What to do and see in Racine, Wisconsin (WI): The Best Sights & Landmarks

September 21, 2021 Timmy Ribble

Racine (/rəˈsiːn/ rə-SEEN) is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located on the shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Root River. Racine is located 22 miles south of Milwaukee. As of the 2013 U.S. census, the city had a population of 78,199, making it the fifth-largest city in Wisconsin. Its median home price of $103,625 makes it one of the most affordable cities in Wisconsin to buy a home. In January 2017, it was rated "the most affordable place to live in the world" by the Demographia International Housing Affordability survey.
Restaurants in Racine

1. SC Johnson Headquarters

1525 Howe St, Racine, WI 53403-2236 +1 262-260-2154 [email protected] http://www.scjohnson.com/visit
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5.0 based on 316 reviews

SC Johnson Headquarters

Whether you’re a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, a unique aircraft enthusiast or simply love our household products, you’re always welcome to visit SC Johnson.We welcome visitors and offer free public tours that provide different views of the company's inspired architecture, including: •The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Administration Building •The award-winning Foster + Partners-designed Fortaleza Hall •The SC Johnson Gallery: At Home with Frank Lloyd Wright •Film showings of the Academy Award-winning documentary To Be Alive! and the acclaimed Carnauba: A Son’s Memoir at The Golden Rondelle Theater. All tours also include a visit to The Lily Pad, our gift shop.

Reviewed By TorontoCity - Toronto, Canada

Absolutely great tour, very good docents, and incredible property. But the 1.5 hour (free) tour was just too short. No time to investigate the amazing museum at the end or even visit the gift shop. That seemed odd. Would have loved to have taken photos of the interior, not sure what that’s about but I would recommend this tour to anyone with even the slightest interest in Frank Lloyd Wright, history or architecture. My exterior photos were a hit with all my friends.

2. Hot Shop Glass

239 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53402 +1 262-833-0095 [email protected] http://www.hotshopglass.com
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5.0 based on 44 reviews

Hot Shop Glass

Glass blowing and glass fusing studio. Gallery of local artist work. Memorial glass & wedding glass. Classes in glass blowing and glass fusing by appointment.

3. Eco -Justice Center

7133 Michna Rd, Racine, WI 53402-1049 +1 262-681-8527 [email protected] http://ecojusticecenter.org
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Eco -Justice Center

4. Matt's Produce

7120 Braun Rd, Racine, WI 53403-9743 +1 262-554-8726 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/Matts-Produce-205468769477599/
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Matt's Produce

We are celebrating our 91 year Anniversary in 2018. Our produce is Non GMO. Customers from twenty six states have visited our roadside farm market purchasing sweet corn and other produce, since 2004. We have been voted Best sweet corn, Best Produce and Best roadside farm market in the local newspaper. Come visit us.

Reviewed By legacyendeavors - Racine, United States

This is the best place to get soome very delicious sweet corn when it is in season and they also have fresh eggs as of late! Anyone who is in the Know KNOWS MATT'S!

5. Wingspread

33 E 4 Mile Rd, Racine, WI 53402-2621 +1 262-681-3353 http://www.wrightinwisconsin.org/WisconsinSites/Wingspread/Default.asp
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4.5 based on 168 reviews

Wingspread

Reviewed By TryppAdams - Minneapolis, United States

It may not be the most dramatic FLW Structure but what I loved is that they let you sit on some of the furniture, and after a short intro highlighting some of the great though leadership that has come out of Wingspread (like NPR) and a short video providing more history of the building, you are free to walk about the building at your leisure and enjoy the property at your speed. Whether it be the Juliette balcony, the bed Eleanor Roosevelt was know to curl up on or the grand living room with all its fireplaces. The stories of its creation, struggles and adventures of the family living in it allow you to imagine the property as it must have been. Plus, it is free to visit, you just need to schedule an appointment!

6. Racine Art Museum

441 Main St, Racine, WI 53403-1030 +1 262-638-8300 [email protected] http://www.ramart.org/
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4.5 based on 78 reviews

Racine Art Museum

Racine Art Museum (RAM) is home to the largest contemporary craft collection in North America. RAM and RAM’s Wustum Museum of Fine Arts are located in Racine, Wisconsin, a historic community on the shores of Lake Michigan. The museum’s national reputation is built on its collection of contemporary craft, the award-winning architecture, and its nationally recognized exhibition program. Wustum Museum proudly offers several award-winning outreach programs as well as one of the largest studio art programs of any museum in Wisconsin.

Reviewed By HelleB125 - Racine, United States

I recently brought two friends from Denmark to see the current exhibit:teapots. Wondrous works of fantasy and usefulness, entertained the three of us: myself and my two male visitors. Contemporary and often functional every change in exhibit is worth seeing.

7. Wind Point Lighthouse

4725 Lighthouse Dr, Racine, WI 53402-2612 +1 262-639-3777 http://windpointlighthouse.org/
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4.5 based on 300 reviews

Wind Point Lighthouse

Reviewed By NancyLovesRehoboth - Lexington, United States

Last week, we visited the Wind Point Lighthouse, and we were pleasantly surprised! The grounds are so well-kept and clean. We saw beautiful flowers with a great view of Lake Michigan. There is a small beach where you can sit and relax. We saw a boat go by! The lighthouse is so tall and stately. It has been helping navigators since 1880, and is still serving today! This is a great site!

8. River Bend Nature Center

3600 N Green Bay Rd, Racine, WI 53404-1410 +1 262-639-1515 [email protected] http://riverbendnaturecenterracine.org
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

River Bend Nature Center

9. Racine Masonic Center

1012 Main St, Racine, WI 53403-1502 +1 262-633-6658 http://www.racinemasoniccenter.org/
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4.0 based on 8 reviews

Racine Masonic Center

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