Manitowoc – Two Rivers

ICE AGE TRAIL COMMUNITY MANITOWOC – TWO RIVERS

Together with the Ice Age Trail Alliance, Ice Age Trail Communities enhance appreciation and awareness of the natural and scenic beauty of the thousand-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Visit our Trail Communities to enjoy small-town hospitality, local supper clubs, hometown bakeries, farm-to-table eateries, and sites highlighting Wisconsin’s cultural heritage.

For current trail conditions, to connect with local volunteers, or to plan your Ice Age Trail hike, visit iceagetrail.org.

Thousands of visitors are drawn to Manitowoc and Two Rivers each year not only to hike the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, but also explore the USS Cobia World War II submarine, tour Rogers Street Fishing Village to view relics of famous shipwrecks, or sail across Lake Michigan on the S. S. Badger. From the pristine coastline with stunning parks and beaches and marinas, to historic downtowns and outdoor band concerts, Manitowoc-Two Rivers is a treasure to visit!

WHERE TO HIKE Unless otherwise noted, dogs are allowed on the Ice Age Trail and should be under control and leashed at all times.

POINT BEACH SEGMENT THE CITY OF TWO RIVERS SEGMENT (10 miles) (3 miles) Start at the north end of Point Beach State Forest and This segment invites hikers to investigate the Historic Farm walk over sand dunes created by wave activity. After passing Museum, visit the Washington House, or experience Two Rivers' the Rawley Point Lighthouse and crossing Molash Creek, maritime history at the Historic Rogers Street Fishing Village. follow the trail to the shores of Lake Michigan. DUNES SEGMENT (2.7 miles) This segment highlights Woodland Dunes State Nature Center and Preserve, an oasis of marshland, swamps, sandy meadows and wooded ridges.

CITY OF MANITOWOC SEGMENT (7.5 miles) This urban segment highlights the city of Manitowoc and its rich maritime history and includes a lengthy stretch along the shores of Lake Michigan on the paved Mariners Trail.

Ice Age Trail Alliance 2110 Main Street Cross Plains, WI 53528 (800) 227-0046 (608) 798-4453 iceagetrail.org ICE AGE TRAIL COMMUNITY MANITOWOC – TWO RIVERS

EATS & TREATS STAY & PLAY

In Two Rivers, get a taste of local fare at Hazel’s Pizza After a day of hiking and exploration, rest at one Company or Waverly Inn. Kick back and relax at the of these lodging options: Port Sandy Bay with a fish special outside while • Holiday Inn and Baymont Inn & Suites, Manitowoc enjoying a view of the dunes. Have a meal with • Light house Inn , Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, international flair at Kurtz’s Pub and Deli - make sure and The Village Inn & RV Park, Two Rivers you try their authentic German dishes. In Manitowoc, • Red Forest B&B, Two Rivers grab something tasty to eat at Wrap It Up, Holla, Beans • Toll House Bed & Breakfast, Manitowoc and Cream, or Maretti’s Deli. You be the judge and rate a meal at the Courthouse Pub. Camping:

• Point Beach State Forest, Two Rivers • Seagull Marina & Campground, Two Rivers SHOPS & STOPS • Scheffel’s Hideaway Campground, Two Rivers

Satisfy your sweet tooth at Beerntsens’s Confectionary in downtown Manitowoc. Worker bees have transformed Chicabee, a small 1950’s home into an awesome shopping destination. Seeds N’ Beans is a local source for nature lovers to find bird houses, feeders, and seeds. Within one historic downtown Two Rivers building, find everything you’re looking for and something you weren’t. The Rivers Marketplace in Two Rivers includes Schroeder’s Department Store, The Apple Toy Shoppe, Red Bank Coffeehouse, Intertwined Yarn Shop, Home Sweet Home Décor, and Gallery & Boutique.

HISTORY & RECREATION

Woodland Dunes Nature Center & Preserve has over 7 miles of hiking trails open to the public from sunrise to sunset each day of the week. In Two Rivers, visit the Washington House History Museum located on the Ice Age Trail. The ice cream sundae was invented here in 1881 so don’t forget to treat the kids (and yourself) to one. Then, learn about historic fishing techniques at the Rogers Street Fishing Village (closed for the 2020 season). The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is located at the confluence of the Manitowoc River and Lake Michigan in downtown Manitowoc. Visitors can tour a WWII submarine, and explore fantastic interactive exhibits on the maritime history of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes.

For more ideas, visit: www.manitowoc.info

GET INVOLVED

Contact the Lakeshore Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance, a dedicated group of volunteers who build, maintain, and promote the beautiful segments of the Ice Age Trail from Fond du Lac County to the Eastern Terminus in Sturgeon Bay.

The chapter’s “Hall of Kamers” hiking program recognizes hikers who have walked all 27 miles of the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit Ice Age Trail segments. r ive

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