PORT WASHINGTON

Port Washington, with its touch of New England charm, is nestled on the Wisconsin shore of Lake Michigan, just north of Milwaukee.  With its Art Deco lighthouse and picturesque harbor, it is as charming as any coastal village. Downtown is adjacent to the harbor and features the largest collection of pre-Civil War buildings in the state. Walking tours take visitors through the historic district, past lighthouses and memorials and into specialty shops such as an old-fashioned meat market and fish smokehouse. Enjoy lakefront festivals, spend a day sport fishing or bike the 30-mile Interurban Trail. Along the lakeshore, Harrington Beach State Park offers a mile of pristine beach along Lake Michigan. At this 715-acre state park you can camp, sunbathe, picnic, hike, bird watch, fish or practice astronomy.

For more information, log on to visitportwashington.com

KENOSHA

Located on Lake Michigan, Kenosha's crown jewel is its lakefront HarbourPark. The parkland setting along the waterfront blends beautifully with the adjacent historic downtown featuring shops, galleries, an outdoor market and eateries all linked by a vintage electric streetcar system. The city's lakefront  museum campus includes the Kenosha Public Museum, Dinosaur Discovery Museum, Kenosha History Center and the Civil War Museum, which examines the connection between the home front and the battlefront during the nation's bloodiest conflict. Outlet shopping, family festival, charter fishing and four historic districts round out the area's diverse attractions. The waters off the Kenosha shore have been listed as the highest catch area for big game fish in Lake Michigan over any other Wisconsin area.

 

SIMMONS BEACH MARINA [1973]
This beautiful boat marina is one of many recreational facilities available. It offers easy access to the many  boating events in Lake Michigan.

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DOOR COUNTY

Named one of the "Top 10 Vacation Destinations in North America", Door County enchants more than two million visitors each year with its blend and of charm and elegance. With more state parks (5), lighthouses (10) and miles of shoreline (300) than any other county on the Great Lakes, the 70-mile-long peninsula combines pristine scenery and outdoor recreation with an acclaimed arts community and top-notch accommodations. Strong along the scenic shores, tour a historic lighthouse, take in one of the colorful weekend festivals, and by all means enjoy a fish boil. Take a scenic ferry to Washington Island to see the lavender fields that inspire Island Lavender Company and Fragrant Isle Lavender Farm.

 

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Stop thinking about all the things you have to do, and start thinking about things you want to do. Delicious cuisines, a unique art scene, welcoming accommodation, and breathtaking views await you in Door County.

 

For more information about Wisconsin's Door County Peninsula, visit Destination Door County

MANITOWOC

Known as Wisconsin's "Maritime Capital", Manitowoc celebrates its past and its present as a ship-building center with fascinating attractions. The largest maritime museum on the Great Lakes is here, with displays of everything from wooden sailing ships to a World War II-era submarine. The city is also the homeport of the largest carferry on the Great Lakes carrying cars and passengers from Manitowoc to Ludington, Michigan and back. The downtown includes a classic candy store with an antique soda fountain.

For more information, visit manitovoc.info

MILWAUKEE

Wisconsin's largest city boasts big attractions such as the Harley-Davidson Museum and MillerCoors Brewery. Must-see neighborhoods include Old World Third Street and the Historic Third Street, Brandy Street and the Historic Third Ward-home to the Milwakee Public Market. The 75-acre waterfront park hosts the world's largest musical festival, Summerfest, and more than a dozen major ethnic fests. Steps from the city, a recreational paradise includes parks, nature centers, bike trails and Lake Michigan shoreline.
Milwaukee is a city that cherishes its roots, but it is also a city that's growing and changing.

 

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CHICAGO

The American spirit has long felt at home in Chicago. Steeped in the motto, “I Will,” Chicago reaffirms America as a land of endless possibilities in ways most cities can only imagine. It’s a city that reversed the flow of a river. Gave birth to the electric blues. And rebuilt itself toward the heavens after a devastating fire — inventing the skyscraper along the way.

John Hancock Center 

Today, Chicago greets you with a sweeping skyline punctuated by the tallest building in America. A bold first impression to a world-class city rich with unexpected surprises. Chicago is well known for its architecture and tall buildings. The 100-story John Hancock Center is a self-contained world of apartments, restaurants and shops. The 94th floor observatory offers a breathtaking view of Chicago's spectacular lakefront and the city spread along the shores of Lake Michigan.

Wringley Field 

Baseball is a popular American sport. Chicago has two professional baseball teams. The Chicago Cubs play at Wringley Field. Built in 1914, Wringley Field is the second oldest major league ballpark in the country. The stadium first welcomed the Chicago Cubs in 1916 and the two have been synonymous ever since. Wringley Field is the nation's most picturesque ballpark with its ivy-covered brick outfield walls and the manually operated scoreboard.