Just completed a drill weekend with our Sea Cadet Division at the Wisconsin Maritime Musuem. We…read moreloved the fantastic museum and of course sleeping overnight on the infamous WW2 submarine! The staff were outstanding especially Miss Emma! Highly recommend a full day visit and consider their sleep over program!

We were lucky enough to be in town right when the USS Cobia had returned from dry dock so we…read moredecided to go to the maritime museum to check the sub and museum out. The city has a rich maritime history so the city is a perfect setting for this museum. Lots of well-curated exhibits house a ton of interesting stories and information. You can easily spend a full day if you really wanted to immerse yourself deeply into everything that they have to offer. Our family was there for about 4 hours and was able to tour the submarine as well as check out all of the museum. Great exhibits for all ages. My kids had fun looking at the model ships and playing in the water play area. We had to practically pull our youngest one out of the area because he didn't want to leave, ha! Prices for admission were comparable to other museums and events that we did in town and that included the guided sub tour. I'm glad we stopped!

Awesome area for a walk alongside Lake Michigan. Free parking, picnic tables and indoor bathrooms…read moreare available for use. Nice sandy beach but you are a brave soul to go into the lake unless it's crazy hot, chilly water! Nice walk out to the lighthouse and views of the city from the shoreline. Worth the stop.

A small, lakeside park just north of the marina. there is an ample parking lot and a very nice…read morebathroom facility at the north end. A couple of picnic spots and a small but nice beach area. The real attraction here is the walk on the north Manitowoc jetty. On your way to the lighthouse you will come upon a water impoundment that can be rife with shore birds. A little further on is the Paws and Play dog park. Beyond is the walk to the lighthouse. If it is windy and the surf is up you might skip the lighthouse walk because you'll get wet or worse. All in all a nice area to spend a couple of hours. Bring your binoculars and snacks. On a sunny day this can be a great day in the making. On a cold, rainy day, not so much. People in Manitowoc are usually friendly. Take the time to chat, you might make a new friend.

Great drinks and food, friendly service and a great setting for live music! Big fan of the outdoor…read morespace and convenience of location too.

Firstly I was disappointed that they were out of Perch. That's the only local thing on the food…read moremenu, so disappointing. I had a shrimp rice bowl and it was pretty good. Get food at window, make a separate purchase at bar for drinks. No waiters. Beautiful view of the lake and river. The bartender was kind and it was pretty slow on a Monday. The cheese curds were very tasty. No squeak though!

Beautiful gardens to enjoy for free when visiting the Lake Michigan shore. Truly lovely and…read morerelaxing. Friendly staff. Lots of pollinators too. Highly recommend. Cannot bring pets here.

Rated 4 stars because it was closed. We did not know the Garden's hours and were visiting from out…read moreof town. We should have checked. We stopped hoping to visit on a pretty Wednesday afternoon in October. Apparently it is now closed for the season, although we did see about eight cars in the parking lot. Probably staff or workers. Maybe next year.

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is not the place one would expect a free zoo, but it has one! A donation of…read more$1.00 for children and $2.00 for adults is encouraged, however. The Lincoln Park Zoo was established in 1935 and is a small, family-friendly place to bring kids for a morning or afternoon. The park features mostly local animals like bison, timber wolves, deer, and farm animals like cows, pigs, chickens, and bunnies in the Big Red Barn. It also features picnic benches and a small playground for kids. It's not a place I would go out of my way to go to again, but it was a wonderful spot for my young nephew for the afternoon.

Not the most exciting zoo I've been to if I were to be honest. Apart from the cougar, I think I…read morehave almost all of these animals visit my own backyard at some point (and who knows about the cougar, there is a chance that type of kitty has visited without my knowledge). I wouldn't expect more than 30-45 minutes needed to visit. And if you have older kids, maybe not the most compelling stop. But hey, it is free (unless you give a donation, which you should do!) so I can't complain too much. It gave my family something to do for the afternoon before dinner and the zoo is part of a larger park system, so you could probably find other things to do to make it an afternoon with no fees. At least it is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature and great views of the local river!

Bought passes at a school function. We didnt see they had a expiration date on the passes. They…read morewouldnt honor them and gave me only 25% off. With 5 kids it was an expensive day.

Our children (9, 7, & 4) all had a blast here. Rock climbing, a huge jungle gym, ninja warrior…read morecourses (complete with 4 sizes of warped walls), laser tag, and 3 bounce houses. There is also an arcade but there is so much else to do, our children didn't even ask to play games! We will be back soon!

A quaint and interesting farmers market. You can find fresh baked goods, vegetables and fruits,…read morehoney, crafts and more. Well worth the stop.

Maybe not the best Farmers Market in Northeastern Wisconsin, but for me it's the closest…read more I gets the job done if you are looking for some local produce and products. Some weeks are better that others, but you can't beat the location. Located right on the river within walking distance of many downtown restaurants and bars. It's also right across the river from the Maritime Museum... you can see the submarine from the market.

Nice large steel sculpture of a Wisconsin badger. Adjacent to the SS Badger dock. Overlooks the…read moreManitowoc harbor with scenic views. The sculpture can be rotated by hand nearly 360 degrees allowing for a selfie in any direction. Not a must-visit, but definitely a "should visit" if in the area. Pleasant walk to the sculpture.

It's a fairly scrappy piece of work but Atlas Obscura got us here and we do love the weird, wacky…read moreand wonderful. A lovely location for pictures. We ran into a chap on a Lighthouse tour of Wisconsin who just happened to be from our old neighborhood in L.A. He had no idea it was a badger.

I have hiked this trail a couple of times. I go from Aurora to 10th Street and back. This is a…read morenicely marked trail and is well groomed. You can spot many birds and wildlife. I even saw a deer. I hiked this trail most recently when the fall colors were peak. It was gorgeous. If you can hike about 4 miles, I recommend this trail.

This is a beautiful Nature Center that has activities for people of ages. They have educational…read moreactivities year round. They take conservation seriously and have a great staff and lots of wonderful volunteers.

Was there last night with two others. We each got a 4 beer flight, there's an awesome tap…read moreselection, with some standard domestics in bottles, and some wine from Von Steihl. We tried our hand at axe throwing before the women's league started at 6, then moved on to Hammerschlagen. Tapped also serves Animal pizzas in case you get hungry! The entire building was spotless, and the renovation looks incredible! The staff was sociable and informed, I'll be returning, no question about it.

I went here on a Saturday afternoon for a private wedding reception. A clean, roomy, big bar with a…read morebunch of bar games. Very friendly bartenders and a really good Bloody Mary! I'll be back.