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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5 Top Indoor Experiences in West Bend

The temperatures have plunged into single digits, but that can’t stop you from enjoying West Bend’s amazing indoor recreation opportunities. Our guide to these indoor hotspots will chase the winter…

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Let West Bend Light Up Your Holiday Season

If you are looking to make your Christmas merry and bright – in a literal way – West Bend has you covered! With December upon us, snow on the ground,…

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Shop Small This Holiday Season in Downtown West Bend

The holiday season is here, and there’s no better place to soak up the spirit of the season than in Downtown West Bend. Our streets are festive, our shops are…

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Goodness on Social

West Bend is a community full of people who care and who pour their hearts into making our city a wonderful place to explore.

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Visit West Bend, Wisconsin

Make a weekend of it!

The City of West Bend offers outdoor recreation, live entertainment, arts and culture, dining, shopping, and more! Plan your next weekend getaway. Check out our five hotel options, including the new TownPlace Suites by Marriott located in the downtown district.

Outdoor Fun

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.

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Couple cross-country skiing on the trails in West Bend

Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

Enjoy a winter trek on West Bend's cross-country skiing and snowshoe routes.

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Downhill Skiing & Tubing

West Bend is ideally located between two premier ski areas, so it’s the perfect place for an easy winter getaway.

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Hiking, Walking & Running

Find a place for a morning stroll, a scenic running route or an invigorating nature hike.

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Snowmobiling

Beautiful snowmobile trails may be closer than you think—there are 186 miles of groomed trails surrounding West Bend.

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Shop Small This Holiday Season in Downtown West Bend

The holiday season is here, and there’s no better place to soak up the spirit of the season than in Downtown West Bend. Our streets are festive, our shops are…

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Upcoming Events

Find fun festivals, live music, farmers' markets, and more all year long.

January 8

Events

Violins of Hope

January 8

The West Bend School District invites you to attend an unforgettable FREE concert about remembrance and resilience during the Holocaust from award-winning high school musicians. “Violins of Hope” is an…

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Winter on Main

1/16 – 1/17

Explore more than 60 ice sculptures dotted around downtown West Bend with live sculpture demos, ice painting, activities, music, and more.

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Winter Warm-Up Ice Sculptures in Downtown West Bend

1/16 – 1/17

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Lac Lawrann Winter Luminary Walk

January 17

Explore the lantern-lit trails of Lac Lawrann Conservancy at this free event!

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January 17

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