Meet At Lake Michigan

All-Things Lake Michigan in Kenosha

Kenosha is a Wisconsin Harbor Town! So that means a visit to Kenosha County in the far southeast corner of the state is not complete without stopping by Lake Michigan. Pause to take in the beauty of our Great Lake. The lake truly shapes our community as it draws people to its shore no matter what season it is. (Be sure to take photos!) In fact, Lake Michigan is Kenosha’s #1 attraction. Nearly 90 percent of Kenosha County’s shore is publicly accessible with beaches, parks, bike paths, marinas, lighthouses, and festival places. There are numerous on-the-water and on-the-land activities to enjoy at the lake.

Did you know?

Kenosha’s only lakefront hotel is Wyndham Garden - Kenosha Harborside.
If you want to study at the lake, attend Carthage College!
Kenosha has a maritime museum – the seasonal Southport Light Station Museum.
We have two lighthouses. You can climb the Southport Lighthouse part of the year.
The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, Kenosha History Center, seasonal Southport Light Station Museum, and historic Kemper Center (with Durkee Mansion and Anderson Arts Center) have views of the lake.

sailboating on Lake Michigan in Kenosha

how to get here

Lake Michigan forms the eastern border of Kenosha County. The lake is located 7 miles east of Interstate 94/41. When you take the Union Pacific North train line out of Chicago or a northern suburb, the METRA Commuter Rail Station in Kenosha is within walking distance of the lake.

Transportation & Travel Information