Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Kenosha, WI

SIMMONS ISLAND. Local history is laid out for visitors to browse at this informative facility. Memorabilia from the...

SIMMONS ISLAND. Local history is laid out for visitors to browse at this informative facility. Memorabilia from the town's early 19th-century founding to its present era is displayed, and room vignettes showcase previous businesses and pastimes. Visitors can also check out vehicles that represent Kenosha's automaking past, especially the Rambler line, created by the American Motors Corporation. The Southport Light Station is part of the complex too, as is a gift shop and genealogy library.

Hours: Tue-Fri 10am-4:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm; Archives Wed-Fri 2pm-4:30pm or by appt

KENOSHA. Art and nature coincide at this showpiece for Kenosha's history and culture. Exhibits detail the region's...

KENOSHA. Art and nature coincide at this showpiece for Kenosha's history and culture. Exhibits detail the region's prehistoric past and even feature a mammoth excavated in the county. Dinosaur displays add a fascinating touch, and temporary exhibits elucidate the animals, geology, peoples, and practices of the world community. Local connections can be found in a collection of artwork by native artists, and items by world-renowned figures factor in as well, as do ancient artifacts from around the globe.

Hours: Sun-Mon Noon-5pm; Tue-Sat 9am-5pm