About The American Club
The American Club, built in 1918 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 1994 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation® for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America. The American Club was founded in 1918 by former Kohler Co. President Walter J. Kohler, Sr., to provide lodging and respite for immigrant laborers who worked at Kohler Co. After great pains were taken to maintain historic features of The American Club's main building, today the hotel is recognized as a Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond hotel. The baths are outfitted with the modern amenities from Kohler Co., and The American Club's distinguished hallways display antiques from the town's varied history. Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run, four world-class golf courses designed by Pete Dye; a 500-acre nature preserve, and the Kohler Design Center all ensure an experience like no other. It is truly an American Original. For Price Match Guarantee and Special Offers please visit, please visit HistoricHotels.org.
How to Get There
55 minutes north of downtown Milwaukee and 2.5 hours north of Chicago. Accessible via I-43. General Mitchell International Airport: 54 miles, 60 minutes. Located only 11 miles from Kohler-Andre State Park. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information, view special offers or make a reservation. Save up to 50% off best available rates at participating historic hotels with a free membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to The American Club
Heading to The American Club? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for The American Club?
No central reservation system listed for The American Club. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231771) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to The American Club?
55 minutes north of downtown Milwaukee and 2.5 hours north of Chicago. Accessible via I-43. General Mitchell International Airport: 54 miles, 60 minutes. Located only 11 miles from Kohler-Andre State Park. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information, view special offers or make a reservation. Save up to 50% off best available rates at participating historic hotels with a free membership to th…
How do I contact The American Club?
You can reach the park at phone: 800 678 8946 or email: info@historichotels.org.
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