Cruise ships such as the Nantucket Clipper or the Niagra Prince visit the port of Manitowoc each season.

NEAREST AIRPORT

Manitowoc County Airport
(920) 683-4594

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Manitowoc

Wisconsin’s Maritime Capitol™

WELCOME TO MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN’S MARITIME CAPITOL Escape to the lakeshore to enjoy parks and beaches, the natural beauty of Manitowoc’s Lake Michigan shoreline, or participate in a multitude of waterfront festivals and events. Walk, hike or bike, the 6-mile paved shoreline Mariners Trail. Follow the trail past the Manitowoc Breakwater Light; the West of the Lake Gardens where you can stroll through six acres of stunning formal gardens; or watch the majestic, 410’ S. S. Badger Carferry dock. The carferry crosses Lake Michigan twice daily – from Manitowoc WI, to Ludington, Michigan. Treasure our heritage as you explore the Largest Maritime Museum on the Great Lakes, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, a new Smithsonian affiliate. Dive into history and experience a guided tour of USS COBIA, the nation’s most completely restored submarine. The Rahr-West Art Museum and Victorian Mansion houses 19th and 20th century American and decorative arts, traveling exhibits and changing seasonal exhibits. Antiquing and boutiquing is abundant as you head to Historic Downtown Manitowoc. Enjoy shopping at Tweedle Bros. Children's Bookshop, with unique toys, children's books and games, and satisfy your sweet tooth with ice cream from Beerntsen’s Confectionary, a 1940’s vintage ice cream parlor. Enjoy the wonderful aroma at Natural Ovens Bakery. Sample preservative free-fresh warm bread; watch the mixing and baking of 55,000 packages daily. Free tours offered daily. At Pinecrest Historical Village, costumed guides interpret farm and village life as you explore 28 historic buildings with period furnishings. Looking for cheese? Stop at Pine River Dairy where you’ll be tempted by over 250 varieties and 25 cent hand dipped ice cream cones.

INFORMATION

Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Bureau and Visitor Information Center P.O. Box 966 4221 Calumet Avenue Intersection of I-43 and US Hwy. 151, Exit #149 Manitowoc, WI 54221-0966
(920) 683-4388 800-627-4896 ext. HT Fax: (920) 683-4876 www.visitmanitowoc.info Contact Manitowoc

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