THE PLACE TO SEE. INSIDE THE PLACE TO BE.
Events...... 4 Downtown Racine is one of the Midwest’s most unique and vibrant Shopping...... 15 lakefront communities. Make Beauty & Wellness...... 24 Downtown Racine your getaway destination for boating, dining, Map/Index...... 28 shopping, art and fun!
Dining & Nightlife...... 35 Our historic charm, boutiques, art galleries, international cuisine and Arts...... 45 museums are just a few of the reasons Attractions...... 51 why Downtown Racine is the place to see. Come for a visit. You will see first-hand why Downtown Racine is the place to be!
Downtown Racine Corporation 425 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403 262-634-6002 Cover photo courtesy of Racine Riverside Open 7 days a week: Marine & Craig Brandt Photography - craigbrandtphotography.com 8-4 Mon-Fri • 10-2 Sat •12-4 Sun Photo on this page courtesy of Brad Jaeck Closed Holidays & Photographic Design, Ltd. RACINEDOWNTOWN.COM photographicdesignltd.com 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Saturdays, May - October – Farmer’s Market Corner of Erie & State Streets, 262-886-3091 EVENTS EVENTS May 25 - June 5 – Racine Art Museum’s New Acquisitions: Contemporary Art Jewelry ramart.org
May 30 - 31 – Monument Square Art Festival Monument Square Free admission. Saturday10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. monumentsquareartfest.com
June - October – Celebrate Racine 14th Annual Community Art Event This year’s community art project is a civic beautification initiative entitled “Celebrate Racine.” Selected works will be enlarged and reproduced on Downtown street banners. The banners will be installed throughout Downtown from June to October, 2015. To learn more, visit racinedowntown.com/ publicart.html
Thursdays, June 4 - Aug 6 – Music & More, 12 - 1p.m. First Presbyterian Church invites you to join them in their historic sanctuary to celebrate their 22nd year of this fun, fast-paced and free concerts series. firstpresracine.org
June 5 – First Fridays, 4-9 p.m. Shop. Dine. Discover. Come early. Shop late! Join us the first Friday of every month for a fun filled evening of shopping, dining, live entertainment, museum exploration and more! FirstFridaysRacine.com First Fridays June 5, 12, 19, 26 – Plumb Gold LTD’s Music on the Monument Enjoy free outdoor concerts on Monument Square No matter the season, there is always a every Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. with reason to join in the fun at our lively events in performances by local and regional musicians. Downtown Racine. Experience our family-fun To see the entertainment lineup, visit parades, energetic summer festivals and live racinedowntown.com/musiconthemonument.html entertainment in Monument Square. Indulge June 19 – Third Fridays, 6-9 p.m. in one of our nationally recognized outdoor We know you love First Fridays, and you have sporting events that will scenically lead you been asking for more, so join us on the Third through the charming streets of Downtown Fridays of June, July and August to continue the fun. Enjoy shopping, live entertainment, food and Racine and our beautiful waterways. beverages in Downtown Racine. For more info, visit racinedowntown.com
4 • Events racinedowntown.com • 5 June 20 – Lighthouse Run, Lakefront YMCA lighthouserun.com
June 20 - 21 – EVP Beach Sports Festival, North Beach EVENTS Two-person volleyball teams compete in pro and amateur divisions for cash prizes. evptour.com
June 26 – Racine Symphony Orchestra Summer Pops Concert, Festival Hall racinesymphony.org
July 3 – First Fridays, 4-9 p.m. Kick off the 4th of July weekend right in Downtown July 24 - July 26 – Italian Festival, Festival Park Racine! Shop. Dine. Discover. Come early. Shop One of Racine’s most popular ethnic festivals, the late! Join us the first Friday of every month for a fun Annual Roma Lodge Italian Festival brings traditional filled evening of shopping, dining, live entertainment, Italian cuisine, entertainment, dancing and tons of museum exploration and more! FirstFridaysRacine.com fun to Festival Park.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Plumb Gold LTD’s July 31 - August 1 – Bikes, Boards N’ Beach Music on the Monument Series North Beach Enjoy free outdoor concerts on Monument Square Meet us at the North Beach for a mouth-dropping every Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. with competition of BMX bikes, skateboards and performances by local and regional musicians. To paddleboards. see the entertainment lineup, visit racinedowntown. com/musiconthemonument.html Aug 2 – Starving Artist Fair Gateway Technical College Campus July 4 – Racine Fourth Fest Parade, Main Street Join the Racine Art Guild for a juried art fair. Enjoy Enjoy the Midwest’s largest 4th of July parade. Pre- a children’s corner, music, food and activities for the parade starts at 8:30 a.m. and the parade steps off kids in the children’s corner. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free at 9 a.m. Racine4thfest.org admission. Jul 11 - 19 – Salmon-A-Rama, Festival Park Aug 2 – Armenian Fest, Festival Park Participate in this annual fishing tournament on Lake Join the fun at Festival Park for this annual ethnic Michigan for cash prizes. salmonarama.com festival that features food, fun, music and dance. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission fee. July 17 – Third Fridays, 6-9 p.m. We know you love First Fridays, and you have been Aug 7 – First Fridays, 4-9 p.m. asking for more, so join us on the Third Fridays of June, July and August to continue the fun. Enjoy Shop. Dine. Discover. Come early. Shop late! Join shopping, live entertainment, food and beverages in us the first Friday of every month for a fun filled Downtown Racine. evening of shopping, dining, live entertainment, museum exploration and more! FirstFridaysRacine.com July 19 – Ironman 70.3 Triathlon, North Beach Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 – Plumb Gold LTD’s Music Join 2,200 athletes from around the world to on the Monument compete in a 1.2-mile Lake Michigan swim, a 56- mile bicycle ride and a 13.1-mile run. Event begins Enjoy free outdoor concerts on Monument Square at 7 a.m. ironmanracine.com every Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. with performances by local and regional musicians. To see the entertainment lineup, visit racinedowntown. com/musiconthemonument.html
6 • Events racinedowntown.com • 7 Aug 8 - 9 – RYS Gus Macker Basketball Oct 2 – First Fridays, 4-9 p.m. Tournament, Gateway Technical College Shop. Dine. Discover. Come early. Shop late! Join Participate in this annual 3-on-3 basketball us the first Friday of every month for a fun filled tournament. Learn more at macker.com. evening of shopping, dining, live entertainment, museum exploration and more! EVENTS Aug 21 – Third Fridays, 6-9 p.m. FirstFridaysRacine.com We know you love First Fridays, and you have been asking for more, so join us on the Third Fridays Oct 10 – Racine Symphony Orchestra of June, July and August to continue the fun. Enjoy Masterworks Concert, racinesymphony.org shopping, live entertainment, food and beverages in Downtown Racine. Oct 24 – Boo at the Zoo, Racine Zoo Join the Racine Zoo for a family friendly event Aug 16 – Racine Zoo Classic Car and Bike featuring trick-or-treat, crafts and children’s Show, Racine Zoo activities. Learn more at racinezoo.org Join us for this exciting event. There is an entry fee for exhibitors, but spectators are free. racinezoo.org Nov 6 – First Fridays, 4-9 p.m. Shop. Dine. Discover. Come early. Shop late! Join Aug 28 – Racine Symphony Orchestra Summer us the first Friday of every month for a fun filled Pops Concert, Festival Hall racinesymphony.org evening of shopping, dining, live entertainment, museum exploration and more! FirstFridaysRacine. Sept 4 – First Fridays, 4-9 p.m. com Shop. Dine. Discover. Come early. Shop late! Join us the first Friday of every month for a fun filled Nov 14 – Downtown Holiday Parade and evening of shopping, dining, live entertainment, Community Christmas Tree Lighting museum exploration and more! FirstFridaysRacine.com Join us in Downtown for this annual Holiday Parade and Community Christmas Tree lighting. Sept 5 – 5K Event’s Bacon 5Kegs Parade steps off at 5:30 p.m. and is full of Racine Yacht Club holiday lights, costumed characters, marching runsignup.com/Race/WI/Racine/ bands and Santa Claus. Join us immediately Bacon5KegsRacineWI after the parade to help us light the Community Christmas Tree at Monument Square. Sept 12 – Focus on Community 5k, Pershing Park, focusracine.org Nov 28 – Small Business Saturday in Downtown Racine Sept 12 – Great Lakes Brewfest, Racine Zoo Start your holiday shopping right by supporting Sample over 200 craft and specialty beers. small and local businesses. Admission charged. greatlakesbrewfest.com Dec 4 – First Fridays, 4-9 p.m. Sept 13 – The Biggest Loser Run/Walk Shop. Dine. Discover. Come early. Shop late! Join Pershing Park us the first Friday of every month for a fun filled Timed run hosted by past participants from the NBC evening of shopping, dining, live entertainment, TV series. Admission charged. biggestloserrunwalk.com museum exploration and more! FirstFridaysRacine.com Sept 26 – Party on the Pavement, 12-7 p.m. Join us for Racine’s largest street festival featuring Dec 4 – Racine Symphony Orchestra Holiday music, art, food, rides and games, and other Pops Concert, Festival Hall racinesymphony.org great family-friendly activities. Free Admission. racinedowntown.com
8 • Events • Events racinedowntown.com • 9 Dec 5 – Breakfast with Santa and the Animals Racine Zoo Visit with Santa at the Zoo for a light breakfast, a holiday conservation craft and special animal program. Program is at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Admission Fee. Learn more at racinezoo.org.
Dec 12 – Downtown Holiday Open House and Shopping Jam Join our Downtown boutiques and galleries for an all-day shopping affair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. racinedowntown.com
2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Jan 8 - 10 – Big Thrills @ The Big Chill Monument Square Join us on Monument Square as Downtown Racine hosts the 26th Annual Wisconsin State Snow Sculpting Championship. Racine’s Big Chill is quickly becoming the state’s premiere snow carving event. Plus big thrills will added to the Big Chill’s family- fun with the addition of AGA Nation’s Downtown Winter Rail Jam Completion.
Mar 12 – 9th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Downtown Racine Way! Join us Downtown for a day filled with Irish fun for the whole family. Plan to come early and stay late.The parade kicks off in Downtown Racine at high noon.
Apr 1 – First Fridays, 4-9 p.m. Come early and stay late for a fun filled evening of shopping, dining, live entertainment, museum exploration and more! FirstFridaysRacine.com
May 6 – First Fridays, 4-9 p.m. Come early and stay late for a fun filled evening of shopping, dining, live entertainment, museum exploration and more! FirstFridaysRacine.com
10 • Events racinedowntown.com • 11 Unique Gifts, Jewelry & Apparel From All Over the World
dimplesimports.com 416 Main St. 262-619-1780 Seebecks
Downtown Racine’s shopping district is certainly the place to be. Experience our unique boutiques and galleries, all within a comfortable walking distance, that offer unsurpassed customer service and ecclectic items not found in “big box stores.” Stroll our downtown and admire the charming historic storefronts while discovering new treasures, personalized gifts and clothing, imports, hand- crafted jewelry, antiques, original art and so much more. racinedowntown.com • 15 3RD COAST BICYCLES DOVER FLAG & MAP 401 Sixth Street, 262-634-0484 323 Main Street, 262-632-3133 3rdcoastbikes.com doverflag.com
ANCHORS AWAY SHIP STORE FLOWERS BY WALTER 2 Christopher Columbus Causeway 503 Sixth Street, 262-633-7707 262-633-7171, reefpointmarina.org flowersbywalter.com
ART METALS STUDIO FUNKY HANNAH’S BEADS 332 Main Street, 262-633-0545 324 Main Street, 262-634-6088 SHOPPING SHOPPING artmetalsstudio.com funkyhannahs.com Art Metals Studio designs custom, fine jewelry that See our ad on page 43 celebrates special occasions and creates memories that will last a lifetime. See the work of our award- GODSKE AWNING & TEXTILES winning jewelry designers and metalsmiths in a 519 Center Street, 262-637-1244 relaxed gallery environment. Their friendly GIA godskeawning.com trained staff can assist in choosing from their extensive collection of colored gemstones and diamonds to create the jewelry you’ve dreamed of. HOP TO IT BREWING & WINEMAKING SUPPLIES See our ad on page 14 234 Wisconsin Avenue, 262-633-8239 AXIS KITCHEN AND BATH CENTER dpwigley.com 304 Main Street, 262-456-1010, axiskbdc.com HUMBLE HOME BRANDT JEWELERS 407 Main Street, 262-456-1517 218 Sixth Street, 262-632-8857 See our ad on page 22
CARRIAGE HOUSE LIQUOR CO. INDIAN MOTORCYCLE OF RACINE 220 State Street, 262-898-0279 522 Sixth Street, 262-429-9300 carriagehouseliquor.com rideracine.com See our ad on the inside front cover JAN’S CARD SHOP COPACETIC 434 Main Street, 262-633-8344 409 Main Street, 262-634-4287 copaceticstores.com JOHNSON OUTDOORS RETAIL STORE Sun protective hats, fashion caps, Life is Good 555 Main Street, 262-631-6700 clothing, Smartwool socks, Buff multifunctional johnsonoutdoors.com headwear. See our ad on page 12 See our ad on page 20 LORNACOPIA D.P. WIGLEY 310 Sixth Street, 262-635-8888 234 Wisconsin Avenue, 262-633-8239 lornacopia.com dpwigley.com MAIN STREET GENERAL STORE DIMPLE’S IMPORTS 302 Main Street, 262-632-6700 416 Main Street, 262-619-1780 dimpleimports.com MILLERS FLOWERS See our ad on page 13 219 Sixth Street, 262-637-6558 millersflowersracine.com
16 • Shopping racinedowntown.com • 17 NORTHERN LIGHTS GALLERY SHEEPISH 423 Main Street, 262-635-0580 326 Main Street, 262-635-3244 thenorthernlightsgallery.com sheepish.us See our ad on page 22 SWEET FLAME OSTERMAN GRANITE AND MARBLE 335 Main Street, 262-770-2157 300 Main Street, 262-632-7887 sweetflameracine.com
PLUMB GOLD LTD. THE FURNITURE STORE 322 Main Street, 262-632-5022 566 State Street, 262-770-4014 plumbgoldltd.com thefurniturestoreracine.com SHOPPING See our ad on page 21 See our ad on page 20
RACINE ART MUSEUM STORE THE GREEN CLOSET 441 Main Street, 262-638-8200 321 Main Street, 262-619-1729 ramart.org
R & D EXECUTIVE 424 Main Street, 262-800-3650
RG NATURAL BABIES 430 Main Street, 262-898-1305 rgnaturalbabies.com
RACINE HERITAGE MUSEUM GIFT SHOP 701 Main Street, 262-636-3926 racineheritagemuseum.org
RACINE RIVERSIDE MARINE 950 Erie St, 262-636-8020 TINA’S DRESS BOUTIQUE racineriverside.com 505 6th Street, 262-898-1137 See our ad on page 33 tinasdresses.com SANDERS PAINT & WALLPAPER TWICE BAKED POTTERY, LLC 511 Sixth Street, 262-634-6735 320 Main Street, 262-583-1499 paintstore.benjaminmoore.com twicebakedpottery.com SCHARDING PLUMBING SHOWROOM See our ad on page 49 606 Sixth Street, 262-632-9040 UNCORKT! SEEBECKS 240 Main Street, 262-632-9463 402 Main Street, 262-456-1983 uncorkt.com seebeckgallery.com See our ad on page 40 See our ad on page 44 URBAN ARMOR CLOTHING 409 Sixth Street, 262-800-3555
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check out the new thenorthernlightsgallery.com 423 Main Street, Racine | (262)635-0580 | ACADEMY OF DANCE 710 Sixth Street, 262-633-1019 theacademyofdance.net
AIM HIGH FITNESS 612 College Ave, 262-412-3029
ANCHOR FITNESS 416 Sixth Street, 262-631-0353 goanchorfitness.com
BJS FASHION WIGS & BEAUTY 532 Monument Square Drive, 262-637-7794
BEAUTE ON THE SQUARE BEAUTY & BEAUTY & 512 Monument Square, 262-619-4150 WELLNESS beauteonthesquare.com See our ad on page 27
BEAUTY UNLIMITED 305 Main Street, 262-634-7381
BLACK HAND TATTOO 232 Main Street, 262-632-6432
EYE-OPENERZ 334 Main Street, 262-632-3939 eye-openerz.com See our ad on the back cover
GREENTREE MASSAGE LLC 422B Main Street, 262-770-6883 greentree.massagetherapy.com Razor Sharp Fitness HERSLOF OPTICAL COMPANY 524 Monument Square Drive, 262-632-1252 herslof.com Downtown Racine is the place to be to I OV THEE DRAGON pamper and enrich your body, mind and 614 Sixth Street, 262-635-8282 soul. From tranquil spas, cutting edge hair iovtheedragon.com salons, to body art and nail studios, our LAKEVIEW CHIROPRACTIC downtown businesses have all that it takes 414 Sixth Street, 262-637-1822 to satisfy your beauty, wellness and healthcare needs. LAKEVIEW PHARMACY 516 Monument Square Drive, 262-632-0520 lakeviewpharmacy.com
24 • Beauty and Wellness racinedowntown.com • 25 MAIN CREDENTIALS UNGER EYE MD 245 Main Street, 262-633-6368 One Main Street, Suite 350, 262-358-6909 maincredentials.net ungereyemd.com
METAMORPHOSIS ARTS UPSCALE HAIR STUDIO 234 Main Street, 262-344-1703 422 Main Street, 262-634-2544 metamorphosisarts.info WARREN EYE CARE CENTER NAILED IT! One Main Street, Suite 350 262-752-2020 330 Main Street, 262-633-1555 warreneyecarecenter.com naileditsalon.com WHEATON FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE NIECEY’S HAIR STUDIO One Main Street, 262-687-6100 304 Sixth Street, 262-619-0075 mywheaton.org BEAUTY & BEAUTY & PRIVATE STOCK TATTOO YOGA ROOTS RACINE WELLNESS 312 Sixth Street, 262-456-1824 518 College Avenue #2R, 262-598-6610 privatestocktattoo.com yogarootsracine.com
RACINE FAMILY YMCA ZENA’S AFRICAN CLASSIC BEAUTY 725 Lake Avenue, 262-634-1994 318 Main Street, 262-822-0575 ymcaracine.org
RACINE OPTICAL COMPANY 217 Sixth Street, 262-634-4430 racineoptical.com See our ad on page 21
RAZOR SHARP FITNESS 141 Main Street, 262-456-2678 razorsharpfit.com
REJUVENATIONS MASSAGE AND SPA 215 Sixth Street, 262-902-3113 rejuvenationsmassageandspa.com
RUSTIC ROOTS MASSAGE 422B Main Street, 262-672-8827 rusticrootsllc.massagetherapy.com
TANGLES SALON STUDIO 304 Main Street, 262-456-2750 tanglessalonstudio.com
THE DANCE STUDIO DOWNTOWN 415 Sixth Street, 262-898-3300 dancestudiodowntown.com
26 • Beauty and Wellness racinedowntown.com • 27 A Goold St A anS Main St Main St N P Parking B B Monument High St Square C C Medical 6 7 N Main Chatham + Services Michigan Blvd D D D Hamilton St. Hamilton E E 1 2 3 4 5 6 Dodge St 7 8 9 10 11 Marquette St Marquette Superior St Superior St Erie West St Douglas Ave F LaSalle St F Doud St
G 2nd St + Gaslight G
State St State St WisconsinState St P Ontario St P Circle H Liberty St H 3rd St Liberty St Ave Main St MAP/ Root River Pathway P INDEX I Lake Ave I Christopher Columbus Cswy Festival Hall Root River 4th St Wisconsin Ave
J Mound Ave J
Marquette St Marquette 5th St WaterCollege Ave St
5th St Main St P K P K Lake Michigan Sam Johnson LibraryPkwy Dr Standard St Standard Center St Center Water St P Lake Ave L 6th St P L 6th St P P 7th St 6th St 6th St Grand Ave 7th St 7th St College Ave Wisconsin AveWisconsin Main St Park Ave Villa St Villa Racine St M St Center P M
P N 8th St 8th St 8th St N
Washington Ave 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Howe Center Franklin Grand O O Funky Hannah’s Beads I7
14th St 14th St Grand Ave
Racine St INDEX Godske Awning & Textiles L4 P P SHOPPING Hop To It Brewing & Winemaking H6 Center St Center Howe St 3rd Coast Bicycles L6 Humble Home J7 15th St 15th St Q Q Anchors Away Ship Store I10 Indian Motorcycle of Racine L6 Art Metals Studio I7 Jan’s Card Shop K7 Axis Kitchen & Bath Center I7 Johnson Outdoors Retail Store K7 R R
16th St Franklin 16th St Brandt Jewelers L7 Lornacopia L6 Center Mead Howe Carriage House Liquor Co. G6 Main Street General Store I7 S S Copacetic J7 Millers Flowers L7 2 3 4 5 D.P. Wigley H 6 Northern Lights Gallery J7 Dimple’s Imports J7 Osterman Granite and Marble I7 Dover Flag & Map I7 Plumb Gold Ltd. I7 Flowers by Walter L6 Racine Art Museum Store J7
28 • Map/Index racinedowntown.com • 29 R & D’s Fashions J7 Balkan Restaurant L5 RG Natural Babies J7 Blue Rock Lounge L7 Racine Heritage Museum Gift Shop M7 Casablanca de Mexico H7 Racine Riverside Marine G6 Chancery Restaurant & Friki Tiki G9 Sanders Paint & Wallpaper L5 Circa Celeste Café L7 Scharding Plumbing Showroom L5 Cliff’s Boathouse D7 Seebecks J7 De Pizza Chef H 7 Sheepish I7 Dewey’s Restaurant & Sports Bar L7 Sweet Flame I7 Divino Gelato Café H7 The Furniture Store G6 Eagle’s Club E6 The Green Closet I7 envi ultra lounge J7 Tina’s Dress Boutique L6 Evelyn’s Club Main I 7 Twice Baked Pottery, LLC I7 George’s Tavern E6 Uncorkt! H7 Greg’s Pub on Wisconsin K7 Urban Armor Clothing L6 Henry & Wanda’s M6 Ivanhoe Pub & Eatery H7 BEAUTY AND WELLNESS Jimmy John’s G7 Academy of Dance L5 Joey’s on Sixth M 4 Aim High Fitness L6 John’s Dock F7
Anchor Fitness L6 Kewpee Sandwich Shop K7 BJ’s Fashion Wigs & Beauty L7 Krung Thai Cuisine L5
Beaute on the Square K7 MAP/ McAuliffe’s On The Square L7 INDEX Beauty Unlimited H7 My Soulé I7 Black Hand Tattoo H7 Olde Madrid Restaurant L6 EYE-OpenerZ I7 Out of the Pan G6 Greentree Massage LLC J7 Pepi’s Pub & Grill L5 Herslof Optical Company L7 Pink Magnolia H7 I Ov Thee Dragon L5 Red Onion Café K7 Lakeview Chiropractic L6 Reefpoint Brew House I 10 Lakeview Pharmacy K7 Ricky’s Place I7 Main Credentials H7 Roberts Roost L5 Metamorphosis Arts H7 Salute Italian Restaurant I7 Nailed It! I7 Shogun Japanese Restaurant K6 Niecey’s Hair Studio L6 SIP Drinks & Eatery L6 Private Stock Tattoo L6 Smok’d on the Water K9 Racine Family YMCA M8 Sticky Rice Thai Restaurant I7 Racine Optical Company L7 Subway K7 Razor Sharp Fitness G7 Sugar Shack Sweet Shoppe K7 Rejuvenations Massage and Spa L7 Toad Hall L7 Rustic Roots Massage J7 Vero International Cuisine L7 Tangles Salon Studio I7 Wharf 209 F7 The Dance Studio Downtown L6 Whey Chai Chinese Restaurant J7 Unger Eye MD G7 Yardarm Bar & Grill G6 Upscale Hair Studio J7 Warren Eye Care Center G7 GALLERIES, STUDIOS & WORKSHOPS Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare G7 Artists Gallery J7 Yoga Roots Racine K6 BAC Photography L5 Zena’s African Classic Beauty I7 Cobblestone Studio & Gallery L6 Generations Portrait Studio L6 DINING & NIGHTLIFE Hot Shop Glass H6 Asiana Bowl Restaurant L6 Images by Camela K6
30 • Map/Index racinedowntown.com • 31 21 On A Whim Creative Collective E 7 Photographic Design Gallery and Framing L6 Racine Arts Council L6 Racine Art Museum J7 Remington May Workshop M5
MUSEUMS Firehouse 3 Museum L4 Racine Art Museum J7 Racine Heritage Museum M7
THEATER AND MUSIC Over Our Head Players/Sixth Street Theatre L6
ACCOMMODATIONS Harbourwalk Hotel Racine G9
ATTRACTIONS Fortaleza Hall P3 At Home with Frank Lloyd Wright P3
First Presbyterian Church M6 Golden Rondelle Theatre P3 MAP/ INDEX Racine Zoological Gardens A9 SC Johnson Research Tower & Administration Building Q3 The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread* * Take North Main to 4 Mile Road. Go east on 4 Mile Road .75 miles. Williamsburg Garden-Racine Garden Club L5
OUTDOORS & RECREATION 3rd Coast Bicycles L6 Farmers’ Market G5 North Beach - The Kid’s Cove C9 Root River Environmental Education (REC) Center M1 Splash Pad/Laurel Salton Clark Memorial Fountain K8
SERVICES Martinizing Dry Cleaning I7 Racine Public Library M9 United States Post Office L7
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER Downtown Racine Corporation J7
MARINAS/MARINE SHOPPING Azarian & Sons, 726 Water St, 262-637-4153 K4 Gaslight Pointe Marina, 217 Gaslight Cir, 262-637-0400 H9 Pugh’s Marina, 1001 Michigan Blvd, 262-632-8515 F8 Racine Riverside Marine, 950 Erie St, 262-636-8020 F5 Reef Point Marina, 2 Christopher Columbus Cswy, 262-633-7171 I 10 West Shore Marine, 811 Ontario St, 262-632-2724 H6
32 • Map/Index racinedowntown.com 33 Enjoy a Grampa Jacks or a Belle City Ale We have more than 20 beers on tap, and more than 100 overall selections of craft and domestic beers
Try our “in house smoked BBQ” Brisket, Chicken, Ribs, Pork Shoulder, wings!! All come with our 6 pack of BBQ sauces and homemade corn muffins.
Olde Madrid Fridays: Wisconsin Fish Fry Saturdays: Chef’s Chalkboard Specials Downtown Racine is the place to be for Sundays: Breakfast at the Brew House amazing dining, live entertainment, dancing and great nightlife.
Join us all season. Check out our heated Downtown Racine has an array of dining patio. We party on deck all year long at the options that will tantalize your taste buds and Brew House! Live Entertainment every satisfy your cravings. Enjoy tapas, hibachi- weekend, all summer long. No cover charge style Japanese cuisine, Italian, Mexican delights, Korean specialties, Irish fare, world 2 Christopher Columbus Causeway famous burgers and unbelievable breakfast Racine, WI • 262-898-7333 options. There is a restaurant for every taste in reefpointbrewhouse.com Downtown Racine. racinedowntown.com • 35 ASIANA BOWL RESTAURANT GEORGE’S TAVERN 234 Sixth Street, 262-633-4141 1201 North Main Street, 262-632-6469
BALKAN RESTAURANT GREG’S PUB ON WISCONSIN 605 Sixth Street, 262-632-8292 525 Wisconsin Avenue, 262-633-7337
BLUE ROCK LOUNGE HENRY & WANDA’S 306 Sixth Street, 262-833-0281 501 Sixth Street, 262-632-1772 bluerocklounge.com henryandwandas.com See our ad on page 41 CASABLANCA DE MEXICO 230 Main Street, 262-632-2272 IVANHOE PUB & EATERY 231 Main Street, 262-637-4730 CHANCERY RESTAURANT AND theivanhoepub.com FRIKI TIKI See our ad on the inside front cover 207 Gaslight Circle, 262-635-0533 JIMMY JOHN’S thechancery.com 141 Main Street, 262-634-6544 CIRCA CELESTE CAFÉ jimmyjohns.com 619 Wisconsin Avenue, 262-632-1234 JOEY’S ON 6TH circaceleste.net 910 Sixth Street, 262-632-3127
CLIFF’S BOATHOUSE JOHN’S DOCK 301 Hamilton Street, 262-633-1767 303 Dodge Street, 262-634-9999 cliffsboathouse.com johnsdock.com
DE PIZZA CHEF KEWPEE SANDWICH SHOP DINING 235 Main Street, 262-633-6222 520 Wisconsin Avenue, 262-634-9601 kewpee.com DEWEY’S RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR 600 Main Street, 262-898-2077 KRUNG THAI CUISINE dewysracine.com 515 Sixth Street, 262-800-3344
DIVINO GELATO CAFÉ MCAULIFFE’S ON THE SQUARE 245 Main Street, 262-672-4755 213 Sixth Street, 262-898-7371 divinogelatocafe.com MY SOULÉ EAGLE’S CLUB 327 Main Street, 262-412-7599 319 Hamilton street, 262-633-1138 OLDE MADRID RESTAURANT ENVI ULTRA LOUNGE 418 Sixth Street, 262-619-0940 316 Main Street, 262-770-4297 oldemadrid.com enviultralounge.com See our ad on the inside front cover OUT OF THE PAN 550 State Street, 262-632-0668 EVELYN’S CLUB MAIN 331 Main Street, 262-632-9613 PEPI’S PUB & GRILL evelynsclubmain.com 618 Sixth Street, 262-633-6111
36 • Dining racinedowntown.com • 37 PINK MAGNOLIA VERO INTERNATIONAL CUISINE 240 Main Street, 262-898-1811 211 Sixth Street, 262-260-8675 thepinkmagnoliacuisine.com verointernationalcuisine.com
RED ONION CAFÉ WHARF 209 555 Main Street, 262-619-4110 209 Dodge Street, 262-412-5154 cateringbychefjohn.com wharf209.com
REEFPOINT BREW HOUSE WHEY CHAI CHINESE RESTAURANT 2 Christopher Columbus Causeway 400 Main Street, 262-633-8000 262-898-7333, reefpointbrewhouse.com See our ad on page 34 YARDARM BAR & GRILL 930 Erie Street, 262-633-8270, RICKY’S PLACE yardarmbargrill.com 236 Main Street, 262-634-3151 Yardarm Bar and Grill is as close to an English pub as you’ll find in Racine. Besides having one of the ROBERTS ROOST best fish fries in Racine, the Yardarm also features 600 Sixth Street, 262-770-4648, great weekend entertainment from 6:30 p.m. - roberts-roost.com 10:30 p.m. The Yardarm is located just over the State Street bridge and is open daily. Be sure to stop SALUTE ITALIAN RESTAURANT by and visit our outdoor patio on a hot summer day. 314 Main Street, 262-633-9117 Carry outs available, reservations welcomed and it’s saluterestaurantracine.com a great place to host your next event! See our ad on page 40 SHOGUN JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI 518 College Avenue, 262-637-0777 DINING shogunofracine.com
SIP DRINKS & EATERY 300 Sixth Street, 262-822-1550, siponsixth.com Delicious Menu. Cozy Atmosphere. See our ad on the adjacent page
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Downtown Racine’s art scene is certainly the place to be. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to experience Downtown Racine’s thriving visual and performing arts.
We invite you to see our unique galleries, experience the interactive workshops and visit our internationally known art museum. Take a Downtown Racine’s Art & Gift Gallery stroll this summer and admire the 14th Annual community art project, “Celebrate Racine” or WE CARRY PANDORA® JEWELRY enjoy listening to live music or take in a show.
seebeckgallery.com 402 Main Street • 262-456-1983 racinedowntown.com • 45 GALLERIES, STUDIOS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC DESIGN WORKSHOPS GALLERY & FRAMING 411 Sixth Street, 262-633-9899 ARTISTS GALLERY photographicdesignltd.com 401 Main Street, 262-635-9332 See our ad on page 42 artistsgalleryinracine.com RACINE ARTS COUNCIL BAC PHOTOGRAPHY 316 Sixth Street, 262-635-0261 614 Sixth Street, Suite A 262-496-5490 See our ad on page 48 sites.google.com/site/bacphotographykenosha
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GENERATIONS PORTRAIT STUDIO 413 Sixth Street, 262-633-5315 generationsportraitstudio.com
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RACINE ART MUSEUM 441 Main Street, 262-638-8300 ramart.org See our ad on page 56
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CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY 800 Center Street #122, 262-634-3250 choralartsonline.org
IMAGES BY CAMELA OVER OUR HEAD PLAYERS/ 510 College Avenue, 262-498-4075 SIXTH STREET THEATRE imagesbycamela.com 318 Sixth Street, 262-632-6802 overourheadplayers.org ON A WHIM CREATIVE COLLECTIVE 200 Dodge Street, 262-720-3475 RACINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA onawhimcreativecollective.com 800 Center Street, 262-636-9285 racinesymphony.org
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Make Downtown Racine your ultimate getaway destination, any season of the year, for boating, dining, shopping, art, sports and fun.
Situated within walking distance of Lake Michigan, Racine’s beautiful lakefront landscape is not only a place to see, but the place to be for sun, fun and great attractions.
racinedowntown.com • 51 ACCOMMODATIONS GOLDEN RONDELLE THEATRE HARBOURWALK HOTEL RACINE SC Johnson, 1525 Howe Street, 262-260-2154 scjohnson.com 223 Gaslight Circle, 262-632-7777 Originally designed as the SC Johnson Pavilion harbourwalkhotelracine.com at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair. Two Harbourwalk Hotel Racine is located on films are free to the public for viewing on Fridays. Racine’s beautiful lakefront. Just steps away Reservations are required. from downtown, stay at the Harbourwalk Hotel See our ad on the inside back cover Racine for overnight accommodations for some of Downtown’s great events, corporate stays, leisure RACINE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS or group needs. 2131 N. Main Street, 262-636-9189 See our ad on page 56 racinezoo.org The 32 acre Racine Zoo is home to some of the ATTRACTIONS world’s most remarkable and endangered wildlife. FORTALEZA HALL Open every day with free parking. SC Johnson, 1525 Howe Street, 262-260-2154 See our ad on page 50 scjohnson.com SC JOHNSON RESEARCH TOWER AND Designed by London’s Foster + Partners, Fortaleza ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Hall is a beautiful glass building that houses Sam 1525 Howe Street, 262-260-2154 Johnson’s replica Carnuba aircraft, a twin-engine, S-38 amphibious plane. The exhibit honors the scjohnson.com Spirit of Adventure and highlights the landmark Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, this is home to expeditions to Brazil by the late fourth generation SC Johnson’s worldwide corporate headquarters. leader Sam Johnson and his father, H.F. Johnson The building is listed on the National Register of Jr. Tour reservations required. Historic Places. Be sure to schedule your free tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright – designed Research See our ad on the inside back cover Tower, which is now open to the public for the first AT HOME WITH FRANK time ever. Tour reservations are required. LLOYD WRIGHT See our ad on the inside back cover SC Johnson, 1525 Howe Street, 262-260-2154 THE JOHNSON FOUNDATION scjohnson.com AT WINGSPREAD Enjoy a new exciting exhibit that showcases a rotating selection of Frank Lloyd Wright’s 33 E. 4 Mile Road, 262-639-3211 designs and artifacts, and explores the legendary Wingspread is the home that Frank Lloyd Wright architect’s influence on families and the American designed for the H.F. Johnson family. Tours by home. Visit the new exhibit, The Two Taliesins, appointment Tuesday through Friday. that showcases Wright’s homes in Spring Green, WILLIAMSBURG GARDEN-RACINE Wisconsin, and Scottsdale, Arizona. GARDEN CLUB Reservations required.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MUSEUMS 716 College Avenue, 262-632-1686 FIREHOUSE 3 MUSEUM Explore a piece of history with a free tour of the 700 Sixth Street, 262-637-7395 Underground Railroad which is a part of the long- racinefirebells.org standing history of the First Presbyterian Church. Call for tours. See our ad on page 48
52 • Attractions racinedowntown.com • 53 RACINE ART MUSEUM SPLASH PAD/LAUREL SALTON CLARK 441 Main Street, 262-638-8300 MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN ramart.org Sam Johnson Parkway, Downtown Racine Racine Art Museum (RAM) houses America’s largest contemporary crafts collection with over SERVICES 4000 pieces in art, jewelry, ceramics, fibers, glass, metals, polymer and wood, as well as over MARTINIZING DRY CLEANING 4000 works on paper and sculptures. RAM also 301 Main Street, 262-632-2585 organizes internationally recognized exhibitions, martinizing.com and features a uniquely artful museum store. See our ad on page 56 RACINE PUBLIC LIBRARY 75 7th Street, 262-636-9241, racinelibrary.info RACINE HERITAGE MUSEUM 701 Main Street, 262-636-3926 UNITED STATES POST OFFICE racineheritagemuseum.org 603 Main Street, 800-275-8777 Racine County has a unique heritage of invention, innovations and discovery. Racine Heritage VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER Museum is dedicated to preserving the culture and DOWNTOWN RACINE CORPORATION special stories of the people of Racine County. We 425 Main Street, 262-634-6002 invite you to join over 30,000 annual visitors and racinedowntown.com take advantage of the exhibits, extensive research Open 7 days a week: resources and educational opportunities. 8-4 Mon-Fri • 10-2 Sat • 12-4 Sun See our ad on the adjacent page Closed Holidays
OUTDOORS & RECREATION 3RD COAST BICYCLES 401 Sixth Street, 262-634-0484 3rdcoastbikes.com
NORTH BEACH – KID’S COVE PLAYGROUND 100 Kewaunee Street Named as one of the 10 Best Family Beaches by Parents Magazine and one of the 10 Best Beaches on the Great Lakes by Midwest Living Magazine. Lifeguards are on duty mid-June through Labor Day. Epilogue ROOT RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL Racine County’s ATTRACTIONS EDUCATION (REC) CENTER Underground Railroad 1301 West Sixth St, 262-595-2725 or during operation hours 262-818-4200 Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (June 2–Sept 2) a new exhibit at Providing community members with opportunities to explore the Great Lakes and connected Racine Heritage ecosystems through recreation, education, demonstration and research. Canoe and kayak Museum rentals are available. RacineHeritageMuseum.org
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Inspiration Guaranteed Explore SC Johnson’s Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Administration Building and Research Tower, and our award-winning Foster + Partners-designed Fortaleza Hall, all on our global headquarters campus in Racine, Wisconsin. Tours include a visit to The SC Johnson Gallery: At Home with Photo: Zaitz Photography Frank Lloyd Wright and The Lily Pad gift shop. Visit America’s Largest Contemporary Crafts Collection Explore current art exhibitions and events at ramart.org
Racine Art Museum ramart.org Tours and films are free. For information and reservations, 441 Main Street 262.638.8300 go to scjohnson.com/visit or call 262-260-2154. Get your EYEZ in here and see what others don’t
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