Situated on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, this historic Wisconsin city is located roughly 40 miles south of Milwaukee and 66 miles north of Chicago. It is a great spot to visit on a day trip or for a weekend getaway.
Between 1902 and 1988, Kenosha produced millions of automobiles and trucks including makes and models such as Rambler, Nash, Hudson and American Motors Corporation or AMC. In May 1954, Nash acquired Detroit-based Hudson, and the new firm was named American Motors Corporation.
It was the headquarters of Simmons Manufacturing Company, founded in 1889, before it moved out of town. Today it is the home of Snap-on Tools and Jockey International…