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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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FALL COLOR REPORT
Discover beautiful fall colors in West Bend and Washington County this year.
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West Bend is a wonderful place to enjoy a relaxing fall walk. Here are a few of our favorite places to stroll this autumn.
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Quick Fall color road trips near West Bend
It’s easy to find fall color when you’re in West Bend—several of southeast Wisconsin’s most scenic sights are just a short drive away
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Go on a Geocaching Adventure
With more than 1,600 caches hidden within a 10-mile radius of downtown, West Bend is one of the best places in the country for geoaching, a high-tech treasure hunt you can do with a phone or GPS. Learn more about this fun activity and don’t miss the annual West Bend $1,000 Cache Ba$h!
Get out & play
Explore parks, trails, rivers & lakes and winter sports 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.