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 3 through Saturday, May 9. 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 3: The first 100 guests at Yogi’s Pud’n will get a FREE regular Pud’n of the day. Limited to select varieties.
Monday, May 4: Climb to the top of the 1866 Southport Lighthouse tower for FREE. Must be 8 years or older to climb. 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.
Tuesday, May 5: The first 200 people at Lomeli Butcher Shop get one FREE Taco. Additional tacos are $2 each.
Wednesday, May 6: Enjoy FREE Open Axe Throwing 5-8pm at Hold My Beer. A waiver is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please be considerate of others and take turns.
Thursday, May 7: 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 Civil War Museum are always free.
Friday, May 8: Bring your pup to any (or all) of the Kenosha County Dog Parks 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. Please be respectful and follow all rules.
Saturday, May 9: Ride the Electric Streetcar for FREE. Enjoy a scenic trip along the Lake Michigan shore as well as through historic districts and Downtown Kenosha.
May 3 through May 9: Visit the Wisconsin Welcome Center – Kenosha at I-94/41 and Hwy. 165 for 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.