Downtown Kenosha Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Visit the Kenosha Farmer's Market on Saturday and then take the amazing walk around Simmons Island Park. Beautiful! #kenosha #wisconsin #lakemichigan #sailing #beautiful

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
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

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

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

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

Our pick of the best Downtown Kenosha Hotel Deals

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom

3.5 out of 5
5706 8th Ave Kenosha WI
The price is NZ$235 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
NZ$235
6 Feb - 7 Feb
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! (1,004 reviews)
We stay her quite a bit - they really need to up the housekeeping and room inspection. We had to be moved as soon as we got there because the heat was not working. The second room we were put in had no blow dryer - we found it eventually in the closet. There was no options for alcohol and only one ...

Reviewed on 19 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 NZ$175 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$175
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (1,000 reviews)
Great service

Reviewed on 4 Jan 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 NZ$132 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$132
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 breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,483 reviews)
Breakfast was fresh!!

Reviewed on 19 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 NZ$153 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$153
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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)
Clean room. Hot breakfast.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 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 NZ$262 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
NZ$262
19 Feb - 20 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! (1,000 reviews)
Me and the family have a blast

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
Super 8 by Wyndham Sturtevant/Racine

Super 8 by Wyndham Sturtevant/Racine

2 out of 5
910 S Sylvania Ave Sturtevant WI
The price is NZ$112 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$112
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sturtevant. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (679 reviews)
Everything good.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Sturtevant/Racine
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Downtown Kenosha Travel Guide

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