The DeKoven Center in Racine, Wisconsin is a retreat and conference center with historic and charming facilities, overnight accommodations, conference rooms, banquet halls, two chapels, an indoor gym and acres of green space. This beautiful building welcomes you for your spectacular wedding ceremony indoor and outdoor and receptions held in their unique banquet facilities which are handicapped accessible, the Great Hall has stained glass windows and beamed ceilings, and the Assembly Hall, bright sunny windows, beamed ceiling and hardwood floor. The DeKoven Center set over 10 acres and 9 buildings can cater to the largest event with grounds able to host over 1000 people, and with a long history going back is a fantastic venue, memories await.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 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 Racine Heritage Museum in Racine, Wisconsin has an extensive range of artifacts, home to over 200,000 and an archival collection documenting the area's economic and cultural history. Exhibits highlight some of the popular inventions produced in southeastern Wisconsin like food mixers, military tanks, floor polish, Horlick's malted milk and more, and you can uncover Racine County’s Underground Railroad: secret hiding places and narrow escapes of abolitionist activity during the years leading to the Civil War. The Racine County Sports Hall of Fame included artifacts, videos and photographic content of the athletic excellence and sportsmanship of the sports hero's from Racine County. The Racine Heritage Museum has a museum shop and gift store, student and adult programs and even has a ca. 300 BCE Egyptian mummy, their oldest artifact, come for a fascinating journey into the stories of the diverse people and their culture from yesteryear.READ MORE

The OandH Danish Bakery in Racine, Wisconsin was founded in 1949 as a family business and is committed to baking quality, offering Kringle and other Danish pastries. The award winning Kringle is light, tender, flaky and moist made from quality ingredients and you are going to love them from the first slice to the last bite as they say, with flavor choices including cherry cheese, blueberry, almond, cream cheese, pecan, apricot and so much more. The OandH Danish Bakery love baking with a passion, and crafting traditional ethnic Danish pastries for you, they do holiday and occasion cakes, Danish coffee cakes, Danish Layer cakes, Danish crown cakes, bread puddings and pastries, breads, cater to special dietary needs and have gift cards available, come experience the divine.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

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

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

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

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