If you or your kids are fascinated with dinosaurs, take a trip to Kenosha, Wisconsin to the Dinosaur Discovery Museum. The museum focuses on the link between birds and meat-eating dinosaurs and features several full meat-eating dinosaur skeletons. Dinosaur Discovery Museum is family friendly, offering hands-on Dino Digs for children ages 3 and up. If you're coming to the museum from out of town, several hotel accommodations available.
The Best Western Harborside Inn & Kenosha Conference Center is the closest hotel to to the Dinosaur Discovery Museum, just two minutes away. Located along the shore of Lake Michigan, the hotel offers lakeside views, an indoor pool and free wireless Internet. Complimentary full breakfast is also served daily. Aside from the Dinosaur Discovery Museum, the Best Western is very close to the Civil War museum, which highlights the Civil War stories of the Upper Midwest area. The inn is also close to the Kenosha Historical Museum, which highlights Kenosha's car manufacturing history. Dining options nearby include Villa D'Carlo, a lakefront Italian restaurant, and the Lighthouse Bistro at the Kenosha Yacht Club. As of January 2011, rates start at $90 a night.
This cozy bed and breakfast inn is located three blocks from the lake and is just three minutes from the Dinosaur Discovery Museum. Two large rooms are offered in this small bed and breakfast, each with a Jacuzzi tub and private entrance. A continental breakfast is served each morning. Southport Bed and Breakfast is close to all of the action in downtown Kenosha. Take a ride on the electric trolleys to the shops and art galleries in the area. Dine at some of Kenosha's finer restaurants such as the Boat House, which serves classic American fare. Other dining options in the area include Gordo's Lounge & Pizza Grille. Rates for both rooms are $60 a night as of January 2011.
The Candlewood Suites Extended Stay Hotel Kenosha is located 14 minutes from the Dinosaur Discovery Museum. The hotel features 90 suites that include full kitchens and free wireless Internet. The hotel also has a store, the Candlewood Cupboard, that offers breakfast foods and frozen entrees that you can heat up in your room. The Prime Outlet Mall in Kenosha is just three miles away for those that love to bargain shop. Also nearby is the Six Flags Great America. For dining nearby, try Famous Dave's Barbecue or Nick-N-Willy's Pizza. Rates start at $90 a night as of January 2011.
Fifteen minutes from Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kenosha-Pleasant Prairie Hotel features all-suite accommodations that include kitchenettes and free wireless Internet. Hotel amenities include a complimentary hot buffet breakfast, heated indoor pool and complimentary evening receptions on Tuesday and Wednesday. Other nearby places to visit include the Jelly Belly Center where you can take a tour showing how Jelly Belly candies are made. Nearby restaurants include Jimano's Pizzeria and Honada Sushi & Hibachi. Rates start at $110 a night as of January 2011.
