There is no shortage of thngs to do in Racine County. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or a culture buff, a shopper or lover of architecture, we have something for everyone! Here's a quick rundown:
Outdoors: You'll find numerous parks and trails along the Root River, a popular spot for fishing, hiking and kayaking. The Root, which winds through the City of Racine, offers excellent fishing opportunities for salmon and trout. Lake Michigan, one of the nation's top sports fisheries, has recreational boating and charter fishing opportunities. More fishing abounds in Racine County's inland lakes and the Fox River. The City of Racine's North Beach, with 50-acres of beautiful sand, is a Certified Blue Wave clean beach and was named a Parents magazine Top 10 Family Friendly Beach in 2011.
Architecture: If architecture is your passion, you'll want to seek out the world-renowned Frank Lloyd Wright architecture of SC Johnson, a Family Company. Located at the company's Racine headquarters campus, the Johnson Administration Building is the largest Wright-designed commercial project. Public tours are available for this building, the adjacent Golden Rondelle Theatre (constructed as the SC Johnson pavilion for the 1964-65 New York Worlds Fair) and Fortaleza Hall, which houes a Frank Lloyd Wright library and artifacts.
Culture and family attractions: The stunning Racine Art Museum has fabulous collection of modern art. Other attractions include the Racine Heritage Museum, live theater at the Racine Theater Guild , the beautiful Wind Point Lighthouse and the lakefront setting of the Racine Zoo.
