GeoTour Spotlight: West Bend Four Seasons GeoTour (GT40)

Location:
West Bend, Wisconsin
Favorite Points:
#421

Along the Milwaukee River, you can see the backside of the old West Bend Brewing Company. WBGT 07: Lithia Brewery and Time Capsule is nearby too!

Why the West Bend Four Seasons GeoTour is unique:

In addition to hosting 1,500 geocaches in a 10-mile radius, West Bend is nestled in the beautiful Kettle Moraine State Forest. Here, you will find outstanding trails, picturesque parks, a historic downtown area, and three fascinating museums, including the new Museum of Wisconsin Art.

WBGT 16: The Ice Age Trail will take you through breathtaking Kettle Moraine State Forest.

Best time of year to visit:

Summer is the best time to visit West Bend! Shop the historic downtown, stroll through the Sculpture Park, hop on a trail, or even plan an August visit during our annual geocaching mega event, the West Bend $1,000 Cache Ba$h

Discover interesting sculptures en route to WBGT 05: Sculpture Walk

Must-see attractions:

Don’t miss Regner Park — the beach is bustling in summer and in winter you’ll find ice skating, hockey and a warming house! Feel like a kid again on the playgrounds, explore the trails, pack a picnic or cool off at the Splash Pad! GC53G7K will take you there!

WBGT 08: Regner Park is one of 20 stops on the West Bend Four Seasons GeoTour, a great way to spend a day in any season!

Hidden gems only locals know about:

Not only is the Frisby House (GC53BAT) a historic landmark, it’s also home to the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce! Stop in and learn about the city’s history, then get tips on the best places to shop and eat.

Beautiful architecture and gardens at WBGT 01: Historic Frisby House

Prizes: 

Shop, dine and stay in West Bend to gain 25 points on your passport and earn a limited edition West Bend Four Seasons GeoCoin!

The West Bend Four Seasons GeoCoin (Front)
The West Bend Four Seasons GeoCoin (Back)

What Geocachers are saying about West bend Four Seasons GeoTour:

TFTC… After 500 miles of driving, I have arrived at my destination… West Bend, Wisconsin for the geocaching Mega event!!! So happy to be here! — Geodude1222

A local geocacher logging a smiley at WBGT 04: Art and Trains

Attending the West Bend GeoBash and finding the caches for the GeoTour. Each cache was an insight into the history of West Bend and area. My favorite type of caches when going to a new area of caches. TFTC — Tatortott

The boardwalk is a “bit overgrown on your way to WBGT 17: An Electric First

I was so happy I was able to complete the Geotour this year! Thanks for all the quality hides! This one was a little tricky and deserves a fav point! — geocachingvlogger

 

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Find out more about the West Bend Four Seasons GeoTour here.

Note: All the above information was provided by the GeoTour host. Copy has been edited by Geocaching HQ.

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