Visit Kenosha Tourism Week Free Days May 19-25
Each May, seven days are designated as National Travel and Tourism Week by the U.S. Travel Association. This year, the week will be recognized Sunday, May 19 through Saturday, May 25. Tourism provides jobs, lowers personal taxes, improves our local economy, and provides a positive community image, which is critical for economic development. Locally, Visit Kenosha celebrates the week with Tourism Week Free Days.
Visit Kenosha is partnering with local attractions and shops to provide FREE admission and products during this week. A different offer will be available each day. Residents are encouraged to “Be A Tourist In Your Own Town”, while visitors can discover – and/or re-discover – the fun things there are to explore in the Kenosha Area as they take advantage of these free promotions.
Find the specific details of the offers (including addresses, hours, and the fine print) at VisitKenosha.com/TourismWeek. Here’s the general information:
Sunday, May 19, bring your pup to any (or all) of the Kenosha County Dog Parks on this day and get free single-day admission. The parks are: Carlisle Family Dog Park at Petrifying Springs Park, Harris Family Dog Park at Old Settlers Park, and Warren Close Bark Park at Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park. Dogs must have current license/vaccinations.
Monday, May 20, climb the Southport Lighthouse tower, which is part of the Southport Light Station Museum, for free. Must be 8 years or older to climb. The museum will be open on a Monday just for Tourism Week.
Tuesday, May 21, stop by A Summer’s Garden Florist for a free single stem carnation to brighten your day – or someone else’s day. The offer is available for the first 100 people.
Wednesday, May 22, all guests receive free admission to The Civil War Museum’s main exhibit “The Fiery Trial”, which is an immersive exhibit with a 360-degree film “Seeing The Elephant”. The other areas of the museum are always free.
Thursday, May 23, stop by Mars Cheese Castle for a free individual piece of Mild Cheddar Cheese. The offer is available for the first 100 people.
Friday, May 24, stop by Blue House Books for a free bookmark and sticker. The offer is available for the first 100 people.
Saturday, May 25, ride an authentic Electric Streetcar for free. Enjoy a scenic trip along the Lake Michigan shore as well as through historic districts and Downtown Kenosha.
Every day, May 19 through May 25, the Wisconsin Welcome Center – Kenosha at I-94/41 and Hwy. 165 will be offering free sausage and cheese samples (while supplies last), courtesy of Brat Stop. At the same time, pick up free travel literature to plan your next Wisconsin vacation. Visit Kenosha staffs this center.
There will be additional giveaways on the Visit Kenosha social media channels during Tourism Week as well.
Visit Kenosha has been Kenosha’s official travel resource since 1986. While the organization’s mission is to bring visitors to the community, it’s also a resource for residents. When looking for #KenoshaFun, all are encouraged to use VisitKenosha.com and the Official Kenosha Area Visitors Guide.