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Kenosha /kɛˈnoʊˌʃɑː/ is a city in and the county seat of Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. Kenosha is on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. With an estimated population of 99,889 as of July 1, 2013, it is the fourth-largest city in Wisconsin and the fourth-largest city on Lake Michigan. The city is part of the United States Census Bureau's Chicago Combined Statistical Area (CSA).
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1. Civil War Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 262 reviews
The accredited Civil War Museum opened in 2008 on Kenosha Wisconsin's scenic lakefront campus. 57,000 Sq Ft covers American Civil War history like no other, offering the enthusiast a chance to learn about the contributions of the Upper Middle West. Already acclaimed for their permanent exhibit featuring life-scale, interactive exhibits, and audio and video technology. Introduced in 2013, the award-winning 360 degree film "Seeing the Elephant" is a 10 minute long glimpse into the life of a mid-western soldier, from recruitment, to training, through battle and finally returning home. See also the Veterans Gallery commemorating soldiers from each war fought by the US.
Reviewed By ellenbee56 - Bechtelsville, United States
My husband and I recently traveled from PA to spend a week exploring the Milwaukee area and spent one afternoon visiting here. It made a perfect combo visit with the Kenosha Public Museum (reviewed separately) right next door; there is plentiful free parking and a reasonable admission charge. This museum presents the Upper Middle West Civil War experience, using interesting and immersive displays arranged in a circular loop. All of the exhibits were well designed and engaging, with good artifacts and informative signage throughout (using 19th century handbill-style placards). Also throughout, one encounters various full-size figurines in period clothing, many of whom speak to you upon approach, lending an immersive quality to the exhibits. (The best example is on the train, where you can sit next to any of a dozen different passengers and hear individual narrative). A favorite gallery for us was “State Contributions” where we learned how quickly and unexpectedly some brand-new American states were caught up in the Union cause. Every hour a short 360 degree movie played (we learned at Old World Wisconsin the next day that it was filmed there!). The artifacts on display in the Veterans Memorial Gallery were interesting as well, although it was too dark in there to really see the soldiers in the center of the room. We highly recommend a visit to this museum; we spent 2 hours here and thoroughly enjoyed it. We have not been huge Civil War history buffs up to now, but after visiting great venues like this museum, we are becoming much more so!
2. Rustic Road Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Small * Local * Crafted Nanobrewery, taproom and restaurant offering unique variety of specialty meats and vegetarian-friendly options. Trivia, live music, outside seating, TVs and bar games, loft event space. "Hoppy Hour" weekdays, 4-6pm.
Reviewed By 844cherf
Good craft beer, good bar food that is for vegan in you as well as carnivore; better than most brewery food.
3. Petrifying Springs Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By GLVB - Racine, United States
This beautiful nature escape is a public park that has hiking, off-road biking trails, pavilions, a beer garden, play areas, and a golf course. It is lush and landscaped where needed but rustic overall. There is a beautiful spring the flows through the park and people regularly gather water from it at a location where it is set up to do so. There are ball diamonds and a sand volleyball court as well. The location is adjacent to the University of Parkside and there are times when you can see their athletic teams working out. Overall, what a great escape in an area close to more urban areas. Enjoy.
4. Simmons Island Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By jacksmomMidwest - Illinois, United States
We visited for a family reunion, so our group included senior citizens, young adults, and small children. Both days we were there - Friday and Saturday - the beach was clean and not crowded. There was also a “pop up” beer garden near the old bath house, so food and drinks were close. We have been to Kenosha several times, but this was our first visit to this beach. We will return! It was beautiful!
5. Streetcars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By elliot111 - Mount Gilead, United States
This is a really cool feature that Kenosha has. Most cities nowadays cannot boast to being home to streetcars, let alone historic streetcars, but Kenosha is unique. It is fun to watch the streetcars driving along the grass and along the streets. It is somewhat reminiscent of San Francisco.
6. Kenosha Sculpture Walk
7. Iron Horse Winery
8. Kenosha HarborMarket
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
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