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www.visitwashingtoncounty.com 2023 Washington County Visitor Guide 5 SUGGESTED ITINERARY FRIENDS OUTING: Wake up at the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites in Hartford. Begin your day with breakfast at Jimmy's Restaurant & Bar in Jackson, then head to one of the beautiful golf courses in Washington County to include Erin Hills Golf Course, Kettle Hills Golf Course in Richfield or the Washington County Golf Course in Hartford. Later, check out the Brewed Omen in the historic, restored Millstream Building on the edge of the Rubicon River. For dinner ideas, visit our Dining Guide section. There are options for everyone! The next day stock up on sporting goods at Cabela's, visit the Wisconsin Automotive Museum to see the cool vintage rides, and catch the races at Slinger Super Speedway. WINTER ACTIVITY WEEKEND: Winter at Sunburst Winter Sports Park in Kewaskum has fun for everyone! Skiing at Little Switzerland provides for a day of skiing at a beautiful location in Slinger. Put on the cross country skis or snowshoes and check out some of the parks throughout the county as well as the Ice Age Trail. Watch a winter sunset from Holy Hill. COUPLES WEEKEND: Begin your day with breakfast at Coffeeville Company in Jackson. Stop in at the Horizon Outfitters in Hartford for your outdoor essentials before hiking the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Check out one of the Farmer's Markets such as a state favorite in downtown West Bend. While downtown, visit the Beat Goes on Records & More for new and classic music in vinyl, CDs, DVD's and other unique treasures. Afterward, head over a few blocks to the amazing Museum of Wisconsin Art or take in a show at The Bend Theater! Ideas for lunch? The Soup Korner in West Bend (Old Barton area) serves fresh whole foods, one-of-a-kind soups, sandwiches and more! End your day at the brand new winery, and distillery Aspen Sky in Slinger and/or a show at the Schauer Arts Center in Hartford. Spend the night at the Hampton Inn & Suites in West Bend and relax in their whirlpool. FAMILY/FUN for KIDS: Begin the day from your campsite at Lake Lenwood Beach and Campground in West Bend. Escape in nature's beauty at Riveredge Nature Center in Newburg for hiking and amazing outdoor education experiences. Stop at Ney's Premium Meats and Sweets in Slinger for all your picnic items and head to one of the many beautiful Washington County municipal parks or Pike Lake. Go back in time while enjoying an ice cream treat at Scoop DeVille Ice Cream parlor in downtown Harford. Check out their working soda fountain and 1954 AM jukebox! A stop at Magic Willows Farm Store is fun for shopping and farm tours upon request! You will have a ball checking out Laughing Mountain Gourmet Popcorn in West Bend where they handcraft dozens of flavors of popcorn in small batches. There is a flavor for everyone! Take a short drive to Pizza Ranch for their legendary buffet and more! ESCAPE BACK IN TIME: Begin your escape back in time on the beautiful property at the Richfield Historical Park. View the restored first mill containing original equipment; a 19th century house that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and more. Head east to Germantown to see the Dheinsville Settlement and Bast Bell Museum which houses 5000 bells! Also in Germantown is the Pilgrim Antique Mall where you will find an exciting mix of antiques and collectibles in a clean, well displayed setting. A fun way to bring history home with you! Moving forward…back in time, take in the flavor of the history of Slinger at the Schleisingerville to Slinger Historical Museum. The museum is located in the historic 1911 Union Depot where you will find displays and artifacts of local history. Be sure to visit the museum websites or call ahead for hours as they vary. 2023 Washington County Itinerary of Fun FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY Sunburst Winter Sports Park, Kewaskum Kettle Hills Golf Course, Richfield Scoop DeVille, Hartford Slinger Historical Museum, Slinger

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