First Timer vs. Old Pro

Whether you’re planning your first or tenth visit to Kenosha, we welcome you to our harbor town. We know there’s never enough time on a vacation to see everything. That’s why we’ve come up with this quick guide to help you prioritize!

HarborPark - Lakeside Promenade

The First Timer

This is your first trip to Kenosha and you are probably eager to see all that you can during your visit. To get an overall feel for our community, here are a few items for your MUST DO list…

Lake Michigan

With nearly 90 percent of our Lake Michigan shoreline being publicly accessible, you won’t want to miss seeing this Great Lake. Climb aboard one of our Electric Streetcars to cruise the lakefront in style. And don’t miss the sunrise over the water!

Electric Streetcar along the harbor in HarborPark

Kenosha Public Museum

The Kenosha Public Museum’s main exhibit, The Wisconsin Story, will introduce you to how our community was formed by glacial migration, the first inhabitants, and how our Schaefer and Hebior Mammoths are rewriting history books! If you have time, visit the Civil War Museum next door. Yes, we have a Civil War museum in Kenosha, Wisconsin!

Hebior Mammoth at Kenosha Public Museum

Farmers Markets

Kenosha HarborMarket has been a staple in the area for two decades. Kenosha Public Market in Downtown Kenosha is the newest market addition. Both offer fresh produce, baked goods, local meats and cheeses, and more - year-round on Saturdays.

Kenosha HarborMarket

Kenosha Public Market

Bristol Renaissance Faire

One of the most immersive experiences in the Kenosha Area is the Ren Faire. Grab a turkey leg, curtsey to the Queen, and prepare for a lot of 16th Century merriment! Huzzah!

Bristol Renaissance Faire - turkey leg

Boundless Adventures

Explore the area from the treetops! That’s right, enjoy a ropes course, as you climb and zip through the greenery at Boundless Adventures.

Boundless Adventures

The Old Pro - Repeat Visitor

You don’t live here, but you’re a frequent flyer. You probably know about the previously mentioned attractions. You can point your friends in the right direction of good local eats and you know about the mammoths. There is always something more to explore though. What should you check out on your next Kenosha visit?

Southport Light Station Museum

Take your Kenosha sight-seeing to new heights. Climb the 72 steps to the top of the Southport Lighthouse for amazing views of Lake Michigan, Downtown Kenosha, and even the Chicago skyline on a clear day. While at this museum, go 300 more feet to the Kenosha History Center, and learn about Kenosha’s automotive history.

Southport Light Station Museum

Kenosha Charter Boat Association

If you’ve explored Lake Michigan from land, it is time for you to get your sea legs! Book a charter fishing outing with the Kenosha Charter Boat Association. You’ll learn a lot about Lake Michigan’s fishing history, the ecosystems in the lake, and how to catch, clean, and cook Lake Trout, Coho Salmon, and more!

Kenosha Charter Boat Association

Kenosha Community Sailing Center

Another way to get out on the water is aboard a standup paddle board, kayak, or duck-themed pedal boat at the Kenosha Community Sailing Center! Rentals are available through the summer.

Duck-themed pedal boat with Kenosha Community Sailing Center

Wilmot Raceway

Explore Western Kenosha County a bit by catching an auto race in Wilmot. This dirt track features races on select nights May through September. You’ll see Sprints, Street Stocks, Modified cars, and more.

Racing at Wilmot Raceway

Kenosha Kingfish

Since you like to visit so often, root for the Home Team! The Kenosha Kingfish team is part of a collegiate baseball league that plays at Historic Simmons Field - the same field where the All-American Girls Professional Baseball Team, the Kenosha Comets, played in the 1940s and 1950s.

Opening Day 2023

View or request a FREE Kenosha Area Visitors Guide HERE and start planning your getaway!

Explore
The Outdoors

Hiking

Nature lovers will enjoy hiking in our nature areas and parks. Pringle Nature Center at Bristol...

Parks

The Kenosha County Parks system offers more than 1,500 acres of managed recreational land at eight...

Dog Parks

Traveling with your pooch? You’ll love our off-leash dog parks!

Boating & Fishing

There is good reason for Kenosha being known as the trout and salmon capital of Wisconsin. The...

Biking

It is impossible to ignore the natural beauty that awaits bike riders and cyclists in the Kenosha...

Golf

With three public courses offering pristine conditions in park settings, it is no surprise that golf...

Disc Golf

With similar rules to traditional golf played with clubs, disc golf is played with a Frisbee and...

Plan your Kenosha visit
Trip Ideas & Itineraries