Hotels in Kenosha, WI

Resting along the beautiful banks of Lake Michigan, Kenosha is a lively Wisconsin city that offers a wealth of museums to discover, two iconic lighthouses to see (along with the Southport Light Station Museum), and incredible eateries to try all across town. Take a riveting ride on an electric trolley, or shop all afternoon from a great outlet mall. While touring the historic downtown district from top Kenosha hotels, you’ll see the charm and character unique to this lakeside city. Conveniently located between Milwaukee and Chicago, Kenosha is a great middle point for which to tour the best parts of the upper Midwest from this family-friendly and affordable tourist hot spot right on Lake Michigan.

A wonderland for the outdoor adventurer, Kenosha offers a breadth of fun activities and excursions to take advantage of all trip long right outside hotels in Kenosha. With endless opportunities for boating and fishing in the summer, plus winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing, you’ll have endless ways to spend the day during every season. From spring to fall, you’ll be able to take advantage of Kenosha’s great golf courses, scenic hiking trails, lakefront paths for biking or jogging, and even fun playgrounds for the little ones. One stop you can’t skip is Alford Park and Beach, a nice waterside park resting right on Lake Michigan. Here, you’ll find everything from picnic areas to fishing opportunities, beach glass along the shore, and even an archway constructed from driftwood. This is the northernmost beach in Kenosha, and offers free admission to the public year-round.

Art lovers and history buffs alike will appreciate the five incredible museums to explore all within a one-mile radius in downtown near Kenosha hotels. All within close proximity to the shores of Lake Michigan, three Smithsonian Institution Affiliates await, including the Civil War Museum, Dinosaur Discovery Museum (with life-scale replicas of Tyrannosaurus rex and Ceratosaurus), and the Kenosha Public Museum to see mammoth skeletons and a model Native American village. If you’re interested in cars and other automobiles, make your way to the Kenosha History Center to take a ride through Kenosha’s automotive and industrial history. Anyone interested in maritime history can’t miss the Southport Light Station Museum, a seasonal maritime museum with fascinating exhibits and hands-on displays to discover.

While staying at the best Kenosha hotels, you’ll have every opportunity to explore the arts from this town where creativity runs wild and original works await around every corner. Spend an hour or two strolling through the lakefront sculpture walk, or observe the treasure trove of local art from one of the local art galleries downtown. And if you’re looking for some live entertainment, you’ll be able to enjoy some great music from an outdoor concert in town.

Have a blast visiting Kenosha, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels in Appleton, Wausau, Superior.