There are restaurants, there are local favorites, and then there's Franks’ Diner. For 100 years, Franks has been serving breakfast from the same historic lunch car that was shipped to Kenosha by rail and pulled into place by six horses. It's the oldest continuously operating lunch car diner in the…
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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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With so many different festivals and events throughout the summer to attend in Kenosha, one that I look forward to is Kenosha Taco Fest. The Kenosha History Center organizes this event. Kenosha Taco Fest is back for its 4th year, and I’ve been there since the beginning. The event is on Friday, June…
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The article and photos were provided by Dick Ellis, publisher of On Wisconsin Outdoors. With a 24-hour visit or so to Kenosha, based around golfing, Dick and Lori Ellis visited other attractions as well in September 2025. Whirlwind trip will call these visitors back for more! With so much to…
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Step to the head of the class—because shopping at Cool School Antique Mall is always in style. This vintage-filled former schoolhouse isn’t just a lesson in local history—it’s recess for antique lovers. With hallways lined with treasures and stories in every corner, Cool School earns straight A’s…
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Along 7th Avenue in Downtown Kenosha, there’s a shop that dares to be different, beautifully different. Pretty Weird, located at 4706 7th Avenue, is the city’s newest destination for those who find beauty in the unusual, the curious, and the vintage. Run by the mother-daughter duo Lori Stern and…
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UPDATE: The Bronze Al statue of Al Molinaro was unveiled May 13, 2026. For more than 24 years, The Port of Kenosha Beverage House has been a second home to me. It’s where I’ve laughed with friends until closing time and watched punk rock bands tear up the tiny front room. It’s where my good…
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Downtown Kenosha just got a whole lot hotter – and we’re not just talking about the drinks. Station on 6th is the new firehouse-themed bar that’s blazing a trail with its warm atmosphere and strong community spirit. This place is truly on fire when it comes to honoring local firefighters and…
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When summer rolls around, find the most up-to-date car show information on the Visit Kenosha Events Calendar HERE! 2025 Information: Whether you own classic cars or you simply appreciate them and want a dose of the nostalgia and camaraderie that can be found at car shows, you’ll want to get…
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Nesting in the middle of 6th Avenue A in Downtown Kenosha is Lulu Birds, a charming and ever-evolving vintage shop that feels more like a cozy haven than a retail space. Step through the doors and you're immediately greeted by warm lighting, thoughtfully styled vignettes, and a nostalgic energy that…
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