Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Pleasant Prairie is a village of 21,669 people in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Pleasant Prairie
Townapedia lists 45 museums and landmarks, 47 parks and trails, 116 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemsrk Tinseltown USA Kenosha, Kenosha Light, Anthony and Caroline Isermann House and Civic Center Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Pleasant Prairie
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About Pleasant Prairie
Pleasant Prairie is a village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. Located along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan, the village is south of the city of Kenosha and north of the Wisconsin-Illinois state line. It is part of the Kenosha, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Chicago–Naperville, IL–IN–WI Combined Statistical Area. Among its notable features are the RecPlex and Chiwaukee Prairie.
From the Wikipedia article Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do13
Kenosha Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Lighthouse in Wisconsin, United States
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks45
Anthony and Caroline Isermann House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
House in Kenosha, Wisconsin
Civic Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic distrint in Kenosha, Wisconsin
Frank and Jane Isermann House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Library in Wisconsin, United States
Henry I. Paddock House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house at 346 Sheridan Road in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
John McCaffary House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic house in Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Justin Weed House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
House in Kenosha, Wisconsin
Kemper Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
1911 mansion in Kenosha, Wisconsin
Kenosha County Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Prison in Kenosha, United States of America
Kenosha Elks Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic site in Kenosha, Wisconsin
Kenosha North Pier Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Lighthouse in Wisconsin, United States
Library Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Historic district in Wisconsin, United States
33 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds47
Bristol Renaissance Faire
Sports field and stadium · 4.0 mi
12550 120th Avenue, Bristol
Jul-Aug: Sa-Su 10:00-19:00
Library Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Park in Wisconsin, United States of America
35 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes116
Cheddar's
Diner · American · 3.6 mi
10366 77th Street, Pleasant Prairie
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Chen's Bistro
Restaurant · Chinese · 4.5 mi
1923 63rd Street, Kenosha
Tu off; Mo,We,Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Corner Bakery
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.1 mi
9250 76th Street, Pleasant Prairie
Mo-Fr 06:30-21:00; Sa-Su 07:00-21:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 4.6 mi
7015 122nd Avenue, Kenosha
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
El Camino
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.5 mi
9900 77th Street, Pleasant Prairie
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
House of Gerhard
Restaurant · German · 3.2 mi
3927 75th Street
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 16:00-22:00
Iguana Wana
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.1 mi
9080 76th Street, Pleasant Prairie
Mo 15:00-20:30; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:30
Milwaukee Burger Company
Restaurant · Burger · 3.4 mi
9901 77th Street, Pleasant Prairie
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 3.5 mi
10110 77th Street, Pleasant Prairie
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
104 more on the map.
History
The Pleasant Prairie area was the center of Native American activity in pre-pioneer Wisconsin. Some of the earliest traces of Native American life in Wisconsin have been found along State Highway 32 and State Highway 165, Barnes Creek, and in the Carol Beach area.
The early Native American campsites were located along what was once the shoreline of Lake Michigan. Pleasant Prairie also saw pioneers arrive in Wisconsin on the Jambeau Trail, now known as Green Bay Road. In addition, several natural historic sites such as the Chiwaukee Prairie and the Kenosha Sand Dunes lie undisturbed in Pleasant Prairie.
From the History section of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay18
Best Western Executive Inn Kenosha/Pleasant Prairie
Motel and hotel · 4.5 mi
7220 122nd Avenue, Kenosha
Super 8 by Wyndham Kenosha/Pleasant Prairie
Motel and hotel · 4.1 mi
7601 118th Avenue, Pleasant Prairie
Fairfield Inn & Suites Kenosha Pleasant Prairie
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
10601 120th Avenue, Pleasant Prairie
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pleasant Prairie / Kenosha
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
7887 94th Avenue, Pleasant Prairie
Churches and places of worship16
Bradford Community Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
American Albanian Islamic Center of Wisconsin
Place of worship · Sunni · 4.0 mi
6001 88th Avenue, Kenosha
St Anne's Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.9 mi
9091 Prairie Ridge Boulevard, Pleasant Prairie
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.9 mi
7333 Green Bay Road, Kenosha
Shopping25
Gas and EV charging34
Schools, colleges and libraries85
Healthcare14
Aurora Health Center - Pleasant Prairie
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.6 mi
12500 Aurora Drive, Pleasant Prairie
Froedert Pleasant Prairie Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy
10256 Old Green Bay Road, Pleasant Prairie
Map of Pleasant Prairie
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 1.9 in | 11.3 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 20°F | 1.8 in | 9.8 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 28°F | 2.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 53°F | 37°F | 4.2 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 64°F | 47°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 57°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 64°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 64°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 56°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 33°F | 2.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 2.2 in | 7.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kenosha (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kenosha County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2020-03-11: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Kenosha 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Zion 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Beach Park 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Antioch 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Lindenhurst 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Waukegan 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Gurnee 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Mount Pleasant 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Gages Lake 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Round Lake Beach 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Kenosha North Pier Lighthouse, Wrongdave at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Kenosha Southport Lighthouse, Dave Piasecki, Public domain
- Manor House Kenosha, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Boys and Girls Library, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StMatthewEpiscopalChurchKenoshaWisconsin, Richie Diesterheft, CC BY 2.0
- Zion Chapter House, American Women's League, Nyttend, Public domain
- FrankLloydWrightFrankAndJaneIsermannHouseKenosha, Richie Diesterheft, CC BY 2.0
- Kenosha County Court House, Richie Diesterheft from Chicago, IL, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Civic Center Historic District, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LibraryParkKenoshaWisconsin, Richie Diesterheft, CC BY 2.0
- Southport Beach House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vincent-McCall Company Building, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kemper Hall, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Anthony & Caroline Iserman House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Third Avenue Historic District, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
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