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Racine, Wisconsin

Racine, Wisconsin is a sightseeing stop in Racine, WI, part of the Milwaukee guide. Cost: free.

· Racine, WI

Why you should go…

Racine sits on Lake Michigan south of Milwaukee, with a walkable lakefront, a historic downtown, and several Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings including the SC Johnson campus and Wingspread. The city is also famous for kringle, a Danish pastry sold at bakeries across town.

  • #lakefront
  • #architecture
  • #frank lloyd wright
  • #kringle
  • #day trip

What's around here?

The closest stops to Racine, Wisconsin, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Racine Zoo

    Under $25

    A lakefront zoo in Racine, Wisconsin, run by the nonprofit Racine Zoological Society.

    5.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Kenosha

    Free

    A Lake Michigan city between Milwaukee and Chicago with a historic downtown and lakefront.

    12 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds)

    Under $25

    Milwaukee's lakefront festival grounds, home to Summerfest, the world's largest music festival.

    24 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    Quirky Fun

    National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum

    Under $25

    The world's only bobblehead-specific museum, with thousands of bobbleheads spanning sports, pop culture and politics.

    24 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Eat & Drink
    Local Gem

    Great Lakes Distillery

    Under $25

    Wisconsin's first distillery since Prohibition, offering tastings, cocktails, and guided distillery tours in Walker's Point.

    24 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    American Family Field

    Under $25

    Catch a Milwaukee Brewers game under a fan-shaped retractable roof, or take a behind-the-scenes tour of the ballpark.

    25 mi awayMore like this

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