Tour Inside a Submarine!

Experience first-hand the USS Cobia, a WWII Submarine, the same class as the 28 submarines built by Manitowoc Shipbuilding. There's even a chance to sleep in it overnight!

Attractions

There is always something happening in Manitowoc County. From history to live performances, the Coolest Coast is a fun place for the whole family!

Jewel on the Lakeshore

Opened as a vaudeville stage in 1921 and subsequently turned into a movie house, the Capitol Civic Centre has since been restored to an elegant 1,000+ seat performance venue that serves as the performing arts hub of the lakeshore. The restoration undertaking was spearheaded by Ron Kaminski with the commitment of many community members, craftsmen and organizations.

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Live Entertainment

Rich in performance talent, it is easy to be entertained on the Coolest Coast.
From live music to theater to dance to outdoor festivals.

Capitol Civic Centre

Clipper City Chordsmen

Forst Inn Arts Collective

Holy Family Conservatory

Jean Wolfmeyer School of Dance

Kiel Performing Arts Center

Lakeshore Big Band

Lakeshore Wind Ensemble

Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra

The Masquers Community Theater

The Wharf

Treehouse Theater

Two Rivers Municipal Band

141 Speedway

Family Friendly Fun

Climbing, Diving, Hiking, Putting, Rolling, Escaping ... fun for the whole family.

Axe Throwing at Tapped on the Lakeshore

Born Learning Activity Trails

Citizen Park Aquatic Center & Mini Golf

Clipper City Model Railroad Club

Disc Golf at Silver Creek Park

Disc Golf at Indian Creek Park

Disc Golf at Lower Cato Falls

Disc Golf at LTC Cleveland Campus

Disc Golf at Picnic Hill Park

Disc Golf at Rolling Ridge - Reedsville

Heroes Venture Arcade

Hook, Lanes & Games

Lincoln Park Zoo

London Dairy Alpacas

Maribel Caves

Maribel Caves Hotel History

Mariners Trail

Meadow Links (Golf)

Meadow Lanes North (Bowling)

Pickleball

Salmon Fishing

Strand Adventures

VR Game Room

West of the Lake Gardens

What the Lock? Escape Rooms

Woodland Dunes Nature Center & Preserve

Dive into Family Fun

The Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center is the perfect place to splash away a summer's day. With Water slides, lazy river, deep-end diving board and more! Adjacent to mini-golf for an entire day of good times.

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National Historic Landmark

The S.S. Badger offers the largest cross-lake passenger service on the Great Lakes and an authentic steamship experience. The relaxing four-hour, 60-mile cruise takes passengers, autos, RVs, tour buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and commercial trucks across Lake Michigan between Ludington, Michigan and Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

History

Sputnik IV Crash Site

On September 5, 1962, a chunk of the Russian satellite Sputnik IV crashed into the middle of North 8th Street, bringing the space age directly to Manitowoc. The impact location is marked with a brass ring. Located just in front of the Rahr West Art Museum. Some locals believe it's good luck to make a wish while touching the ring.

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Sputnikfest!

Museums

World-class museums without the big-city hassles.

Clipper City Model Railroad Club

Farm Wisconsin

Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum

Pinecrest Historical Village

Rahr West Art Museum

Rogers Street Fishing Village

Still Bend, Frank Lloyd Wright House

West of the Lake Gardens

Mishicot Historical Museum

Washington House Museum

Wisconsin's Maritime Capital

Maritime Related Attractions

Fishing Charters

Sailing the Coolest Coast

Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary

The 962-square-mile Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary will protect 36 shipwrecks that possess exceptional historic, archaeological, and recreational value. Historical research suggests that nearly 60 shipwrecks are yet to be discovered in the sanctuary.

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Attractions

Jewel on the Lakeshore

Live Entertainment

Capitol Civic Centre

Clipper City Chordsmen

Forst Inn Arts Collective

Holy Family Conservatory​

Lakeshore Big Band

Lakeshore Wind Ensemble​

Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra

Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra

The Masquers Community Theater

The Wharf

Treehouse Theater

Two Rivers Municipal Band​

Family Friendly Fun

Citizen Park Aquatic Center & Minigolf​

Clipper City Model Railroad Club

Disc Golf at Silver Creek Park

Disc Golf at Indian Creek Park

Disc Golf at Lower Cato Falls

Lincoln Park Zoo

London Dairy Alpacas​

Maribel Caves​

Maribel Caves​ Hotel History

Maribel Caves Hotel History

Mariners Trail

Mariners Trail

Pickleball

Salmon Run - Mishicot

Salmon Fishing

Strand Adventures​

West of the Lake Gardens

What the Lock? Escape Rooms​

Woodland Dunes Nature Center & Preserve​

Dive into Family Fun

National Historic Landmark

Sputnik IV Crash Site

Sputnikfest!

Museums

Clipper City Model Railroad Club

Farm Wisconsin​

Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum​

Pinecrest Historical Village

Rahr West Art Museum

Rogers Street Fishing Village​

Still Bend, Frank Lloyd Wright House​

West of the Lake Gardens​

Wisconsin Maritime Museum​ Waterways Room

Rosie the Riveter WWII

Wisconsin's Maritime Capital

Fishing Charters

Sailing the Coolest Coast

Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary

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Holy Family Conservatory

Lakeshore Wind Ensemble

Two Rivers Municipal Band

Citizen Park Aquatic Center & Minigolf

London Dairy Alpacas

Maribel Caves

Maribel Caves Hotel History

Strand Adventures

What the Lock? Escape Rooms

Woodland Dunes Nature Center & Preserve

Farm Wisconsin

Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum

Rogers Street Fishing Village

Still Bend, Frank Lloyd Wright House

West of the Lake Gardens

Wisconsin Maritime Museum Waterways Room