TRAVEL GUIDE

Wisconsin Travel and Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Racine County is located on Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and Chicago. It is a picturesque lake front area and harbor, making it an ideal place for Wisconsin travel. This are is a very relaxing and fun place to be. The Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau's website can be found at http://www.visitracine.org/frames_large.html. They have a lot of good information for Wisconsin travel in the area.

Festivals and Events

Racine County has a lot of great events for residents and Wisconsin travelers. Some of the bigger summer events include the party at North Beach Oasis, Harbor Fest, and the Salmon-A-Rama at Festival Hall. But that is not all that is offered here. There are many events that take place all summer long, and throughout the rest of the year. Check out the website above for more information when you will be visiting the area.

Places to See

On your travels through Wisconsin, there are many places you will want to see in Racine County.

• There is a beautiful waterfront in Racine County that should not be missed by Wisconsin travelers. There are beaches to swim at, places where you can rent boats and other nautical equipment, a marina, scuba diving sites, water skiing shows, and much more.
• The Racine Zoo is one of the few free zoos in the country. This is a good place for families traveling through Wisconsin who want to see the animals. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, there are over 200 animals living here with popular exhibits such as the primate and large cat buildings and a new 5200-pound rhinoceros named Bender. There are special areas for kids to play and areas where you can bring or buy your lunch. The zoo is open from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. during the summer, and until 4:30 p.m. in the winter.
• Apple Holler in Sturtebant is a family-oriented, year-round attraction for Wisconsin travelers that offer unique events on the orchard grounds. There is farm cooking, a gift shop, and many different musical and comedy productions in the Red Barn Theater. Throughout the year there are also special events that take place, such as apple picking, hay rides, and tours of the orchard.
• The Racine Heritage Museum is the largest in the county devoted to the preservation of artifacts in the area. They offer exhibits, events, and educational programs to learn about the people, culture, and events in the area from 1830 until the present. There is no entrance fee, but donations are encouraged.
• Wind Point Lighthouse has become a familiar landmark and an icon of beauty in the area due to many artists and photographers and their work. The lighthouse was built in 1880 for a cost of $100,000, making the harbor at Racine a safe one to travel in. Before the lighthouse was built, there was only a tree for sailors to look for off the Point. Today, the lighthouse and the buildings associated with it serve as municipal offices for the village of Wind Point.
• There are tours of the Wisconsin Underground Railroad, both offered by walking or driving. The Underground Railroad was the first "railroad" in Wisconsin, with several stations on its route. A guided tour will take you back to the heroism of the day, when people fought for their freedom on their way to Canada through the area.