Catherine's Guidebook
Food scene
A block off Lake Michigan on the Sheboygan River. Casual Italian, the pesto appetizer is over the top-I make pesto and this beats all. Haven't had a pasta dish that wasn't fabulous and incredible wood-fire pizzas have you eating a bit more than you should;) The Beef Marsala is my favorite. You can walk the Boardwalk to the Lake, and have an ice cream at South Pier Parlor.
40 locals recommend
Prohibition Bistro
668 S Pier DrA block off Lake Michigan on the Sheboygan River. Casual Italian, the pesto appetizer is over the top-I make pesto and this beats all. Haven't had a pasta dish that wasn't fabulous and incredible wood-fire pizzas have you eating a bit more than you should;) The Beef Marsala is my favorite. You can walk the Boardwalk to the Lake, and have an ice cream at South Pier Parlor.
On the Sheboygan River. Pub and eatery that serves traditional British fare, casual, Poutine and Cottage Pie are so good you'll want to come back. Our au pair from London says it's spot on.
13 locals recommend
The Duke of Devon
739 Riverfront DrOn the Sheboygan River. Pub and eatery that serves traditional British fare, casual, Poutine and Cottage Pie are so good you'll want to come back. Our au pair from London says it's spot on.
Upscale Italian restaurant. Authentic. ANYTHING you order will be fantastic, you really cannot go wrong. 5 star all the way.
44 locals recommend
Trattoria Stefano
522 S 8th StUpscale Italian restaurant. Authentic. ANYTHING you order will be fantastic, you really cannot go wrong. 5 star all the way.
Casual upscale soups, salads, and pizzas. Fonduta al Forno appetizer is a huge hit with our family. All the pizzas are fresh ingredients, and it does make a difference. YUM!
53 locals recommend
Il Ritrovo
515 S 8th StCasual upscale soups, salads, and pizzas. Fonduta al Forno appetizer is a huge hit with our family. All the pizzas are fresh ingredients, and it does make a difference. YUM!
Love this place for the 'Napa Valley Style' wine experience. Follow their suggested pairings...they work. Rustic and chic atmosphere. Live music on the patio. Great for lunch also. Favorite dish is the Lobster Ravioli.
42 locals recommend
The Blind Horse Restaurant & Winery
6018 Superior AveLove this place for the 'Napa Valley Style' wine experience. Follow their suggested pairings...they work. Rustic and chic atmosphere. Live music on the patio. Great for lunch also. Favorite dish is the Lobster Ravioli.
Our go to for Thai carry out/delivery. Shrimp Pad Thai is always amazing. The egg rolls will not disappoint, and the fresh rolls are yummy,
Thai Cafe Restaurant
1227 N 14th StOur go to for Thai carry out/delivery. Shrimp Pad Thai is always amazing. The egg rolls will not disappoint, and the fresh rolls are yummy,
LOCATION>2 minute walk on Woodlake, it literally is next door. Live music on the weekends, patio is same view as our home, but the food is much better:)
Taverne on Woodlake
725E Woodlake RoadLOCATION>2 minute walk on Woodlake, it literally is next door. Live music on the weekends, patio is same view as our home, but the food is much better:)
LOCATION>easy 5-minute walk in the American Club. The fried cheese curds are the BEST! Sports TV pub atmosphere, burgers, soups, and sandwiches. Great for lunch or a game.
26 locals recommend
The Horse & Plow
419 Highland DrLOCATION>easy 5-minute walk in the American Club. The fried cheese curds are the BEST! Sports TV pub atmosphere, burgers, soups, and sandwiches. Great for lunch or a game.
2-minute walk from house. Coffee, gelato and soup and sandwiches for lunch. Have wonderful outdoor patio seating with lovely view of Woodlake. (Same as our deck) They make Kohler Original Recipe Chocolates that are not only beautiful, but incredibly delicious. Opens at 10:00 AM.
9 locals recommend
Craverie Chocolatier Cafe
725 Woodlake Rd2-minute walk from house. Coffee, gelato and soup and sandwiches for lunch. Have wonderful outdoor patio seating with lovely view of Woodlake. (Same as our deck) They make Kohler Original Recipe Chocolates that are not only beautiful, but incredibly delicious. Opens at 10:00 AM.
Cute throwback ice cream shop with a huge variety of flavors and saltwater taffy along the Sheboygan River. Walk the boardwalk to the lake.
22 locals recommend
South Pier Parlor
434 S Pier DrCute throwback ice cream shop with a huge variety of flavors and saltwater taffy along the Sheboygan River. Walk the boardwalk to the lake.
The Truffle Mac is insanely good. Favorite dish is the grilled Moroccan lamb & beef kafka.
19 locals recommend
Black Pig
821 N 8th StThe Truffle Mac is insanely good. Favorite dish is the grilled Moroccan lamb & beef kafka.
Set right on Lake Michigan. It is a private club so if you belong to a Yacht Club use reciprocity to stop in for dinner. The chef is phenomenal. Casual atmosphere, enjoy great views of harbor activity.
Sheboygan Yacht Club
214 Pennsylvania AveSet right on Lake Michigan. It is a private club so if you belong to a Yacht Club use reciprocity to stop in for dinner. The chef is phenomenal. Casual atmosphere, enjoy great views of harbor activity.
Coffee shop inside Woodlake Market. Friendly staff and all the usual coffee choices, therefore dependable when you need awakening.
Brewed Awakening
795 Woodlake RdCoffee shop inside Woodlake Market. Friendly staff and all the usual coffee choices, therefore dependable when you need awakening.
This is our ‘go to’ for carry out or delivery pizza. We are Chicago style stuffed pizza devotees, so it satisfies the craving. The special, meat lovers, and pesto all fit the bill. Our kids went to grade school with the owner’s kids, and they run a solid family business; everyone is involved…great Italian to American story.
Luigi's Italian Restaurant
2910 Kohler Memorial DriveThis is our ‘go to’ for carry out or delivery pizza. We are Chicago style stuffed pizza devotees, so it satisfies the craving. The special, meat lovers, and pesto all fit the bill. Our kids went to grade school with the owner’s kids, and they run a solid family business; everyone is involved…great Italian to American story.
Activities
4 min. walk from house, or take the canoe to their beach. Open to public, 24 hr. guest passes: adult $20, Child $8.50, Family$30. Sandy beach, raft, deck. Indoor/outdoor tennis. Rent paddleboards and paddleboats. All the fitness workout equip/weights/classes. Top notch resort facility. Bring tennis racquets/balls/beach towels from house.
6 locals recommend
Sports Core
100 Willow Creek Dr4 min. walk from house, or take the canoe to their beach. Open to public, 24 hr. guest passes: adult $20, Child $8.50, Family$30. Sandy beach, raft, deck. Indoor/outdoor tennis. Rent paddleboards and paddleboats. All the fitness workout equip/weights/classes. Top notch resort facility. Bring tennis racquets/balls/beach towels from house.
Five minute walk from house. Outdoor tennis walk-on courts, free. Indoor lap pool with slide and diving board, outdoor kiddie pool, open to public, nominal fee, bring towels from house.
Kohler Public School
333 Upper RdFive minute walk from house. Outdoor tennis walk-on courts, free. Indoor lap pool with slide and diving board, outdoor kiddie pool, open to public, nominal fee, bring towels from house.
2-minute walk from house. Register online for classes for a fee. All are great. On a beautiful morning the outdoor platform at Riverwild Life is a memory maker. Contact Ashley Kohler for a private group class ashley,kohler@kohler.com.
Yoga On the Lake
725 Woodlake Rd2-minute walk from house. Register online for classes for a fee. All are great. On a beautiful morning the outdoor platform at Riverwild Life is a memory maker. Contact Ashley Kohler for a private group class ashley,kohler@kohler.com.
2-minute walk from house. Great workout. They rent clip in shoes, bring your own water and towel. Make reservation on like.
Bold Cycle
765 Woodlake Rd2-minute walk from house. Great workout. They rent clip in shoes, bring your own water and towel. Make reservation on like.
Bike: dedicated black top path. Access by riding north from house on Woodlake Road. Path runs along highway 23. Recommend going west as long as you can ride, then turn around and come on back. We like to target Plymouth or Elkhart Lake for the destination turnaround. Bikes and helmets in garage. Water bottles, sunscreen etc in kitchen.
Wisconsin 23
Wisconsin 23Bike: dedicated black top path. Access by riding north from house on Woodlake Road. Path runs along highway 23. Recommend going west as long as you can ride, then turn around and come on back. We like to target Plymouth or Elkhart Lake for the destination turnaround. Bikes and helmets in garage. Water bottles, sunscreen etc in kitchen.
Groceries, art, pharmacy, golf, restaurants, most anything you need and plenty of impulse buying opportunites:)
12 locals recommend
The Shops At Woodlake Kohler
725 Woodlake RdGroceries, art, pharmacy, golf, restaurants, most anything you need and plenty of impulse buying opportunites:)
5-minute walk. Pamper yourself like no place else. Fills up so make reservation if you even think you will want services.
21 locals recommend
Kohler Waters Spa at Destination Kohler
501 Highland Dr5-minute walk. Pamper yourself like no place else. Fills up so make reservation if you even think you will want services.
A must see if there is an event you can get tickets for. You can also rent go karts...a phenomenal track, great fun for everyone! International acclaim.
62 locals recommend
Road America
N 7390 WI-67A must see if there is an event you can get tickets for. You can also rent go karts...a phenomenal track, great fun for everyone! International acclaim.
GOLF just a short drive from the house. World class course. If you're here, you know why.
43 locals recommend
Blackwolf Run Golf Course
1111 W Riverside DrGOLF just a short drive from the house. World class course. If you're here, you know why.
Soon to host the Ryder Cup. Outstanding course. We love the Straits course. Make sure to reserve a caddie...you will not regret it...it will be the best game of your life!
70 locals recommend
Whistling Straits Golf Course
N8501 Lakeshore RdSoon to host the Ryder Cup. Outstanding course. We love the Straits course. Make sure to reserve a caddie...you will not regret it...it will be the best game of your life!
One of the oldest courses in our state. Short drive from the house. If you are a club member use your reciprocity for access or meet a local member and be their guest;)
Pine Hills Country Club
One of the oldest courses in our state. Short drive from the house. If you are a club member use your reciprocity for access or meet a local member and be their guest;)
Sheboygan is the surfing capital of the Midwest so time it right and you'll see some surfers and kite boarders. Bring the skimmer board and hit the surf. Sandy beach with view and waves that make you feel like you're at the ocean. Grab some beach towels, sand blanket, buckets and sandals from the garage and head to the beach. We love walking out to the light house and along the beach.
22 locals recommend
Deland Park
Broughton DriveSheboygan is the surfing capital of the Midwest so time it right and you'll see some surfers and kite boarders. Bring the skimmer board and hit the surf. Sandy beach with view and waves that make you feel like you're at the ocean. Grab some beach towels, sand blanket, buckets and sandals from the garage and head to the beach. We love walking out to the light house and along the beach.
Great set up for a pheasant hunt. They have everything you need, and no experience required. Our sons enjoy the fall day out and we enjoy fresh pheasant for dinner. Such a treat.
Highland Sportsman's Club
N3041 County Rd AGreat set up for a pheasant hunt. They have everything you need, and no experience required. Our sons enjoy the fall day out and we enjoy fresh pheasant for dinner. Such a treat.
Great warmup or practice opportunity. Multiple screens for other game options. Fun for a group or family. Topgolf swing suite. Check out their menu, satisfying fare.
Kohler Swing Studio & Golf Shop
725 Woodlake RdGreat warmup or practice opportunity. Multiple screens for other game options. Fun for a group or family. Topgolf swing suite. Check out their menu, satisfying fare.
Town & Country Club
W1943 Co Rd JLocal golf course we frequent to hit some balls. Friendly staff.
Guests from children to adults enjoy the outdoor adventure and challenge of this water course.
17 locals recommend
Quarry Beach Adventure Park and Water Sports
3401 Calumet DrGuests from children to adults enjoy the outdoor adventure and challenge of this water course.
Essentials
2-minute walk from house. Have most any pharmacy need you might have.
7 locals recommend
Woodlake Market
795 Woodlake Rd2-minute walk from house. Have most any pharmacy need you might have.
2-minute walk. Large organic and specialty food items. Wine galore and local beers. Small Village feel market. Coffee bar.
7 locals recommend
Woodlake Market
795 Woodlake Rd2-minute walk. Large organic and specialty food items. Wine galore and local beers. Small Village feel market. Coffee bar.
Festival Foods
2151 S 42nd StOur favorite grocery store when buying for the family.
Walmart Supercenter
810 Irish RdWhat can I say...it's OUR Wal-Mart:)
Right off the highway when driving North from Milwaukee. We always stop to load up with the essentials. About halfway between Milwaukee and Kohler off of I-43.
Costco Wholesale
950 Port Washington RdRight off the highway when driving North from Milwaukee. We always stop to load up with the essentials. About halfway between Milwaukee and Kohler off of I-43.
5-minute walk from house. This is where I get my hair cut, blowout, and nails done. Great service and great views of Woodlake. Men's haircut and services as well.
Salon Aura of Kohler
725 Woodlake Rd5-minute walk from house. This is where I get my hair cut, blowout, and nails done. Great service and great views of Woodlake. Men's haircut and services as well.
Sightseeing
One of two toilet museums in the world. Great display of bath and kitchen products. History of the Kohler Company and Family on the lower level. Make reservations for a Kohler factory tour. Takes about 2.5 hours and you'll learn a lot about the products and the history of the Kohler Company.
30 locals recommend
Kohler Design Center
101 Upper RdOne of two toilet museums in the world. Great display of bath and kitchen products. History of the Kohler Company and Family on the lower level. Make reservations for a Kohler factory tour. Takes about 2.5 hours and you'll learn a lot about the products and the history of the Kohler Company.
Local brewery that has a fun and informative tour, samples along the way.
42 locals recommend
3 Sheeps Brewing Company
1837 North AveLocal brewery that has a fun and informative tour, samples along the way.
You are in Wisconsin, and yes we are known for our cheese. A short 15 min drive to Plymouth, the Cheese capital of the world will provide you with everything you need to know about cheese. Lots of samples to savor. Sartori cheese is ranked high if not the best artisan cheese in the world, many varieties and all are fantastic. We love the Merlot BellaVitano; but their Sarvecchio has won the worlds double gold. Go for lunch at the Cheese Counter: all the grilled cheese are classic.
Cheese Counter and Dairy Heritage Center
133 E Mill StYou are in Wisconsin, and yes we are known for our cheese. A short 15 min drive to Plymouth, the Cheese capital of the world will provide you with everything you need to know about cheese. Lots of samples to savor. Sartori cheese is ranked high if not the best artisan cheese in the world, many varieties and all are fantastic. We love the Merlot BellaVitano; but their Sarvecchio has won the worlds double gold. Go for lunch at the Cheese Counter: all the grilled cheese are classic.