Get in
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Map of West Bend
By plane
[edit]- 1 West Bend Municipal Airport (ETB IATA), ☏ +1 262-483-7432. A General aviation airport, 45 minutes north of Milwaukee on Highway 45, but south of Fond du Lac. Charter flights are available at the website.
On foot
[edit]- Eisenbahn State Trail. A trail that comes 25 miles from the village of Eden.
Get around
[edit]West Bend is a pedestrian friendly community. The Milwaukee River meanders through on its way to Lake Michigan. The community has developed a bike trail, river walk, and a vibrant downtown. It is a popular destination on warm Thursday nights to hear music and Saturday mornings for the Farmer's Market.
By shared-ride taxi
[edit]Taxis are scheduled by telephone, at least 30 minutes ahead of time for West Bend and 24 hours for Washington County.
- West Bend Taxi, ☏ +1 262-334-3096, [email protected]. M-Sa 6AM-10PM, Su 8AM-4PM. $5.50.
- , ☏ +1 262-338-2908, toll-free: +1-888-285-TAXI (8294). M-F 5AM-9PM, Sa 5AM-8:30PM, Su 8AM-4PM. $10-33.
See
[edit]Museums
[edit]- 1 Museum of Wisconsin Art, 205 Veterans Ave, ☏ +1 262-334-9638. W-Su 9:30AM-4PM. $15/adult, $25/two adults, $50/family.
- 2 The Tower Heritage Center, 320 S. 5th Avenue, ☏ +1 262-335-4678. Th F 10AM-3PM (by appointment only).
- Courthouse Museum. Free.
- Old Sheriff's Residence and Jail Museum. $30 for up to 4 adults.
Do
[edit]- 1 Regner Park, 800 N Main St (just a few blocks north of downtown). West Bend's most popular park, featureing the city's swimming pool (it becomes an ice skating rink in winter), baseball field, many walking trails, playgrounds, soccer fields, tennis courts as well as many other interesting things. Many concerts and events are also held in the park during the summer months.
- The Eisenbahn State Trail.
- Ridge Run County Park.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Downtown West Bend, 120 N Main Street, ☏ +1 262-338-3909, [email protected]. A collection of many unique shops and restaurants.
For larger retail outlets check Main Street and Paradise Ave.
Eat
[edit]Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- Super 8.
- Americinn Hotel.
- Country Inn & Suites.
Connect
[edit]- 1 West Bend Library, 630 Poplar St, ☏ +1 262-335-5151, [email protected]. M-Th 9AM-9PM, F 9AM-6PM, Sa 9AM-1PM. Public access computer does not require a library card.
Go next
[edit]| Routes through West Bend |
| Oshkosh ← Fond du Lac ← | N  S
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→ Richfield → Milwaukee |
| Portage ← Allenton ← | W  E
|
→ Newburg → Port Washington |