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Racine County is located in the Chicago-Milwaukee Corridor, which makes it an ideal location to see all the sights in both Milwaukee and Chicago as well as the beautiful rural countryside of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes Region. Whether you are visiting the sites in Milwaukee and Chicago and looking for a centrally located hotel, or you're a long time resident of the area looking for a fun family day-trip this list will help you discover the many activities available to you just a short drive away.
Milwaukee Arts, Entertainment, and CultureSince 1998, Milwaukee has invested $1.5 billion into its tourism and convention business and an additional $1 billion is earmarked over the next few years. One-of-a-kind attractions in development include the Harley-Davidson Museum and Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin, both of which promise to surprise and delight visitors to our city.
Perhaps above all else, Milwaukee’s easy attitude and warm hospitality are what sets it apart from other destinations. The following is a summary of entertainment, artistic and cultural opportunities in Milwaukee. For additional information you can visit the Visit Milwaukee web site at: http://www.milwaukee.org/
Adorning Milwaukee’s lakefront is the Milwaukee Art Museum’s $100 million expansion designed by world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava. This monumental project with its wing-like brise soleil, described as a moving sunscreen with a span larger than a Boeing 747, gives Milwaukee’s skyline a unique signature masterpiece. The expansion features dramatic new gallery space, a lake-view restaurant, a 300-seat auditorium, museum store and elegant public gardens. This is the first Calatrava-designed building to be completed in the United States and was recently named Best Design of 2001 by Time Magazine.
Miller Park is the home of the Milwaukee Brewers. This state-of-the-art ballpark, a beautiful addition to Milwaukee, reflects the architectural heritage of the city and Wisconsin while keeping a sense of baseball’s rich traditions that fans love. Miller Park is the only ballpark in North America that boasts a fan-shaped, convertible roof and a natural grass playing field. Other professional sports teams in Milwaukee include the Milwaukee Bucks, NBA Central Division; Milwaukee Admirals, American Hockey League; and the Milwaukee Wave, Major Indoor Soccer League.
Milwaukee celebrates its melting pot heritage throughout the year with a delightful procession of ethnic and cultural festivals. Asian Moon Festival, Rainbow Summer, Polish Fest, RiverSplash!, Lakefront Festival of Arts, Bavarian VolksFest, Bastille Days, Festa Italiana, German Fest, African World Festival, PrideFest, Irish Fest, Mexican Fiesta, Labor Fest, Oktoberfest, Indian Summer Festival, Arab World Fest and the Holiday Folk Fair are all colorful tributes to a cherished past.
Summerfest is the world’s largest music festival according to the Guiness Book of World Records. The eleven-day festival features a variety of music from national headline acts to up-and-comers on 12 different stages.
The Hilton Milwaukee City Center features Paradise Landing, the first urban indoor waterpark of its kind in America! It offers families a unique tropical getaway 365 days a year. Paradise Landing boasts 20,000 square feet of fun and excitement, including a 3-story Jamaican village with four water slides, an idyllic lagoon, a kiddy pool and a hydro-therapy spa. There’s even an interactive game center for the kids, plus Cabana Cove, where families can enjoy "A Taste of Paradise."
ChicagoFor shopping, dining, museums, theater, music, nightlife and more, Chicago's your kind of town – and its less than an hour’s drive from Racine County.
From the Chicago Blues Festival in the summer to the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival in the winter, Chicago offers a complete visitor experience year-round. The city offers a long list of internationally renowned festivals, parades, and events, ranging from large outdoor festivals to indoor spectacles such as the popular Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place.
Whether it be a musical, cultural, or sports event, Chicago offers something for everyone. The city provides fun and exciting events year-round to families, couples, and individuals to match the season and the visitor. When you arrive in Chicago, you'll be awed by that gleaming forest of skyscrapers jutting upwards from the sparkling blue lake. And once you sample what Chicago has to offer, you'll quickly realize that Chicago's got more to do and see than any city in North America. A beautiful lakefront, breathtaking architecture, wonderful museums, great theater, fantastic restaurants, and world-class shopping. Here are a just a few seasonal suggestions:
No matter what your desire, Chicago does have it all. For more information on what to do and what to see in Chicago, visit the Chicago Convention & Visitor’s Bureau web site at: www.choosechicago.com.
Regional AttractionsYou don’t just have to go to Chicago or Milwaukee to be entertained or enjoy artistic and cultural attractions. There is plenty to within just a short drive of Racine County. Some of those offerings include:
Within A 25-Mile Radius of Racine County
Great Lakes Dragaway 18411 - 1st Street (Hwy KR) Union Grove, WI 53182 1-888-DAGROVE (324-7683) Great Lakes Dragaway ("da Grove") is a 1/4-mile dragstrip
Keno Outdoor Theater 9102 Sheridan Road Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 (262) 694-8855 An authentic drive in Movie Theater on Kenosha's south side.
The Brat Stop 12304 - 75th Street Kenosha, WI 53142 (262) 857-2011
The famous Brat Stop sign visible as you enter Wisconsin on I-94 from Illinois has been an icon for many years. The Brat Stop has been Serving World Famous Brat Stop Brats for over 40 years! Not only can the Brat Stop provide you with a great meal, they also can provide a little entertainment. The Brat Stop has hosted such world class entertainment groups including The Charlie Daniel’s Band, Styx, B.T.O., Cheap Trick, Foghat, Guess Who, Nazareth, Molly Hatchett, Holland, Bad Boy and Chris Cagle.
Congo River Golf 7610 - 120th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53142 (262) 857-7888 Congo Adventure Theme Miniature Golf Park.
Action Territory Family Fun Park 12345 - 75th Street Kenosha, WI 53142 (262) 857-7000
America's Action Territory is one of the midwest's finest outdoor family entertainment complexes! With 11 acres and a multitude of activities for those of all ages, this affordable Family Fun Park is second to none! One-stop family entertainment destination offering go-carts, batting cages, miniature golf, paintball, water wars and video arcade/redemption area. Birthday party packages and group discounts available.
Dairyland Greyhound Park 5522 - 104th Avenue Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144 (800) 233-3357
Dairyland Greyhound Park features greyhound racing.
Within 30-Miles of Racine County
Six Flags Great America 1 Six Flags Parkway (for mapping programs use 5223 Grand Avenue) Gurnee, Illinois 60031 (847) 249-4636
With more than 100 rides, shows and attractions, plus a whole new list of thrills for 2002, visitors to Six Flags Great America may find themselves facing more fun than they can handle! Enjoy world class roller coasters, interactive children's areas, spectacular shows and a variety of attractions!
Alpine Valley Music Theatre & Resort 2699 Hwy D East Troy, Wisconsin 53120 (800) 227-9395 Resort
(262) 642-4400 Music Theatre
Alpine Valley Resort is the Midwest's best kept secret. Throughout the years Alpine Valley Resort, located in East Troy, Wisconsin, has continued to grow and now offers you 27-holes of golf, 20 slopes of skiing/snowboarding enjoyment, meeting and banquet facilities for 10 to 200, 124 guest rooms, 2 swimming pools, tennis courts, whirlpool and much more.
Set against the hills and valleys of the scenic Kettle Moraine area of Southern Wisconsin, Alpine Valley Resort offers picturesque scenery as well as many amenities to make your vacation or "get-a-way" fun filled.
You can't beat the picnic-like atmosphere of an outdoor concert. The band shell at Alpine Valley is freestanding, which means that you don't have poll or column obstructions, no matter how deep in the lawn you sit.
Wisconsin State Fair & State Fair Park 8100 West Greenfield Avenue West Allis, Wisconsin 53214 (414) 266-7000
Nearly one million people visit the State Fair each year over the course of 11 fun-filled days. In the beginning of August, the Wisconsin State Fair has something for everyone featuring a wide variety of activities, demonstrations and entertainment that begin early each morning and run long into the warm August evenings.
One of the Fair's best kept secrets are is the more than twenty-five stages of FREE entertainment located throughout the Park which feature national, regional and local musical acts, as well as karaoke, cooking demonstrations and educational programs. Additionally, various events, shows and festivals utilize the Wisconsin State Fair Grounds throughout the year. Visit the web site frequently to see upcoming events.
Various events, shows and festivals utilize the Wisconsin State Fair Grounds throughout the year.
Summerfest & Summerfest Grounds 200 North Harbor Drive Milwaukee, WI 53202 (800) 273-FEST (3378)
Summerfest is an annual 11-day music blowout at the end of June through the beginning of July that takes place on 90 acres along the glistening shores of Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Steeped in music history and tradition, many artists that have performed at Summerfest early in their career have gone on to become some of the top names in the music and entertainment industries.
From May through September, many ethnic feasts and events also call the Summerfest grounds home. Check the web site early and often to make your summertime fun-filled. |
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