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1. Anderson Arts Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Attractions
Anderson Arts Center
© Anderson Arts Center

2. Civil War Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Civil War Museum
© Civil War Museum

3. Dinosaur Discovery Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Dinosaur Discovery Museum
© Dinosaur Discovery Museum

4. Gateway Classic Cars

Gateway Classic Cars
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5. Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum

Category: Activities
Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum
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6. Historic Streetcars

Category: Attractions
Historic Streetcars
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7. Rustic Road Brewing

Category: Food & Drink
Rustic Road Brewing
© Rustic Road Brewing

8. Jerry Smith Produce & Pumpkin Farm

Category: Kids & Family
Jerry Smith Produce & Pumpkin Farm
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9. Kemper Center

Category: Attractions
Kemper Center
© Kemper Center

10. Kenosha HarborMarket

Category: Shopping
Kenosha HarborMarket
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11. Kenosha History Center

Category: Attractions
Kenosha History Center
© Kenosha History Center

12. Kenosha Kingfish Minor League Baseball

Category: Entertainment
Kenosha Kingfish Minor League Baseball
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13. Kenosha Public Museum

Category: Food & Drink
Kenosha Public Museum
© Kenosha Public Museum

14. Petrifying Springs Park and Biergarten

Category: Activities
Petrifying Springs Park and Biergarten
© Petrifying Springs Park and Biergarten

15. R'Noggin Brewing Co.

Category: Food & Drink
R'Noggin Brewing Co.
© R'Noggin Brewing Co.

16. Southport Light Station Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Southport Light Station Museum
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17. Tall Ship Red Witch, LLC

Tall Ship Red Witch, LLC
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18. The Buzz Cafe

Category: Food & Drink
The Buzz Cafe
© The Buzz Cafe

19. Frank's Diner

Category: Food & Drink
Frank's Diner
© Frank's Diner

20. America’s Action Territory

America’s Action Territory
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21. Bristol Renaissance Faire

Bristol Renaissance Faire
© Lawrence Montenegro/stock.adobe.com

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: Where is Kenosha located, and what makes it special?
  • Answer: Located on Lake Michigan, Kenosha is a tranquil lakeside town north of the Illinois border with the lakefront development of HarborPark at its center.
  • Question: What can visitors enjoy at Kenosha's waterside parkland?
  • Answer: The town’s waterside parkland features beautifully manicured landscapes and blends perfectly with the town’s historic downtown area.
  • Question: What attractions can be found in Kenosha’s historic downtown area?
  • Answer: The downtown area is home to charming shops, casual cafés and eateries, an outdoor market, and art galleries.
  • Question: How are Kenosha’s attractions connected?
  • Answer: A vintage electric streetcar system connects the town’s attractions and entertainment.

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