Experience the Best of Kenosha from our Pleasant Prairie Hotel
There is no denying that the Kenosha area attracts a diverse population: outlet shoppers, business travelers, outdoor sports fanatics, Renaissance era enthusiasts and, of course, Jelly Belly lovers. Here at the Kenosha Radisson Hotel in Pleasant Prairie, we provide the most convenient location and comfortable accommodations for all guests. Our hotel is situated just off I-94, a major artery providing direct access to nearby Milwaukee and Chicago. The Kenosha area also hosts a variety of seasonal events, such as Bristol Renaissance Faire, Six Flags Great America, Country Thunder USA, Danskin Triathlon and the Air Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships. Whether your plans involve business, leisure or a combination of the two, our hotel in Pleasant Prairie will make your travel convenient.
Bristol Renaissance Faire (2.2 miles) 12550 120th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53142 (847) 395-7773 Step back into Elizabethan England and enjoy the raucous festivities and hearty tastes of the era on 30 acres of wooded grounds. For nine weekends through Labor Day, you too can celebrate the Queen's visit to the English hamlet of Bristol in 1574.
Jelly Belly Candy Co. (3.5 miles) 10100 Jelly Belly Ln, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin 53158 (866) 868-7522 If you have a sweet tooth and a half hour to spare, board the Jelly Belly Express for a delightfully entertaining tour. Guests encounter dancing jelly beans and take samples from over 100 candies.
Kenosha Electric Streetcar Circulator/City of Kenosha (11 miles) When visiting the city of Kenosha, be sure to travel in one of the five restored 1950's electric streetcars. The two-mile ride costs a mere 25 cents and passes through the business district and historic areas of Kenosha and makes a stop at the METRA rail station. The streetcars also provide access to the Lake Michigan waterfront and HarborPark, the location for many notable area museums.
Pleasant Prairie Triathlon at Prairie Springs Park (1.8 miles) 9900 Terwall Ter, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Our Kenosha hotel provides convenient access to Prairie Springs Park, the site of the Pleasant Prairie Triathlon and Junior Triathlon. Prairie Springs Park and Lake Andrea are open from 7am to dusk for the enjoyment of the general public.
Prime Outlets (0.4 miles) I-94 & HWY 165, 11211 120th Avenue Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin 53158 (262) 857-2101 Located just outside our Kenosha hotel, this renowned outdoor shopping center boasts the best outlets in the Midwest.
Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor (14.2 miles) 542 N Route 21, Gurnee, IL 60031 Visit these theme parks for a day of fun in the sun or water. To experience the ultimate descent into insanity, check out the newest roller coaster in the park, Dark Knight, for a high-intensity thrill enshrouded in complete darkness.
Wilmot Mountain (12.26 miles) 11931 Fox River Rd, Wilmot, WI 53192 (262) 862-2301 Wilmot Mountain, open December through March, is less than 25 minutes from our hotel in Pleasant Prairie and offers eight chair lifts, 25 wide runs of all difficulty levels and a ski and play area for children ages 4-9.
About Pleasant Prairie
Pleasant Prairie is both a lovely village and a quaint suburb of southeast Milwaukee. Located along the shore of Lake Michigan, it's centrally located between Chicago and Milwaukee. Travelers with a penchant for sweets flock to Pleasant Prairie each year to tour the Jelly Belly jellybean warehouse facility. History buffs, then, take in regional information at the History Center and separate Public Museum in neighboring Kenosha. Athletics are a popular pastime in the village, and Pleasant Prairie's annual triathlons draw scores of athletes from across the Midwest. To train for them, visitors and residents utilize the LakeView RecPlex at Pleasant Springs Park. This facility is home to an aquatic center, indoor water park, fitness center, 1/6-mile indoor track, and spacious field house with basketball and volleyball courts. Shoppers also enjoy bargain hunting at local outlet centers, which feature dozens of designer shops and an array of items at discount prices.
Did you know?
One of Kenosha's more famous native sons was Hollywood heavyweight Orson Welles, whose many cinematic contributions included writing, directing, and acting. Born in 1915, Welles was a legendary figure in such classics as "Citizen Kane," "The Third Man," "Jane Eyre," and "The Long Hot Summer."