Leave the modern world at the gates, and step into an amazing display of performances, art, food, and family fun at Bristol Renaissance Faire. Bristol Renaissance Faire is a 30-acre site with 16 stages that offer entertainment all day long. In addition to the shows, there are street entertainers, a…
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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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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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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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Inside Revival Room Resale! There’s a certain kind of shop you walk into and immediately think, yeah… this is my place. That’s the energy at Revival Room Resale. Located on 14th Avenue, this curated vintage resale store is packed with 90s, Y2K, and one-of-a-kind pieces that feel anything but…
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A Story of Confidence, Connection, and Community! In Downtown Kenosha, just a few blocks from our iconic lakefront, surrounded by restaurants, shops, and a rapidly evolving local scene, you’ll find a business that many people still discover by surprise: In the Garden of Eden. “I had no idea this…
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Shop, Dine & Play in the Kenosha Area this Mother’s Day! Everyone thinks their mother is the greatest. And none of them are wrong. Mom is always there to dry our tears, take us to practice, bandage our booboos, help us with homework, and encourage our dreams. Show your mom your love and thanks this…
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I’m enjoying reading more for pleasure in retirement. My Kindle told me I read 59 books in 2025. That’s pretty good. I’m a follower of Blue House Books (BHB) and have always been curious about their community events. I’m not a bibliophile though and have been intimidated in general by book clubs…
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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and if you’re still staring at a grocery store bouquet thinking, there has to be something better than this… you’re absolutely right. This year, skip the predictable chocolates and roses and shop local for something thoughtful, personal, and memorable…
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