A prime location in southeastern Wisconsin along Lake Michigan, Racine County is located approximately 25 miles south of Milwaukee and 60 miles north of Chicago. Interstate 94 conveniently links Racine County with Milwaukee, Madison and Minneapolis to the west, and Chicago and Detroit to the east.
Whether you are heading to our award-winning North Beach for a day of fun on the sand, shopping and dining in our historic downtowns, or taking a day trip down our rustic backroads to catch our Quilts on Barns, there are new and exciting discoveries awaiting you in Racine County!
Racine County has a wonderful zoo, a beautiful lakefront, a picturesque lighthouse, museums, historical architecture, and so much more. You’ll find plenty to see and do when you explore Racine County.
There is no shortage of things to do in Racine County. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, culture buff, shopper, or lover of architecture, Racine County has something for you.
Found items from the natural world, including bone, twigs, shells, and fibers, have often been utilized throughout the history of jewelry to create wearable pieces....
Frank Lloyd Wright was not always the brash self-confident symbol of architectural creativity who is remembered today. Arriving in Chicago in 1886, the 19-year-old aspiring...
Prepare for a whirlwind of Irish fun at the inaugural Shamrocks & Shenanigans Fest! When: Saturday, March 15th, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM Where: Festival...
Photography can be used to record or construct narratives about people, places, and things. Its history is built on the layered relationship between the photographer...
Explore Racine County’s history at the Racine Heritage Museum. Racine’s first drum and bugle corps, formed in 1921, created the model that all drum and...
Get Ready for the Return of Racine HarborFest – June 13-14, 2025! The iconic Racine HarborFest is back and better than ever! This beloved music...
OS Projects presents Eight Lines at a Time, an exhibition of large-scale paintings, prints and drawings by Monika Wulfers. Opening November 9, 2024, the exhibit...
Empty Bowls 2025: A Community Gathering for a Good Cause The annual Empty Bowls event is returning to Racine on Monday, March 3, 2025, at...
Collection Focus: Polish Fiber features fiber works from Polish artists and builds on RAM’s 2015 debut of pieces gifted by Camille and Alex Cook. Since...
Come join us at the Christmas Carnival of Lights where you can immerse yourself in 2 million dazzling holiday lights from the comfort of your...
Join us for the 21st Anniversary of SNOWDANCE, our 10 Minute Comedy Festival Competition of Original Comedies! It’s our most popular and bestselling show! The...
Join us for an evening of original comedy and local music! Original Sketch Comedy by Rich Smith and the Over Our Head Players company. From...