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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