West Bend

West Bend is a city of 30,000 people in Southeast Wisconsin.

Get in
Located 45 minutes north of Milwaukee on Highway 45, but south of Fond du Lac. The Washington County Commuter Express provides multiple buses daily between West Bend and Milwaukee, one way for $3. Charter flights are available at West Bend Airport.

Get around
West Bend is a pedestrian friendly community. The Milwaukee River meanders through on its way to Lake Michigan. The community has developed a bike trail, river walk, and a vibrant downtown. It is a popular destination on warm Thursday nights to hear music and Saturday mornings for the Farmer's Market. There is also a taxi service in West Bend. Taxis have to be scheduled early to pick you up. They will almost always be very late however, so it is best to avoid the taxi service if at all possible.

Buy
West Bend's downtown is the best place to find many unique shops and restaurants. The shops downtown change often.

For larger retail outlets check Main Street and Paradise Ave. These larger stores include: Walmart, Menards, Home Depot, Kohl's, Shopko, Lane Bryant, Dress Barn, Elder Beerman's, as well as many others.