Racine Zoo in Racine, Wisconsin currently cares for approximately 100 different species of animals and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, maintaining a staff of 25 employees which include animal care specialists, administration, and facility managers. The zoo is an ideal location for events including reunions, birthday parties and even weddings, and for smaller groups is perfect for picnic parties. Activities here include a life animal program in the Helen Ireland Wildlife Theater, and at the Benstead Discovery Center you can learn about reptiles and amphibians, come face to face with the world's tallest animals at the North Shore Bank Giraffe encounters. There are camel encounters, a Barnyard safari, Norco Aviary, Playzoo Playground, the Robinson Crusoe Adventureland Playground and a Zoo Choo express, it's all here for good times and learning. Racine Zoo also hosts the Animal Crackers concert series, offers field trips and much more, come for a magical day out.READ MORE

Catering by Chef John and The Red Onion Cafe in Racine, Wisconsin offers an exquisite dining experience with a personal touch and executive chef John Oakland brings more than 30 years of food experience to the table. This premium catering business with a blue collar attitude as they say, and their number one priority is always the food of the highest quality and finest ingredients. Three quality elements are maintained for providing a premium quality event, the food, the service and the presentation, whether it be for box lunches, weddings or corporate dinners, the high standards remain the stuff. When you select Catering by Chef John and The Red Onion Cafe, you will be met with personally to create the custom menus that will match your events, and pre-arranged menus are available for initial meetings and tastings, contact them for a memorable event.READ MORE

Wind Point Lighthouse in Racine, Wisconsin offers tower climbs with the opportunity to climb the 11 stories to the top of the lighthouse, and a visit to the restored Fog Horn Building which is a museum showcasing the maritime history of Racine and the Great Lakes Basin. There's a museum gift shop with souvenirs, t-shirts, hats, photos and more, also available for purchase on-line. The restored Fuel House tells the story of the historic role it played in supporting the Lighthouse, and the Memorial Brick Garden on the grounds supports educational efforts. Wind Point Lighthouse also offers educational programs, and private group tours, and welcomes local schools, Scouts and other groups, come for a fascinating journey into the history of the lighthouse.READ MORE

Georgie Porgie's Mt. Pleasant in Racine, Wisconsin was created by George and his wife in 1991, and their vision of a clean, fast casual eatery came alive. Here high quality food and friendly service are the order of the day with an emphasis on hard work and family values, they also support the community with fundraising opportunities and charitable donations. The atmosphere is unique, the food great, and the menu includes all natural beef burger choices with no preservatives or fillers on white or wheat bun, they also have a burger of the month, there's pretzel buns with filling, pitas or gyros, salads, chicken and sides with something to drink. Georgie Porgie's Mt. Pleasant dessert menu offers sundaes with toppings, whipped cream and cherry, hand dipped shakes and malts, cones and ice cream dishes, they also do catering and birthday parties.READ MORE

The Grind Cafe in Racine, Wisconsin welcomes you to the finest coffee, tea, gelato sorbeto and fruit smoothie experience in the area, enjoyed with their famous panini sandwiches. They also do a complete line of muffins, cookies, scones and more all baked in-house, and there's free WIFI and comfortable seating. Inspired by their love of coffee, the Grind Cafe roaster roasts coffee in small batches so it's always bursting with flavor, and there's local art on display and the walls from modern to photography, watercolor, acrylic oil and wooden art. The cozy atmosphere is welcoming and coffee and tea is their specialty, with choices of traditional espresso drink, hot and cold specialty coffee drinks, freshly brewed coffee and blended drinks enjoyed with a fabulous menu, come for a heady experience at this wonderful coffee shop.READ MORE

The Ice Box Pub in Racine, Wisconsin has proudly been providing liquid courage since 2012, and is now remodeled with new restrooms and decor and an outdoor patio is next on the list. Come for great food and drink specials, happy hour and menu choices of fries, jalapeno poppers, mozzarella sticks, cheese curds, broccoli and cheese bites, breaded mushrooms and cauliflower, onion rings, mini corn dogs, chicken wings, a combo basket and pizza. The Ice Box Pub also hosts great events and is the most favorite neighborhood pub, visit and see why.READ MORE

Mike and Angelo's in Racine, Wisconsin offers a cozy, casual atmosphere with full service bar and the best thin crust pizza in the area, votes testify to this. The menu is a sublime affair of their award winning classic pizza choices with delectable toppings, pasta dishes, fish, shrimp and chicken, sandwiches, salads, extras and desserts and they have a good wine selection to complement, plus kids selections. Mike and Angelo's also have a banquet hall adjoining that can cater for up to 200 guests with their popular Italian buffet, and they specialise in birthdays, wedding rehearsals, retirements, award ceremonies, reunions, graduations, company meetings, anniversaries, Christmas parties, sports banquets and much more, come for a memorable event and fabulous dining experience.READ MORE

Harbourwalk Hotel Racine is an upscale hotel on the Lake Michigan waterfront complete with complimentary WIFI, a fitness center, heated indoor pool and on-site dining near fabulous beaches and tranquil waters. Stop by the hotel's Lighthouse Cafe for light breakfast items, sandwiches, smoothies and more, or dine at the Chancery Restaurant and Pub next door for mouthwatering dishes, they also have a Lighthouse Market in the lobby for snacks and convenient items. With elegant conference rooms and inspiring views of Lake Michigan this is the ideal destination for meetings and conferences and a fabulous wedding venue with elegant banquet facilities, attention to detail and dedicated staff. Harbourwalk Hotel Racine has rooms from standard to junior suites, executive rooms and one bedroom kitchen suites, and the whirlpool rooms come with king size bed and whirlpool tub, it's all here for a fantastic stay, close to everything.READ MORE

Sip Drinks and Eatery in Racine, Wisconsin offers a variety of specialty American dishes enjoyed in a high end Parisian vibe, best described as quaint. This seasonal bistro offers a fabulous dining experience with choices of soup du jour, salads, sandwiches and wraps, and specialties include New York strip, bourbon salmon, stuffed grouper, chicken and steak bruschetta, cajun chicken pasta, fish tacos, lobster mac and cheese, pear and gorgonzola flatbread all expertly prepared by the executive chef. Sip Drinks and Eatery offers a lovely atmosphere and excellent service and comes highly recommended, here creativity and presentation delight with an excellent wine selection.READ MORE

Bella Cibo in Racine, Wisconsin is a restaurant offering great food with an Italian flair, and is open for a hearty breakfast, casual lunch and dinner with linen table cloths and napkins. Bella Cibo translates to beautiful food and dishes are made from scratch with most of the recipes handed down through the generations. This cozy, non pretentious restaurant offer a hearty breakfast menu, a variety of sandwiches for lunch and Italian dinner entrees, and they offer catering. The have not to be missed daily specials, build your own pasta options, steaks, seafood, antipasti and much more served with beer, wine and other beverages, come for the Italian divine in lovely surrounds.READ MORE