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
"Clean room. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Very family friendly. Overall a great experience."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Waukegan
"No elevators, no towels, small rooms"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Best Western Executive Inn Kenosha/Pleasant Prairie
"The staff was very interested in their patrons checking in…..even had chicken noodle soup being offered."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Gurnee
"We had a great stay! The staff was very friendly and attentive, the breakfast was tasty and the coffee was phenomenal to say the least. The parking was great as well it was very well lit. I would definitely recommend and come back next time I’m in Chicago."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Pleasant Prairie Kenosha
"This hotel is basic but clean. Rooms are spacious but not many amenities. Location is great, right off the freeway and shopping with a Starbucks across the street. Breakfast was adequate. There was a bad smell in the hallway but it was not in our room. Thankfully we are able to do steps because the ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Gurnee
"Lovely pool area, great breakfast, great staff. Not a lot of parking, especially in the front. Clean besides one stain on the sheet. Would stay again"
Reviewed on 24 May 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 Kenosha History Center while you're exploring the area.
