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Mike Roemer
Mike Roemer
Mike Roemer
Mike Roemer
Mike Roemer
Mike Roemer

Manitowoc

Known as Wisconsin’s “Maritime Capital,” Manitowoc celebrates its past and its present as a shipbuilding center 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. Charter sport fishing boats and sail 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. The downtown includes a classic candy store/antique soda fountain.

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Silent Service: Artwork from the Naval History and Heritage Command Manitowoc May 21 - September 17 The return of the Naval traveling exhibition program includes select artwork created by the Navy's In Residence Artist, John Charles Roach. The exhibition...
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Marc Chagall Le Curque Manitowoc June 11 - August 13 The Rahr-West is pleased to present this extremely rare and internationally coveted series of 38 Le Cirque lithographs.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder Week Manitowoc July 18 - July 23 See Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic stories come to life. Activities include log cabin building, grinding coffee, laundry, cooking and making Braille name...

Things To Do

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Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse Manitowoc Built in 1895. Rebuilt in 1918. Automated in 1971. The lighthouse itself is not open. However, the public can walk out to it.
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Manitowoc Marina Manitowoc Manitowoc Marina is a multi-million dollar Full Service Marina Complex on the western shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. This state-of-the-art marina is only a...
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Randy Bubolz Manitowoc Specializing in Night Musky Fishing. Over 30 years experience fishing Vilas, Oneida & Iron County waters. Full-day, half-day and nights available. Multiple...

Places To Stay

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AmericInn Lodge and Suites Manitowoc AmericInn offers: Spacious, well appointed lobby. Comfortable feel-at-home atmosphere. Specialty rooms with private whirlpool, microwave & refrigerator....
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Quality Inn Manitowoc Located near I-43 and only 3 miles from the car ferry. King and Queen rooms with in-room fridge/microwave; free continental hot breakfast featuring fresh...
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Dead by Dawn Dead & Breakfast Manitowoc World's first Dead & Breakfast, where your host's top priority is an unrestful night's sleep. Start your evening with unhappy hour at the Shrunken Head before...

Dining

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Legend Larry's - The Hot Spot for Wings Manitowoc Legend Larry has gained nationwide acclaim by leaving a mark on the country's most recognized annual wing celebration in Buffalo NY. Choose from an extensive...
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Four Season Restaurant Manitowoc Four Seasons Restaurant offers a complete menu that includes breakfast, steak, seafood, BBQ back ribs and broasted chicken. Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner...
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PK's Beans N' Cream Manitowoc We offer Ancora coffee, lattes, frappes with over 30 flavors. 16 flavors of Manitowoc's favorite Cedar Crest Ice Cream. We make waffle cones, scones, bars and...

Featured Stories

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15 Stops for Wisconsin Comfort Food Restaurants Everyone gets those cravings for classic comfort foods at some time or another, and Wisconsin restaurants put a unique twist on some of the world’s most...
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Get Your Jam on: 20 Summer Music Festivals in Wisconsin Fairs & Festivals Not only is our state home to the world's largest music festival, Summerfest, but you'll find a lot more good vibrations in Wisconsin this summer – from...
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8 Can't Miss, Quirky Wisconsin Festivals Fairs & Festivals Discover Wisconsin's most unique festivities at these eight can't-miss events!