Things to do in Kenosha
Action Territory
This family fun park offers miniature golf, go-carts, paintball, batting cages, and a huge arcade. We are open from early April to the end of October, weather dependent; June -August 7days a week. Call 262-857-7000 for more information.
12345 75th Street, Kenosha, WI
Anderson Arts Center
Located in an historic French Tudor mansion featuring the work of noteworthy local and regional artists. We are open year-round Tuesday - Sunday 1pm - 4pm. Call 262-653-0481 for more information.
121 66th Street, Kenosha, WI
Bristol Renaissance Faire
Where Knights are Noble, Maids are Merry and Turkey Legs are titanic. Open July through September, Saturday & Sunday only plus Labor Day, 10AM - 7PM
Carthage College
Host of the Carthage Chamber Music Series along with drama productions, music performances, and free exhibitions in the H.F. Johnson Gallery of Art.
Civic Center Historic District
The Kenosha Civic Center Historic District was the culmination of the city reform movements of the early 20th century. The district contains fine examples of classical public architecture including the County Courthouse, post office and high school. The information pamphlet for the walking tour is available from Kenosha Convention & Visitors Bureau, open Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm. Located at Sheridan Road at 56th Street. Call 800-654-7309 for more information.
Civil War Museum
OPENS SPRING 2008. Step back in time to discover how the Upper Midwest helped shape American history and the growth of our nation. Walk through the town square and experience family life back home as war broke out. Board a train bound for the front and hear the personal stories of soldiers, nurses, doctors, clergymen and participate in the Underground Railroad. Discover the material and human contributions to the Civil War by six Midwestern states. Travel back home on a riverboat as news of President Lincoln's assassination spreads and see how life was forever changed - at home and across the nation.
CJ Charters
Enjoy sport fishing on Lake Michigan. Fishing is offered from April – October and at reasonable rates. Full and half day charters are available as well as overnight packages from April – October. Call 262-652-8259 for more information.
2916 25th Avenue, Kenosha, WI
Dairyland Greyhound Park
Live greyhound racing, plus simulcast horse and greyhound racing is available here. Casual fine dining in the Clubhouse is offered in addition to the VIP room and skyboxes for private parties. Open daily, year-round. Call 800-233-3357 for more information.
5522 104th Avenue, Kenosha, WI
Dinosaur Discovery Museum
A free attraction featuring the resident Tyrannosaurus-rex who stands a menacing 40 feet over visitors along with his fellow dinosaurs. The Dinosaur Discovery museum showcases meat-eating theropods of the Mesozoic era and is the only museum of its kind to illustrate the link between met-eating dinosaurs and modern birds.
Durkee Mansion
This is the Kemper Center's primary facility, that began in 1861 as an upper class Kenosha residence (known as Durkee Mansion), and became Kemper Hall in 1871. The 1860's mansion has been fully renovated. Open March 1 – September 30 Thursday & Saturday 1 - 4pm. Call 262-657-6005 for more information.
6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI
Electric Streetcar System
From 1903-1932, Kenosha's primary downtown transportation was an electric streetcar system. The city has reinstalled a portion of that earlier streetcar line. Travel a two-mile loop that includes the METRA Train Station, the Kenosha Public Museum and Harbor Park. The depot is located at 8th Ave & 54th Street and operates year-round. Hours vary so please call ahead to confirm. Call 800-654-730 for more information.
Government Lighthouse: North Pier
Built in 1906 the lighthouse is 50 feet tall. No tours are offered and it is open year round. Call 262-654-5770 for more information.
Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary & Arboretum
A private nature sanctuary comprised of a 12-acre arboretum, 3 historic buildings and 2.5 miles of nature trails winding through the woods and prairies of the Pike River Valley. See warblers, herons, hawks, woodpeckers, and flycatchers. Open year round March - October Tuesday - Sunday 8am - 5pm; November - December 22 Tuesday - Sunday 8am - 4pm; closed Monday and December 24 - March 1. Call 262-552-8196 for more information.
880 Green Bay Road, Kenosha, WI
Jelly Belly Center
Ride the indoor train and learn the secrets of making Jelly Belly jelly beans. Free Guided Tours, Candy Store, Snack Bar. Tours 9 AM to 4 PM daily. Closed New Years, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Kemper Center
Visit these 3 historical buildings that include a fine arts gallery and park-like grounds. Call 262-657-6005 for more information.
6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI
Kenosha Historic Districts
Self-guided walking tours of the city's three historic districts - the Civic Center, Third Avenue, and Library Park districts. Includes six national register historic sites and mansions. Pamphlet available from Kenosha Convention and Visitor Bureau. Open Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm. Neighborhood walk may be taken at any time. Call 800-654-7309 for more information.
812 56th Street, Kenosha, WI
Kenosha History Center
The Kenosha History Center includes two museum galleries: The Yesteryear Gallery and the Rambler Legacy Gallery. The Yesteryear Gallery examines living in 19th Century Kenosha County. The Gallery includes a period general store display, an early urban commercial block (millinery store, barbershop & apothecary), an agricultural display and a railroad depot. The Rambler Legacy Gallery explores Kenosha in the 20th Century. The first exhibit commemorates the Rambler Centennial and will be up until the beginning of August 2002. Twelve cars representing the six major car-collecting hobbyist groups are on exhibit. Two special cars are also on exhibit including a 1902 Rambler that is on loan from the Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago. This is one of the first Ramblers produced in Kenosha. Also, the red 1962 Rambler American convertible from the NBC comedy series 3rd Rock From The Sun is on exhibit. Open Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4:30pm; Saturday 10am – 4pm; Sunday noon – 4pm. Call 262-654-5770 for more information.
220 51st Place, Kenosha, WI
Kenosha Public Museum
A museum of natural history and fine/decorative arts, established in 1937. This new facility features interactive, multidisciplinary life-scale exhibits. Museum activities are designed to engage visitors of all ages with classes, programs, workshops, bus trips and tours travelogues Open year round Sunday - Monday noon - 5pm; Tuesday -Saturday 9am - 5pm. Call 262-653-4140 for more information.
5500 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI
Kenosha Southport Lighthouse
Built in 1866, it is 55 feet tall and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is currently being restored; call for information about donations to the "Light the Light" memorial. Call 262-654-5770 for more information.
Kenosha Symphony Orchestra
Open year round. Call 262-654-9080 for more information.
4917 68th Street, Kenosha, WI
Lakeside Players at the Rhode Center for the Arts
Live Community Theater in a beautiful historic theater in downtown Kenosha.
Library Park Historic District
The Library Park Historic District contains many individual outstanding examples of nineteenth and early twentieth century architecture. The park occupies land donated by Charles Durkee, a New Englander, and George Kimball, a Canadian. Durkee served as a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin from 1855-1861. Walking tours are available anytime however all buildings are not open to the public. Simmons Library: Monday - Thursday 9am - 8pm; Friday 9am - 6pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm. Located at 7th Ave & 59th Place. Call 800-654-7309 for more information.
Petrifying Springs Golf Course
4909 7th Street, Kenosha, WI
Petrifying Springs Park
The Park is open year round. Cross-country skiing is offered during daylight hours. Located at State Road 31 & County Road A. Call 262-857-1869 for more information.
Prime Outlets at Pleasant Prairie
Outlet shopping center with more than 90 brand name stores.
Simmons Island Charters
Enjoy Lake Michigan salmon & trout fishing. We offer 5,6 and 8-hour rates in addition to our 2-day packages. Call 800-654-7309 for more information.
2727 71st Street, Kenosha, WI
University of Wisconsin Parkside
The University offers undergraduate study in 26 majors, graduate study in business administration & applied molecular biology and education certification in a range of specialties. UW-Parkside is a striking complex of buildings interconnected by an indoor walkway. The buildings occupy a small portion of the nearly 700-acre campus. The campus has hundreds of acres of restored prairies, mature oak and maple forests and a meandering river. The University also owns hundreds of acres of off-campus nature preserves in Racine and Kenosha counties. Call 262-595-2027 for more information.
900 Wood Road, Kenosha, WI
Washington Park Velodrome
Enjoy the thrill of high-speed bicycle racing at the oldest operating volodrome in the United States.