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Southeast Wisconsin Favorites
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items Some of the best local restaurants and places to see and visit when you are in southeast wisconsin! These are local favorites and a few are off the beaten path that you won't find if you don't know about them (glad you found this list!)! :)
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Activities
Places to stay
Restaurants
Local favorites!
The banana bread French toast is INCREDIBLE! This is an old fashioned little diner car and local favorite for breakfast and lunch!
Joni's Diner
This 50s diner is full of nostalgia and wonderful food! Breakfast is my favorite!
Bristol 45 Diner
Incredible steaks at this local favorite! Be sure to order an old fashioned while you’re there! And the upstairs has a museum in this 1800s historical building! But be careful rumor has it that it is haunted 👻!
Wilmot Stage Stop
This little diner is a hidden gem! Just be sure to bring cash because they don’t take cards. But it’s worth it!
Sheila Mae's Town Fryer
It doesn't matter which one of these you go to, they are awesome! Clean and friendly staff! The chicken is also amazing! Don't feel like cooking you can grab easy dinners to go! So much more than a gas station! And if you once donuts, this is your ne...
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The BEST Mexican restaurant in town! You will not be disappointed! Check out the heated patio for an even more amazing experience!
Iguana Wana Mexican Grill and Tequila Bar
Local favorite ice cream parlor! They also make homemade candies!
Hansen’s Ice Cream Parlor - Wilmot
Local favorite for frozen custard! Worth the line!
Adrian's Frozen Custard
Be ready to wait in line but the food is fantastic at this little diner! They were also featured in Diners Drive In & Dives! The garbage plate is the favorite!
Franks Diner
Mmmmm these are seriously amazing!
Mike's Donuts and Chicken
Beer fans be sure to stop here for an unforgettable experience
Lakefront Brewery | Born in Riverwest Raised all over
Local favorite restaurant and bar!
Brat Stop
Love the show Friends? Then you need to stop here!
Cup O’ Joe Coffee House
Shopping!
Sometimes you need a little retail therapy
This is Wisconsin, of course there’s cheese!
Mars Cheese Castle
If you live anywhere in the area and need new light fixtures, THIS is the place to go! The store is HUGE and full of every possible style and taste providing sonic or everyone
BBC Lighting
Outdone shopping mall with all your favorite brands and retailers!
Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets
Our family go to for furniture with tons of options and covers your whole house!
Steinhafels
For the motorcycle enthusiast you want to stop here!
Uke's Harley-Davidson, Inc.
Ok, of course the meats are high quality and great prices, BUT if you love twice baked potatoes you MUST stop here and pick some up from the deli! They are INCREDIBLE
Lake Geneva Country Meats
Activities
There's always time for fun!
Ready for a night it where you can have an easy walk from bar to bar? This is your spot!
North Water Street
Great for date night or girls night! Check out their events and have some creative fun!
Pinot's Palette
This zoo is right off Lake Michigan and perfect for the whole family! It's not so huge you are wore out when you leave but perfect size to see your favorite animals, get some fresh air and enjoy the afternoon! Be sure to check for special events for ...
Racine Zoo
This beautiful little town is perfect for a weekend getaway! From the local shops lining downtown, the restaurants, lake and more you will have a wonderful time! Golf courses and even a water park resort makes this THE family getaway spot!
Lake Geneva
Music lovers unite! This is THE event in Milwaukee where you can hear all your favorite bands and try some incredible food!
2024 Lineup | Summerfest, The World's Largest Music Festival
Locals museum perfect for an afternoon outing eich with history and right off the lake!
Civil War Museum
The best local water show for free throughout the summer!
Aquanut Water Shows
Love trolleys? Be sure to take a ride on this local gem!
Lakefront Trolley - City of Kenosha
Be sure to check for events because they do all kinds of awesome ones! Monster trucks even comes every now and then!
Wilmot Raceway
Looking for a creative night out? This hidden gem is perfect either on your own, date night, girls night or family night!
Board & Brush Creative Studio - Lake Geneva
Great for the whole family! Summer is of course best though because they have go karts, bumper boats, mini golf and batting cages then! But they are open year round and inside are arcades, laser tag, VR and bumber cars. Be sure to see what deals the...
America's Action Territory
Boat rentals and more across two different lakes! Plan your summer afternoon today!
Twin Lakes Boat Rental – Serving Twin Lakes and Surrounding Lakes
This is a must visit during the fall! And make sure you grab a cookie while you are there they are a local favorite!
Jerry Smith Pumpkin Farm
This is a drive through safari, so you stay in your car, but it is awesome! Even my preteen/teens LOVED IT! Looking forward to going back! Just remember these are real animals and if you choose to buy feed to feed them from your car, they will make a...
Safari Lake Geneva (online reservations required)
I thought I would not care for this, but it was awesome! The kids loved it, we loved it and we absolutely will go back!
Tristan Crist Magic Theatre
Places to stay
If you gotta sleep, do it somewhere awesome
Great for the entire family! This water park resort has it all! And the rooms are perfect for families!
Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark
This 5 star hotel is rich with history and stunning! And for the haunted fans, rumor has it, this is one of the most haunted places to stay in Wisconsin! I personally didn't experience any supernatural activity while I was there, but it was beautiful...
The Pfister Hotel
This is a huge casino with everything you need! Great restaurants, slots, tables, bars and more! Check out bingo and live events! Don’t forget to make time to eat at one of the incredible restaurants! They even have a beautiful new hotel on site!
Potawatomi Casino Hotel | Milwaukee