Known as Wisconsin’s “Maritime Capitol,” Manitowoc celebrates its shipbuilding heritage with fascinating attractions. The largest maritime museum on the Great Lakes is here, with displays of everything from wooden sailing ships to a World War II-era submarine. A charter sportfishing fleet sails out of the city’s modern harbor and marina. The city is also the homeport of the largest carferry on the Great Lakes, carrying cars and passengers from Manitowoc to Ludington, Michigan and back. A strong sense of Lake Michigan’s vibrant past as a fishing and shipping hub can be found in Two Rivers. Still active as a deep-water sport fishing port, Two Rivers captures the spirit of its heritage in several museum-like attractions. It also takes pride in being the birthplace of the ice cream sundae – invented here in 1881. For a taste of that frozen treat, stop at the Washington House - part museum and part soda fountain. For more information call 800/627-4896 or visit Manitowoc.info or two-rivers.org.