Mars Cheese Castle. Brat Stop. Franks’ Diner. You’ll often hear about these three Kenosha landmarks on television. Many sportscasts will mention Brat Stop and Mars Cheese Castle, given both places are located off Interstate 94/41. You’ll hear about broadcasters and players visiting the famous stops…
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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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In honor of International Museum Day (May 18), I share with you information about Kenosha’s five museums that are all within a one-mile radius in Downtown Kenosha, near the Lake Michigan shore. May you take the time to visit one or all of them next time you’re in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Dinos, mammoths…
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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 some of my…
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New 2023 Kenosha Area Visitors Guide Now Available This year, bring your family (including your dog!), your bike, your fishing poles, your golf clubs, and your appetite for a memorable Midwest road trip to Kenosha, Wisconsin. We are a Wisconsin Harbor Town, an urban downtown, and a rural countryside…
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The National Day of Giving takes place the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Please consider supporting a nonprofit organization in the Kenosha Area. Show some love by making a monetary donation to (or becoming a member or volunteer of) a favorite: museum art gallery music organization other cultural…
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In September 2022, the 150th Wallace Fountain Anniversary was celebrated in Paris. How does that apply to Kenosha, you may ask? We have our very own Wallace Fountain! You may have seen the fountain – at the Place de Douai in HarborPark. While it’s been here since 2001, more people will now know…
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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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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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