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In addition to having a beautiful campus, Parkside is conveniently located right in the Milwaukee-Chicago corridor, close to sparkling Lake Michigan. That means there are so many things to do!
Milwaukee is the City of Festivals, offering a vast array of cultural offerings, sporting events, restaurants, and much more. And Chicago is a vibrant city, filled with museums, sports teams, shopping, deep-dish pizza, music, nightlife, and comedy. You can’t go wrong in either exciting city!
We also have a wide array of food and entertainment options even closer. The professional Fireside Theatre offers much-loved musicals for a really fun night out. You can walk, bike, or drive through Kenosha’s four historic districts, visiting interesting shops and restaurants along the way. The Jelly Belly Visitor’s Center is also in town, plus there are a variety of museums, parks, galleries, and markets. And there are authentic Electric Streetcars that you can ride through the city, along with other public transportation options.
When you’re ready to head off campus, the communities close to UW-Parkside offer something for everyone.
In addition to having a beautiful campus, Parkside is conveniently located in the Milwaukee-Chicago Corridor and close to the sparkling shores of Lake Michigan. That means there is always something to do. Milwaukee is the City of Festivals, offering a vast array of cultural offerings, sporting events, restaurants, and much more. And Chicago, the Windy City, is filled with museums, theaters, shopping, deep dish pizza, the Shedd Aquarium, music, nightlife, and comedy. North or south, you can't go wrong. Or stay closer to campus with a tasty array of food and entertainment options in Kenosha and Racine. You can walk, bike, or drive through historic districts in each city. Visit interesting shops, restaurants, museums, parks, and galleries along the way. Explore Racine's North Beach, voted one of the top beaches in the Midwest. Ready for a step back in time? Hop on an authentic electric street car for a scenic ride along Kenosha's lakefront and hop off at the Kenosha farmer's market for a sampling of fresh local goods. When you're ready to head off campus, the communities close to UW-Parkside offer something for everyone.
