Courtesy Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Kenosha
Enjoy All Kenosha Has to Offer!

Located along beautiful Lake Michigan between Chicago and Milwaukee, Kenosha is an ideal spot for a weekend getaway or a family vacation. There is more to do year round in Kenosha than ever before with great shopping, activities along Lake Michigan and an upbeat and lively city!
                             Outdoor Recreation

Parks, beaches, marinas and nature areas account for nearly 90% of the Lake Michigan shoreline in Kenosha. You'll enjoy boating, swimming, fishing and more as well as the scenic beauty of the area. Kenosha is especially proud of their newest lakefront neighborhood - HarborPark. Here on the shores of Lake Michigan, you’ll find sandy beaches, tranquil public gardens and fountains, a promenade perfect for walking, biking or skating, outdoor concerts, and many family-oriented festivals and events. Hike or bike the 10.2 mile Pike Bike Trail along Lake Michigan. The trail runs along points of interest including three historic districts, two historic lighthouses and a nature center. Golf enthusiasts will enjoy three area golf courses. There is a lot of outdoor fun to in Kenosha!

Historical & Cultural Activities

It's fun to see the Historic Kenosha Districts when you travel by vintage electric streetcars. Streetcars travel through the HarborPark neighborhood, along the lakeshore and downtown areas, and through historic districts. Other fun stops are the Kenosha Public Museum in HarborPark and its collection of wild and woolly mammoths, excavated right here in Kenosha County. Another popular attraction is the Kenosha History Center and its Rambler Legacy Gallery that tells the story of how the auto industry shaped the community. Fun for the entire family is the Bristol Renaissance Faire where you'll experience the romance, mystery, food and jesting, and jousting games of Elizabethan England,  from the end of June through August. With art fairs, farmers markets, summer concerts and lots of festivals, there is no shortage of things to see and do in Kenosha! 

 Shopping, Dining, Entertainment & Lodging 

For the serious shopper or the casual browser, there is plenty of shopping in the Kenosha area to please everyone! There are two large outlet malls, a shopping mall, antique shops, unique gift shops, specialty stores, cheese and gourmet food shops, and many other fine retailers. You'll also find a variety of great dining in Kenosha. From casual American meals to formal European cuisine and everything in-between, there are dining establishments located  overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan, in historic downtown Kenosha, and in the picturesque countryside. A variety of outstanding entertainment is available in Kenosha, including community theater, concert bands, local performances in clubs and restaurants, and world-class entertainers. In the Kenosha area there are accommodations to fit everyone's needs from affordable family lodging, lakefront resorts, inns, hotels, and a convention center.

Area Attractions

• Historic Downtown Kenosha

• Electric Streetcar Circulator

• Historic Lighthouses

• Simmons Island Park & Beach

• Anderson Arts Center

• Kenosha Public Museum

• Kenosha Military Museum

• Kemper Center

• The Pike Bike Trail

• Petrifying Springs Park

• Lincoln Park Floral Gardens

• HarborPark

• Wolfenbuttel Park

• Bristol Renaissance Faire

• Jelly Belly Center

• The Original Outlet Mall & Prime Outlet Mall

 

Courtesy Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Courtesy Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Kenosha

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