Downtown Kenosha Travel Guide

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Visit the Kenosha Farmer's Market on Saturday and then take the amazing walk around Simmons Island Park. Beautiful! #kenosha #wisconsin #lakemichigan #sailing #beautiful
Visit the Kenosha Farmer's Market on Saturday and then take the amazing walk around Simmons Island Park. Beautiful! #kenosha #wisconsin #lakemichigan #sailing #beautiful
Inside the 360 degree theater that shows “Seeing The Elephant” at the top of every hour. This new high-tech digital experience puts you in the middle of the action.
The architect for this building designed it in the shape of a fort. This museum covers the 6 Midwestern States (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin) that contributed to the Civil War.
The six state flags of the Upper Middle West during The Civil War. The Civil War Museum in Kenosha is dedicated to telling the story of these pivotal states and how they aided the war effort to victory for the Union.

Popular places to visit

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Simmons Island Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Simmons Island Beach during your trip to Downtown Kenosha? Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Simmons Island Beach
Aerial View of Kenosha Lighthouse and Harbor on Lake Michigan

Kenosha Public Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Kenosha Public Museum in Kenosha. Experience the area's live music and festivals.

Kenosha Public Museum
Inside the 360 degree theater that shows “Seeing The Elephant” at the top of every hour. This new high-tech digital experience puts you in the middle of the action.

Civil War Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Civil War Museum during your travels in Kenosha. Wander the lakeside and beaches in the area.

Civil War Museum
Gorgeous day!

Carthage College

Walk around the campus at Carthage College as part of your travels around Kenosha. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Carthage College

Froedtert Kenosha Hospital

If Froedtert Kenosha Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Kenosha.

Froedtert Kenosha Hospital

Kenosha History Center

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kenosha History Center during your trip to Kenosha. Experience the area's live music and festivals.

Kenosha History Center

Top hotels in Downtown Kenosha

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom

3.5 out of 5
5706 8th Ave Kenosha WI
The price is ฿3,675 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿3,675
฿4,171 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kenosha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Great place!

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom
Wyndham Garden Kenosha Harborside

Wyndham Garden Kenosha Harborside

3.5 out of 5
5125 6th Ave Kenosha WI
The price is ฿2,677 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿2,677
฿3,038 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kenosha. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Clean rooms

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Wyndham Garden Kenosha Harborside
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee

3 out of 5
5688 Northridge Rd Gurnee IL
The price is ฿1,991 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
฿1,991
฿2,230 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gurnee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,498 reviews)
Rooms pool hot tub breakfast all great

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee
Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee

2.5 out of 5
6090 Gurnee Mills Blvd E Gurnee IL
The price is ฿2,490 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿2,490
฿2,788 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gurnee. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Friendly and helpful staff. Everything about this hotel was clean. I was particularly impressed with Joe they continued to clean the breakfast area. Our room was large and comfortable. Very clean. We stayed for a long weekend. Will stay here sign in our next trip up.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee
Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

3 out of 5
1700 Nations Dr Gurnee IL
The price is ฿3,754 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
฿3,754
฿4,279 total
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Gurnee. Enjoy 6 indoor pools, 5 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Great experience thanks

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
Days Inn by Wyndham Pleasant Prairie Kenosha

Days Inn by Wyndham Pleasant Prairie Kenosha

2.5 out of 5
7540 118th Ave Pleasant Prairie WI
The price is ฿2,008 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
฿2,008
฿2,279 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pleasant Prairie. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (394 reviews)
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Fridge was either too warm or freezing the food. Forgot to tell them. For the first 2 nights I just had the sheet and the top sheet but when I asked they gave me a comforter. Coffee was terrible. Hot breakfast was good but the same ...

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Pleasant Prairie Kenosha
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