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Attractions & Recreation
Manitowoc County Lakes/Rivers
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Harpt Lake Parking for four car-trailer units is provided at the public access to the 20-acre lake. The lake is known for walleye, largemouth bass, black crappie, northern pike, perch, bluegill, and rock bass. Use of motors, except for electirc, is prohibited. Maximum depth is 49 feet. Access off of North Lake Road. |
Tuma Lake A 15-acre lake with public access and four car-trailer units, the lake is known for walleye, bass, bluegill, perch, crappie, and nothern pike action. Use of motors, except for electric, is prohibited. Maximum depth is 30 feet. Access of West Tuma Lake Road. |
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Bullhead Lake This 67-acre lake accommodates 30 car-trailer units, and is well known for walleyes, perch, crappies, and bluegills. Maximum depth is 55 feet. Access of County Highway JJ. |
Gass Lake
The 6.5-acre spring-fed lake with space for either car-trailer units offers bass, bluegill, perch and crappie fishing opportunities. Maximum depth is 24 feet. Access off of Gass Lake Road. |
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West Twin River
The site offers a handicapped-accessable peir. Seasonal fishing for trout and salmon annually draws thousands of anglers to the area, but northern pike, channel catfish and bass offer year-round opportunities. |
English Lake This 51-acre lake with space for 15 car-trailer units offers walleye, largemouth bass and crappie fishing opportunities. Maximum depth is 85 feet. Access of Brunner Road. |
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Hartlaub Lake
The 38-acre lake with room for eight car-trailer units is known for large northern pike, bass, bluegills and perch. Use of motors other than electric is prohibited. Maximum depth is 59 feet. Access off of Hartlaub Lake Road. |
Carstens Lake The 20-acre lake has room for 15 car trailer units. Northern pike, largemouth bass and bluegills make up the majority of the catch. Maximum depth is 30 feet. Access off of Carstens Lake Road. |
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Wilkie Lake The 97-acre lake with space for 10 car-trailer units offers largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill and perch fishing opportunities. Maximum depth is 22 feet. Access off of Ucker Point Creek Road. |
Shoe Lake This 9-acre lake offers a shoreline with little development. The lake has some bluegill, largemouth bass and occasional northern pike fishing opporunities. About 100 feet of public lake front and space for 15 car-trailer units offer many points of public access. Use of motors other than electric is prohibited. Maximum depth is 34 feet. |
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Cedar Lake At 139 acres, Cedar lake is the largest inland lake in the county. Northern pike, largemouth bass, perch, crappies and bluegills offer year-round angling opportunities. Maximum depth is 21 feet. Access off of Cedar Lake Road. |
Pigeon Lake
The 77-acre lake is a popular spot for waterskiing and boating in the summer, with 10 car-trailer units. Ice fishing shanty towns form in the winter to capitalize on the populations of walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and panfish. Maximum depth is 67 feet. Access off of Pigeon Lake Road. |
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Spring Lake An 8-acre lake with space for 8 car-trailer units is provided at the lake access. Northern pike, largemouth bass and bluegills are found in the lake. Maximum depth is 24 feet. Access off of Spring Lake Road. |
Long Lake This 117-acre lake offers fishing for northern pike, largemouth bass, walleye, perch, white bass, bullhead, crappie, bluegill and pumpkinseed from shore or boat. Maximum depth is 30 feet. Access off of Boot Lake Road. |
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Horseshoe Lake A 9-acre lake offers spring rainbow trout as well as northern pike, largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill. Use of motors other than electric is prohibited. Maximim depth is 50 feet. Access off of County Highway XX. |
Silver Lake A 55-acre lake offers shore and boat fishing for northern pike, largemouth bass, perch and bluegill. Access off of State Highway 151. Maximum depth is 43 feet. |
Major County Parks
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Cherney Maribel Caves
Cherney Maribel Caves County Park occupies 75 acres on the West Twin River north of the Village of Maribel in the town of Cooperstown. The cliff line contains small caves and crevasses, and the upland ara is developed for picknicking. The area is an espesially important geolocial area formed by glacial activity. The area offers hiking, picknicking, grilling and fishing opportunities in addition to restrooms and playground equipment. |
Lower Cato Falls
Access off of Boot Lake Road, this 84-acre park on the south side of the Manitowoc River is scenic with wooded hills, rock outcroppings and a wide variety of trees. The Manitowoc River flows thorugh a narrow gorge that has formed unique rock formations and a waterfall. Picknicking and hiking are among the most popular activities here. The upper part of the park has a full playground, grills and restroom facilities. And 2,040 ft. of shoreline in the lower part offer opportunities for fishing. Access off of County Highway JJ. |
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Long Lake County Park
Access off of County Highway R. In additon to fishing opportunities, the 4.5-acre park offers public access for boating, and has been developed into a picnic area. Grills, play-ground equipment, a well and a toilet compliment the area. |
Silver Lake Park
This 12-acre parcel is a project in the works. Leased to the county by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity of the Holy Family Convent, the county is developing a rehabilitation plan for the park and plans to treat the lake for its abudnant rough fish and algae problems. Access off of State Highway 151. |
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Horseshoe Lake
An 8.5-acre park offering an attractive picnic area with grills, well and playground equipment developed on the hill-side, as well as public access to a fishing pier and public toilets. Access off of County Highway XX. |
Walla Hi County Park
Located about four miles east of Kiel, the 160-acre park features a scenic drivve through the kettle moraine area, a great diversity of environments and several small springs. Fishing, hiking, picnicking and cross-country skiing are the most popular activities at the park. The park also offers grills, playground equipment, a well, picnic tables and toilet facilities. The park features an abandoned fish hatchery. |
Culture & the Arts
Galleries
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| The Old School |
| 315 Elizabeth St. Mishicot |
| (920) 755-4560 | |
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| River Edge Galleries |
| 432 E Main St. |
| Mishicot, WI 54228 |
| (920) 755-4777 | |
| University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc Founders Hall Gallery |
| 705 Viebahn St. Manitowoc |
| (920) 683-4700 Fax (920) 683-4776 | |
Libraries
| Manitowoc County Historical Society Research Library |
| 1701 Michigan Ave. Manitowoc |
| (920) 684-4445 | |
| Manitowoc Public Library |
| 707 Quay St. Manitowoc |
| (920) 683-4871 | |
| Silver Lake College Library |
| 2406 S. Alverno Rd. Manitowoc |
| (920) 684-6691 (800) 236-4SLC | |
| Two Rivers Lester Public Library |
| Adams St. Two Rivers |
| (920) 793-8888 | |
| UW-Wisconsin Manitowoc Library |
| 705 Viebahn St. Manitowoc |
| (920) 683-4700 | |
| Wisconsin Maritime Museum Research Library |
| 75 Maritime Dr. Manitowoc |
| (920) 684-0218 (866) 724-2356 | |
Museums
| Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Museum |
| (920) 794-6272 | |
| Historic Farm Museum |
| 12th Monroe St. Two Rivers | |
| Historic Washington House |
| 1622 Jefferson St. Two Rivers |
| (920) 793-2490 | |
| Manitowoc County Historical Society Heritage Center |
| 1701 Michigan Ave. Manitowoc |
| (920) 684-4445 | |
| Mishicot Historical Museum & Resource Center |
| Corner of Randolph & Rockway St. Mishicot |
| (920) 755-3411 | |
| Pinecrest Historical Village |
| 924 Pine Crest Ln. Manitowoc |
| (920) 684-5110 | |
| Roger Street Fishing Village |
| 2102 Jackson St. Two Rivers |
| (920) 793-5905 | |
| Two Rivers History Museum |
| 1810 Jefferson St. Two Rivers |
| (920) 793-1103 | |
| Wisconsin Maritime Museum |
| 75 Maritime Dr. Manitowoc |
| (920) 684-0218 | |
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Music
| Clipper City Chordsmen |
| (920) 973-4472 | |
| Lakeshore Wind Ensemble |
| (920) 683-4688 | |
| Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra |
| (920) 682-4837 | |
Theater
| Capital Civic Centre |
| 913 S. 8th St. Manitowoc |
| Tickets (920) 683-2184 | Admin. Office (920) 683-1937 |
| Family Cinema |
| 3651 Dewey St. Manitowoc |
| (920) 686-9418 | |
| Lakeshore Cinema |
| 1118 Washington St. Manitowoc |
| (920) 683-0393 | |
| Masquers |
| 616 N. 8th St. Manitowoc | |
| Peter Quince Performing Company |
| 1652 N. 8th St. Manitowoc | |
| Strand Theatre |
| 315 N. 8th St. | (920) 684-8925 |
| UW-Manitowoc Fine Arts Series |
| 616 N. 8th St. Manitowoc |
| (920) 682-1165 | |
| UW-Manitowoc Theater |
| 705 Viebahn St. Manitowoc |
| (920) 683-4700 | |
Local Attractions
| Lincoln Park Zoo |
| 1200 N. 8th St. Manitowoc |
| (920) 683-4530 | |
| Mariners Trail |
| Memorial Dr. Manitowoc-Two Rivers | |
| Manitowoc County Expo |
| 5201 Vista Rd. Manitowoc |
| (920) 683-5058 | |
| Point Beach Energy Center |
| Great Lakes Coast Guard Museum |
| 13 East St. Two Rivers |
| (920)793-1304 | |
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| Point Beach State Forest |
| 9400 County Highway O Two Rivers |
| (920) 793-1304 | |
| West of the Lake Gardens |
| 915 Memorial Dr. Manitowoc |
| (920) 684-8506 | |
| Woodland Dunes Nature Center |
| U.S. Hwy 310 Two Rivers |
| (920) 793-4007 | |
Points of Interest
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Lake Michigan Carferry Service - S.S. Badger |
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800-841-4243 |
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Info: Lake Michigan Carferry offers trips aboard the S.S. Badger for a relaxing crossing of Lake Michigan, with a stop in Lidington, Michigan. Enjoy free movies, food and beverage service, live entertainment, strolling the decks or taking a nap in the lake breeze. | |
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Two Rivers Coast Guard Station |
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13 East St. Two Rivers
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(920) 793-1304 |
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Info: The U.S. Life Saving Service came to Two Rivers in 1880. It was preceded by a volunteer life-saving company that was organized along the lines of a volunteer fire department of that time. H.M. Scove was keeper of the station prior to the arrival of a paid, regular person. |
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Point Beach Energy Center |
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6600 Nuclear Rd. Two Creeks |
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(920) 755-6400 |
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Info: Displays and programs educate visitors about the generation of electricity and nuclear energy. Tour a simulated nuclear reactor. View displays on solar and wind energy. Picnic area and nature trail. Free. | |
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Charter Fishing |
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Locations: Ports in Manitowoc and Two Rivers |
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(920) 793-1053 |
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Info: Charter fishing arranges the boat, and you choose the lodging. Then, embark on a fishing adventure on one of the professionally equipped charter boats with crew and captain, inspected and licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard. The abundance of big fish feeding in Lake Michigan's costal waters off Two Rivers and Manitowoc has given many sport-fishing guests trophies to treasure for a lifetime. | |
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Farmers Markets |
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Locations: Downtown Manitowoc, Two Rivers and Mishicot |
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Two Rivers-(920) 794-1428 Manitowoc-(920) 682-6798 |
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Info: Fresh produce and crafts from May through late fall. | |
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Mariners Trail |
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Location: Along Lake Michigan between downtown Manitowoc and downtown Two Rivers |
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Info: This seven-mile paved recreation trail along the lakeshore is the longest continuous scenic view of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin. It accomodates bicycles, walkers, joggers, roller bladers and is dog-friendly. | |
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Rawley Point Trail |
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Location: From Two Rivers to Lodge Building in Point Peach State Forest |
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Info: This five-mile, hard-packed limestone trail travels through the forest, linking with the Mariners Trail in Two Rivers. | |
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Point Beach State Forest |
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9400 County Hwy O Two Rivers |
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(920) 794-7480 |
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Info: Point Beach offers six miles of Lake Michigan shoreline with dunes, a lighthouse, camping, hiking, biking, skiing, nature and snowmobile trails. | |
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Lake Michigan Beaches |
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Info: On hot days, enjoy a swim or a stroll at one of the public beaches in Manitowoc County. They include Point Peach State Forest north of Two Rivers, Neshota Park in Two Rivers, Red Arrow Park in Manitowoc and Fischer Creek Park near Cleveland. Check conditions before swimming. | |
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West of the Lake Gardens |
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915 Memorial Dr. Manitowoc |
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(920) 684-5506 |
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Info: Six-and-a-half acres of formal gardens including a rose garden and Japanese garden along Lake Michigan. The gardens are open and free to the public from the end of May through mid-October. | |
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Woodland Dunes |
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U.S. Hwy 310 Two Rivers |
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(920) 793-4007 |
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Info: A natural area that is a haven for wildlife and humans. Miles of hiking trails (two are wheelchair accessible) and educational programs. | |
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Manitowoc County Expo |
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5201 Vista Rd. Manitowoc |
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(920) 683-5058 |
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Info: Manitowoc County Expo hosts the Manitowoc County Fair in August. The grounds and buildings are also used for a variety of events such as horse shows, car shows, flea markets and racing. | |
| Manitowoc County Ice Center |
| 5100 Vista Rd. Manitowoc |
| (920) 682-2098 |
| Info: MCIC offers public skating October through March, along with hockey and figure skating programs. The center offers more than 23,000 square feet of exhibit space April through September. Call for details. | |
| Manitowoc Marina |
| 425 Maritime Dr. Manitowoc |
| (920) 682-5117 |
| Info: Full-service marina complex is a three-hour drive from chicago, 90 minutes from Milwaukee, and a half-day sail from popular Door County. Featuring 250 deep-water slips; comprehensive maintenance and repair services; indoor, heated and outdoor storage. Ships; Store carries clothing, shoes and parts, and boating accessories as well as nautical gifts. | |
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