Area Travel - AmericInn^® West Bend, WI

Welcome to Beautiful Wisconsin! Read about West Bend attractions and things to do nearby AmericInn.

When you stay at the AmericInn of West Bend hotel, you’re close to a multitude of area attractions and events! It's only natural to make a point to enjoy the outdoors when you stay at our hotel in Central Wisconsin. Four full seasons with a lot to see and plenty to do in this scenic Wisconsin wonderland.

For the “indoor enthusiast”, West Bend is an exciting place to be; you'll find bargains and unique shops in West Bend's bustling shopping district, and you can discover the history of this fascinating area at the Museum of Wisconsin Art and the nearby Washington County Historical Museum. Take a brewery tour, visit one of the various cultural festivals, or set up a tee time for a local course!

Area Attractions and Activities

Washington County Fairgrounds - Great for planning huge events such as conventions or large meetings. Take in the annual fair during a fun-filled week in August.
Address: 300 Highway P, West Bend, WI
Distance: 6.2 miles
Phone: 262-677-5060

Sunburst Ski Area - Take advantage of winter sports at the Sunburst Ski Area. Twelve snow-packed runs offer skiing, snowboarding and tubing for all ages.
Address:8355 Prospect Drive, Kewaskum, WI
Distance: 6 miles
Phone: (262) 626-8404

West Bend Lakes Golf Club - At West Bend Lakes we offer challenging golf at reasonable rates, on 18 scenic holes. Naturally set into the rolling hills, valleys and wooded acreage that the area has to offer, West Bend Lakes has everything needed to give you the best in golf experiences.
Address: 1241 Highway 33 E, West Bend, WI
Distance: 8.5 miles
Phone: (262) 675-9922

Paradise Golf & Recreation Park - Eighteen hole miniature golf course.
Address: 601 Paradise Drive, West Bend, WI
Distance: 3.7 miles
Phone: (262) 338-6655

Stocky's Fast Track Go-Karts - An indoor go cart track with an arcade and concessions.
Address: 6389 Stockhausen Lane, West Bend, WI
Distance: 3.6 miles
Phone: (262) 306-0100

Museum of Wisconsin Art- The Museum of Wisconsin Art was founded in 1961 to collect the works of Milwaukee-born artist Carl von Marr (1858-1936). It currently holds the best and most comprehensive collection of his work anywhere. In 1998, after recognizing that no institution was building a comprehensive survey collection of Wisconsin art, the Early Wisconsin Art Collection was unveiled on the state’s sesquicentennial.
Address: 300 South 6th Avenue, West Bend, WI
Distance: 2 miles
Phone: (262) 334-9638

Paradise Pavillion Shopping Center- A major shopping center in West Bend, Wisconsin…It is currently anchored by Kohl's Department Store and ShopKo, with a long strip of nearly 25 shops.
Address: 1530 S Main Street, West Bend, WI
Distance: 3.5 miles
Phone: (262) 338-4115

Paradise Theaters - See the latest blockbusters within just a few miles of the hotel.
Address: 2014 Parkway Drive, West Bend, WI
Distance: 3 miles
Phone: (262) 334-3509

Harley-Davidson Tours - Harley Davidson Factory Tours offer the chance to watch extraordinary people channel their pride and expertise into building these famous motorcycles. Tour the factory where imagination meets reality!
Distance: 25 miles
Phone: (800) 621-2034

Miller Brewing Tours - Take the Miller Brewery tour to see how beer is made. From the brewing, fermenting and aging processes, to the packaging and distribution, it's quite an experience.
Address: 4251 W. State Street, Milwaukee, WI
Distance: 27 miles
Phone: (414) 931-2337

Milwaukee County Zoo - The Milwaukee County Zoo is considered among the finest zoos in the country. It is situated on 200 wooded acres and is home to approximately 2500 animals, representing 300 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and invertebrates.
Address: 10001 West Blue Mound Road, Milwaukee, WI
Distance: 32 miles
Phone: (414) 256-5412

Miller Park - Great fun for the whole family to watch the Brewers games. Additional year-round family fun.
Address: One Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI
Distance: 35 miles
Phone: (414) 389-1433

Potawatomi Bingo/Casino - Hit the jackpot at the Milwaukee area's largest casino, complete with Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Let It Ride Bonus Poker, Bingo, and over 1500 slot machines.
Address: 1721 W. Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI
Distance: 38 miles
Phone: 1-800-PAYSBIG

The Museum of Wisconsin Art - America’s newest regional art museum housing the premier collection of Wisconsin art. Its Early Wisconsin Collection (1830-1960) is the finest anywhere and the work of Milwaukee native and artist Carl von Marr (1858-1936) is given prominence in two galleries. Contemporary art is regularly displayed through temporary exhibitions and the monthly One from Wisconsin solo exhibition series. Through 2009 catch An Unfolding Story: Panorama Painting in Milwaukee a new exhibition --the most comprehensive ever held on Milwaukee's panorama painting industry. Occupying most of the museum’s lower galleries, this exhibition will show many paintings and artifacts that have never before been seen by the public. The MWA is open Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm and Sundays from 1:00-4:30 pm. It is located in the Cultural District at 300 South Sixth Avenue, West Bend, WI. For more information, call 262-334-9638 or visit our website at www.wisconsinart.org.
Distance: 2 miles

The Old Courthouse Museum - This museum is thought by many to be the best local history museum in the Midwest. The museum houses extensive displays on local business and industry, early settlers, family, and social and cultural life as well as the Norm Colby Interpretive Center, an interactive exhibit gallery. The Old Courthouse Museum is open Wednesday-Friday, 11am to 5pm, Saturday from 9am to 1pm, and Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Admission is free. Old Jailhouse Museum was very recently restored to its turn-of-the-century condition and is now open during the same hours as the Old Courthouse Museum. Admission to the Old Jailhouse is $4 for the general public, $3 for seniors, $2 for children, and free for children under 12.
Distance: 2 miles

The West Bend Sculpture Walk - Home to over 25 outdoor exhibits of modern sculpture placed along the Riverwalk. There are pieces of sculpture created by local artists and artists from throughout the country. Set against picturesque views of the river, the sculptures have a wonderful way of forcing the viewer to see the landscape in a different way. About halfway into our walk, we’ll arrive at our first stop of the day—historic Downtown West Bend.
Distance: 1.6 miles

Labyrinth Garden Earth Sculpture - One of the newest and most interesting additions to Regner Community Park is the Labyrinth Garden Earth Sculpture. The labyrinth is 90 feet in diameter and consists of a carefully planted selection of bulbs, perennials, herbs and annuals. Follow the winding path of the labyrinth will take you to the center of the circle and eventually back out again. It is a beautiful work of art that can be actively enjoyed.
Distance: 1.5 miles

Regner Community Park - This park embodies the community spirit of West Bend. The natural landscape is interwoven with activity - playgrounds, nature trails, large play areas, tennis courts, soccer fields and baseball diamonds. But most unique about the park is the swimming pond. Standing on the sandy beach beside the bathhouse, one cannot help but feel like they’ve taken a step back in time. During the winter, the pond becomes a place for ice-skaters and hockey players. It’s truly a storybook setting.
Distance: 1.5 miles

Lac Lawrann Conservancy - Located at 300 Schmidt Road, the 136-acre Lac Lawrann Conservancy contains wetlands, a native hardwood forest, a red pine plantation, tall grass prairie, and glacial landscapes. The Conservancy serves as refuge to over 300 species of plants, over 200 species of birds, and a wide variety of mammals as well as reptiles and amphibians. The 4 miles of hiking trails are open daily dawn to dusk and about 3 miles are groomed for cross-country skiing when snow conditions permit.
Distance: 3 miles

Historic Architecture - Downtown West Bend, with its landscaped brick sidewalks and magnificent storefronts, is a true pleasure to explore. The most prominent building in West Bend, the Old Courthouse at 320 South Fifth Avenue, dates back to 1889. The building itself is a true historic gem, a fine example of the Romanesque Revival style towering high above the city.
Distance: 1.6 miles

Riverwalk - West Bend’s Riverwalk runs 3 miles along the bend in the Milwaukee River for which the city was named. A number of works of public art along the route, as well as excellent views of the river.
Distance: 1.6 miles