Pleasant Prairie

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Located in the southeastern region of Wisconsin, Pleasant Prairie is a charming village that offers a mix of natural beauty and modern amenities. Visitors to this area will find plenty of opportunities to explore the great outdoors, as well as enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

One of the must-see attractions in Pleasant Prairie is the sprawling 4,000-acre Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, which features a variety of recreational facilities including a water park, fitness center, and indoor ice arena. Outdoor enthusiasts can also explore the nearby Chiwaukee Prairie, a state natural area with diverse plant and animal species, making it a popular spot for birdwatching and nature walks.

For those interested in shopping, Pleasant Prairie is home to the popular Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets, where visitors can find great deals on a wide range of designer and name-brand products. After a day of shopping, visitors can unwind at one of the village's many restaurants and eateries, offering a variety of cuisines to suit every palate.

History buffs will also appreciate a visit to the nearby Southport Light Station Museum, a historic lighthouse that dates back to the 19th century and offers insight into the area's maritime history.

Alternative names: Population: 20.7 thous.Area: 33.68 mi²Coordinates: 42°33'55"N, 87°55'54"W

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Pleasant Prairie – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Simmons Field, Dinosaur Discovery Museum, Washington Park Velodrome, Journey Church.

5.5 miE
Sport complex, Baseball, Sport venue
Simmons Field, Kenosha
139 min walk • Simmons Field is a baseball stadium in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It was the home field of the Kenosha Comets of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
5.6 miE
Museum, Science museum, Natural history museum
Dinosaur Discovery Museum, Kenosha
144 min walk • The Dinosaur Discovery Museum in Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States, is dedicated to the exploration and explication of the relationship between modern birds and ancient carnivorous biped dinosaurs, the theropods, which include Carnotaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex, and Archaeopteryx.
5.7 miNE
Park, Sport venue, Sport
Washington Park Velodrome, Kenosha
145 min walk • The Washington Park Velodrome is an open-air velodrome in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It is the longest operating 333 meter track in the United States. The track opened in 1927. During the 2016 season, the track was closed and completely rebuilt.
0.4 miNW
Church
Journey Church, Kenosha
11 min walk • Journey Church, affiliated with the Assemblies of God USA, founded in 1933, it is a church with locations in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Burlington, Wisconsin and Beach Park, Illinois. Its lead pastor is Kevin Taylor. Since its founding in the US, the church has also opened a campus in Vilnius, Lithuania.
6.8 miNE
Student center, Universities and schools
University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha
173 min walk • The University of Wisconsin–Parkside is a public university in Somers, Wisconsin. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and has 4,644 students, 161 full-time faculty, and 89 lecturers and part-time faculty.
3.6 miN
Forts and castles
Mars Cheese Castle, Kenosha
92 min walk • Mars Cheese Castle is a specialty food store, delicatessen, and taproom which sells a variety of consumable products in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
3.9 miE
42°34'5"N • 87°51'21"W
St. Mary Catholic Church, Kenosha
99 min walk • Church
5.7 miE
Park
Civic Center Historic District, Kenosha
146 min walk • The Civic Center Historic District is a group of six large Neoclassical Revival buildings around Civic Center Park in Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States, reflecting the city's history as Kenosha County seat.
5.6 miNE
42°35'49"N • 87°49'51"W
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church - Kenosha WI, Kenosha
142 min walk • Church
4.9 miS
Concerts and shows, Cultural event, Event
Bristol Renaissance Faire, Kenosha
126 min walk • The Bristol Renaissance Faire is a Renaissance fair held in a Renaissance-themed park in the village of Bristol, Wisconsin in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Its 30 acre site runs along the Wisconsin-Illinois state line west of Interstate 94. It recreates a visit of Queen Elizabeth I to the English port city of Bristol in the year 1574.
4.8 miNE
Greek Revival architecture
Justin Weed House, Kenosha
123 min walk • The Justin Weed House is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and on the State Register of Historic Places in 1989.