Things to do in Racine, WI

Batten International Airport

The John H Batten Airport in Racine is the largest privately owned reliever airport in the United States. It provides services to corporate, commercial, and private aircraft 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with modern facilities and personalized services available 24/7.

10-Minute Drive

ReefPoint Marina

ReefPoint Marina provides one of the best overall boating experiences on Lake Michigan. The marina is equipped to accommodate boats of all sizes and offers a vast array of great amenities. 

10 minutes

The Magnificent Mile

Lined with an impressive array of high-end retailers, luxury hotels, and award-winning restaurants, Chicago’s famous Michigan Avenue is a destination in its own right thanks to its stunning architecture and stroll-worthy sidewalks.

1 Hour 22-Minute Drive

Wrigley Field

This legendary baseball stadium has been home to the Chicago Cubs since 1916. Located in the heart of the historic Wrigleyville neighborhood, visitors who go for a game-day experience enjoy classic ballpark eats and fantastic views of the park’s iconic ivy-covered walls.

1 Hour 22-Minute Drive

Henry Maier Festival Park

Located on the outskirts of downtown Milwaukee, this 90-acre lakefront spot has five large, permanent stages and the 23,000-seat American Family Insurance Amphitheater, making it the ideal home to most of the city’s community festivals and Summerfest.

37-Minute Drive

Racine Art Museum

Home to the country’s largest and most significant contemporary craft collection, the museum houses more than 11,000 pieces, including ceramics, fibers, glass, metals, polymer, wood, paintings, and sculptures.

1-Minute Walk

Racine Heritage Museum

The museum features flat and three-dimensional artifacts that showcase the stories and physical evidence of the region's diverse people, their cultural roots and impact on the local community.

3-Minute Walk

SC Johnson Headquarters

The SC Johnson Administration Building and Research Tower are the only remaining corporate headquarters designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Tours of the facility include access to the Wright buildings and new Waxbird Commons.

5-Minute Drive

Wingspread

The largest of Frank Lloyd Wright's prairie style houses includes four wings jutting out across 14,000 sq. ft. of space, hence the name "Wingspread". The pin-wheel shaped home is situated on 30 acres of land and is available for public tours.

10-Minute Drive

Wind Point Lighthouse

Located in the Village of Wind Point at the north end of Racine Harbor, the 108-foot-tall lighthouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places is open for tours in the summer, where visitors can see the third-order Fresnel lens in the keeper's dwelling.

9-Minute Drive

Gateway Technical College

Founded in 1911 as America's first publicly funded technical college, it is one of the largest schools within the state-run Wisconsin technical college system.

12-Minute Walk

3-Minute Drive

Racine North Beach

Spend a day splashing around in the waters of Lake Michigan. The beach is adjacent to a 50-acre park that features volleyball courts, a snack bar and the Kids Cove playground. In the summer, lifeguards are on duty and there's live music on a regular basis.

3-Minute Drive

Racine Zoo

See more than 300 animals, including giraffes, lions, rhinos, orangutans, kangaroos, and more of the world's most remarkable and endangered wildlife. The 32-acre zoo right on the shores of Lake Michigan also features a playground and a miniature train.

3-Minute Drive

River Bend Nature Center

Outdoorsy types love the full range of nature-oriented offerings at this 78-acre park, including hiking trails, canoe and kayak rentals, and an archery range. Located along the Root River, the terrain varies between river-bottom land, ponds, and upland hardwoods.

9-Minute Drive

Johnson Park Golf Course

This course borders the Root River and winds through thick woods. Meticulously groomed and well maintained, it offers a fun outing for the amateur golfer and hosts a number of tournaments.

13-Minute Drive

Apple Holler

Visit a working family farm park with a seasonal orchard where visitors can pick their own apples, peaches, pears, and pumpkins, and a farm-to-table American restaurant, bakery, and gift shop that are open all year long.

21-Minute Drive

General Mitchell International Airport

This easily accessible international airport serves Milwaukee, southeastern Wisconsin, Chicago, and northern Illinois. It’s also home to the General Mitchell Air National Guard Base.

30-Minute Drive

O’Hare International Airport

One of the largest and most frequented airports in the country, O’Hare connects travelers to more than 228 destinations around the world.

1 Hour 3-Minute Drive

Chicago Midway International Airport

Located close to the city’s Loop business district, the airport services international flights and offers travelers a taste of  the Windy City through its local dining options and shops.

1 Hour 35-Minute Drive

Milwaukee Art Museum

The largest art museum in Wisconsin houses a collection of more than 30,000 works of art and maintains a regular program of internationally acclaimed traveling exhibitions.

38-Minute Drive

Discovery World

This science and technology museum on Lake Michigan's shoreline offers family fun through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities for all ages.

38-Minute Drive

Six Flags Great America

The popular amusement park is located just north of Chicago and offers a variety of rollercoasters and other thrill rides, family attractions, and live entertainment, including stunt shows.

42-Minute Drive

American Family Field (Miller Park)

American Family Field is home of the Milwaukee Brewers. Formerly Miller Park, this classic stadium has a retractable roof and offers fans a throw back vibe.

37-Minute Drive

Fiserv Forum

Home of the Milwaukee Bucks and Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team, the arena is one of the city's main recreation hubs.

39-Minute Drive

Henry Maier Festival Park by Milwaukee World Festival

Located on the outskirts of downtown Milwaukee, this 90-acre lakefront spot has five large, permanent stages and the 23,000-seat American Family Insurance Amphitheater, making it the ideal home to most of the city’s community festivals and Summerfest.

37-Minute Drive