Kyla & Mike

Saturday, April 12, 2025 • Oconomowoc, WI

Kyla & Mike

Saturday, April 12, 2025 • Oconomowoc, WI

Things to Do

While you are in town, there are lots of fun things to do! Below are some ideas! Oconomowoc is also within an hour from both Madison and Milwaukee!

Historic Downtown Oconomowoc

Picture of Historic Downtown Oconomowoc
East Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066

There are so many fun things to do in downtown Oconomowoc! From coffee shops to ice cream shops, restaurants and bars, to the cutest clothing and decor shops and art stores! You should certainly spend some time downtown! The town nestles right up against the boardwalk of beautiful Fowler Lake, and you can walk around the lake in about 40 minutes!

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Kettle Moraine State Forest and Lapham Peak

Picture of Kettle Moraine State Forest and Lapham Peak
W329N846, County Trunk Highway C, Delafield, Wisconsin 53018
(262) 646-3025
Lapham Peak has more than 17 miles of loop trails that vary in difficulty. Trails may be combined to create your own circuit or one-way hike. Most trails are open to hikers in the summer and cross-country skiers in the winter. Hikers, pets and snowshoers must stay off of the ski trails when they are snow-covered. Abundant bird life and wildlife can be observed from all trails. One of the highlights of the forest is the observation tower, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding area. This is just 15 min southeast of Oconomowoc.

Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine

Picture of Holy Hill Basilica and National Shrine
1525 Carmel Road, Hubertus, Wisconsin 53033
(262) 628-1838

Located on 435 acres of glorious scenery on the highest elevation in southeastern Wisconsin, Holy Hill is a destination for those looking to celebrate their faith in a sacred place of peace, beauty and prayer. Under the care of the Discalced Carmelite Friars of Holy Hill, The Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians is open to the public and draws hundreds of thousands of pilgrims and sightseers annually. Visitors can attend daily Catholic Masses of worship, enjoy the scenic views and walk the life-sized Stations of the Cross in a serene setting. A café and large gift store are open year round. Holy Hill is 30 min northeast of Oconomowoc.

Downtown Delafield

Picture of Downtown Delafield
Milwaukee Street, Delafield, Wisconsin 53018

Located just 10 minutes southeast of Oconomowoc, Delafield is home to a modern, bustling downtown with a historic Williamsburg-like feel! You'll find no shortage of eateries and boutiques throughout the area! The historical sites and rotating Art Gallery at the famous Delafield History Center & Hawks Inn are must-sees on any itinerary!

Concord General Store & Zoo

Picture of Concord General Store & Zoo
N6485 County Road F, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066
(262) 593-5400

Have you ever seen a petting zoo at a Gas Station?! Stop inside the gas station to grab some carrots or ice cream cones full of feed, and walk over to the Concord zoo to greet the animals!

The Corners of Brookfield

Picture of The Corners of Brookfield
20111 West Bluemound Road, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53045
(262) 784-2555

Just 25 minutes east of Oconomowoc, you will find a walkable, vibrant destination for luxury shopping, dining, entertainment organized around a central green space, making it an inviting hub of activity year-round! Retail tenants include a mix of men's, women's, and children's fashion, and accessories, home goods, grocery, and specialty stories! Such a fun spot!

Visit Bear and the Goats!

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Sue Durnford-Zajac
414-698-3575

If you know, you know! Bear and the three goats (Zeus, Apollo, and Atlas) will be about 10 minutes northwest of The Bowery Barn Wedding Venue! If you want to meet the animals, feel free to text/call Sue (Kyla's mom) and stop by!

Johnson Creek Premium Outlets

Picture of Johnson Creek Premium Outlets
575 Linmar Lane, Johnson Creek, Wisconsin 53038
(920) 699-4111

Just 20 minutes west of Oconomowoc, you will find this great outlet mall featuring a variety of brand-name and designer stores for apparel, footwear and more!

The Mineshaft Restaurant & Game Room

Picture of The Mineshaft Restaurant & Game Room
22 North Main Street, Hartford, Wisconsin 53027
(262) 673-5416

Visit the state's largest restaurant and game room! The restaurant offers a HUGE menu with American comfort food, Mexican, or Italian fares! There are several bars and a whole level of games for adults and kids! The town of Hartford has some cute shops as well as this great restaurant! Eat! Drink! Play!