Racine County 2008 Visitors Guide

THINGS TO SEE AND DO Southeast Wisconsin Aviation Museum/ Experimental Aviation Association EAA Chapter 838 Building, John H. Batten Airport, 333 N. Green Bay Road, Racine Exhibits feature a replica of a 1930’s vintage Sikorsky S-38 amphibious seaplane named “The Spirit of Carnauba” that was used in 1999 to recreate a 1935 flight by H.F. Johnson to the Brazilian rainforests in search of new sources of carnauba wax, a key component of Johnson Wax’s products at that time. The museum also features a SC Johnson Wax Taperwing, a restored Fairchild 24 and the Southeastern Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame. Free. Open Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.eaa838.org 262-639-4637. Root River Steelhead Facility Lincoln Park off Dominick Drive, Racine DNR facility is used to collect eggs and fish for hatchery purposes. Public may observe fish through viewing windows and in holding pond. http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/lakemich/ rootriver.htm 414-382-7920, 262-594-6218. Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery 21731 Spring St., Hwy. C, Union Grove Dedicated in 1998, the cemetery encompasses 35 acres. Open daily from sunrise to sunset. Staff is available 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (closed holidays). www.dva.state.wi.us. 262-878-5660. Aquaducks Ski Show Fischer Park on Browns Lake, Hwy. 11, Burlington Water ski show presented each Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day. Also 3 weekends: Saturday of Memorial Day, July 5th, and Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day. Free. www.aquaducks.org 262-763-2603. Colonel Heg Memorial Park 6300 Heg Park Road, Waterford Beautiful, tree-filled park is home to an 1837 log cabin and Norwegian heritage museum. 262-895-2700. Old Engine House No. 3 Museum 700 Sixth St., Racine Former fire station houses exhibits of antique fire fighting equipment. Open Saturday 12-3 p.m. or by appointment. Free. http://my.execpc.com/~hansen1/ fh3.htm 262-637-7395. American Indian Jewelry, Arts and Crafts Minnetonka Moccassins, Pendleton Clothing and Blankets 3316 Washington Avenue • Hwy. 20 • Racine, WI • 262-637-6840 2131 N. Main Street • www.racinezoo.org 262-636-9189 Open 365 Days a Year ADMISSION PRICES: FREE Parking, Children under 3; $2 Children (3-15 years); $3 Seniors; $4 Adults Face-to-face with a giraffe at the Racine Zoological Gardens. Not valid with any other offer. Coupon expires 12/31/08 One FREE child admission with the purchase of an adult admission at the Racine Zoo. www.racinecvb.org • Racine County 2008 Visitors Guide • 1-800-C-RACINE 11 http://www.dva.state.wi.us http://www.wisconsinharbortowns.org http://www.aquaducks.org http://www.eaa838.org http://www.racinezoo.org http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/lakemich/rootriver.htm http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/lakemich/rootriver.htm http://my.execpc.com/~hansen1/fh3.htm http://my.execpc.com/~hansen1/fh3.htm 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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