Racine County


Racine County is a mix of what’s best about Wisconsin and the Midwest. If you like small towns and family-friendly events, you’ll enjoy places like Waterford, Rochester and Union Grove. Racine with its beckoning lakefront, fascinating Frank Lloyd Wright architecture and exciting downtown is for the bigger city adventurer. While Burlington remains nestled in the scenic Fox River valley. If you're looking for accessible suburbs, visit the villages of Mount Pleasant, Caledonia, Sturtevant or Wind Point. And if you love the water, you might find it hard to choose between Lake Michigan and dozens of delightful inland lakes.

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A Welcome Home - Racine County

Air: Mar 23-24, 2013
View full episode at Kididdel.com
Where you grew up is always a special place no matter how old you get. In this episode, Emmy takes us around to the places she visited when she was growing up in Racine County – and she may also discover a couple new things along the way as well. From the shores of Lake Michigan on North Beach to the Barn Quilts that dot the rural countryside, Racine County welcomes visitors to their home and will treat you just the same.

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  • Real Racine Interactive Map

    Everything you need to plan your Racine County vacation getaway – on a cool map.
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  • Where to Eat

    The Racine community satisfies even the pickiest of tastebuds! You'll find everything from Italian to Chinese, Mexican to good ol' classic hamburgers.
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  • Where to Stay

    Racine County offers everything from full-service hotel chains to budget motels to campgrounds. Find the perfect place to call home during your vacation.
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  • All About the Kringle

    What is and authentic Kringle? Why is Racine County so famous for it? And, where or where can I buy one?
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  • Racine Marriott

    Discover a true gem amongst Racine, Wisconsin, hotels at the incomparable Marriott Racine, WI, hotel, conveniently located between Milwaukee and Chicago near Kenosha. Boasting redesigned guest rooms with flat-screen TVs, luxury bedding and high-speed wireless Internet, our hotel in Racine offers guests a welcome escape from the everyday. Visitors are free to enjoy an on-site, 24/7 business center and a new fitness room with state-of-the-art cardio equipment featuring the largest indoor pool in the area.
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  • Baymont Inn & Suites Waterford/Burlington

    Baymont Inn & Suites Waterford hotel brings the comfort and convenience of home to your stay. Located off Wisconsin Highway 36, our hotel near Miller Park is an easy drive from downtown Milwaukee and is close to shops, golf courses and a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Alpine Valley Music Theatre is nearby.
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  • Radisson Hotel Racine Harbourwalk

    Located just 20 miles from General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, the Radisson Hotel Racine Harbourwalk offers business and leisure travelers quick commutes and superb amenities. Catch a glimpse of Lake Michigan from your Standard Room w/Marina View before heading to our on-site restaurant to enjoy delicious American classics and a fun, casual atmosphere that's perfect for after-work cocktails. Treat your family to an adventure with Great Lakes Sailing Charters, or explore the natural world with a hike at Riverbend Nature Center, just over three miles from our hotel in Racine, WI. And don’t forget our hotel's meeting facilities; conferences and wedding receptions shine with on-site catering and picturesque lake views.
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  • Racine Art Museum (RAM)

    Visit one of the nation’s most impressive contemporary craft museums – with over 6500 pieces on display in their permanent exhibit and several themed collection shows each year.
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  • Waterford Hot Air Balloon Festival

    Welcome to the annual Waterford Balloon Festival - set to launch July 19 - 20, 2013. Attend this family - friendly event to experience a magical weekend of color in the skies, kids' activities, delicious food, craft / vendor fair, car show and much, much more!
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  • Kewpee History

    A downtown tradition since 1920. Kewpee continues to make burgers the same way they did back then – hot off the grill as they are ordered.
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  • Proposition Fishing Charters

    Come to Racine, Wisconsin for your Lake Michigan salmon and trout sport fishing charter. Catch trophy salmon and trout with Captain Josh Keeran and Propositon Fishing Charters aboard the First In. Racine is centrally located between Milwaukee and Chicago along the Lake Michigan shore. Besides fishing, Racine offers a beautiful historic downtown distric, nationally recognized North Beach, wind point light house and a great zoo.
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  • Racine Heritage Museum

    From astronaut Laurel Clark and architect Frank Lloyd Wright to Case steam tractors and the Underground Railroad, the Heritage Museum of Racine has something for everyone. Come and explore the stories of Racine County’s past in an innovative and inviting setting in downtown Racine.
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  • Racine Zoo

    Become immersed with the animals as you venture through the Racine Zoological Gardens in downtown Racine.
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  • SC Johnson Frank Lloyd Wright Tours

    Come see some inspirations buildings and designs on the SC Johnson campus. Free tours are offered Fridays and Saturdays from 1 to 3.5 hours.
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  • The Chancery

    Hang where the locals do! The Chancery offers a casual comfortable atmosphere for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including fresh daily specials. Doors open 7 days a week at 6:30 a.m. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. For Racine's hottest, all-outdoor bar and grill, it's Freddie's Friki Tiki. Freddie's is the locals' choice for best view, best outdoor grill, live music and pet friendly
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  • Kewpee

    The Kewpee is famous throughout the midwest as one of the oldest and best hamburger restaurants. Milwaukee Magazine restaurant critic Willard Romantini picked the Kewpee as one of the 20 best hamburgers in Wisconsin. A local Journal Times readers poll picked the Kewpee as the best burger in Racine not once but several times. They also picked us as the Best 50"s Diner. But the only critics we listen to or care about are the 700-1000 customers that walk in the door each day
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  • Larsen's Bakery

    A bakery steeped in tradition, Larsen's is a family run bakery and has been for over two generations and close to four decades. Ernie Hutchinson purchased the bakery in 1969 from Eirner Larsen. He kept the name and also the recipes that has made our Kringle famous. Currently, Debbie and Don are following in their father's footsteps running the family bakery where they maintain the quality and customer service the business has been know for.
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