Beyond!

If you have an affinity for Mexican cuisine, you’ll love the options in Kenosha! From Taco Tuesday specials and Cinco de Mayo celebrations, to tacos available any day of the week, you’ll want to check out these restaurants and pubs for great local eats. We recommend these places for tacos: Boat…

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I Scream, You Scream! We All Scream For Ice Cream!

Wisconsin is home to one of the cities that claims to be the birthplace of the ice cream sundae. So, it should be no surprise that we take ice cream (or frozen yogurt, custard, sherbet, or any other frozen treat) very seriously. Check out this carefully curated list of some of the best Ice Cream…

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Brewing Culture

Local craft breweries and beer gardens are popping up all over the United States. Those in the Kenosha Area offer extra flare with Midwestern Charm and Cheese Curds, though, making them far superior, obviously. Kenosha is located less than 40 miles south of “Brew City” and has its own brewery scene…

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What Locals Like: Jessica Phillips of RK News Hallmark

In this interview for the 2025 Kenosha Area Visitors Guide (out January 2025), we learn more about a local family business from Jessica Phillips, Manager of RK News Hallmark. She’s a member of the family that started the business many decades ago. RK News Hallmark is located at 5914 B 75th Street…

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What Locals Like: Donovan Scherer of Studio Moonfall

In this interview for the 2024 Kenosha Area Visitors Guide, we learned more about local business owner Donovan Scherer. Donovan Scherer’s Studio Moonfall is a bookstore, art studio, and publishing company with well over 100 titles of illustrated novels, coloring books, and more. Visit Studio…

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