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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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Buffalo Bill Wild West Show Manitowoc August 12 - August 13 The Buffalo Bill Wild West Show event is like no other in Wisconsin! What really brings this event to life at the Pinecrest Historical Village is the setting...

Things To Do

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Lake Michigan Maritime Tour Manitowoc Brilliant fall colors accent more than 40 miles of scenic Lake Michigan shoreline, rolling hills and quaint fishing villages along Highway 42 in Manitowoc and...
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Beerntsen's Confectionary Manitowoc A lakeshore tradition for 100 years. Hand-dipped chocolates and homemade candies. Old-fashioned ice cream parlor with black walnut booths and arches. Also...
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Manitowoc Speedway Manitowoc 1/3-mile, clay, oval track.

Places To Stay

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Econo Lodge Manitowoc 53 spacious rooms with in-room cofeemakers and cable including ESPN and CNN. We feature a continental breakfast and an on-premise popular Chinese restaurant....
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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...

Dining

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A&W Drive In Manitowoc Manitowoc Drive In, Dine In, Drive Thru Enjoy a frosty mug of Homemade Root Beer. Voted #1 Root Beer in Manitowoc County! Located off Calumet Avenue across from the...
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Cedar Crest Ice Cream Parlour Manitowoc Stop in and try any of our 32 hand-dipped flavors of ice cream, sherbet or frozen yogurt. enjoy a cone, sundae or other treats. Just look for the "Big Cow" and...
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Beerntsen's Confectionary Manitowoc A lakeshore tradition for 100 years. Hand-dipped chocolates and homemade candies. Old-fashioned ice cream parlor with black walnut booths and arches. Also...

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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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