JULY 2010
Greetings!
Enjoy your summer in the Kenosha Area! Here is helpful news you can use as you plan your leisure time. As always, this is just a sampling of everything the Kenosha Area has to offer. Visit our web site for more fun - and affordable - ideas! |
 Renovated ATV Trail
Ride the newly renovated ATV and dirt bike trail at Richard Bong State Recreation Area! This trail is the only ATV trail in southeast Wisconsin consisting of three connected loops, according to John R. Meyer, the Park Manager. Loop 1 (about 4 miles long) was renovated bringing total trail mileage at the park to about 9 miles. Loop 1 now has challenge routes allowing a rider the options to go over or through managed water features, log routes, and rock crawls. Please note, Loop 2 is still undergoing work into next year and will periodically be closed (and therefore Loop 3 as well).
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 New Public Art
Stop by to take a photo with the new 17-foot stainless steel sculpture "Full Sail" at Union Park (46th St. and 7th Ave.). Designed by sculptor Bruce Niemi, the statue is on loan for two years. This is only the first in what is expected to be a series of public art pieces at this location. A new world-class sculpture piece will be placed on exhibit every two years as part of the KUPP (Kenosha Union Park Project) Sculpture Lease Program. According to the sculptor, "Full Sail" represents adventure and exploration. Public art is not new to the Kenosha Area. More pieces can be found in HarborPark along the Electric Streetcar route, as well as in our National Register Historic Districts, and at more locations.
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 Art, Amour, and Armor
Bristol Renaissance Faire producers are describing it as a "Triple-A" summer - art, amour and armor at the 23rd annual Faire, which opens July 10th for nine weekends. The arrival of Queen Elizabeth's final and arguably most ardent suitor in the British hamlet of Bristol will set the stage for a season of romance where love is in the Faire! As you explore 16th Century arts, games, rides, food and music, plan to see many more newcomers along the colorful cast of characters, including the Bristol Census Taker and the resident Kissing Wench. If live action fantasy-play catches your fancy, take part in Bristol's RenQuest.
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 Who's Hungry?!
The very tasteful festival Taste of Wisconsin™ returns to our picturesque Lake Michigan shoreline. In its second year, Taste of Wisconsin™ promises to be even bigger and better. It is a celebration of all things tasteful and all things uniquely Wisconsin in their flavor. The festival takes place July 30 - August 1 and admission is FREE. Enjoy 50 food and beverage vendors, along with three stages of live music (over 40 musical acts), culinary demonstrations, and family friendly exhibits and activities. Stop by for a cake decorating demo or an organic gardening workshop and stay for the day - or the entire weekend!
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 Share Your Travel Story
We'd love to hear what you think of the Kenosha Area! To share your feedback on a recent Kenosha Area visit: take our online Visitor Survey, submit your memorable travel story for our web site, or share your memories on our Facebook page. Here's another idea: Tweet when you're at Kenosha Area events - and make sure you've signed up to receive our Tweets!
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Enter Today
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Enter for your chance to win a FREE Kenosha Area Getaway including gas, lodging, meals, and more!
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The Kenosha Area's newest episode of Discover Wisconsin TV debuted in May. It will be available soon in DVD format to purchase at local retailers and attractions. You can also view it in its entirety here.
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Visitor Information Center Locations
I-94:
I-94 & Hwy. 165 East (10519 - 120th Ave.)
262-857-7164
Mon.-Sun. 8am-4pm
DOWNTOWN KENOSHA:
812 - 56th St.
262-654-7307,
800-654-7309
Mon.-Fri. 8am-4:30pm
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