West Bend Guides

Fifteen of the best things to do in West Bend, Wisconsin, all within a few walkable miles of downtown.

Where to eat in West Bend, Wisconsin, from classic supper clubs and Friday fish fries to downtown rooms and frozen custard.

The best breakfast in West Bend, Wisconsin: classic diners, weekend brunch, gluten-free options, and where to get good coffee.

Where to drink in West Bend, Wisconsin: a new riverfront brewery, downtown bars and taprooms, a barcade, and classic supper-club old-fashioneds.

The best parks in West Bend, Wisconsin: swimming at Regner Park, the Ice Age Trail at Ridge Run, nature preserves, and effigy mounds.

Hiking the Ice Age Trail in West Bend, Wisconsin: the 6.5-mile segment, trailheads, parking, difficulty, and six more trails worth walking.

A guide to Regner Park in West Bend, Wisconsin: the swim pond, splash pad, labyrinth garden, bandshell concerts, and how to plan a visit.

Shopping in West Bend, Wisconsin: the downtown antique shops that make it an antiquing destination, plus boutiques and the Saturday farmers market.

The Museum of Wisconsin Art and West Bend's arts scene: MOWA's free galleries, the historic theatre and cinema, live performance, and summer concerts.

Golf in West Bend, Wisconsin: two public courses, a top-five-ranked private country club, plus a driving range and mini golf.

The best spas and wellness spots in West Bend, Wisconsin: day spas, massage and skin care, yoga studios, and a spa bed and breakfast.

A West Bend weekend getaway: where to stay, from hotels to a spa bed and breakfast, and a two-day plan of art, trails, and supper clubs.

The best time to visit West Bend, Wisconsin, season by season: summer events, fall color, winter indoors, and a wet spring, with the numbers to plan around.

Seven day trips from West Bend, Wisconsin: Cedarburg, Port Washington, Holy Hill, Hartford, the Kettle Moraine, Grafton, and Milwaukee.