Racine County 2008 Visitors Guide

THINGS TO SEE AND DO Borzynski’s Farm and Floral Market 11600 Washington Ave. (Hwy. 20), Mt. Pleasant Fresh quality produce, annuals, perennials, herbs, unique giftware, specialty foods, madeto-order gift baskets and a large selection of “Made in Wisconsin” products. Open Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. www.borzynskis.com 262-886-2235. The Apple Holler Theatre presents lunch and dinner musical-comedy revues in the Red Barn Theatre. Walvoord Farm Berries 21632 Plank Road Kansasville Pick your own or pre-picked strawberries, raspberries, and pumpkins. 262-878-0488. Downtown Farmers’ Market Downtown Racine It is held every Saturday May-Oct from 8 a.m. until noon in the CNH parking lot on State and Erie streets, includes weekly bake sales, entertainment, cooking demos and more. Market on the Square Monument Square Enjoy Racine’s open air European style market every Saturday. Shop for unique items including, soaps, produce, jewelry and special refreshments. Entertainment and special demonstrations. 9 a.m.1 p.m. 262-634-6002 Southside Farmers’ Market It is held every Tuesday and Friday in May-October from 8 a.m. until noon in the southwest parking lot of Regency Mall near JCPenny’s. DeKoven Center 600 21st. St., Racine Originally an Episcopal preparatory school for boys founded in 1852, the center’s Gothic-style buildings now are used for retreats, conferences and recreational events. www.dekovencenter.pair.com 262-633-6401. Modine-Benstead Observatory Hwy. A and 63rd Drive, Union Grove The observatory is open to the public one Saturday in April and one Friday per month May through September from dusk to 11 p.m. Free. http://users.wi.net/~rasastro/ observatory.html 262-878-2774. 1888 Bohemian Schoolhouse Five Mile Road and Hwy. 31, Caledonia Bohemian children of immigrants learned the language and culture of their homeland. Volunteers in period dress conduct living history classroom sessions. 262-636-3926. River Bend Nature Center 3600 N. Green Bay Road, Racine Nature center on the banks of the Root River offers walking trails through 80 acres of woods, environmental displays in the main building, classes and workshops. 262-639-0930. Mound Cemetery Tours 1147 West Blvd., Racine Visit one of Racine’s most historic cemeteries. Tour the burial sites of Native Americans, Slaves, War heroes, inventors, industrialists, and the Founder of Racine. The tours are free and available May 1 through Nov. 1. This is a walking tour approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours in length. To schedule a tour please call 262-636-9188 or visit our Web site at www.cityofracine.org/cemetery. Green Meadows Farm Hwy. 20, 3 miles west of Waterford Self-Guided tours provided a hands-on, country learning experience for people of all ages. There are cows to milk, ponies for the children to ride, over 300 animals to meet, tractor-drawn hayrides and a picnic area. Admission. www.greenmeadowsfarmwi.com 262-534-2891. Hoppe Homestead Family Dairy Farm 33701 Hill Valley Drive, East Troy Visit a working dairy farm or take a hay wagon or sleigh ride by appointment only. Admission. www.hoppehomestead.com 262-534-6480. Swan’s Pumpkin Farm 5930 Hwy. H, Franksville Thousands of pumpkins are harvested in the fall, and Halloween displays delight the entire family. A country market offers seasonal produce, gifts and decorations. Combine and hay rides, haunted house, pumpkin city, corn maze. Open daily in October. www.thepumpkinfarm.com 262-835-4885. On the Farm Apple Holler 5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant Apple, pear and pumpkin picking; farmers market; hay wagon and sleigh rides; children’s programs; restaurant; orchard market; cider mill and country store. The Apple Holler Theatre presents lunch and dinner musical-comedy revues in the Red Barn Theatre. www.appleholler.com 262-886-8500. Bear Den Zoo and Petting Farm 6831 Big Bend Road, Hwy. 164, Waterford Exhibits some of the most exotic farm and wildlife animals. Children enjoy the petting zoo, and a trip to the pumpkin patch in the fall. Open May through October, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Weather permitting). Weekday hours vary, please call ahead. Haunted Woods open 7-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays in October. Admission. www.beardenzoo.com. 262-895-6430. Performing Arts Apple Holler 5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant Apple, pumpkin and strawberry picking; farmers market; hay wagon and sleigh rides; children’s programs; restaurant; orchard market; cider mill and country store. The Apple Holler Theatre presents lunch and dinner musical-comedy revues in the Red Barn Theatre. www.appleholler.com 262-886-8500. Choral Arts Society 506 Sixth St., Racine Local musicians perform major choral works — everything from medieval chants to African American gospel. www.choralartsonline.org 262-634-3250. Honey Creek Community Theatre Presents musicals and dramas several times a year at the Lakeview NeuroRehabilitation Center auditorium. Contact 262-757-0767. Bear Den Zoo and Petting Farm exhibits some of the most exotic farm and wildlife animals. 12 www.racinecvb.org • Racine County 2008 Visitors Guide • 1-800-C-RACINE http://www.borzynskis.com http://www.dekovencenter.pair.com http://www.greenmeadowsfarmwi.com http://www.cityofracine.org/Depts/cemeteries/ http://www.hoppehomestead.com http://users.wi.net/~rasastro/observatory.html http://users.wi.net/~rasastro/observatory.html http://www.appleholler.com http://www.appleholler.com http://www.thepumpkinfarm.com http://www.choralartsonline.org http://www.beardenzoo.com 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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