Day Trip Ideas: Outdoors

Walk the nature trails at River Bend Nature Center in Caledonia or rent a kayak or canoe to paddle down the Root River
When you work up an appetite, grab a bite to eat at Soup Shanty or Buca’s Bar & Grill in Caledonia
View the beautiful grounds of historic Wind Point Lighthouse (public tower climbs on the first Sunday from June through October)
Fuel up with a cup of coffee or tea at Mocha Lisa Coffeehouse in Caledonia before or after visiting the lighthouse
Golf at one of the six public golf courses in Racine County (Ives Grove Golf Links, Johnson Park Golf Course, Rivermoor Golf Club, Shoop Park Golf Course, Washington Park Golf Course, and Browns Lake Golf Course)
Play miniature golf at Mulligan’s Mini Golf and Driving Range and if you get hungry, Buddy’s Sports Grill is on-site
Observe more than 100 different species of animals at the Racine Zoo, hand-feed the Masai giraffes, walk among wallaroos and kangaroos, and take a ride on the Zoo Choo Express train
Relax at North Beach, go swimming, build sandcastles, play volleyball, and enjoy live music and snacks at the North Beach Oasis in summer
Fish the Root River or Lake Michigan (you can even charter a boat)
Eat at Joey’s Yardarm or Chartroom Restaurant in Racine