Racine Art Museum in Racine, Wisconsin showcases America's largest and most significant contemporary crafts collection with more than 8000 objects from nationally and internationally recognized artists. They have a permanent exhibition, traveling exhibition and also offer arts education with community outreach programs and studio art classes taught by regionally and nationally known artists. The Racine Art Museum shows change about three times a year, so come view the current exhibitions, they also have rental space at the Racine Art Museum and Wustum museum campus for weddings and private events in the magnificent grounds. The museum store and on-line store has art for sale with beautifully designed art and impeccably crafted work by talented artists. The collection showcases ceramics, fibers, glass, metals, polymer, wood and much more, come for a fascinating and memorable visit.READ MORE

Hot Shop Glass Studio and Gallery in Racine, Wisconsin is open to the public for studio visits and to shop the gallery, they also have classes weekdays, evenings and weekends, come see the studio in action. Operating from a restored 1880's former stable, this state of the art glass blowing studio and gallery promotes individual exploration and creative expression in hot glass, come learn how to blow hot glass, they look forward to sharing what they have learned. The studio operates two glass blowing benches, 14 inch and 21 inch glory holes, frontloading annealer and state of the art 300lb electric moly furnace, and is available for rent including the use of clear glass, one bench and glory, annealer space, steinert pipes and punties, cherry blocks and Jim Moore tools. Hot Shop Glass Studio and Gallery offers beautiful gifts, and glass blowing instruction for beginners to advanced students, welcomes groups and corporate team building workshops, plus do private instruction.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

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

Great Lakes Sailing Charters in Racine, Wisconsin offers excellent cruises with your captain aboard the Espiritu a Newport sailing vessel with all the comforts including state of the art electronics, a full galley, private head, furling head sails, wheel steering and powerful inboard. The captain and crew will take you on a great lakes experience throughout the waters of Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and beyond, and with 360 degree view from the deck come experience the fabulous sights and sounds of these magnificent waters. Great Lakes Sailing Charters are available for birthday cruises, business meeting cruises, anniversary cruises, romantic getaways, beach landings and wedding cruises, enjoy dinner aboard or a workshop seminar cruise and much more, come experience the difference.READ MORE

River Bend Nature Center in Racine, Wisconsin provides environmental education and outdoor recreation with the setting and buildings ideal for small groups and meetings. Here they offer cross country skiing and snowshoe rental, canoe and kayak rentals, guided bird watching and much more for people that love the great outdoors. Set on 789 acres with 4,000 feet of Root River frontage, river-bottom land, ponds and uplands hardwoods, River Bend Nature Center is Racine County's natural resource, with most species of birds and animals native to southeast Wisconsin found here. There are miles of hiking trails with varied terrain, it's a place to be experienced and the main lodge, Sam and Gene Johnson Pavilion and Em’s Cabin are available for your next meeting, dinner, wedding, seminar or retreat.READ MORE

Roberts Roost in Racine, Wisconsin is a cozy family restaurant with great breakfasts and daily lunch specials, their specialty is homemade donuts just like grandma made. Come for made to order country breakfasts that are the best in town with farm fresh eggs, Roost specialties, omelettes and sides plus something from Grandma's griddle like pancakes and French toast. Roberts Roost also cater to the little one's and sweet stuff includes Grandma's homemade donuts, buy the half or dozen, assorted coffee cakes and various assorted pies, enjoyed with a wide choice of beverages, come for a fabulous dining experience.READ MORE

The Sausage Kitchen is the number one sub shop in Racine, Wisconsin and is known as the house of sandwiches, serving a great breakfast with egg sandwich choices, skillet scramblers and breakfast wraps. For lunch there are submarine choices with French, Rye, sliced Italian or whole wheat bread, come enjoy their daily specials, fresh made salads, their burgers, hot and cold sandwiches, soup, chili and sides. The Sausage Kitchen also have a deli which you can visit while waiting for your order, they have fresh Italian bread, beer, soda and milk, many imported items and deli products, not to be missed. Check out their catering menu sandwiches and trays, open face sandwiches, triple deckers, party subs and more, ideal for a great event or celebration and they will deliver.READ MORE

The Northern Lights Gallery in Racine, Wisconsin showcases beautiful fine art, jewelery, home accents and more in their boutique with clothing and perfume too. Stunning home accents include clocks, ornaments, gifts, the unusual, the beautiful and the unique, and they frequently restock with products from new artists and designers, so visit often, there will always be something different to see and love. The Northern Lights Gallery fine artworks include paintings, ceramics, unique sculptures and much more, add something eclectic to your collection or buy for a loved one, come see what they have to offer, it's about being dazzled without breaking the bank.READ MORE

George's Tavern is located just blocks from the harbor in Racine, Wisconsin and are open from 11AM till closing, they have been serving guests with traditional welcome, amusement and comfort since 1946. Here you are served a unique menu of Persian food that is a delight for the palate and the eye with delicious flavors, and they have stage entertainment including belly dancing on some evenings. George's Tavern is a Persian restaurant with warm, friendly service and a buffet banquet is hosted several times a year with exquisite middle eastern foods. Come for the must try lamb, hummus, stuffed grape leaves, mixed vegetables, rice varieties and much more, it's a delectable and memorable dining experience that awaits with all the spoils of the Mediterranean.READ MORE