Sheila & Steve's Guidebook
Places to eat!
This is a unique place with a focus on wine! They keep their menu small and change it up periodically. I LOVE the salmon w/ shrimp fried rice (made to order). They offer wine flights for testing. It is pretty small so I recommend a reservation. It is close enough to the harbor that you can walk off your dinner.
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Wine Knot
5611 6th AveThis is a unique place with a focus on wine! They keep their menu small and change it up periodically. I LOVE the salmon w/ shrimp fried rice (made to order). They offer wine flights for testing. It is pretty small so I recommend a reservation. It is close enough to the harbor that you can walk off your dinner.
They have been "at it" since 1945! It is a fun step back in time!
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The Spot Drive-In
2117 75th StThey have been "at it" since 1945! It is a fun step back in time!
Delicious Pizza (including gluten- free)!
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Kaiser's Kenosha Pizza & Pub
510 57th StDelicious Pizza (including gluten- free)!
Owned by our friends and just really great pizza! I believe they will deliver here! Better for pick up or delivery not really a destination for dining in.
Jimano's Pizzeria
9000 76th StreetOwned by our friends and just really great pizza! I believe they will deliver here! Better for pick up or delivery not really a destination for dining in.
If you want the WI "Old School Supper Club" experience this is the place. It has great views, drinks and history! If you like MCM buildings this is a great place to visit! It is featured in the popular, WI Supper Club book! I think they have live entertainment on the weekends as well. Make a reservation.
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Hobnob Restaurant
277 Sheridan RdIf you want the WI "Old School Supper Club" experience this is the place. It has great views, drinks and history! If you like MCM buildings this is a great place to visit! It is featured in the popular, WI Supper Club book! I think they have live entertainment on the weekends as well. Make a reservation.
This historic train car, turned restaurant, was featured on the Food Network. They take their food more seriously than they do themselves! It's always fun and IMO the portions are shareable! They also bake their own bread so the toast is great! Solo travelers can eat at the counter!
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Franks Diner
508 58th StThis historic train car, turned restaurant, was featured on the Food Network. They take their food more seriously than they do themselves! It's always fun and IMO the portions are shareable! They also bake their own bread so the toast is great! Solo travelers can eat at the counter!
Small town, minor league baseball and very close! Also, they filmed parts of the movie, “A League of Their Own”, here!
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Kenosha Kingfish Baseball Club
7817 Sheridan RdSmall town, minor league baseball and very close! Also, they filmed parts of the movie, “A League of Their Own”, here!
This is another great place for breakfast or lunch. It is always crowded so you may have to wait. It has an old diner vibe and they offer Mimosas and Bloody Mary drinks w/ breakfast. THEY ONLY TAKE CASH! They also have counter seating.
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The Coffee Pot
4914 7th AveThis is another great place for breakfast or lunch. It is always crowded so you may have to wait. It has an old diner vibe and they offer Mimosas and Bloody Mary drinks w/ breakfast. THEY ONLY TAKE CASH! They also have counter seating.
This restaurant holds a special place in my heart as we used to live in Wadsworth, IL. It is a short trip and IMO worth it. You will need reservations. The owner, Dimitri, has worked so hard to expand and turn this old restaurant into a destination! They too were featured on the Food Network's DDD! The same family owns the attached, Captain Porky's Restaurant.
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The Shanty Restaurant
38985 US-41This restaurant holds a special place in my heart as we used to live in Wadsworth, IL. It is a short trip and IMO worth it. You will need reservations. The owner, Dimitri, has worked so hard to expand and turn this old restaurant into a destination! They too were featured on the Food Network's DDD! The same family owns the attached, Captain Porky's Restaurant.
They offer takeout and some seating! The focus here is on smoked BBQ and fresh seafood. A lot of love and experience has gone into making this a special place. You can purchase the family's delicious olive oil (and olive oil soap) produced and imported from their family's land in Greece! Say Hi to George & Dino and try the baklava!
Captain Porky's
38995 N US-41They offer takeout and some seating! The focus here is on smoked BBQ and fresh seafood. A lot of love and experience has gone into making this a special place. You can purchase the family's delicious olive oil (and olive oil soap) produced and imported from their family's land in Greece! Say Hi to George & Dino and try the baklava!
When we were renovating our house this was our "go- to" spot for carryout deli! Sandwiches are generous and made to order. If you order ahead of time you can pick up their Sunday Dinner special. They also sell some groceries along with beer, wine, soda, and liquor. They frequently offer homemade cookies or cannolis as well as the locally famous Kringle coffee cake!
Morelli's Deli
7506 7th AvenueWhen we were renovating our house this was our "go- to" spot for carryout deli! Sandwiches are generous and made to order. If you order ahead of time you can pick up their Sunday Dinner special. They also sell some groceries along with beer, wine, soda, and liquor. They frequently offer homemade cookies or cannolis as well as the locally famous Kringle coffee cake!
Scoops Ice Cream & Candy
5711 8th AveFamily owned and cute!
Tired of the same old coffee shop? Here is an alternative down by the harbor!
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Harborside Common Grounds
5159 6th AveTired of the same old coffee shop? Here is an alternative down by the harbor!
At the Stella Hotel downtown in a historic building! I have yet to visit but am looking forward to it!
The 1844 Table & Mash
5706 8th AvenueAt the Stella Hotel downtown in a historic building! I have yet to visit but am looking forward to it!
Bring your cooler so you can bring home some of the goods! This is the real deal and jam packed with all good things Italian!
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Tenuta's Delicatessen-Liquors
3203 52nd StBring your cooler so you can bring home some of the goods! This is the real deal and jam packed with all good things Italian!
Rustic Road Brewing Company
5706 6th AvenueLocal brewery!
We haven’t visited yet but I am anxious to get there! I love their new location abs always looks like people are having fun!
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PUBLIC Craft Brewing Co
628 58th StWe haven’t visited yet but I am anxious to get there! I love their new location abs always looks like people are having fun!
Iguana Wana Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar
9080 76th StHigh quality ingredients fun atmosphere!
Located in Milwaukee and delicious pizza! If you are in Milwaukee and want pizza go there!
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Transfer Pizzeria Café
101 W Mitchell StLocated in Milwaukee and delicious pizza! If you are in Milwaukee and want pizza go there!
The family dinner specials (they have then for 2 people) are a great value. This isn’t the place for Asian Fusion but rather old school, “American style” Chinese food! The servers work very hard and they have a constant steam of repeat customers! I love the vintage neon sign and place retains a lot of the original character!
Yee's Oriental Inn
5030 6th AvenueThe family dinner specials (they have then for 2 people) are a great value. This isn’t the place for Asian Fusion but rather old school, “American style” Chinese food! The servers work very hard and they have a constant steam of repeat customers! I love the vintage neon sign and place retains a lot of the original character!
We recently tried this place for the first time and were surprised to find a band and fairly full restaurant on a Monday night! Also, Mondays happen to be 1/2 price martinis! I had the salmon and Steve had the tuna and both were great! I think they also have a solid wine expert on staff!
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Sazzy B - Kenosha Restaurant
5623 6th AveWe recently tried this place for the first time and were surprised to find a band and fairly full restaurant on a Monday night! Also, Mondays happen to be 1/2 price martinis! I had the salmon and Steve had the tuna and both were great! I think they also have a solid wine expert on staff!
Sightseeing
You need to sign up in advance but this is kind of fun especially if it is chilly outside.
Pinot's Palette
9020 76th StYou need to sign up in advance but this is kind of fun especially if it is chilly outside.
You need to reserve a spot ahead of time but inside the domes it it is always warm! Very uplifting and a mood booster during poor weather!
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Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes)
524 S Layton BlvdYou need to reserve a spot ahead of time but inside the domes it it is always warm! Very uplifting and a mood booster during poor weather!
I have not been to this museum but I have heard positive things. I recommend reading yelp reviews to see if it is for you. The museum campus is right by the lake!
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Dinosaur Discovery Museum
5608 10th AveI have not been to this museum but I have heard positive things. I recommend reading yelp reviews to see if it is for you. The museum campus is right by the lake!
I have not been here but I have wanted to go! There is a big connection between Harley Davidson and WI!
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I-Museum ye-Harley-Davidson
400 W Canal StI have not been here but I have wanted to go! There is a big connection between Harley Davidson and WI!
Civil War Museum
5400 1st AveFor history buffs (right by the Farmer's Market)
This is a big deal in the horse world. This is like going to the ballet only watching horses! This is a very unique experience but only if you truly are a horse lover! This family has been breeding these special horses for a very long time.
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The Tempel Lipizzans
17000 W Wadsworth RdThis is a big deal in the horse world. This is like going to the ballet only watching horses! This is a very unique experience but only if you truly are a horse lover! This family has been breeding these special horses for a very long time.
This isn't for everyone but I personally LOVE the thrill of thrifting as you never know what you will find. This is actually the Goodwill outlet and therefore, they charge by weight. Even my husband gets into this (or just pretends for my sake)!
Goodwill Outlet
1630 Enterprise DrThis isn't for everyone but I personally LOVE the thrill of thrifting as you never know what you will find. This is actually the Goodwill outlet and therefore, they charge by weight. Even my husband gets into this (or just pretends for my sake)!
Again...only if like me, you get a thrill out of thrifting. This place is cleaner and more organized than your average thrift store! It is very close by!
St Vincent de Paul Kenosha Thrift Store
7531 30th AveAgain...only if like me, you get a thrill out of thrifting. This place is cleaner and more organized than your average thrift store! It is very close by!
Lake Andrea Beach
Great place for a nice walk around a small lake!
A beach near the harbor. Kenosha has a very active summer calendar and many events take place at Simmons Island!
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Simmons Island Beach
5001 Simmons Island RdA beach near the harbor. Kenosha has a very active summer calendar and many events take place at Simmons Island!
Furthest northern stop for the Metra Train that runs along the north shore (Illinois) and to Chicago!
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Metra Station
Furthest northern stop for the Metra Train that runs along the north shore (Illinois) and to Chicago!
Another Metra stop that is close by. It has a small parking lot and limited stops so compare with the Kenosha and Waukegan Stations for running times.
Winthrop Harbor Metra Station West
1316 Main StreetAnother Metra stop that is close by. It has a small parking lot and limited stops so compare with the Kenosha and Waukegan Stations for running times.
Zoo
A nice zoo and easy to cover in an afternoon.
Simply beautiful and will inspire you to start working in your yard or...to buy a plant!
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Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook RdSimply beautiful and will inspire you to start working in your yard or...to buy a plant!
Kenosha Community Sailing Center
443 4th AveRentals...get out on the lake!
Take a look at the schedule and if interested plan ahead! Located at the Wyndham Hotel and right off of the lake.
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Kenosha Comedy Club
5125 6th AveTake a look at the schedule and if interested plan ahead! Located at the Wyndham Hotel and right off of the lake.
Historic and cheesy in every way! They make a great Bloody Mary (it's a meal) and you can stock up on cheese and Spotted Cow!
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Mars Cheese Castle
2800 W Frontage RdHistoric and cheesy in every way! They make a great Bloody Mary (it's a meal) and you can stock up on cheese and Spotted Cow!
You can walk to the dunes from our place! Exit the driveway and go right. When you get to the slight Y in the road stay right and once you pass a dark blue house you will see cars parked. That is the "back entrance" to the dunes. I think it is fun to look for beach glass!
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Kenosha Sand Dunes
8228 7th AveYou can walk to the dunes from our place! Exit the driveway and go right. When you get to the slight Y in the road stay right and once you pass a dark blue house you will see cars parked. That is the "back entrance" to the dunes. I think it is fun to look for beach glass!
This is very close to our place. If you bring your own kayak you can put it in here (just use caution as some days it is just too rough)! We see people swimming from this spot. I tried but I confirmed I am very wimpy about lake temps!
Public Access to Lake Michigan
8611-8603 1st AvenueThis is very close to our place. If you bring your own kayak you can put it in here (just use caution as some days it is just too rough)! We see people swimming from this spot. I tried but I confirmed I am very wimpy about lake temps!
Kenosha County Bike Trail
Kenosha County Bike TrailCity/town information
There is a pretty interesting Frank Lloyd Wright Driving Tour and a section of it is in Racine, WI. The other parts may be too far away. If you are into FLR and inspiring buildings you may want to check this out. https://www.travelwisconsin.com/article/architecture/wisconsins-frank-lloyd-wright-trail-racine-itinerary
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Racine
There is a pretty interesting Frank Lloyd Wright Driving Tour and a section of it is in Racine, WI. The other parts may be too far away. If you are into FLR and inspiring buildings you may want to check this out. https://www.travelwisconsin.com/article/architecture/wisconsins-frank-lloyd-wright-trail-racine-itinerary
One of the things I love about the Kenosha Harbor is the Farmer's Market! It is very active and full of vendors. I'm not sure what it will look like this season due to covid but I know that they are planning on having it. https://www.kenoshaharbormarket.com/
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Kenosha
One of the things I love about the Kenosha Harbor is the Farmer's Market! It is very active and full of vendors. I'm not sure what it will look like this season due to covid but I know that they are planning on having it. https://www.kenoshaharbormarket.com/
I love this little town. It is about an hour away (maybe less). It has super cute little shops and places to eat and a winery. In the summer, they frequently have antique markets. This is a great place to spend an afternoon or to show love to the shopper in you are with!
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Cedarburg
I love this little town. It is about an hour away (maybe less). It has super cute little shops and places to eat and a winery. In the summer, they frequently have antique markets. This is a great place to spend an afternoon or to show love to the shopper in you are with!
Neighborhoods
If you enjoy looking at houses (and I do) there are many neat homes just north of us running parallel to the lake. There are a couple of streets that you can drive and view many types of architecture!
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Kenosha
If you enjoy looking at houses (and I do) there are many neat homes just north of us running parallel to the lake. There are a couple of streets that you can drive and view many types of architecture!
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Izinto omele uzipakishe
If you like to bike bring your bike and do this...
The Kenosha Racine Bike Club offers a ride from an independently owned coffee shop in KENOSHA to an independently owned coffee shop in ZION, IL . The ride is open to the public! https://www.strava.com/clubs/741/group_events/529638
Ungaphoswa
Explore the area...
We enjoy the downtown area of Kenosha near the harbor. There are planned events throughout the summer and many shops and restaurants. If you are looking for more typical restaurants and stores just head west on highway 50 towards 94.
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Kenosha County Bike Trails
https://www.kenoshacounty.org/611/County-Bike-Trails