West Bend is a charming community located 30 minutes north of Milwaukee, WI. Our beautiful city has plenty of great things to do for you and the whole family! From ample natural areas to unique shops, excellent dining opportunities, and more, it is easy to spend an entire day out and about in West Bend! Check out these five places you must see in West Bend!
1. Explore the Museum of Wisconsin Art
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The Museum of Wisconsin Art, or MOWA for short, is home to more than 5,000 contemporary and historical artworks from over 350 artists, all tied to the State of Wisconsin. The focus of this museum is on Wisconsin art and artists, both current and historic.
Museum of Wisconsin Art celebrates the value, diversity and uniqueness of the visual arts and artists of Wisconsin. This is achieved by collecting, conserving, documenting, exhibiting and promoting aesthetic understanding of the visual arts of Wisconsin. – Mission Statement, Museum of Wisconsin Art
The Museum of Wisconsin Art is located at 205 Veterans Ave, West Bend, WI 53095 and is open from 9:30 AM – 4 PM Wednesday through Sunday; check out their website to learn more and plan your visit!
2. Have a Beary Good Time at Shalom Wildlife Zoo
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Shalom Wildlife Zoo is so much more than your average zoo; it has been called “Wisconsin’s Wildest Zoo” and “America’s largest petting zoo,” and for a good reason! This incredible zoo features expansive natural habitats for the animals, making it feel more like a park than a zoo; more than 750 animals from 75 species live at Shalom Wildlife Zoo. The zoo is open year-round, and you have the choice to walk through or drive your car on the four miles of gravel roads that go through the zoo. Golf cart rentals are also available during certain times of the year.
Shalom Wildlife Zoo is the perfect day trip for all the animal lovers out there, and it makes an excellent adventure for families with younger children!
Shalom Wildlife Zoo is located at 1901 Shalom Drive, West Bend, WI 53090; call them at 262-338-1310 or visit their website to plan your visit!
3. Stop and Smell the Flowers at the West Bend Labyrinth Garden
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Less than a 10-minute walk from The District, you will find yourself in an urban oasis! Regner Park in West Bend is home to the West Bend Labyrinth Garden, an earth sculpture created in the seven-circuit Cretan labyrinth traditional style with a diameter of 90 feet that is home to a variety of grasses, bulbs, perennials, and annuals. The West Bend Labyrinth Garden is a beautiful place to go outside and get some fresh air or take the family out for a quick afternoon walk!
The West Bend Labyrinth Garden is located at 800 N Main St, West Bend, WI 53090, inside Regner Park.
4. Get Lost in a Good Book from the West Bend Library
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The community of West Bend has an amazing local library–just one of the many perks of living in West Bend! With books and more for all ages and interests, everyone is sure to find something at the library.
West Bend’s library also offers programs tailored to children and teens, promoting literacy, education, and fun for kids in the local community. A variety of book clubs are also organized through the library; these book clubs are a great way to meet new people in the community and read through some of your new favorite books!
West Bend Community Memorial Library is located only a 12-minute walk from The District at 630 Poplar St, right next to Patrons Park; for more information on programs, services, and more, visit the library’s website.
5. Immerse Yourself in the History of West Bend at the Tower Heritage Center
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The Tower Heritage Center will transport you back in time through West Bend’s rich and vibrant history. The museum features exhibits that will interest visitors of all ages–they have a 27 room Zinn Dollhouse, a real wigwam, a fur trading post, and more for the kids!
The history of West Bend–from the Ice Age to the modern-day–is on display at the museum. Learn about the glaciers that give Washington County its beautiful landscape, presidential connections to Washington County, the history of the West Bend Company, and more!
The Tower Heritage Center is located at 320 S 5th Ave; visit their website for more information regarding hours, admissions, exhibits, and more.
Ready to Call West Bend Home?
West Bend has something for everyone! These five things to do in west bend are just the beginning! West Bend has tons of amazing restaurants, vibrant bars and entertainment venues, expansive parks and natural areas, and more!
Are you searching for the perfect apartment in West Bend? If so, The District has you covered. With studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments for rent in Downtown West Bend, you are sure to find your dream apartment home in the heart of beautiful West Bend.
