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Holy
Hill National Shrine of Mary
1525 Carmel Road • Hubertus, WI 53033
262-628-1838
Over 400 acres of peace and beauty! A landmark of Wisconsin and listed on the National Register of Historic Locations. Pilgrims walk the half mile outdoor Way of the Cross with 14 groups o life-size sculptures representing the Passion of Jesus. Others pray at the Lourdes Grotto. Thousands of visitors climb the 178 steps to the top of the observation tower inside one of the Church spires for an unparalleled glimpse of the dramatic rural surroundings. here is a full weekend Mass schedule and daily religious services. Special seasonal events occur throughout the year, including a live Nativity, uplifting religious concerts, and a popular Arts & Crafts Fair. Gift Store is open daily and The Old Monastery Inn Cafeteria provides tasty meals and simple snacks. Enjoy the Sunday brunch throughout the year.
St. Patrick Church of Erin
St. Patrick Preservation Fund, Inc.
1908 Hwy 83, South, Town of Erin
2063 St. Patrick's Circle, Hartford WI 53027
Maureen Fitzsimmons-Vanden Heuvel
262-670-0975 fax 262-670-6624
www.savestpatrick.com
St. Patrick Church of Erin was build in 1855 by Irish immigrants. Even though the parish was officially closed in 1999, special Masses are still held in this beautiful historic Church. The grounds consist of the church, two cemeteries with burials dating back to 1850 and a rectory. The St. Patrick Preservation Fund, Inc. was established in June of 2000 to protect, sustain and maintain this historic church in the Town of Erin.
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Wisconsin
Automotive Museum
147 North Rural Street
Hartford, WI 53027
262-673-7999
Wisconsin’s largest auto museum, featuring a display of classic, vintage automobiles and artifacts! Included is the Hartford manufactured "Kissel" (1906—1931). Other exhibits are dedicated to the Nash and Hudson Esses Terraplane, in addition to over 90 other rare vehicles, such as Reos, Pierce-Arrows, Pontiacs, Studebakers, Chevies and Ford.
 
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The
Chandelier Ballroom
150 Jefferson Avenue
Hartford, WI 53027
262-673-4946
Built in the 1920's, this architectural masterpiece is the largest freestanding facility of its kind in the state of Wisconsin and has been painstakingly renovated to restore its original grandeur. The Chandelier Ballroom continues to delight thousands, offering the most elegant surroundings for receptions, conventions and private parties. Throughout the year the grand ballroom hosts numerous events from big band swing to rock 'n roll to classical to polka.
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2708 Sherman Road
Jackson, WI 53037
262-677-3010
Visit a distinctive garden center and gift shop in a country setting. See The Great Bridge (1883), historic log buildings, and a garden railroad! Call for information on hayrides and seasonal activities!
Dheinsville Settlement
Six-way Crossroads - Holy Hill Rd • Germantown, WI 53022
262-628-3170
Park your wheels in Dheinsville and travel back in time. German immigrants of the Hunsruck Mountain region founded this hamlet. Today all 22 of the original structures remain. The Germantown Historical Society now occupies the Christ Church Museum, the shoemaker’s house and the fire hall & barn. Stroll through a one-block area full of ethnic and historic flavor. You’ll step into the original haus of Valentine Wolf Shoemaker, a rare example of German half-timber fachwerk. The Christ church Museum (c.1862) includes changing exhibits of local history & historic cemetery dating back to 1848. Also you’ll get a chance to visit the Sila Lydia Bast Bell Museum, as well as the country gift store and information center.
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Sila Lydia Bast Bell
Museum
Six-way Crossroads - Holy Hill Rd • Germantown, WI 53022
262-628-3170
You will marvel at the 5000+ bell collection from Sila Lydia Bast. Bells collected from all over the world are displayed in a restored barn that dates back to 1870. The museum is nestled in the heart of historic Dheinsville, where you can see the 1,063 pound bell atop of the original silo-made-bell-tower. Keep strolling through Dheinsville to experience a unique ethnic history & it’s exhibits.
Old
Courthouse Square Museum & Jailhouse
320 South 5th Avenue
West Bend, WI 53095
262-335-4678
A masterpiece of late 19th century architecture. The newly renovated museum displays exhibits on local business & industry, early settlers and more. An exciting interactive exhibit gallery. Wheelchair accessibility.
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Museum
of Wisconsin Art
300 South 6th Street
West Bend, WI 53095
262-334-9638
Founded in 1961 and located in the heart of West Bend's Cultural District, this 21,000 square-foot museum showcases the best historic and contemporary Wisconsin art. Home to the state's finest collection of early Wisconsin art from 1800 to 1960, the MWA has a special emphasis on the work of Milwaukee-born painter Carl von Marr (1858-1936). The unrivalled permanent collection is supplemented annually by over twenty temporary exhibitions which focus on the work of historic Wisconsin artists such as Santos Zingale, Robert von Neumann, Emily Groom and Charles Thwaites. Contemporary artists are also exhibited in the prestigious One from Wisconsin solo exhibition series and group shows such as All Fired Up: Contemporary Wisconsin Ceramics. The MWA houses the Wisconsin Art Archive which is the state's largest and most comprehensive resource on Wisconsin art and artists. Another favorite exhibit is the Walter A. Zinn Doll House - a delightful hand crafted dollhouse begun in 1911, which includes seven hundred miniature items collected from around the world.
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West Bend Sculpture Walk
P.O. Box 438
West Bend, WI 53095
262-644-9600
West Bend Friends of Sculpture have set their goals to stretch art beyond its usual boundaries by providing sculptures that echo the riverscape and emphasize West Bend's greatest assets. Take pleasure walking, jogging or biking the 2.5 miles of trails along the Milwaukee River in Riverfront Parkway, and enjoy the ten or more sculptures laced along the way. Capture the spirit of the community that is expressed by public art.
Labyrinth Garden Earth Sculpture
800 N. Main Street
Regner Park
West Bend, WI 53090
Barbara Robertson
262-338-6903
The Labyrinth Garden is a 90 ft. inter-active community garden in seven circuits. The grass pathway leads to the center for a pleasing experience of viewing the gardens or quiet contemplation. Open at all times.
Meadowbrook Country Market &
Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm
Richard Takacs
1970 Mile View Road
West Bend, WI 53095
262-338-9649
Meadowbrook Market and Pumpkin Farm is a family Farm since 1960's that raises many varieties of pumpkins. And Fall Decor... We have an animal park and petting area...Offer wagon rides in October and have both pick your own Pumpkins as well as 17 varieties already picked. But our specialty is Entertainment... The Creepy and haunted Cornfields... By Day it is filled with extensive creepy and scary well done scenes, many with sound and action. 40 min of adventurous excitement for you and your kids.. But by Night on weekends...it comes to life with light effects and sound and Live Actors as well as sound systems and Fog and light effects... it's one of only a few in the nation... So if you're into Halloween, or just like an adventurous treck through a cornfield or just spend time with your family this small Family Farm with exciting entertainment is a must on your List... Find more information at our website... www.meadowbrookfun.com Farm open August thru December.
Larson's Famous Clydesdales
W12654 Reeds Corner Rd
Ripon WI 54971
(920) 748-5466
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1901 Shalom Drive West Bend WI 53090 262-338-1310 Take a Golf cart on a self guided tour through the wildlife sanctuary. See Elk, Bison, Albino and Trophy Whitetail deer, Dall Sheep and more – Tuesday through Friday 1pm to 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm.
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