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BIG SHIP, GROUP FUN!!
Lake Michigan Carferry, S.S. Badger
Enjoy a relaxing 4-hour cruise aboard the 410' S.S. Badger between Ludington and Manitowoc. There is plenty to see and do aboard the huge ship - including games, FREE movies and satellite TV, shopping, or just lounging on the spacious outside decks. Meals are available in our buffet restaurant and deli-style snack bar.
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View our Group Rates for Manitowoc County Attractions.
A Day in Manitowoc… Wisconsin's Maritime Capitol™
9 am Natural Ovens Bakery - Sample fresh warm bread and shop in the Natural Ovens wholesale bakery.
10 am Wisconsin Maritime Museum - New Smithsonian affiliate and WWII Submarine - Explore the largest maritime museum on the Great Lakes and enjoy a guided tour of the USS COBIA, the nation's most completely restored WWII Submarine. ($10 for 20 or more, age 6-15 is $5, 6 and under is free. Tour escort and driver comp)
11:30 am West of the Lake Gardens - Located along the shores of Lake Michigan this 6-acre estate offers four formal gardens to enjoy. Fabulous photo opportunities. FREE
Noon Enjoy a themed lunch in the Judges Chambers at the Courthouse Pub.
1 pm Rahr-West Art Museum and Victorian Mansion - 19th and 20th century American and decorative arts housed in a Victorian Mansion. Guided tour available.
3 pm Pinecrest Historical Village - Costumed guides interpret farm and village life. 28 historic buildings with period furnishings. (20 or more $5 per person, 20 or less $6 per person. Student rate is $4. Driver and escort complimentary).
5 pm "Dinner at Dusk" at Pinecrest Historical Village or one of our many fine restaurants.
6 pm Check in at one of our many fine hotels. Watch the sun set and enjoy panoramic views of Lake Michigan as you stroll our paved Riverwalk and the new Mariners Trail.

Ag Adventures
Manitowoc
Two Rivers		 Farmers' Markets - Start out your day by visiting these open-air markets located in Historic Downtown Manitowoc and Two Rivers, featuring an assortment of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, meats, flowers, bakery and quality crafts. Ethnic and heirloom vegetables are regular faire.
Manitowoc Open: 7 am - 1 pm Tuesdays & Saturdays
Two Rivers 2 pm - Dusk Wednesdays and
8 am - 1 pm Saturdays, both run May - November, www.manitowoc.org/
Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoo - Housed in a wooded park setting with picnic areas, farm animals, butterfly wildflower garden, and Japanese rock garden.
Manitowoc West of the Lake Gardens Stroll through six beautiful acres of lakefront gardens. Featuring a rose garden, Japanese sunken and formal gardens with more than 900 feet of herbaceous borders with colorful annuals. Open 10 am - 5 pm, daily. Seasonal.
Manitowoc Pine River Dairy Over 250 varieties of cheese available in their retail store. Enjoy a 25 cent hand dipped ice cream cone while browsing through many gifts and souvenirs. View the butter manufacturing process through the observation window. www.pineriverdairy.com 920-758-2233
Two Rivers LondonDairy Alpaca Ranch. Watch the exotic alpacas, and shop in their unique gift store, Alpaca Threads. Visitors & groups welcome by appointment. www.LondonDairyAlpacas.com
920-793-4165
Two Rivers The Historic Farm Museum displays antique tractors, vintage farm equipment, miscellaneous tools and a farmhouse display from the early 1900s. FREE
Kewaunee Agricultural Heritage & Resources preserves agriculture's diverse heritage and has many events all year-round. Experience tractor pulls, Heritage demos, Germanfest, Czech Fest, & Heritage Days. www.wisconsinruralheritage.com 920-388-0406
Cleveland Whispering Orchards & McIntosh Cafe is a family oriented farm market in a relaxing country setting with farm animals, orchard and a corn maze. Supplying pumpkins, squash, fresh-picked apples, gift baskets, honey, jams, jellies, maple syrup, fresh pies and cafe. Open through Oct. 31. Hours: Mon - Sat 8 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm, 920-693-8584
Two Rivers Wilfert Farms has been in business for over 125 years and know how to grow quality vegetables. When you think "Fresh Vegetables," think Wilfert Farms! Come to Wilfert Farms and experience what "Freshness and Quality" really mean. Even Grandma buys her vegetables at Wilfert Farms and Grandma ALWAYS knows best!
Cedar Grove Bahr Creek Llamas & Fiber Studio located just 35 miles south of Manitowoc on I-43 in Cedar Grove. Shop for spinning wheels, looms, supplies, yarns/fibers, books and gifts. Relax with a cup of coffee and watch the llamas.

Retreat to Manitowoc
Cheese, Sculpture, Dunes & Vaudeville
9 am Pine River Dairy. Over 250 varieties of cheese available in their retail store. Enjoy a 25 cent hand dipped ice cream cone while browsing through many gifts and souvenirs. View the butter manufacturing process through the observation window.
11 am Capitol Civic Centre Take a tour of this vintage 1921 restored vaudeville house which features professional touring artists, Broadway shows, music, theatre and dance. Advanced reservations required. Group rates available on most performances.
Noon Hungry? Stop at the Wallstreat Grill for a light lunch; then head over to Beerntsen’s Candies for an ice cream sundae in an old-fashioned ice cream parlor.
1:30 pm Woodland Dunes A 1,200 acre wildlife sanctuary, home to hundreds of species of plants and animals. Woodland Dunes offers more than 6 miles of nature trails, an interpretive center, butterfly garden, naturalist led programs, folk music concerts, and a gift shop.
3:30 pm Head to Historic Downtown Manitowoc for a little afternoon shopping at Timeless Treasures, or Beerntsen’s Confectionary. Enjoy a free guided tour through our 100 year-old courthouse.
5 pm Enjoy dinner at one of our many fine restaurants.

Two Rivers...City of Museums and Birthplace of the Ice
Cream Sundae!
9 am Point Beach Energy Center - Whether you're a youngster, an oldster or an in-betweenster, you'll enjoy exploring the ENERGY EXPERIENCE at the Point Beach Energy Center. Open to group tours with advance reservations.
11 am Rogers Street Fishing Village & Museum with 1886 Lighthouse – A museum village and heritage park located on the East Twin River. See artifacts and hear stories about the famous Christmas Tree Ship, Two Rivers most noted shipwreck. ($4/person, children 16 and under $2, tour escort and driver complimentary). Open Memorial Day – Mid October.
Noon Enjoy your meal with a scenic view of the historic Two Rivers harbor at
M & M Lunch – OR – in a historic saloon offering high quality sandwiches, soup and salad, and great hot fudge sundaes at Kurtz’s Pub & Deli or savor casually elegant cuisine at the Element American Bistro.
1 pm Hamilton Wood Type Museum – Vintage machinery and original patterns for multi-lingual, international production of wood type. FREE
2 pm Washington House & Berner’s Ice Cream Parlor – Warm 1850 hotel, historic saloon (nonalcoholic) and museum. Friendly costumed volunteers available for guided tour, old time piano music and group singing. Berner’s old time ice cream parlor and soda fountain serves up delicious treats while commemorating the invention of the ice cream sundae right here in Two Rivers. FREE
3 pm The Historic Farm Museum displays antique tractors, vintage farm equipment, miscellaneous tools and a farmhouse display from the early 1900s. FREE
4 pm Two Rivers History Museum - Dignified 1900 convent with excellent historical & seasonal changing art displays.
5 pm Enjoy shopping in downtown Two Rivers at Schroeder’s, one of the nation’s oldest department stores or Evan’s Department Store, the largest toy store in North East Wisconsin.

Hub & Spoke from Manitowoc - Two Rivers to enjoy
Sidetrips around the Countryside!
Mishicot The Old School, built in 1905, houses one of the largest Norman Rockwell collections. Free lectures and tours available. The RiverEdge Galleries, a three room antique gallery houses an ever-changing array of items. Mishicot Historical Museum features artifacts of Mishicot area history and collections on rural schools and the Potawatomie Indians.
Maribel Grandma Susie’s Gift Shop, is housed in a large granary featuring Boyds Collection, Lee Middleton and Adora dolls.
Algoma Von Stiehl Winery offers a Wisconsin tradition in fine wines, producing traditional grape and fruit wines. Guided tours and free tasting. Taste over 20 varieties of award winning wines.
Ellison Bay Stop at the Viking Grill & Lounge serving home style food at family- style prices. Famous for their Viking fish boils.
Washington Island Pass islands and lighthouses on a 30-minute ferry ride from Northport Pier to Washington Island Ferry Line, a year-round community off Door County’s Peninsula. Camping and overnight accommodations are available.

Cleveland Whispering Orchards and McIntosh Café is a family oriented farm market in a relaxing country setting with farm animals, an orchard and corn maze. The McIntosh Café offers a Wisconsin hearty breakfast, lunch and homemade apple pie like grandma used to make.
Sheboygan John Michael Kohler Arts Center is comprised of 11 galleries that focus on Contemporary American art and designer gardens bursting with vibrant colors.
Cedar Grove Bahr Creek Llamas & Fiber Studio is located just 35 miles South of Manitowoc on I-43. Shop for spinning wheels, looms, supplies, yarns/fibers, books and gifts. Relax with a cup of coffee and watch the llamas.