There is an abundance of history to be appreciated in the Kenosha Area. Anyone interested in yesteryear, nostalgia, or architecture will appreciate Kenosha’s four historic districts. If Kenosha’s five museums were subjects in school, the titles could read “Natural Sciences”, “Fine and Decorative…
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I have a confession to make. I have a sweet tooth. A really big one. And sometimes I will base my lunch or dinner destination and/or order based on what will follow: dessert!!! That’s not to say I won’t mix and match. Get lunch from that place, grab dessert from this place. Here are 10 of my…
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Visit Kenosha exists to promote the Kenosha Area as a travel destination, and thereby contribute positively to Kenosha County’s economy. We promote, support, and provide resources to those businesses that support Kenosha's tourism industry and choose to work with us. We represent 150 local…
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Growing up, museums and historic homes/sites were always on the itinerary of my family’s vacations. I have wonderful memories of exploring country music, baseball, art, science, and much more. Some families, however, may be hesitant to include these places. Will their kids be bored? Is there enough…
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When you live, work, play, and/or go to school in a lakeside community, you can’t help but be drawn to the lake! Kenosha is a Wisconsin Harbor Town as our border to the east is Lake Michigan. Nearly 90 percent of Kenosha County’s shore is publicly accessible with beaches, parks, bike paths, marinas…
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The Kenosha County Fair is BACK!!!! It takes place August 18-22, 2021 in Wilmot, Wisconsin. The 2021 Centennial Celebration of the Kenosha County Fair will include new contests, fireworks, special exhibits, and the return of the Fair Parade on Sunday. Postponed from 2020, the Centennial Celebration…
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A visit to Kenosha’s lakefront would not be complete without a ride into yesteryear aboard an Electric Streetcar. Kids love to wave out the window, while many grandparents fondly recall waving out the windows of their own hometown streetcars as youngsters. Seven beautifully restored Electric…
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While the Kenosha Area is located midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, you needn’t drive to the big city for a taste of art and culture. The Kenosha Area has a blossoming, artful community of its own. Art enthusiasts can make a day of it near the Lake Michigan shore exploring this artful side…
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For a place that’s full of family-friendly attractions, perhaps it’s fitting that the Kenosha Area is also home to many businesses that have stood the test of time, while keeping it all in the family. Let’s take a look at just a few of the family-owned establishments in the Kenosha Area. Setting up…
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The Visit Kenosha Team was incredibly proud to present our new 2020 Kenosha Area Visitors Guide last January! As you can imagine, a lot of time and effort goes into producing the Visitors Guide each year. One of the biggest decisions our team makes is what the cover photo will be. As you may or may…
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