things to do in West Bend, WI

Choose your craft and explore Friess Lake at your own pace

Explore Long Lake your way with self-serve paddling gear

Explore the river at your own pace

Choose your craft and explore Silver Lake at your own pace

A self-guided paddle through calm, forested Milwaukee River scenery

Cruise, tube, or waterski aboard a 150HP tritoon with lounge seating and a sound system

Paddle Milwaukee’s river with brewery stops and guided tastings

Paddle a quiet Milwaukee River stretch near Lakefront Brewery

Trace Brady Street’s Polish, Italian and counterculture stories

Sample seasonal wine and cheese pairings in a cellar setting

Trace Milwaukee's Near West Side through murals, artists, and neighborhood stories

Explore Wisconsin trails and frozen waterways by snowmobile

Set your own course through downtown Milwaukee's waterways

Easy self-guided river paddling through wooded parks and quiet riverbanks

Cruise Okauchee Lake with spacious seating and a Bluetooth stereo

Paddle a quiet Milwaukee River stretch near Lakefront Brewery

A quiet, self-guided paddle through forested Milwaukee River scenery

Explore the lake with lounge seating, onboard music, and tubing options

Discover the stories behind the art, from street murals to a working artist's studio

Eat tacos and sip tequila drinks on a narrated Milwaukee bus tour

Cruise, tube, or celebrate aboard a 2022 Harris pontoon

Go beyond the murals with a local artist’s studio visit and hands-on art making

Discover Milwaukee's Black cultural heritage through murals, architecture, and local art

Visit three Milwaukee churches and sample treats at two chocolate shops