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Car Rental Racine, Wisconsin

Racine is located just a short Milwaukee car rental drive from the capital and the neighboring city of Chicago, both of which are bustling centers of activity. The city of Racine was incorporated inn 1848 and it has steadily grown in population since the arrival of the railroad and thanks to ongoing harbor improvements.

Racine is full of great tourist attractions including a Zoo (which offers free admission!), museums and plenty of fine dining opportunities! Racine also hosts a variety of annual events that help to benefit the community and draw in thousands of visitors each year! The most famous festival in Racine by far is the Salmon-A-Rama. This tournament is the largest freshwater fishing event around attracting fishing enthusiasts from all over the country! Over $100,000 in prizes are given away during the July festival, including the grand prize of $10,000 cash! Live music, good food and plenty of fun are all a part of this wonderful festival, so don't forget to pack your fishing gear in your Milwaukee car rental' you wouldn't want to miss out on the fun! Racine also hosts the Spirit of Racine Triathlon, which attracts over 1500 participants each year! The community of Racine works hard to showcase these wonderful events so make sure to drop in on when during your stay in the area, you'll be glad you did!

The downtown area of Racine is a wonderful place to visit thanks to the efforts of the City Council. Today specialty shops and modern apartments crowd the landscape creating a wonderful atmosphere of fun and excitement. Stores like Common Scents, Hollywood Fashions and Serendipity can be found downtown, along with the Racine Art Museum and the Peacock Boutique. This revitalized area is a real tourist attraction during the summer months as kids of all ages come out to enjoy the sunshine and friendly service of the local businesses. Racine is also proud to host an annual art showcase in the downtown area. 2004 theme of "Downtown Bears It All" was a huge success as local businesses displayed some wonderful works of art. Previous themes included "Dog Days of Summer" and even "Cat'n Around Downtown"! If you're in the Racine area this summer make sure to drive through the downtown area in your Milwaukee car rental - who knows what you see lurking in the windows this year!

If you're looking to get active during your visit to Racine don't worry, there's plenty to choose from! Whether you enjoy golfing, apple picking or tossing around a pigskin, Racine has all of your interests covered! Walking tours are also available through the historic section of the downtown area for those of you interested in learning a little local color. Numerous parks are also found in Racine and the surrounding area so park that Milwaukee car rental and enjoy the fresh air! Mayfair Rent-A-Car is excited to provide quality Milwaukee car rentals to folks visiting or living in the Racine area, so feel free to browse our vehicle listings.

East Park Inn Bed & Breakfast - Less than a block from Lake Michigan and conveniently located in Racine's Historic District, the East Park Inn Bed & Breakfast is the perfect place to spend your vacation. If you're looking for a peaceful getaway in a beautiful location, look no further than the East Park Inn. Only 20 miles south of Milwaukee!

Hotels in Racine