Overview
West Bend is a city of 30,000 people in Southeast Wisconsin.
4 sights · 3 things to do · 3 places to stay
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Best things about West Bend
Museum of Wisconsin Art
The Tower Heritage Center
Courthouse Museum
Old Sheriff's Residence and Jail Museum
Regner Park
West Bend's most popular park, featuring the city's swimming pool (it becomes an ice skating rink in winter), baseball field, many walking trails, playgrounds, soccer fields, tennis courts as well as many other interesti…
The Eisenbahn State Trail
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 17°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and Apr. (climate data from nearby Milwaukee)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MKE General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee — 36 mi away (major hub). Directions
- ATW Appleton International Airport, Appleton — 60 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Museum of Wisconsin Art, Regner Park
- Afternoon Courthouse Museum, Ridge Run County Park
Day 2
- Morning The Tower Heritage Center, Old Sheriff's Residence and Jail Museum
- Afternoon The Eisenbahn State Trail
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
By plane
Go West Bend Municipal Airport (ETB)
A General aviation airport, 45 minutes north of Milwaukee on Highway 45, but south of Fond du Lac. Charter flights are available at the website.
On foot
Get around
West Bend is a pedestrian friendly community. The Milwaukee River meanders through on its way to Lake Michigan. The community has developed a bike trail, river walk, and a vibrant downtown. It is a popular destination on warm Thursday nights to hear music and Saturday mornings for the Farmer's Market.
By shared-ride taxi
Taxis are scheduled by telephone, at least 30 minutes ahead of time for West Bend and 24 hours for Washington County.
See
Museums
Do
Do Regner Park
West Bend's most popular park, featuring the city's swimming pool (it becomes an ice skating rink in winter), baseball field, many walking trails, playgrounds, soccer fields, tennis courts as well as many other interesting things. Many concerts and events are also held in the park during the summer months.
Buy
For larger retail outlets check Main Street and Paradise Ave.
Sleep
Stay Super 8
Stay Americinn Hotel
Stay Country Inn & Suites
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