Things to do with kids in Kenosha

Things to do with kids in Kenosha

1. Do

   America's Action Territory

   This event filled location has three mini-golf courses, laser tag, go-karts, bumper boats, paintball, and an arcade. It's common to see children (and teens) host birthday parties here. Some of the go-karts are faster than others; always pick the karts near the back of the line and to the far side of the track (winners get to take a victory lap, hence these prime karts being at the back). During the winter, the outdoor attractions close but there is still a decent amount available to entertain your offspring.

   Check their website for hours as they change depending on the season·Pricing is dependent on participant's height. You can purchase an unlimited pass for $27 to $32 or purchase attractions à la carte. See website for à la carte pricing

2. Do

   Anderson Park Pool

   This water park has two pools: a children's pool that has a small water slide and the regular pool that has two slides and a diving board. Entry fees are cash only.

   Entry: $4 (ages 3-17), $5 (adults), $3 (seniors over 60)

3. Buy

   Chiappetta Shoes

   This store has been open and family operated since 1912. Shopping here is like a step back in time service-wise. Most of the shoes are not fashionable models since the store specializes primarily in comfort and foot health. They also do custom fittings and orthotics. The shoes can be expensive, but they are high quality and should last many years.

4. Do

   Dream Playground

   Petzke Park

   A playground designed for children of all ages and physical abilities. There are two sections, one for children under 5 and another for older children. The park is designed to be wheel chair accessible and caters to children of all abilities. There is a wheel chair swing, swings with high backs, and a wheel chair accessible merry-go-round. The ground is a soft rubber material and there are ramps to the various play areas.

   8AM to 10PM·free

5. See

   Kenosha Public Museum

   Kenosha's natural sciences and fine arts museum. The lower level houses a large mammoth skeleton, small gift shop, and children's educational room. The upper level houses a taxidermy menagerie and an art gallery.

   Tue-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM. Also open Mondays noon-5PM March through August only·Free

6. Eat

   Waterfront Warehouse

   Warehouse themed décor and interior architecture. They serve nicer versions of typical bar food such as wings, burgers, and flatbread pizzas. Their specialty are fries which have a variety of different toppings and sauces drizzled over them. The sweet potato fries are particularly good. The beer selection seems to favor the big name local/Wisconsin brews and domestic beers. Flat screen TVs playing sports channels are scattered around. They are family friendly.

   11AM - midnight·$12

7. Eat Not mapped

   Hillcrest Family Restaurant

   This place has been in business for years and is extra popular with senior citizens. This is a "Greek" style restaurant (which means that they serve everything and have gyros available). The food here is mediocre, but it's clean and cheap. The portion sizes are average and the coffee is acceptable.

8. Eat Not mapped

   Luigi's Pizza Kitchen

   This restaurant has been in business for several decades. Within the past five years there have been suspicions that the sauce recipe has changed, resulting in a less delicious pie. They also offer other Italian dishes, such as home-made ravioli and lasagna. Take-out and eat-in is available. They are closed on Mondays and for an entire month in the fall, during which the owners visit family in Italy.

   Tue-Sat 4:30-10PM, Sun 11:30AM-10PM

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Kenosha (CC BY-SA 4.0).