Top 5 Things to Do in Racine

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Racine is a small city in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. The city is located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Root River. With a population of 79,592 the city of Racine is the county seat of Racine County.

5 Things you must do in Racine

1. Racine Art Museum: located near the heart of rejuvenated downtown Racine it houses one of North America’s most noted collections of modern-day crafts of fibers, metals, ceramics, paintings as well as sculptures created by nationally and internationally recognized artists.  For more information on the Museum click on the link.

2. River Bend Nature Center: located along the banks of Root River, River Bend Nature Center is a favorite place for outdoor activities. The nature center hosts enrichment programs and seasonal events on the wildlife and vegetation of Racine County.  For more information on the Center click on the link.

3. Wilmot Mountain: during your winter visit to Racine the mountain offers 25 downhill ski runs for both expert and novice skiers as well as a snowboard half-pipe. In summer the mountain becomes a Bike Park offering trails for the BMX crowd as well a cross-country enthusiast, with slalom, skateboarding and in-line skating courses.  For more information on the Mountain click on the link.

4. Racine Zoological Center: is a children’s amusement park, where even parents can enjoy the comical activities performed by animals and birds. Families can enjoy this children’s zoological center along with its playground, picnic areas, gift shops and food stalls.

5. Wind Point Lighthouse:  has been in operation since 1880. Fully automated in 1964 it is the oldest and tallest lighthouse in operation on Lake Michigan. Today the building houses the Town Hall for the village of Wind Point. Tours are limited to the first Sunday from July to September.  For more information on Windpoint click on the link.