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Archive for July, 2009
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
The port city of Manitowoc Wis. draws thousands of visitors each year as a landmark city for famous shipwrecks, naval vessels and spectacular shore views. When planning a weekend in Northeast Wisconsin this summer, this maritime community is one stop that should not be missed.
A city of 34,000-plus, Manitowoc is boasts entertainment, activities, festivals and attractions that are unique to coastline communities.
A must for the family visit is touring the World War II submarine U.S.S. Cobia located at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. With over 60,000 square feet of interactive exhibits in the museum, you’ll be submerged into a nautical adventure of Wisconsin’s waterways and ships.
Another behemoth of an attraction in Manitowoc is the S.S. Badger Lake Michigan car ferry. This authentic steamship transports cars, motorcycles, bicycles, tour buses, RVs, commercial trucks and general passengers 60 miles across Lake Michigan to the shores of Ludington, Mich. from mid-May through mid-October. The ship was built and launched in 1952 and today it makes about 490 crossing each year, carrying up to 620 passengers and 180 vehicles each way. Passengers find more than enough to do to pass the time with a movie theater, live entertainment, video arcade, lounges and beautiful deck-side views.
Like any city, Manitowoc has much more to offer than just the well-known. The shopping in the historic downtown is great for those that prefer solid ground and the eighteen holes of Fox Hills Resort challenge even the best golfers. No matter what you want to do in Manitowoc this summer, check out the discounted gift certificates from RTownShopper before setting sail.
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Monday, July 27th, 2009

One of Northeast Wisconsin’s outdoor gems is the WIOUWASH State Trail. Formerly a path of railroad ties and steel tracks, it has been transformed into a booming recreational trail named after the four Northeast Wisconsin counties it connects – Winnebago, Outagamie, Waupaca and Shawano.
The rural path runs through state wildlife areas, traverses tall grass prairies and crosses over multiple rivers. It is completely free to use and is popular for hiking, biking, and snowshoeing as well as horseback riding in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter.
The trail is separated into two sections and is just over 45 miles in total length with numerous places for visitors to park the car and jump on. The first section extends 22 miles from Oshkosh to Hortonville, passing by Neenah and Appleton. The south trailhead of this section starts near downtown Oshkosh where trail-goers can meet outside of the local boutiques, restaurants and salons to plan their adventure.
The second section takes WIOUWASH visitors from Aniwa to Split Rock and intersects the Mountain-Bay Trail which starts in Green Bay and moves west to Wausau. This 23-mile section crosses Shawano county and the communities Birnamwood, Eland, Wittenberg and Tigerton. The trail doesn’t stray far from State Highway 45 making it simple to get there and back.
When a break is needed from the hustle and bustle of the big city, a day trip on the quiet and picturesque WIOUWASH trail is a perfect fit. The nearly 50 miles of gravel path is always minutes from a place to rest or lodge and a restaurant to eat at, and RTownShopper has discounted gift certificates to keep it well under budget.
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Monday, July 13th, 2009
It’s the sound of a big-block V8, the smell of racing fuel, and the sight of 600-hp, feather-light cars drifting around dirt corners that ignites a high-octane exhilaration in gear heads. For those who are not concerned with piston rings or tire pressure, the thrill comes from the sheet metal-crimpling crashes, as long as everyone walks away unscathed.
Regardless of why you enjoy watching it, circle track racing is an American favorite and one of Northeast Wisconsin’s premier racetracks is Shawano Speedway. Located on the Shawano County Fairgrounds, this half-mile dirt oval entertains fans every Saturday night from April to September with five divisions of racecars. Classes include the low-cost, crash-happy IMCA stock cars, chopped and customized IMCA modifieds, and the lighting quick, high-output IMCA late models.
Tickets at the gate are already reasonable, but RTownShopper has discounted gift certificates for two adult tickets or family-size packages to a mudslinging, heart-pumping evening at Shawano Speedway. Also, be sure to check out the deals RTownShopper has for Shawano, Wisconsin-area restaurants so you can fuel up before the engines roar and the green flag drops.
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Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
As towns expand and populations grow, there is less of an attraction to keep your business local when the big-box stores have everything on your shopping list. The team at RTownShopper strongly believes that there is great benefit in growing and sustaining commerce at home. That’s reason the reason RTownShopper is your best resource for discount gift certificates to local retail shops, restaurants and recreation activities. Listed below are just a few simple reasons why they created a site for you to save money and enjoy visiting and shopping local in Northeast Wisconsin.
Fresher Products – When it comes to product freshness choosing quality usually trumps big-box store bulk alternatives. You can bet that the products you buy from your local pantry, bakery, and farmers market are freshly picked, placed and prepared.
Proximity – For many living in outlying communities the trip to a large retailer could take a serious investment of time and money. Why waste either of them and drive 20 or 30 miles when similar items can be picked up just blocks away?
Helping a Neighbor – Choosing your local bakery over the supercenter on the edge of town is more than just about dollars and cents. Many of the small retailers in your town have been in business for generations and it’s what they do best. Your exchange of cash for their goods gives them a reason to continue doing what they love.
Keeping the Cash At Home – After the sale is made, local businesses return almost 80% of earnings right back into the community where you live. Keeping that local commerce thriving generates jobs just like the large competitors do.
Strengthen Community Character – There is an appeal of a booming downtown on a Saturday afternoon and a self-sufficient community is one that can grow and prosper. Without local enterprises many of those buildings would stand abandoned and the appeal of launching a successful small business begins to diminish when there is limited local spending.
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