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Daytime

Morning Light at the Velodrome

Start your day at the oldest operating velodrome in the United States before the crowds arrive.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 105 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Washington Park Velodrome

    Walk the track or watch the early morning practice sessions. Monday is stock bike racing night, but during the day the track is open for public use and observation.

  2. 09:30

    Big Star

    Drive three minutes to Big Star for a classic American diner breakfast. Note that this drive-in is only open from March 1st to Labor Day, so verify it is open if visiting in winter.

  3. 10:00

    Dream Playground

    Walk north for 21 minutes to Dream Playground. This accessible park features separate sections for younger children and older kids, offering a peaceful spot to rest.

Local tip

Big Star is a historic drive-in that has been serving excellent, small burgers since 1954. It is closed during the winter months, so plan your visit between March and Labor Day.

Check before you go

  • Big Star is only open from March 1st to Labor Day.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kenosha (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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