Things to do & places to visit in Racine, Wisconsin, United States

Racine city in Wisconsin, United States. Timezone: America/Chicago, current date and time: Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 7:55.

Top things to do (22)

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5.0 SC Johnson Headquarters (324 reviews)
- This is a Must See
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

Whether you’re a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, a unique aircraft enthusiast or simply love our household products, you’re always welcome to visit SC Johnson.We welcome visitors and offer free public tours that provide different views of the company's inspired architecture, including: •The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Administration Building •The award-winning Foster Partners-designed Fortaleza Hall •The SC Johnson Gallery: At Home with Frank Lloyd Wright •Film showings of the Academy Award-winning documentary To Be Alive! and the acclaimed Carnauba: A Son’s Memoir at The Golden Rondelle Theater. All tours also include a visit to The Lily Pad, our gift shop. See more..
5.0 Seven Keys To Escape (93 reviews)
- It's a Thinker!
Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games

You and your friends are locked in a room for 60 minutes. Gather clues, solve puzzles, and find the key to escape the room before time runs out. See more..
5.0 Hot Shop Glass (50 reviews)
- Great atmosphere, great experience
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

Glass blowing and glass fusing studio. Gallery of local artist work. Memorial glass & wedding glass. Classes in glass blowing and glass fusing by appointment. See more..
5.0 Matt's Produce (13 reviews)
- Best Sweet Corn and best price
Wednesday: Spent < 1 hour Farms

We are celebrating our 91 year Anniversary in 2018. Our produce is Non GMO. Customers from twenty six states have visited our roadside farm market purchasing sweet corn and other produce, since 2004. We have been voted Best sweet corn, Best Produce and Best roadside farm market in the local newspaper. Come visit us. See more..
5.0 Eco -Justice Center (5 reviews)
- Ecotourism in a Spiritual Setting
Spent 1-2 hours Farms • Educational sites • Scenic Walking Areas

This is a wonderful farm run by Dominican Sisters and volunteers. You'll find a variety of gardens, animals, green energy systems, and places for retreat. They have a small gift shop with area craft items along with grape jelly made from the Center's vineyard. This is an inspiring place created and maintained with a lot of love. See more..
5.0 Danny Boy Pipes (2 reviews)
- A positive experience at their Bristol Renaissance Faire location
Speciality & Gift Shops

An interesting selection of pipes, pipe supplies on their web site (with referrals of where to get tobacco). Their web site says they have stores at 13 different renaissance fairs; so far I've only visited their store at the Bristol Renaissance Faire in Bristol, Wisconsin. Their web site selection is well represented here, along with tobacco. There is also a "smokers' area" off to one side for smokers to socialize. The staff is very helpful in explaining how to properly use a pipe for beginners--great customer support! See more..
5.0 Root River Environmental Education Community Center (2 reviews)
- Hidden, but Worthwhile
Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
This is a Racine City and UW-Parkside joint venture. City is to provide the facility and maintenance and UWP the program. City does nothing. My son did his Eagle Scout project here to clean up years of overgrowth and it took four dump trucks of refuse away. UWP has a good environmental program geared at Elementary-age children. UWP also runs a kayak and canoe rental to paddle up-down the Root River. No one knows of this place, which makes it a great place to spend an afternoon. See more..
5.0 TBG's Bar & Grill (1 review)
- Wings are INCREDIBLE!
Bars & Clubs
I wanted to order wings for one of my classes - Seniors. This is where they all go so I figured I might as well order from there. The ordering process was too easy - did it on instant message and they were so easy to work with. The wings, however, were INCREDIBLE! Medium was medium and Hot was Hot! EXCELLENT! It is worth also bringing home 45 minutes away they are that good! See more..
5.0 McAuliffe's On The Square (1 review)
- Great food and company!
Bars & Clubs
Food was great and so was the company. Jamie, the owner, has a hit with her tater tot appetizers. Love the dill pickle spread! Can't wait to come back and try the Mac n Cheese topped with Chili! See more..
5.0 Joey's Bars (1 review)
- Good People
Bars & Clubs
I've been to the Joey's on 6th a number of times and always appreciate the friendly service! Kim is the best! The prices aren't half bad either! Joey's gives you that neighborhood bar feel. There's plenty of TVs to watch sporting events, darts and pool to pass the time, or load the juke box to jam out. No matter what you're feeling, Joey's can accommodate. See more..
5.0 Milaeger's (1 review)
- Not to Be Missed
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Shopping Malls
A family owned business with unique gifts, quality clothing, unique seasonal decorations, a beautiful floral shop, and an incredible nursery with a very knowledgeable and helpful staff. They also do two fashion shows a year and offer glasses for floral arrangements and other unique offerings. They have so much to offer, you must see it to believe it. See more..
4.5 Wind Point Lighthouse (310 reviews)
- Beautiful and Relaxing
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Lighthouses

Beautiful light house on the shores of the majestic Lake Michigan. There are pretty flower gardens, picnic tables, and benches near the shore line where you can sit and relax taking in the beauty of the sail boats in the distance and the sounds of the waves hitting the huge rocks. Clean restrooms are available. The light house has tours with the opportunity to climb the tall tower (fee applies for climb) for a beautiful view of Lake Michigan. Playing in the water on the small beach is permitted although there is no lifeguards. Seating near the shore is limited so I would recommend bringing a camp chair or a blanket and picnic. See more..
4.5 North Beach Park (196 reviews)
- Beautiful sandy beach
Beaches

Sand so smooth and soft and beach overall very clean. Not very crowded (expected wall to wall people based on full parking) and plenty of room to settle and watch the gentle surf. Locals told us this was the nicest beach in the area and I would agree. See more..
4.5 Wingspread (169 reviews)
- Retirement Trek
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

This was a very, very nice tour. started out with a nice video of the original family that called the place home talking about the house, then something that rarely happens at a Frank Lloyd Wright structure, you were free to explore the house on your own, to take your time and really absorb and photograph everything you want. Granted, some of the building are off-limits because it is after all the Johnson Wax retreat and a working office. One of the better tours of Wright properties I've been on. I would highly recommend this to anyone, even a non-Wright fan. I was there on a rainy day so I didn't get a chance to walk the grounds, lots of sculptures, and what looked like a nice walking trail that would have been nice to explore. See more..
4.5 Racine Art Museum (79 reviews)
- RAMMIN" FOR ART!
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings • Art Museums

Racine Art Museum (RAM) is home to the largest contemporary craft collection in North America. RAM and RAM’s Wustum Museum of Fine Arts are located in Racine, Wisconsin, a historic community on the shores of Lake Michigan. The museum’s national reputation is built on its collection of contemporary craft, the award-winning architecture, and its nationally recognized exhibition program. Wustum Museum proudly offers several award-winning outreach programs as well as one of the largest studio art programs of any museum in Wisconsin. See more..
4.5 Reefpoint Marina (41 reviews)
- Beautiful
Spent More than 3 hours Marinas

Reefpoint Marina is a hidden gem, offering the best in convenience, customer care, and value located between Chicago and Milwaukee. Our marina is equipped to accommodate boats of all shapes and sizes and offers a vast array of great amenities. Reefpoint Marina is owned by Racine County and professionally managed by F3 Marina, a national leader in professional property management. We are pleased to offer all the amenities a boater should expect at their home port, plus many more! See more..
4.5 River Bend Nature Center (35 reviews)
- A wonderful place to spend the day!
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Educational sites

River Bend is full of nature oriented activities, nature trails, canoe & kayak rental and an Archery range. You can catch frogs or watch the staff collect and make Maple syrup (in season). There are a variety of activities for all ages... from chainsaw carving shows to woodcarving lessons as well as week long programs for the younger set. You can't find a nicer place or group of people to spend the weekend with! See more..
4.5 Racine Heritage Museum (30 reviews)
- Well spent three hours
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums

Well above the usual collection of junk and antiques that many communities call their museum. Very low key, covers many aspects of the city and area. Three floors, well lit, no exhibits or descriptions behind reflected glass or at knee or ankle level. Admission is free, but donation is available and well worth it. There is no docent however if you have questions, but that is a small thing. See more..
4.5 Artists Gallery (9 reviews)
- Racine's great artists show their work here
Art Galleries
Located on Main Street, this Gallery is first rate. It is staffed by local artists and the work is excellent. See more..
4.5 Racine Theatre Guild (8 reviews)
- Wizard of Oz at Racine Theatre
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Theaters

A volunteer-based community theatre under professional management, the Racine Theatre Guild aims to provide a variety of quality theatrical productions and activities that offer opportunities to enrich the lives of young and old. Through the efforts of hundreds of dedicated volunteers led by a small professional staff, RTG annually offers a season of eight main-stage plays and musicals, Racine Children's Theatre, Jean's Jazz Series, Comedy Tonight, Signature Spotlight Concert Series, theatre trips, theatre classes for kids and adults, daytime performances and workshops for schools, and more. See more..
4.5 Northern Lights Gallery (2 reviews)
- One of the best specialty shops anywhere.
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops
These folks have it all together. Offering a fantastic array of gifts, art and jewelry that is artisan made. The prices are very affordable considering the quality and the customer service is outstanding. See more..
4.5 Horlick Park (2 reviews)
- "Happy Trails To You Horlick Park!"
Spent 1-2 hours Parks

Racine's Horlick Park may be a very nice secret for many here in Racine but this gem of nature is wonderful to see and experience anytime of the year! It's absolutely a beautiful advantage for urban dwellers to have natural beauty in the midst and quite a healthy inclusion! Riding or walking about, meditation and simply silently venturing into this place is very interesting and delightful! The children as well as adults are always looking forward to seeing and being here! See more..
4.5 Racine Symphony Orchestra (2 reviews)
- Racine has a first class Symphony Orchestra
Symphonies
If you come to one of the two Summer POPS concerts, the Holiday POPS or one of the two Classical Concerts in October of April, you are likely to be blown away by the quality of this orchestra, Pasquale Laurino, the RSO's Musical Director, the range of selections and the artistry of this 80 year old Racine institution. It's not every small city that can boast a symphony of this quality. See more..
4.0 Racine Zoo (327 reviews)
- Great Fun
Zoos

Nestled on the sandy shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, the Racine Zoo is home to some of the world's most remarkable and endangered wildlife. Enjoy our many interactive exhibits and animal encounters including Walkabout Creek, Barnyard Safari, Norco Aviary, and our Giraffe Encounter where you get to feed our two Masai giraffes. It's easy to immerse yourself in our wild place. Open every day of the year. See more..
4.0 Downtown Racine (59 reviews)
- Old Time Downtown
Spent More than 3 hours Movie Theaters

We love Downtown Racine. We moved to Racine because of the downtown. It still has the small-town, 1930s feel to what a downtown should be. Lots of downtown activities throughout the year keeps people coming. See more..
4.0 Dewey's Restaurant & Sports Bar (19 reviews)
- Excellent lunch
Bars & Clubs

Running late and we wanted a quick lunch. The Quesadillas were excellent, served with a small tasty salad. Very reasonably priced. Nice friendly service. See more..
4.0 Racine Masonic Center (8 reviews)
- Awesome venue!!
Historic Sites

Visited here a couple of times to learn more about the historic places in Racine, I was impressed by both the facility and the staff here. Ms. Spencer gave us a great tour of the building, imparting quite a few tidbits of local history that you might not find elsewhere. The building is in very good shape, we saw how the large dining room was setup for a mock wedding. The large "lodge" room was setup for a wedding ceremony, which was impressive given the amount of guests that it could support. The mansion was very engaging, each room had its own little story that tied into the story of the building in a very interesting way. The history of the place is amazing! We would definitely come back here for future events and definitely consider this when we decide to hold our wedding. See more..
4.0 The Mosquito Inn (3 reviews)
- Fish fry Friday
Wednesday: 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM Bars & Clubs
Food was good. Drinks were a little pricey. Food prices were in line with other fish fry in area. Very busy. See more..
3.5 The Ivanhoe Pub & Eatery (7 reviews)
- Ivanhoe is one of Racine's most popular and well patronized bar/restaurants
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM Bars & Clubs

The building itself is worth a visit....it's got lots of atmosphere. The food too is well prepared and diverse. The bartenders are friendly and helpful. See more..
2.5 Regency Mall (30 reviews)
- Shopping
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Shopping Malls

Regency Mall is located in Racine, WI. Enjoy shopping at stores such as American Eagle Outfitters, Boston Store, Burlington Coat Factory, Shaw's Jewelers, Victoria's Secret and more. See more..