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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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Helpful resources for winter travel
Planning a winter getaway to West Bend? Here’s some helpful travel tips and inspiration.
View Article4 things to do in West Bend this winter
West Bend is a great winter destination—from outdoor recreation to tasty restaurants, there’s always something to see and do.
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Winter geocaching tips
West Bend is a four-season geocaching destination, so strap on your snowshoes and get out here!
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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.
Upcoming Events
Find fun festivals, live music, farmers' markets, and more all year long.
Vinyl & Whiskey Wednesday
Each Wednesday, guests can bring their favorite record to The Bend from 5-8 PM and enjoy drink specials and hear vinyl on The Bend’s state of the art sound system.
Learn more about this eventVinyl & Whiskey Wednesday
Each Wednesday, guests can bring their favorite record to The Bend from 5-8 PM and enjoy drink specials and hear vinyl on The Bend’s state of the art sound system.
Learn more about this eventMovies at the Bend – Paddington 2
The Bend is kicking 2022 movies with a $4 movie series featuring favorites from westerns, children’s, and comedies.
Learn more about this eventStar Wars at the Bend – Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Join the resistance at The Bend for an unforgettable trilogy from a galaxy far, far away.
Learn more about this eventStand Up Comedy: Jim Flanigan
Head to The Bend for an incredible evening of laughs with standup comedian Jim Flannigan.
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