During our first visit to the Door Peninsula, we spent a day traveling up to Sturgeon Bay. This…read moregem of a park and lighthouse was one of our favorite "surprise" stops. The park has good parking, clean restrooms and quite a few choices for activities: beach walking, rock hunting, learning a bit of history and taking photos. Close to the Main Street, there are also nice eateries and a purportedly haunted hotel. We love these building with a history and plan to return for an overnight stay at the Karsten Hotel.

First time came here.!!! It was relaxing look out at the water and the lighthouse!! The weather was…read morenice.!!!

Great information - hard to first find. We started at Hilton on Lombardi St., but it starts right…read moreby old Hall of Fame building on Lombardi and Oneida. It also is along inside streets Tony Canadeo Run which is accessible via Reggie White Drive. Looks like not well planned but very informative about Oneida Nation too.

From the owner: Walk of Legends (a/k/a) Oneida Nation Walk of Legends is a FREE, self-guided walking tour for those…read morevisiting Green Bay and those who live here, esp. Green Bay Packers fans, as well as anyone interested in local history, sports history and Native American cultural education. The Walk is comprised of a series of 24, engraved-granite-and-steel statues that pay tribute to legends of Green Bay football and chronicle the entire history of football in Green Bay between 1895 and the present. The Walk is located in the shadow of Lambeau Field, just east of the stadium, beginning with a trio of statues at Lombardi Avenue &Oneida Street. It continues east on Lombardi Avenue and streets just off Lombardi Avenue named after Green Bay Packers legends (Bart Starr Dr., Reggie White Way, Tony Canadeo Run, Brett Favre Pass, Holmgren Way). The project was founded/created by Sandi Campbell, a WI arts advocate, with research conducted, writing, design, engraved-portrait montages by Artist Corrie Campbell.

This is a cool statue right outside the stadium. The statue is a tribute to the Lambeau Leap,…read moreinitiated by former Packers safety LeRoy Butler. "Many Packers players jump into the end zone stands after scoring a touchdown in a tradition that affectionately garnered the name Lambeau Leap. Butler was also present for the unveiling ceremony. The Lambeau Leap statue features a green padded wall and four life-size bronze human figurines in cheering positions. The statue includes a section in the middle where fans can do the leap themselves and pose for a photo. The new addition, located just outside the entrance to the new Packers Pro Shop on the north end of the Atrium, joins two other statues -- former coaches Vince Lombardi and Curly Lambeau -- on the newly redesigned Harlan Plaza."

It's a great place to do the Lambeau Leap and at my current rate, the only place, unless the…read morePackers are looking for a 50+ year old wide receiver. (Spoiler alert: it turns out that they're not, regardless of how many emails and cookies you send them.)

This is an excellent statue located right outside Lambeau field. While we were visiting over the…read moresummer we cam across this statue. I'm not a big Packers fan but this is awesome to see and the history is really cool. "Most revered and loved for his devotion to the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi is depicted in a commonly known sideline coaching posture; an iconic image of the coach. This bronze figurative statue stands 14' high, on top of a 6 foot-tall granite base. He is typical Lombardi, hands behind the back, a little tilt to his head, and smiling somewhat sideways. His eyes are steeled with strong wisdom, for the football team...and the masses."

This statue dedicated in 2003 is of Curly Lambeau. According to Wikipedia. "This grand 14' bronze…read morefigurative statue that stands on a 6 foot-tall granite base welcomes the abid fans to Lambeau Field. Curly Lambeau alongside Vince Lombardi tower over the crowds of fans that walk by with respectful authority. Their legacy lives on through the fans that adore them as they visit Lambeau Field time and time again. "Earl Louis "Curly" Lambeau (April 9, 1898 - June 1, 1965) was an American professional football player and coach in the National Football League (NFL). Lambeau, along with his friend and fellow Green Bay, Wisconsin native George Whitney Calhoun, founded the Green Bay Packers in 1919, serving as team captain in the team's first year before becoming player-coach in 1920. As a player, Lambeau lined up as a halfback, which in the early years of the NFL was the premier position. He was the team's primary runner and passer, accounting for 35 touchdowns (eight as a rusher, three as a receiver, and 24 as a passer) in 77 games. He won his only NFL championship as a player in 1929. For his accomplishments, Lambeau has been widely recognized and honored. He was named to the NFL 1920s All-Decade Team as one of the top halfbacks in the league's first decade of existence. He was an inaugural inductee to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963 and the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1970 in recognition for his role as founder, player, and coach of the Packers. Shortly after his death in 1965, the Packers home stadium, which is still in use today, was renamed to Lambeau Field in his honor."

"I was that which others did not want to be. I went where…read moreothers feared to go, and did what others feared to do. I asked nothing from those who gave nothing, and reluctantly accepted the thought of eternal loneliness should I fail. I have seen the face of terror, felt the stinging cold of fear, and have enjoyed the sweet taste of a moment's love. I have cried, hurt and hoped, but most of all, I knew that someday I would be able to say that I was proud and honored to serve my country." This is Manitowoc County's memorial to the men from the county who were killed in the wars of America. It was dedicated November 9th, 1986. There is a column for each conflict with the names inscribed of each man who died in that war. A solemn reminder of the follies of war. Nicely and tastefully done. The column with the most names is that of the Civil War. On the median of 18th Street is an eternal flame within a nice arch. You can spend a few minutes or more if you study the names of brave men who fought for the rest of us.

We were on our way back to Milwaukee after a week traipsing around upper Michigan and lower…read moreOntario. But when we saw the sign on the freeway for Copper Culture State Park, and having recently seen a great exhibit on the region's Archaic Period at the Field Museum in Chicago, and a not-so-good one at the Milwaukee Public Museum ... well, we were in. The 42-acre park is on the north side of the Oconto River, on the west side of the city of Oconto. The park was once the site of a prehistoric cemetery of the Old Copper Complex people who occupied the northern Midwest from about 4,000 BCE to 2,000 BCE. In a nutshell, we don't know where these people came from, how they lived, or where they went. The independently-operated Oconto Archaic Copper Museum, located within the Charles Werrebroeck Museum (an old farmhouse), was just being opened by Dick Doeren as we drove up. Dick showed us a short video, then went on to show us around and tell us more about the Copper Culture. Very informative! The park also contains ancient burial grounds used by early Native Americans. It was uncovered in 1952 by a 13-year-old boy who unearthed human bones while playing in an old quarry here. However, the skeletons subsequently unearthed by archaeologists have apparently never been repatriated. There's also no way of knowing how many burials were disturbed before 1952 when the place was a functioning quarry. So we didn't want to invite bad things by tromping around this ancient cemetery. Otherwise, we enjoyed our brief visit, and will come back when we're in the area.

This is probably the best historical venue I've been to so far since moving to Wisconsin a year and…read morea half ago. Very well-maintained grounds. Easy to walk. Nice variety of buildings. Short YouTube videos explaining each of the historical buildings. Friendly staff. Nice little gift shop. Definately allow at least two hours to wander and take it all in.

The kids at Yelp are so confused about this place, I feel it's my duty to straighten it all out…read more First, the Historical Society is no longer on Michigan Avenue. It moved a couple of years ago. It is now on 924 Pinecrest Lane, a few miles west of Manitowoc off of Highway JJ. The new facility is headquartered in the McAllister building, a stately white 19th century edifice. There is a historical museum in this building. This building is in the Pinecrest Village, which Yelp insists is closed. The Pinecrest Village is a collection of dozens of 19th century buildings. These include early homes, a blacksmith, a church, a dentistry, a general store, a millinery store, a train depot, among others. The Meeme House is a recent addition. The Meeme House was once a stagecoach stop and entertainment center. In 2020 the official reopening date is June 1st. This is a wonderful place to visit. There are usually friendly and knowledgeable staff there to help you find your way around and explain the features and attractions of the place. Check their website for events in all four seasons. I have volunteered out here. I love the Civil War Days when I have an excuse to deck out in my Civil War uniform and dazzle folks with my trivia and knowledge of the War to preserve slavery. This is a wonderful place to soak up the history of Manitowoc County and breath some fresh air while you get some exercise on its 60 acres. If you are a history buff or just want to leave the rat race behind for a couple of hours, it would behoove you to get yourself out here. There is an admission fee; but it is money well spent. Kids love this place and so will you.

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.