Racine County 2008 Visitors Guide

THINGS TO SEE AND DO OD DNA EES OT SGNIHT The Golden Rondelle Theatre was originaly designed as the Johnson Wax Pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair. Golden Rondelle Theatre SC Johnson, 1525 Howe St., Racine Was originally designed as the Johnson Wax Pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair. The Golden Rondelle offers two films free to the public for viewing on Fridays: “Carnauba, A Son’s Memoir” is a deeply personal film that is a testament to the power and importance of family in shaping lives. “To be Alive” summarizes the joys of living for all ages and won an Academy Award in 1965 for being the Best Documentary Short Subject. Due to limited seating, reservations are required. 262-260-2154. SC Johnson Administration Building Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright 1525 Howe St., Racine SC Johnson’s worldwide corporate headquarters opened its doors in 1939. The Great Workroom with its unique columns, innovative use of glass tubing, and specifically designed furniture are among the features in this working environment that has been hailed as a “center of creativity.” Architectural tours are on Fridays only. Reservations are required. 262-260-2154. Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine Changing exhibitions include solo shows of emerging artists and those with national reputations; group juried exhibitions. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and closed on Sundays www.ramart.org/08_wustum_museum 262-636-9177. Spinning Top and YO-YO Museum 533 Milwaukee Ave., Hwy. 36, Downtown Historic Burlington Offbeat, hands-on museum with guided tour: 2,000 tops, yo-yos and gyroscopes exhibition: 35 hands-on tops and top games: videos: I SPY Hunt, special live presentation. Call ahead for tour times and tickets. Groups welcome. Admission. www.topmuseum.org 262-763-3946. Logic Puzzle Museum 533 Milwaukee Ave., Hwy. 36, Downtown Historic Burlington Unusual hands-on museum with 50 different logic, brain and mechanical puzzles to try; exhibits of vintage puzzles, Victorian parlor toys, and sliding block puzzles. Make a logic puzzle to keep! Call ahead for times and tickets. Groups welcome. Admission. www.logicpuzzlemuseum.org 262-763-3946. Lakefront Trolleys Downtown Racine Ride authentic reproductions of turn-of-the-century trolleys through downtown and the lakefront. Operating daily. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pub and Grub runs on Friday and Saturday evenings. 262-637-9000. Things to Do Wind Point Lighthouse Lighthouse Drive, Wind Point between Three and Four Mile Roads, Racine Built in 1880, the lighthouse is the oldest and tallest in operation on Lake Michigan. Fully automated in 1964, the building now serves as a town hall, but the grounds are open to the public. The tower is open July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7 and Oct. 5. Reservations required. 262-639-2026. Racine Art Museum (RAM) 441 Main St., Racine Houses the third largest and one of the most significant collections of contemporary craft in North America. With major exhibitions of new work, as well as from the permanent collection of the Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts, the Racine Art Museum focuses on ceramics, fibers, glass, metals and wood, which represent original and completing artistic expressions. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12-5 p.m. www.ramart.org 262-638-8300. Racine Zoological Gardens 2131 N. Main St., Racine Located on 32 acres on the shores of Lake Michigan, this world-class zoo features 250 animals from over 76 species. Open daily, except Christmas, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. in the summer and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. remainder of year. www.racinezoo.org 262-636-9189. Racine Heritage Museum 701 Main St., Racine The Racine Heritage Museum offers three floors of entertaining and interactive exhibits celebrating the rich heritage of our unique community. Discover the tales of Racine’s people, innovations and productsincluding the stories behind Hamilton Beach, SC Johnson, Modine, Twin Disc, Case and Horlick’s Malted Milk. Additionally, uncover, Racine County’s brilliant history as a shipbuilding center and port as well as our area’s role in the Underground Railroad. Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 p.m. www.racineheritagemuseum.org 262-636-3926. An arched corridor made of glass tubing in the SC Johnson Building. 10 www.racinecvb.org • Racine County 2008 Visitors Guide • 1-800-C-RACINE http://www.ramart.org/ram/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=4&id=14&Itemid=32 http://www.topmuseum.org http://www.racinezoo.org http://www.logicpuzzlemuseum.org http://www.ramart.org http://www.racineheritagemuseum.org http://www.racinecvb.org

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An Official Welcome to Racine County Kringle Hidden Treasures in Racine County Things to See and Do Great Fun on a Great Lake Cuisine in Racine Play! Sports and Recreation Parks Grid Racine Area Maps Shopping Downtown Racine On the Waterfront Where to Stay 2008 Calendar of Events Racine County Relocation and Information

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