bonfire at Kenosha Beach House on Simmons Island

Shop Small: Meet the Owner of SGT. PICKERS

A Treasure Trove of Vintage Charm and Stories! There are many opportunities to Shop Small in Kenosha – and that includes at SGT. PICKERS in the Uptown neighborhood. Here’s a portion of my recent interview with the shop’s owner John Henken to learn the inspiration behind the store. In a nutshell…

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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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Kenosha's Hidden Gems: Discovering POC-Owned Businesses

People of Color-owned businesses in Kenosha are making an incredible mark on our community. Visit Kenosha is honoring our POC-owned tourism partners by celebrating their contributions to our city! Some of Kenosha's most inspiring spaces, from coffee shops to art studios and event spaces, are…

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Hang Out With The Friend Group in Kenosha, Wisconsin

Eight Ideas Of What To Do! If you're anything like me, you might have your go-to spots for fun with your friends but also want to mix it up every now and then! So what do you do? The struggle sets in with trying to decide what to do and trying to figure out what's going on and where. This short…

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Treasure Hunting in Kenosha, Wisconsin

All things vintage, antique, fair trade, and handmade! From vintage and antiques to consignment, collectibles, one-of-a-kind items, and fair trade goods, Kenosha is a pretty sweet spot for all my trinket trailblazers and collectors out there! There are few things that get me as hyped about life as…

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Alcohol-Free Ways to Play in Kenosha, Wisconsin

Being nestled in the corner of the beer and cheese state, it’s no secret that eating and drinking is a key asset to the culture here in Kenosha, Wisconsin. BUT, Kenosha is filled with tons of hidden gems for those who want to stay out of the bar scene. Whether you’re looking for a way to get out of…

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Fair Trade and Locally Made

I love to shop just as much as the next person especially when it comes to finding something truly unique. When shopping at stores that sell fair trade and locally made items, you know that you are always going to find something truly unique, one of a kind and special. Here are a few of my favorite…

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Seven Styles of R&R in Kenosha

Looking for some good ole relaxation time while in Kenosha? There are countless ways to make memories this summer whether your idea of relaxation is doing next to nothing or to get up and go, Kenosha has your ticket to ride. To help plan your time here, check out this quick snapshot of Kenosha…

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