Downtown Kenosha Urban Art and Photography Walking Tour
Our tour blends art, street art, architecture and history to provide an informative yet interesting tour. You will be provided excellent views of Lake Michigan and various photography spots for those who love to take pictures. Our goal is to keep prices low while still offering a quality product that is fun for the entire family.
The comfort and ease of having everything organized for you takes away the stress when going on holiday. Plus, the extra support and experience of a guide and the chance to travel with and meet like-minded people makes this tour much more attractive.
Kenosha is an exciting and vibrant community on the shores of Lake Michigan in Southeastern, Wisconsin. Come enjoy the history and art that make up the Downtown and Harbor Park communities.
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Downtown Kenosha Urban Art and Photography Walking Tour
What's included in Downtown Kenosha Urban Art and Photography Walking Tour
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Downtown Kenosha Wisconsin
We will meet at Kenosha Tap House to go over the agenda for the tour and to make introductions. As we make our way outside you will be greeted with stunning views of the Marina and Lake Michigan. The opportunities for photos are endless and at every turn. Use the sailboats as a backdrop to your own art. After a short introduction to Kenosha and the Harbor Park area, we will discuss various sculptures, murals, and artwork throughout the downtown area. During the downtown portion of our tour, we will visit or pass the following: - Place De Douai - Wallace Fountain - Bowfin Ruins - The Winter tour sculpture "The Day the Music Died" - Eagle's Club - Frank's Diner - 7+ murals (AMC, Bjorns, Kinoje, Equinox...) - Mayer Drug sign - Veteran's Memorial Park - Downtown architecture Whether you are a photographer, an art lover or just visiting, the pictures and sights are stunning and beautiful.
Kenosha Sculpture Walk
Enjoy a coffee at Anna's on the Lake or an ice cream at Sandy's Poppers. The sculpture walk includes multiple permanent and rotating sculptures throughout the harbor Park area. The current sculptures include: - S.S. Kenosha - A Big Hello - Blended Family - The Balance Between - Millennium Gate - Ascending Perspectives - Whole of my Heart - Ma mere' - Sphere - Dragonfly - On Balance As we make our way back to Lake Michigan you will have views of the Southport and North Pier lighthouses. Back on the shore of Lake Michigan you will have unobstructed views of the Lake. Occasionally, on the clearest of days, you may be lucky and see the outline of the Chicago skyline.
Downtown Kenosha Wisconsin
Enjoy a ride, at your leisure, on the historic Kenosha streetcars. We will discuss the History and reintroduction of the streetcars in Kenosha. From 1903 to 1932, electric rail was a regular mode of transportation in Kenosha. On June 17, 2000, streetcar transportation returned to our community. Most of Kenosha’s streetcars are authentic 1951 President’s Conference Committee (PCC) cars. Each Kenosha streetcar has a name and color scheme that represents the legacy of streetcar transportation in North America. The Kenosha streetcars are available according to the published schedule on the city website.
Inclusions
- One free admission to the Kenosha streetcars. You are responsible for scheduling and transportation to the street cars
- One bottle of water will be provided free of charge
- This is rain or shine. Ponchos are available for free.
- Enjoy an ice cream or popcorn at Sandy Poppers or a tea/coffee at Anna's
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk long distances
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Kenosha Tap House is located across the street from the Kenosha Public Museum. Parking is available for free at public lots throughout downtown.