101 Things to See & Do for Under $10 in the Kenosha Area: Many are FREE!

SPRING/SUMMER 2013

1. Stand tall! Climb the 72 steps of the 1866 Southport Lighthouse. $10 & under
2. See how you measure up against Stan, the 40-foot T. Rex at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum. FREE
3. Get ready to reel ‘em in! Purchase your bait at Harborside Bait & Tackle. $2.65 per dozen for Crawlers
4. Take a ride along the scenic Lake Michigan shore in authentic electric streetcars. 50¢-$1
5. Listen to live music, watch chef demonstrations, and browse for your dinner fixings at Kenosha HaborMarket. FREE
6. ALL ABOARD! The Jelly Belly Express Train takes you down “Candy Alley” at Jelly Belly Visitor Center. FREE
7. Watch bicycle races at the Washington Park Velodrome. FREE
8. Golfers and non-golfers, alike, are welcome at the Friday Fish Fry at Brighton Dale Links and Petrifying Springs Golf Course. Cod Meal is $9.95
9. “Chat” with folks headed to the Civil War in the Fiery Trial exhibit at the Civil War Museum. $7 & under
10. Mama Mia! Italian sausage never tasted so good! Tenuta’s outdoor grill will have your mouth watering. $3.50
11. You won’t leave hungry after eating Franks Diner’s “Garbage Plate”, featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives” and Destination America’s “United States of Bacon”. $8.55+
12. Things are getting hairy! Come see the woolly mammoth bones that were excavated in Kenosha County at the Kenosha Public Museum. FREE
13. Enjoy a game of Shuffleboard at Public Craft Brewing Co. during business hours. FREE
14. Enjoy a scenic bike ride on the Pike Bike Trail or the Kenosha County Bike Trail. FREE
15. Take a stroll through Kenosha’s four National Register Historic Districts. FREE
16. Re-live a memory or make a new one as you enjoy an old-fashioned chocolate soda at the historic Jack’s Café inside Andrea’s. $2.95
17. August 28. A Parade of Harleys. A thunderous street party on Kenosha’s lakefront. Plan to be here for Harbor Thunder: the 110th anniversary of Harley-Davidson!  FREE
18. Indeed, Happy 110th to Harley! At Uke’s Harley-Davidson/BRP, browse through more than 80 years of the company’s own history at its museum. FREE
19. Enjoy a Twilight Jazz concert on the lawn of Anderson Arts Center. FREE
20. Park along Lake Michigan and outside Kenosha’s five museums and create your own adventure. FREE
21. The famous “backroom” offers amazing savings at Jockey Factory Store in Downtown Kenosha. Prices vary
22. Pick your flavor of Merkts Cheese Spread, including Horseradish Cheddar at Tim & Tom’s Cheeses. 14 oz. $6.95
23. Enjoy Kenosha Pops concerts under the stars at the Sesquicentennial Bandshell. FREE
24. With savings you have to see to believe, Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets boasts a bountiful selection from all of your favorite brands! Pick up a coupon book for even greater deals. $5 coupon book / see here how to get a free coupon book 
25. Step back in time as you tour the restored 1860s Victorian Durkee Mansion. FREE
26. Join Downtown Kenosha merchants on the Second Saturday of each month for live music, art exhibitions, family entertainment, and more. FREE
27. Take your fresh catch for a Shore Lunch prepared by the Boat House Pub & Eatery. $7.95
28. Checkmate! Sit down and enjoy one of the chess tables in Petrifying Springs Park and Fox River Park. FREE
29. Customize a Cupcake on Saturdays at Robin’s Nest Cakery. You pick the flavor cake, filling, frosting, topping, and optional drizzle at the Cupcake Bar. $2 each
30. Walk the beautiful trails of Richard Bong State Recreation Area and look for waterfowl, recent beaver activity, and the occasional eagle or osprey. Then cool off with a swim. $7-10 per vehicle
31. How many female Lighthouse Keepers are in Kenosha’s history? Find out at the Southport Light Station Museum. FREE
32. Choose from a variety of vegan, nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and more favorite gourmet ice cream flavors at Scoops! Ice Cream & Candy on Sixth Avenue. Single scoop $2.75
33. Would you like some music with your PBJ?  Enjoy a summer tradition at the Peanut Butter & Jam outdoor concert series! FREE
34. Don’t hit the snooze button! Grab your bike and join the Saturday Common Grounds Coffee Ride with Southport Rigging Bikes & Boards. FREE
35. Browse the inspirational 6 x 6 Art Wall and more original artwork at Lemon Street Gallery. FREE to browse
36. Swim on over – in Lake Andrea at Prairie Springs Park. Lifeguards are on duty in the summer. $7 daily park pass
37. Head over to UW-Parkside or Fox River Park for a friendly game of disc golf. FREE
38. Add some 1950’s flair to your order of a double cheeseburger, cheese curds, and large Root Beer at Big Star Drive-In. $7.39
39. Stop and smell the flowers during a relaxing afternoon at Wolfenbuttel Park. FREE
40. Bring your binoculars to explore Chiwaukee Prairie, the largest remaining true prairie in Wisconsin. FREE
41. Visiting the 16th President, “Honest Abe”, is easy! He is sitting statuesquely at Library Park. FREE
42. Don’t miss fresh-from-the-farm produce at one of seven Farmer’s Markets. FREE to browse
43. Land Ahoy! Let your kids’ imaginations run wild playing on the playground at Simmons Island Beach. FREE
44. Bring your favorite 4-legged friend to run free for a while at one of Kenosha County’s three off-leash dog parks. $2-5
45. Make it a double dose of culture: tour a historic French Tudor mansion and see beautiful art at the Anderson Arts Center. FREE
46. Hold on tight to your kite! It’s the Outta Sight Kite Flight June 1-2 at the lakefront. FREE
47. Try every flavor, or a combination, of Jelly Belly jelly beans at the Sample Bar at Jelly Belly Visitor Center. And don’t miss the yummy fudge samples! FREE
48. Take a peek into yesteryear with an old-time train depot, doll shop, general store and more at the Kenosha History Center. FREE
49. Head over to Pollard Gallery and spot portraits of celebrities. FREE
50. Prepare to be amazed! Watch the Aquanut Water Ski Shows perform water and air stunts. FREE
51. Take in the fresh air and scenery as you hike through Bristol Woods Park. FREE
52. Just COOL it! Stay cool as you take a spin around the indoor RecPlex Ice Arena. $6 & under plus $3 skate rental
53. Enjoy custard along with chess or checkers at Culver’s of Pleasant Prairie. Giant game pieces are available to play on the outdoor game board. FREE to play
54. Explore Kenosha’s bicycle, auto, and truck manufacturing past at the Kenosha History Center. FREE
55. Hot Dog! Dragged through the garden and served with fries at Trolley Dogs, enjoy a Chicago style hot dog. $3.12
56. Quite a sight to see, the Kenosha Area Dragon Boat Festival rows into town on July 20. On Lake Andrea, 42-foot dragon boats will race to the finish line. FREE for spectators
57. Bite into Sweden’s most well-known sweet treat: Kanelbulle, a Swedish pretzel-esque cinnamon pastry at Linnea Bakery. $2.99; with large coffee $5.25
58. Splish! Splash! Fly down the 200-foot long water slide at the outdoor Washington Park Pool. $5 & under
59. Wednesday is Senior Discount Day at Sandy’s Popper! Prices vary, 15% off entire purchase for seniors
60. Enjoy the Kenosha Sculpture Walk (new pieces coming in 2013) and the Christopher Columbus fountain in HarborPark along Lake Michigan. FREE
61. Take in a breathtaking view of the harbor and see what’s biting while you lunch at Harborside Common Grounds. Prices vary
62. Become a beach bum – at least for awhile – at Prairie Springs Park. Don’t forget to turn over! $7 daily park pass
63. Say hello to the pigs, goats, cows and more at the Kenosha County Fair August 14-18. $9 & under
64. Enjoy live music and other family entertainment as you watch the bicycle races at Food Folks & Spokes July 12. FREE admission
65. Hook, line and sinker! Perfect your fishing technique at KD Park. FREE admission
66. Watch the sun rise over Lake Michigan. FREE
67. Enjoy cannons and more Civil War-era artillery, artifacts, and activities at the Civil War Museum’s Salute to Freedom, June 7-9. FREE
68. Who’s Hungry?! Satisfy your taste buds at the lakefront festival Taste of Wisconsin™, July 26-28. FREE admission
69. Let your talent shine through! It’s Open Jam at 8pm on Sundays at Captain Mike’s Beer & Burger Bar. FREE
70. Enjoy a glass of wine on the rooftop deck of Pazzo. The fabulous view of Downtown Kenosha is thrown in for free! $7+
71. Read a book on Simmons Island Beach. FREE
72. Bite into tasty tiramisu at Mangia Tratttoria, owned by internationally renowned chef Tony Mantuano. $7
73. Visit the Veteran’s Memorial Fountain and Lone Soldier Memorial at Veterans Memorial Park. FREE
74. Show off your car, or just enjoy other classic beauties at the Kenosha Classic Cruise-In August 31 in Downtown Kenosha. FREE
75. We’re digging it! As in Dino fossils – enjoy Dino Digs on Saturday and Sunday afternoons at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum. FREE
76. Enjoy breakfast on the farm at the annual Kenosha County Dairy Breakfast June 15. $6 & under
77. Come see what’s cooking on the grill! Part music festival, part BBQ contest, Grill Games takes place August 23-24. FREE admission
78. Enjoy a grasshopper ice cream cocktail and the Piano Bar with Lillian at HobNob (Saturdays, 7-10pm). $9.95
79. Swim, hike, or geocache your way to fun at Silver Lake Park. $10 per car ($5 Kenosha County residents), Memorial Day-Labor Day, otherwise FREE
80. Enjoy Wino Wednesdays at Sazzy B, featuring $10 Big Bowls of Pasta, and Cocktail Piano with Ed Doody (7-9pm). $10
81. Pick up a Kenosha Area Visitors Guide at a Kenosha Area Visitor Information Center. FREE
82. Every Wednesday is Grandparents Day at Duck Duck Goose Children’s Resale Shop. Prices vary, grandparents save 10% on entire purchase
83. Ditch N Stitch – the second and fourth Thursdays at Fiddlehead Yarns. FREE
84. Say Hi to George the Bear, Yohansen from Wisconsin, Captain Bootstrap Blake, and Hotlips Annie at Forever Grateful Resale Boutique and Art Gallery. FREE to browse
85. It’s Thirsty Thursdays at Rustic Road Brewing Company. Happy Hour is 5-7pm with $2.50 house cocktails all night. $2.50
86. Something fishy is going on! On Fridays, enjoy fish tacos at Tacos el Rey. 3 fish tacos (tilapia) with rice and refried beans $9.13
87. Pamper yourself or a loved one with an Er’go soy candle from Equinox - The Body and Soul Boutique. $4.95
88. Kids of all ages enjoy exploring the arts and sciences in the Kenosha Public Museum’s hands-on Field Station. FREE
89. Just roll with it! Have a California Roll at Soon’s Sushi Café. Voted number one for the best sushi in Southeastern Wisconsin! $5.75
90. Play with Clay at the Lemon Street Gallery Clayground Tuesday and Thursday evenings. $2 per pound of clay
91. Happy Trails! Enjoy miles of ATV trails at Richard Bong State Recreation Area. $7-10 per vehicle
92. All hands on deck! Snack on Shrimp Cocktail from the deck at Breakwater Bar & Grill while the boats sail by. $9.95
93. Visiting the first Friday of the month? Stop at the Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau’s I-94 Visitor Information Center for First Fridays. FREE
94. Sit back and enjoy the scenery as you take the METRA train from Chicago to Kenosha. $7 weekend pass
95. Paint a masterpiece at Alpaca Art Pottery Painting. $7 studio fee plus the cost of your pottery ($3+)
96. Wing it at Uncle Mike’s Highway Pub on Sundays. 59¢  wings all day
97. Take a photo of the iconic red Pierhead Lighthouse and use hashtag #KenoshaFun for your photo to appear in our Instagram feed. FREE
98. Catch the latest blockbuster hits by taking in a movie at Southport Plaza’s Tinseltown Theater. $5.25-9.50
99. Enjoy House of Gerhard’s famous Reuben sandwich. $9.95
100. Gaze at fine art by local, regional, and national artists at Seebeck Gallery. FREE to browse
101. At The Spot Drive-In, enjoy a Root Beer Whirl™, invented by Janet DuBois who started the business in 1945 with her husband Harold. $1.49

Prices reflected are accurate at the time of printing and subject to change. Published April 2013.