Visit Kenosha Tourism Week Free Days May 4-10
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 4 through Saturday, May 10. 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 4: Ride the Electric Streetcar for FREE. Hop aboard one of the fleet’s beautifully restored authentic electric streetcars for a scenic trip along the Lake Michigan shore and through Downtown Kenosha.
Monday, May 5: At Scoops Ice Cream & Candy, enjoy a FREE Scoop in a Dish. This offer is available for the first 100 people.
Tuesday, May 6: All guests receive FREE admission to the Civil War Museum’s main exhibit “The Fiery Trial”, which is an immersive exhibit with the 360-degree film “Seeing The Elephant”. The other areas of the Civil War Museum are always free.
Wednesday, May 7: Enjoy a FREE Small Soda at Fizzy Bizz, Kenosha’s go-to spot for mixed sodas and Italian sodas that really pop. This offer is available for the first 100 people.
Thursday, May 8: At Grow Space Vertical Farms, pick up a FREE Small Box of Microgreens. Using chemical free hydroponic and aeroponic technologies, they specialize in cultivating an array of vibrant leafy greens and delicate microgreens. This offer is available for the first 100 people.
Friday, May 9: For a one-of-a-kind view, enjoy a FREE climb up the 1866 Southport Lighthouse tower. Climbers must be 8 years or older. It’s always free for all ages to tour the maritime museum inside the lighthouse keeper’s house. The house and lighthouse make up the Southport Light Station Museum.
Saturday, May 10: At Maggie Mae Creations – a backyard boutique shop –you have your pick of a FREE handmade keychain or a FREE handmade chapstick holder. This offer is available for the first 100 people.
Every day, May 4 through May 10, 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.
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.