Uptown Travel Guide
Kenosha
Popular places to visit

Simmons Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Simmons Island Beach during your trip to Downtown Kenosha? Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Carthage College
Walk around the campus at Carthage College as part of your travels around Kenosha. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Kenosha Public Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Kenosha Public Museum in Kenosha. Experience the area's live music and festivals.

Civil War Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Civil War Museum during your travels in Kenosha. Wander the lakeside and beaches in the area.
Bristol Renaissance Faire
Enjoy an outing to Bristol Renaissance Faire during your stay in Kenosha. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Walk around the campus at University of Wisconsin-Parkside during your visit to Kenosha. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Uptown

Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
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Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Best Western Executive Inn Kenosha/Pleasant Prairie
Everything was perfect but it would be nice if they gave complimentary water bottles
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Sturtevant / Racine / Mount Pleasant
Everything was nice
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Waukegan
I had a pleasant experience. It’s definitely worth the price.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee
Room was clean Staff was friendly Breakfast was good Pool area was messy
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Comfort Suites Grayslake near Libertyville North
There was a lot of variety at the free breakfast, the bed was very comfortable and the town of Grayslake was a wonderful surprise. Make sure you stop by The Vine - Martini and Wine Bar restaurant!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown

Downtown Kenosha
Unique features of Downtown Kenosha include the lake views and restaurants. Make a stop by Lake Michigan or Elsie Mae's Canning while you're exploring the area.
