Bockfest 2024
Dirty Ninja Mud Run for Kids™
Wisconsin's #1 Farmers Market!
Eisenbahn State Trail
Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA)
Welcome to West Bend
Experience charming West Bend, located just minutes from Milwaukee in the picturesque hills of the Kettle Moraine. West Bend offers outstanding trails, a historic downtown and fantastic museums, including the Museum of Wisconsin Art. Plus, it’s the Geocaching Capital of the Midwest™. Plan your trip today.
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Resolve to Visit West Bend!
Who says New Year’s resolutions have to be boring? Forget diets, workouts, or reducing screen time–at Visit West Bend we want to help you resolve to have some fun and…
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Whether you’re a festival fanatic, outdoor adventurer, or boutique shopper, West Bend offers the perfect summer getaway. See what’s in store below, then plan a weekend away for a summer…
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Plan Your Dream Wedding at Lac Lawrann Conservancy
Located just one mile away from downtown West Bend, the quiet, natural setting of Lac Lawrann is the perfect location to host a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception. The…
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Get out & play
Explore parks, trails and outdoor recreation opportunities throughout West Bend.
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Biking
Explore the Eisenbahn State Trail, off-road routes in the Glacial Blue Hills Recreation Area or scenic country roads throughout the West Bend area.
Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Enjoy a winter trek on West Bend's cross-country skiing and snowshoe routes.
Downhill Skiing & Tubing
West Bend is ideally located between two premier ski areas, so it’s the perfect place for an easy winter getaway.
Hiking, Walking & Running
Find a place for a morning stroll, a scenic running route or an invigorating nature hike.
Snowmobiling
Beautiful snowmobile trails may be closer than you think—there are 186 miles of groomed trails surrounding West Bend.
Upcoming Events
Find fun festivals, live music, farmers' markets, and more all year long.
Winter Warm Up
Explore more than 60 ice sculptures dotted around downtown West Bend with live sculpture demos, ice painting, activities, music, and more.
Learn more about this eventLac Lawrann Winter Luminary Walk
Explore the lantern-lit trails of Lac Lawrann Conservancy at this free event!
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